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Chairwoman and Presiding Officer : ��%2MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
DRU MAMO KANUHA
KAREN EOFF - SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
Vice Chair +r�TE a H'�;a`. EILEEN O'HARA
HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
JENNIFER RUGGLES
COUNTY COUNCIL
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9:00 a.m.
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INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center
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.
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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 December 17, 2014
March 16, 2016
August 2, 2017
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 260-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR OR AUDITORS
Authorizes a five-year contract for an independent auditor or auditors to perform
the annual audit of the accounts and other evidences of financial transactions of the
County and of every County agency and executive agency.
Reference: Comm. 400
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-36
Res. 261-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
(DHHL), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FOR
STREETLIGHT CONVERSION ON PROPERTY HELD BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
The agreement is for DHHL to reimburse the County $400,000 for the conversion
of streetlights on DHHL lands from low pressure sodium to light emitting diode.
Reference: Comm. 401
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-37
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Res. 266-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI‘I
ISLAND UNITED WAY TO SUPPORT ITS MARKETING/BRANDING
EFFORTS
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 415
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Res. 267-17: 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 5TH ANNUAL HAWAI‘I ISLAND ALL NATIONS
POWWOW
Transfers $1,650 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 416
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Res. 268-17: 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
FRIENDS OF HOKULE‘A AND HAWAI‘ILOA FOR THE “MAHALO,
HAWAI‘I SAIL” EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 417
Intr. by: Ms. David
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Res. 269-17: 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
FRIENDS OF HOKULE‘A AND HAWAI‘ILOA FOR THE “MAHALO,
HAWAI‘I SAIL” EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 418
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Res. 270-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE RENTAL OF A PORTABLE
BATHROOM FOR BANYAN BEACH IN KONA
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Public Works, Transfer to
Highway Fund account.
Reference: Comm. 419
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Res. 271-17: 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 HONPA
TH
HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE 11 ANNUAL PARADE
AND FESTIVAL FOR THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
PEACE
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. 420
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
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Res. 272-17: 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
TH
HĀMĀKUA HEALTH CENTER INC. FOR THE 4 ANNUAL HᾹMᾹKUA-
KOHALA HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR
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. 421
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Res. 273-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU‘IKAHI
MEDIATION CENTER FOR ITS PUNA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
TRAINING AND MENTORING PROGRAM
Transfers $6,000 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. 422
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
Res. 274-17: 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
CONGRESS OF VISAYAN ORGANIZATIONS FOUNDATION FOR
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2017 FILIPINO-AMERICAN HERITAGE
MONTH CELEBRATION AND BARRIO FIESTA
Transfers $5,000 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. 423
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
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Res. 275-17: 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 SUCCESS FACTORY,
INC., FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH
EDUCATION AT THE NEXTECH 3-DAY CAMP
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 424
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 276-17: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE
EMPLOYERS AND THE UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS UNIT 01 AND
EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 01 FOR THE
CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
Cost items estimated at $11,651,117 in the four-year contract are across-the-board
increases and one-time bonuses.
Reference: Comm. 425
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 277-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be
used by the department’s Kona Building Division, at an estimated annual cost of
$3,313.
Reference: Comm. 426
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 278-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be
used by the department’s Highways Division at its South Hilo roads baseyard, at
an estimated annual cost of $1,860.
Reference: Comm. 427
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 279-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be
used by the department’s Highways Division at its Hāmākua roads baseyard, at an
estimated annual cost of $1,860.
Reference: Comm. 428
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 280-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be
used by the department’s Administration Division in Hilo, at an estimated annual
cost of $3,313.
Reference: Comm. 429
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 281-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be
used by the department’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division at its Hilo
office, at an estimated monthly cost of $151.
Reference: Comm. 430
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 282-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOUR LIGHT-DUTY UTILITY VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for four utility
vehicles to be used at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course, at an estimated total
monthly cost of $720. The vehicles would be used to transport employees,
supplies, and material for golf course maintenance and would become the property
of the department upon completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 431
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 283-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE A
HEAVY-DUTY UTILITY VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a utility vehicle
to be used at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course, at an estimated monthly cost of
$240. The vehicle would be used to tow other equipment and haul supplies and
material for golf course maintenance, and would become the property of the
department upon completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 432
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 284-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $186
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC. Funds would be used for the
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens.
Reference: Comm. 433
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 285-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR A GREENS MOWER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a mower to be
used at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course, at an estimated monthly cost of $770.
The mower would replace the current mower and become the property of the
department upon completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 434
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 286-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR A FIVE GANG CONTOUR ROTARY MOWER FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a mower to be
used at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course, at an estimated monthly cost of $1,158.
The mower would augment two zero-turn mowers currently in use and become the
property of the department upon completion of the terms of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 435
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 292-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
OF TWO FIRE APPARATUS (FIRE TRUCKS) FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for two fire trucks,
at a monthly cost of approximately $28,500. The trucks would replace 20-year old
trucks at the Keauhou and Waikoloa Fire Stations.
Reference: Comm. 444
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 52: ADOPTS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I KA‘Ū COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
the adoption of the Kaū CDP. The CDP Program is established by the County’s ʻ
General Plan to create a framework for residents and other stakeholders to
participate in regional planning for their communities. The planning area for the
Kaū CDP encompasses most of Judicial District 9, surrounding Ocean View, ʻ
Waiohinu, Nāālehu, and Pāhala.ʻ
Reference: Comm. 351
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: PC-29
Bill 63: 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 - Street Light/Traffic Signal Maintenance
account ($400,000); and appropriates the same to the Traffic Signals & Street
Lights account. Funds would be used to reimburse the County $400,000 for the
conversion of streetlights on lands owned by the State Department of Hawaiian
Home Lands from low pressure sodium to light emitting diode.
Reference: Comm. 402
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-38
Bill 64: 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 Fire Department Haihai Fire Station (Kawailani Station Replacement)
project for $154,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be
provided from the General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund
Balance and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used to complete the construction
of the Haihai Fire Station.
Reference: Comm. 403
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-39
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
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Bill 66: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($2,000); and
appropriates the same to the Highway Maintenance Administration Other Current
Expenses account. Funds would be used for the annual rental of a portable toilet
for Banyan Beach in Kona.
Reference: Comm. 436
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 13 AMENDS CHAPTER 20 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 4): (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE
RELATING TO REDUCTION OF POLYSTYRENE FOAM “STYROFOAM”
FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD SERVICE WARE
Prohibits food vendors from dispensing prepared food in disposable polystyrene
food service ware effective July 1, 2019. Exempts food packaged outside the
limits of the County; ice chest and coolers; and packaging for raw meat, fish, and
eggs that have not been further processed.
Reference: Comm. 107.165
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Postponed: March 8, 2017
Referred to the Environmental
Management Commission: July 7, 2017
First Reading: September 7, 2017
Bill 59: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY
OF HAWAIʻI BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KEAʻAU, PUNA,
HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-141:002
; and
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Bill 60: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-22 (PUNA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MG-20) AT KEAʻAU, PUNA,
HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-141:002
(Applicant: Hawaiʻi Island Distilling, LLC) (Area: 6.505 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Maps and change of zone, which
would allow the applicant to establish a microbrewery with a retail sales and tasting
center.
Reference: Comm. 386
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R)
First Reading: September 7, 2017
REPORTS
PC-26 NOMINATION OF STEVEN HIRAKAMI TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
(Comm. 405):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 1, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
PC-27 NOMINATION OF JOHN L. HETHERINGTON TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE
(Comm. 406): DESIGN COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 1, 2017 (Section 13-4(1),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
PC-28 NOMINATION OF JASMINE VICTORIA CRUSAT TO THE KAILUA
(Comm. 407): VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 1, 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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
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ADJOURNMENT
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