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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2017/08/16 2016-2018 •• NtV Oi p•w, AARON S.Y. CHUNG VALERIE T.POINDEXTER c°'L- • ,• Chairwoman and Presiding Officer : -^ �dui;�� MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID • • DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF •- " '--•' SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chair +r :� �. EILEEN O'HARA ,,tE OF�►'� ' HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai'196720 1,4 Nth Session =n CO ORDER OF BUSINESS mc) >rn West Hawai`i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A . Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i August 16, 2017 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Makana Delovio of New Hope Legacy CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-20 August 16, 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 7, 2017 June 23, 2017 COMMUNICATIONS 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) Approve: FC-26 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) Approve: FC-27 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-20 August 16, 2017 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) Approve: FC-28 Res. 244-17 AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN (Draft 2): AGREEMENT WITH THE 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. 369.2 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-29 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) Approve: FC-30 Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-20 August 16, 2017 Res. 246-17 SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HAWAI‘I ISLAND SHOOTING (Draft 2): RANGE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GAME MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Provides Council support for the development of an adequate, safe, and ecologically responsible public shooting facility on Hawai‘i Island. Reference: Comm. 371.2 Intr. by: Mr. Richards and Ms. Lee Loy Approve: PWPRC-19 Res. 249-17: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOT 22, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-7-040:009 (POR.), SITUATED AT PAUKAA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I FROM RJL, LLC, A HAWAI‘I LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The roadway lot would be used for public road purposes. Reference: Comm. 376 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-20 Res. 251-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BASIC IMAGE, INC., FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL HONOLI‘I PᾹKA ALOHA HONUA SURFING CLASSIC Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 383 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 255-17: CHANGES THE STATUS OF AN ENGINEERING SUPPORT TECHNICIAN IV (TEMPORARY) POSITION TO BECOME A FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION The Department of Public Works seeks this change in position status to provide assistance to the County’s Bridge Engineering Program and provide technical support to the Bridge Section projects. Reference: Comm. 393 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-20 August 16, 2017 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 54 AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 7 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE (Draft 2): 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Removes inactive veterans organizations, adds two new veterans organizations, and reduces the size of the committee from 16 to 12 members and the required number of at-large members from three to one. Reference: Comm. 361.2 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: PWPRC-21 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) Approve: FC-31 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) Approve: FC-32 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-20 August 16, 2017 Bill 58: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends Schedule 3 (25 mile per hour limit) and Schedule 5 (35 mile per hour limit) Subsection (g), Puna, by increasing the speed limit on South Kopua Road from 25 to 35 miles per hour. Reference: Comm. 375 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-22 Bill 61: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE, CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NAMING THE BASEBALL DIAMOND AND FOOTBALL FIELD AT KAMEHAMEHA PARK, THE “SHIRO TAKATA FIELD,” IN HONOR OF SHIRO TAKATA Recognizes Shiro Takata for his contributions to the athletic community and school system in Kohala by naming these facilities in his honor. Reference: Comm. 387 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Waived: PWPRC Bill 62: 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 Māmalahoa Highway Widening, Mud Lane to Mana Road – Federal project $22 million; State project $500,000; and County project $5 million, for a total of $27.5 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($22 million); State Grants Receivable ($500,000); and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($5 million). Funds would be used to improve 18 intersections along Māmalahoa Highway in Waimea and repair the failing roadway from Mana Road to Puʻu Nani Drive. Reference: Comm. 392 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 Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-20 August 16, 2017 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS FC-25 NOMINATION OF JAMES HIGGINS TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Comm. 355): Requires Council Confirmation by: August 28, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-22 NOMINATION OF MICHAELA IKEUCHI TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE (Comm. 356): DESIGN COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: August 28, 2017 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-23 NOMINATION OF NATHAN GADDIS TO THE BANYAN DRIVE (Comm. 357): REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PWPRC-18 NOMINATION OF DALE WILSON, PH. D., TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY (Comm. 358): COMMITTEE AWESC-2 NOMINATION OF JAMES O’KEEFE TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT (Comm. 359): ADVISORY COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: August 28, 2017 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaiʻi 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.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-20 August 16, 2017 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. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by August 14, 2017. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. 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, Eileen O’Hara, and Jennifer Ruggles 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 locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and  Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  Nāālehu State Office Building, 95ʻ-5669 Māmalahoa Highway; and  Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au. 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 Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-20 August 16, 2017 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 is Available on Public, Education, and Government Television. Please call Na Leo TV at (808) 935-8874 for Channel 55 schedule of Council and Committee meetings. Page 9