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MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chair and Presiding Officer DRU MAMO KANUHA
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
EILEEN O’HARA
KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER
Vice Chair HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III
JENNIFER RUGGLES
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
th
16 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
August 1, 2017
9:45 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL – 9:46 a.m.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 7.11: FINAL MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
MAY 31, 2017, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Collins Tomei, dated June 29, 2017, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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Comm. 14.16: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 1 - 15, 2017
From Finance Director Collins Tomei, dated June 29, 2017, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 15.12: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16 - 30, 2017
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated July 11, 2017.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 69.2: FOURTH QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: APRIL 1 - JUNE 30, 2017
From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated July 5, 2017,
transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 355: NOMINATION OF JAMES HIGGINS TO THE SALARY COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated July 13, 2017, submitting for the Council’s review
and confirmation the above nomination.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 28, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
RECOMMEDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 377: FOURTH QUARTER REPORT OF PERSONS EMPLOYED UNDER A
CONTRACT FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS: APRIL - JUNE, 2017
From Human Resources Director Sharon Toriano, dated July 3, 2017, transmitting
the above report pursuant to Ordinance No. 17-42.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 241-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
The agreement would assist the County with its intervention of Public Utility
Commission dockets pertaining to Hawaiian Electric Company’s Power Supply
Improvement Plans and Grid Modernization Strategy.
Reference: Comm. 364
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 242-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, WITH
HO‘OPONO, SERVICES OF THE BLIND, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES, STATE OF HAWAI‘I
The agreement would provide for permits for vending machines to be located at the
Public Works Department’s Traffic Division baseyards in East Hawai‘i and West
Hawai‘i.
Reference: Comm. 365
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
(Vote on Res. 242-17 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 243-17: CHANGES THE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STATUS OF A HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST III POSITION FROM A PART-
TIME HOURLY POSITION TO BECOME A FULL-TIME SALARIED POSITION
Requests a change in the time element of this position to accommodate the increased
number of housing projects in Kona, which requires close monitoring of
management, financial, and social services; also anticipates the position to provide
oversight to upcoming Community Development Block Grant projects such as the
certified kitchen at the Friendly Place and Kona Abuse Center renovation projects.
Reference: Comm. 368
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members O’Hara and Poindexter – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 244-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY
OF HAWAI‘I
The agreement would provide $25,000 from the Department of Research and
Development to fund the AgVenture program, which seeks to increase agricultural
awareness by supplementing fourth grade classes with events focusing on agricultural
careers and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Reference: Comm. 369
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 245-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF
MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT FOR DIGITAL IMAGERY AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE FOR
THE HAWAI`I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Authorizes a six-year lease agreement with Pictometry/Eagleview for a total cost of
$3,089,955. The digital imagery would support E-911 response systems with enhanced
area views, providing increased ability to identify and arrive at the accurate location.
Reference: Comm. 370
Intr. by: Ms. David(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 53: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 36, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE GEOTHERMAL
RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM
Amends Sections 2-177 and 2-181 by adding community health and safety projects as
authorized expenditures from the fund.
Reference: Comm. 353
Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara
REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR COMMENTS AND
RECOMMENDATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 55: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2018
Increases revenues in the State Grants - Coastal Zone Management account ($23,685);
and appropriates the same to the Coastal Zone Management account, bringing the total
State grant amount to $155,663.
Reference: Comm. 366
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 56: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018
Adds the Public Works, Road Improvements - Pua, Todd, Baker and Desha Avenues –
State project for $152,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be
provided from the State Capital Improvement Project Funds. Funds would be used to
improve roadways and drainage around Keaukaha School in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 367
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair David – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members O’Hara, Poindexter, and
Ruggles – 3.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT – 12:10 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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