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INVOCATION Pastor Dean Stanley of Kona Baptist Church
CALL TO ORDER
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-11 May 3, 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 June 4, 2014
May 18, 2015
October 7, 2015
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 251: NOMINATION OF WARREN ARAKAKI TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
LIQUOR COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 11, 2017, submitting for the Council’s review
and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PSMTC
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 28, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 160-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AN AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM AT KEA‘AU COMMUNITY CENTER
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities
Division Recreation Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 220
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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Res. 161-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A
LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR THE PARKING LOT AT THE STANLEY
COSTALES WAIĀKEA-UKA GYM
Transfers $1,733 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. 221
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 162-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT
HILO BAY ON JULY 4, 2017
Transfers $4,927.47 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and
Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 222
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 163-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
2017 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN HILO
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and
Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 223
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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Res. 164-17: 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
EAST HAWAIʻI CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HILO DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION’S ALOHA FIRST FRIDAY EVENT AT THE EAST HAWAIʻI
CULTURAL CENTER
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Research and Development, Business
Development account.
Reference: Comm. 224
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Res. 165-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ‘O KA‘Ū
KĀKOU FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF AN
INFORMATIONAL KIOSK AT MANUKĀ STATE WAYSIDE PARK
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Tourism
Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 225
Intr. by: Ms. David
Res. 166-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CATHOLIC
CHARITIES HAWAI‘I FOR ITS 2017 WEST HAWAI‘I FAITH-BASED
SUMMIT TO END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Office of Housing and Community
Development, Transfer to Housing Fund account.
Reference: Comm. 226
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
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Res. 167-17: 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 NELHA FOR THE
8TH ANNUAL OCEAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development, Business
Development account.
Reference: Comm. 227
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Res. 168-17: 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
BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL TO ASSIST THE KONA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT WITH COSTS FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND
WORKSHOPS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 228
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Res. 169-17: 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 FOOD
BASKET, INC., TO EXTEND ITS INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR FRESH
PRODUCE TO COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 229
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
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Res. 170-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WITH ITS FOOTBALL COMBINE/CLINIC AND 7-ON-7 YOUTH
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Police Department, Hawai‘i Isle Police
Activities League (HI-PAL) Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 230
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Res. 171-17: 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
FOOD BASKET, INC., TO SUPPORT THE BODACIOUS LADIES FEEDING
PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 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. 231
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Res. 172-17: 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
BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL TO SUPPORT THE BIG ISLAND INVASIVE SPECIES
COMMITTEE WITH ITS ONGOING EFFORTS TO PREVENT, DETECT,
AND CONTROL INVASIVE SPECIES ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND
Transfers $5,500 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. 232
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
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Res. 173-17: 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 RAINBOW FRIENDS
ANIMAL SANCTUARY TO SUPPORT ITS MONTHLY SPAY AND NEUTER
CLINICS
Transfers $3,500 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. 233
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Res. 174-17: 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 BIG ISLAND
DRUG COURT, INC., TO PAY FOR SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE
BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT AND BIG ISLAND VETERANS TREATMENT
COURT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 234
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 175-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF
FOUR 14-PASSENGER VANS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION, ELDERLY ACTIVITIES DIVISION
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Coordinated Services
County Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 235
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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Res. 176-17: 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 HAWAI‘I
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 236
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 177-17: 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 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 237
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 178-17: 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
FOOD BASKET, INC., TO ASSIST THE BODACIOUS LADIES
EMERGENCY FOOD HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM OF PUNA
Transfers $1,800 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. 239
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
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Res. 179-17: 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
RAINBOW FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY FOR ITS SPAY/ NEUTER
CLINIC FOR FERAL CATS
Transfers $1,500 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. 240
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
Res. 180-17: 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
FOOD BASKET, INC., TO HELP DEFRAY EXPENSES RELATED TO
IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS KUPUNA PANTRY PROGRAM
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 241
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Res. 181-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI
OKINAWA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE LOOCHOO
STUDIES WORKSHOPS
Transfers $1,100 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 242
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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Res. 182-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA‘Ū RURAL
HEALTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH THE
PUBLICATION COSTS OF A YOUTH RELATED ANTI-VIOLENCE BOOK
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 243
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 183-17: 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
NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR EXPENSES
RELATING TO THE KOHALA COQUI COALITION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 244
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 184-17: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REPRESENT THE NAMED DEFENDANT AND FORMER EMPLOYEE OF
THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, IN THE CRIMINAL ACTION STATE OF
HAWAI‘I VS. JODY BUDDEMEYER, CR. NO. 16-1-331K
Authorizes the employment of special counsel at an amount not to exceed $50,000
plus costs as the Office of the Corporation Counsel is precluded from representing
individuals in criminal matters.
Reference: Comm. 249
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
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. 185-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7,
TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE COUNTY’S JUVENILE INTAKE AND
ASSESSMENT CENTER
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to receive funds to be used to
establish and maintain the County’s Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center in
West Hawai‘i with a sub-contracted operator chosen through procurement.
Reference: Comm. 250
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 186-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF
$75 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Funds would be used for the Pana‘ewa
Rainforest Zoo and Gardens.
Reference: Comm. 252
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 187-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A FORD SERVICE
TRUCK FROM THE HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT
A 1992 Ford Service Truck would be transferred to the Hawai‘i Fire Department at
no cost and used as a fuel truck.
Reference: Comm. 253
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 188-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH MARSHALL AND SWIFT FOR THE RENEWAL OF
SOFTWARE LICENSES AND USE OF DATA FOR VALUING REAL
PROPERTY TO BE USED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT’S REAL
PROPERTY TAX DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with Marshall and Swift,
at a cost of $332,197.60 payable in yearly installments. The software would be
used to update the County’s cost tables on an annual basis.
Reference: Comm. 255
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 189-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ERS)
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with ERS to obtain
information provided by the ERS actuary needed for the County’s financial
statements.
Reference: Comm. 256
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 190-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR, STATE OF HAWAI‘I
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with the Office of the
Auditor. Agreement would allow the County to request assistance in conducting
an audit of the schedule of employer allocations of the Employees’ Retirement
System in order to meet reporting requirements under Governmental Accounting
Standards Board statement No. 68, “Accounting and Financial Reporting for
Pensions.”
Reference: Comm. 257
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 191-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAHUA PAʻA
MUA, INC., TO SUPPORT THE BIG ISLAND CHAPTERS OF THE FUTURE
FARMERS OF AMERICA BY PROVIDING FIVE YEAR-END BANQUETS
FOR ITS PARTICIPANTS
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 258
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 26: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY
OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR,
DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND
REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 16-65 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO,
SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2017
Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative
Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County
Physician, and Student Helpers and Senior Community Services Aids for various
County agencies.
Reference: Comm. 192
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-12
Bill 30: 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 - Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center
account ($210,000); and appropriates the same to the Juvenile Intake and
Assessment Center – State account. Funds would be used to establish and maintain
the County’s Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center in West Hawai‘i with a
sub-contracted operator chosen through procurement.
Reference: Comm. 250
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Bill 31: 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 Area Plan on Aging account ($1,000,760); and
appropriates the same to the Area Plan on Aging account for a total appropriation of
$2,212,405. The Office of Aging received additional state grant award funds from
the State Executive Office on Aging.
Reference: Comm. 254
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 256 AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 25-4-51 OF THE HAWAIʻI
(Draft 3): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO
(2014-2016) OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Establishes the required number of parking spaces for single-family and double-
family or duplex dwellings that are occupied for a period of less than 180 days.
Reference: Comm. 186.4
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
First Reading: April 19, 2017
Bill 22 AMENDS SECTION 25-8-13 (PUAKŌ-ʻANAEHOʻOMALU ZONE MAP),
(Draft 2): ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO
INDUSTRIAL – COMMERCIAL MIXED – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20)
AT WAIKOLOA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‛I, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 6-8-001:058
(Applicant: RB2 Investors, LLC) (Area: approx. 1.756 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
change of zone, which would allow the applicant to modify and incorporate an
existing building and parking lot and add two additional buildings and additional
parking to support a 20-unit commercial and light industrial lease space for
businesses, offices, self-storage, and a restaurant.
Reference: Comm. 181.3
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: April 19, 2017
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Bill 23: 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 Fund Balance Reserved for Liquor Control account
($20,000); and appropriates $10,000 to the Public Programs account, and $10,000
to the Travel/Conferences account. Funds would be used to provide airfare for
trainers and materials for the Being Respectful and Valuing Everybody program
and for travel expenses for three staff members and two liquor commissioners to
attend the 2018 National Conference of State Liquor Administrators in Denver,
Colorado.
Reference: Comm. 182
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: April 19, 2017
Bill 27: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($5,000); and
appropriates the same to the Catholic Charities of Hawai‘i account. Funds would
be used to provide a grant to Catholic Charities of Hawai‘i for its West Hawai‘i
Faith-Based Summit to end homelessness.
Reference: Comm. 195
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: April 19, 2017
Bill 28: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO
THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION FUND
Increases revenues in the Real Property Tax Interest account ($85,500); and
appropriates $76,000 to the Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation
Fund account, and $9,500 to the Transfer to Public Access/Open Space
Preservation Maintenance Fund account. Real property tax interest revenues are
expected to exceed the amount budgeted for FY 2016-17, requiring additional funds
be transferred into the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation (PONC) Fund and PONC Maintenance accounts in order to maintain
compliance with County Charter mandated minimal appropriations to each fund.
Reference: Comm. 198
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: April 19, 2017
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REPORTS
EMC-2 NOMINATION OF JON OLSON TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
(Comm. 193): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 14, 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.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
Comm. 203.1: RESOLUTION NO. 142-17 - REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION
From Council Member Sue Lee Loy, dated April 21, 2017, requesting that
Resolution No. 142-17 be reconsidered pursuant to Council Rule No. 15.
; and
Res. 142-17: 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
BIG ISLAND LIONS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND
EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN FAMILY LIFE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 203
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Adopted: April 19, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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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for this meeting should call 961-8255 by May 1, 2017. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our
office.
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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the
Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between
Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council
Members will be present at the following location:
Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401.
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Susan L. K. Lee Loy and
Valerie T. Poindexter will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.)
Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in the
event public testimony has not been completed:
Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until public testimony has been
completed:
Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au.
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).
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Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55:
Wednesdays, May 10 and 17, 2017, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, May 12 and 19, 2017, at 12 p.m.; and Sundays,
May 14 and 21, 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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