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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
15Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
June 7, 2017
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Reverend Bryan Siebuhr of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
9:08 a.m.
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-15 June 7, 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 February 8, 2017
February 22, 2017
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
Comm. 73.4: REPORTS THE ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBER O’HARA,
COUNCIL MEMBER RICHARDS, AND COUNCIL MEMBER POINDEXTER
AT THE ‘Ō‘ŌKALA COMMUNITY MEETING HELD ON MAY 9, 2017,
REGARDING THE ‘Ō‘ŌKALA DAIRY
From Council Chairwoman Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 12, 2017.
FILED:
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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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 192-17: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE STEWARDSHIP GRANT
TO HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE FUND
Approves a grant of $13,200 to Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, for the purpose of protecting, preserving, and restoring the Kāwā
properties (Tax Map Keys: 9-5-016:006 & 025; and 9-5-017:005 & 007), pursuant
to Section 10-16(a) of the Hawai‘i County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 261
Intr. by: Ms. David
Approve: FC-18
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member O’Hara – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 205-17: ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HAWAIʻI COUNTY AND THE HAWAIʻI
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAVE HISTORICALLY
DISCRIMINATED AGAINST LOW INCOME AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN
COMMUNITIES OF THE PUNA AND KAŪ DISTRICTS, AS ESTABLISHED ʻ
BY THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS’ SEPTEMBER 28, 2000, RULING, AND
PLEDGES THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO ADDRESSING DISPARITY
AND PREVENTING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST DISADVANTAGED
POPULATIONS
States that limited police services, substandard roads, and a lack of medical
facilities, water, and sanitation in the Puna and Kaū districts have been recognized ʻ
by the Federal government, and commits the Council to addressing this disparity.
Reference: Comm. 281
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
Negative: GREDC-4 (Due to a vote of 1-aye, 8-noes)
POSTPONED INDEFINITELY:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: Council Members Chung and Ruggles – 2.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Ms. O’Hara and Chair Poindexter voted “kānalua” then “aye.” Mr. Chung
voted “kānalua” then “no.”)
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Res. 211-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
ORCHIDLAND NEIGHBORS IN SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY CENTER IN
ORCHIDLAND
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Office of Housing and Community
Development, Transfer to Housing Fund account.
Reference: Comm. 292
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
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. 212-17: AUTHORIZES AN INCREASE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FUEL TAX
Increases the fuel tax, currently at 8.8 cents per gallon, incrementally starting from
July 1, 2017, as follows: a) Fiscal Year 2017-2018, 10.2 cents per gallon, bringing
it to 19 cents per gallon; b) Fiscal Year 2018-2019, 2 cents per gallon, bringing it
to 21 cents per gallon; and c) Fiscal Year 2019-2020, 2 cents per gallon, bringing it
to 23 cents per gallon.
Reference: Comm. 290
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Public Hearing: May 31, 2017
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND HELD OVER TO JUNE 23, 2017, PURSUANT
TO COUNCIL RULE 24 (1)(e)
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Res. 215-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH ROADWAY
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Transfers $9,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Public Works, Transfer to
Capital Project Fund - General account (Lei Lehua Street Drainage Improvements).
Reference: Comm. 296
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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. 216-17: 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 EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION
OF UP TO THREE BUS STOP SHELTERS IN FERN ACRES
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Office of Housing and Community
Development, Transfer to Housing Fund account.
Reference: Comm. 297
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
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. 217-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT
EXISTING PARKS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PARK FACILITIES
IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Transfers $12,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital
Project Fund - General account.
Reference: Comm. 298
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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. 220-17: AMENDS RESOLUTION 189-17 AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS
OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAI‘I EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ERS)
Amends Resolution 189-17 to correctly reflect a four-year agreement.
Resolution 189-17 was adopted by the Council on May 3, 2017, to authorize the
Mayor to enter into a three-year lease agreement with ERS to obtain information
provided by the ERS actuary needed for the County’s financial statements.
Reference: Comm. 302
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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. 221-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S)
Transfers $6,500 from the Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses account;
and credits to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund account. Funds would be used
for materials and supplies to build an enclosed dog park at Kamakoa Nui Park in
Waikoloa Village.
Reference: Comm. 303
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. 222-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I ECONOMIC
RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (UHERO)
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with UHERO at a cost not to
exceed $50,000 to develop the County’s Data Book as an online Open Data Portal.
Reference: Comm. 304
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. 223-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY FOR A HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
WAREHOUSE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year lease extension with Geo
Investment Company, Inc., for four additional years for property located at Tax
Map Key: 1-6-146:032 in Kea‘au, at a monthly lease of $7,200.
Reference: Comm. 305
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. 224-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED
STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR FUNDS TO PROVIDE COMPLETE
STREETS TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR HAWAI‘I COUNTY
STAFF
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an MOA with the State’s Department of Health
to accept $24,500 to provide training and capacity building for County staff.
Reference: Comm. 306
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. 225-17: APPROVES THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC)
NOMINEES TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
Requests the Council’s approval of the following HSAC nominations: 1) NACo
Board of Directors: Arryl Kaneshiro, Kaua‘i County Council; and Ikaika
Anderson, Honolulu City Council; and 2) WIR Board of Directors: Mike White,
Maui County Council; and Dru Kanuha, Hawaiʻi County Council.
Reference: Comm. 310
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
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. 226-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, WAIMEA
COUNCIL DISTRICT OFFICE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Niu Pia Land
Company, Ltd., with the option of a five-year extension for 577.3 square feet of
office space in Parker Square at 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, at an estimated montly
lease of $1,607.
Reference: Comm. 312
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
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 32: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO ENTER
INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR SOLID WASTE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF
$20,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE SOUTH HILO
SANITARY LANDFILL FINAL CLOSURE PROJECT
Funds would be used to satisfy closure requirements of the south Hilo Sanitary
Landfill, to be repaid by the County over a 20-year term through the issuance of
General Obligation Bonds. Final design for the closure is anticipated to be
complete by the end of 2017.
Reference: Comm. 274
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-19
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 39: 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 – Department of Public Works
(DPW)-Department of Health (DOH) Complete Streets account ($24,500); and
appropriates the same to the DPW-DOH Complete Streets - Federal account.
Funds would be used to provide Complete Streets training and capacity building for
County staff.
Reference: Comm. 306
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
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 40: 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 State Grants – State Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
account ($1,309,036); and appropriates the same to the Fire EMS-Salaries and
Wages account. These additional funds are due to collective bargaining increases
for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
Reference: Comm. 307
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 41: 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 – High Intensity (HI) Impact Grant
account ($49,418); and appropriates the same to the HI Impact Grant account for a
total appropriation of $234,843. Funds would be used to combat the
methamphetamine drug problem by conducting sting operations and training
officers in the enforcement of these drug related cases.
Reference: Comm. 308
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
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 42: 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 ($3,000); and
appropriates the same to the Malama O Puna (Bus stops – District 5) account.
Funds would be used to build bus stops for the Fern Acres Subdivision.
Reference: Comm. 309
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
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)
Res. 200-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT ON AND OVER
PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF A PORTION OF TAX
MAP KEY: 9-3-001:006, SITUATED AT PĀKINI IKI, DISTRICT OF KAŪ, ʻ
COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FOR AN EXPANDED MICROWAVE
RADIO TOWER SITE
The County needs to replace its microwave radio tower due to corrosion. This
acquisition would allow the County to maintain current operations until the new
tower is completed.
Reference: Comm. 269
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 17, 2017
Note: Second of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
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 29 AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2): (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING
TO TEMPORARY POSITIONS
Requires the Human Resources Director to provide quarterly reports notifing the
Council of any person employed under a contract for less than 90 days if the salary
is $2,500 or more per month, and the temporary position is unrelated to a state of
emergency declaration.
Reference: Comm. 238.2
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
First Reading: May 17, 2017
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 33: 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 – Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program
Grant account ($86,468.50); and appropriates the same to the Safe Routes to School
Program Grant account. Funds would be used towards the County’s SRTS
program.
Reference: Comm. 282
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 17, 2017
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
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 34: 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 Parks and Recreation Kuawa Street New Sports Fields Development –
Fair Share Project for $400,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall
be provided from Fair Share Contributions ($400,000). Funds would be used to
develop new fields to accommodate rugby, soccer, and football and a new youth
baseball/softball field.
Reference: Comm. 285
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 17, 2017
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
FC-17 NOMINATION OF DR. SHARON BINTLIFF TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
(Comm. 280):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
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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PC-14 NOMINATION OF ARNOLD RABIN TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 275): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PC-15 NOMINATION OF JANICE PALMA-GLENNIE TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 276): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PC-16 NOMINATION OF SHIRLEY DAVID TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 277): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
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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PSMTC-1 NOMINATION OF COLLEEN J. PASCO TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 278):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PSMTC-2 NOMINATION OF ANDI PAWASARAT-LOSALIO TO THE LIQUOR
(Comm. 279): CONTROL ADJUDICATION BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 4:18 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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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, June 14 and 21, 2017 (to follow the viewing of the June 5, 2017, meeting scheduled to start
at 6 p.m.); Fridays, June 16 and 23, 2017 (to follow the viewing of the June 5, 2017, meeting scheduled to
start at 12 p.m.); and Sundays, June 18 and 25, 2017 (to follow the viewing of the June 5, 2017, meeting
scheduled to start 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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