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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2017-08-02 2016-2018 th 19 Session ounty Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo August 2, 2017 INVOCATION: Pastor Matt Purvis of Grassroots Church gave the m CALL TO The regular meeting of the ORDER: 9:05 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair Mr. Aaron Chung, Member Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Member Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member Ms. , Member Mr. Herbert Ms. Jennifer Ruggles, Member Absent & Excused: Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Chair PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. (At this time, Mr. Richards the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITIONS, The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MEMORIALS, Petitions, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of CERTIFICATES Condolence. OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF (There were none.) -19August 2, 2017 STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Corie Yanger: Res. 238-17 (Comm. 352), in support. (U. H. Cooperative Extension Service) Anya Tagawa: Res. 238-17 (Comm. 352), in support. Andrea Buskirk: Res. 238-17 (Comm. 352), in support. Billy Richards: Res. 239-17 (Comm. 354), in support. Beverly Yates-Tese: Res. 240-17 (Comm. 360), comment. LGBTQ Pride) Rick Hendershot: Res. 235-17 (Comm. 345); and Res. 236-17 (Comm. 346), in support. CHR. POINDEXTER: We will move on to approval of the minutes. May I have a motion to approve the minutes of May 18, 2017? APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes. Vote on Approval of Ms. David moved to approve the Minutes of May 18, 2017. Minutes: Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice (Approved) vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Page 2 -19August 2, 2017 Vote on Approval of Ms. David moved to approve the Minutes of June 5, 2017. Minutes: Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice (Approved) vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. COMMUNI- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: Communications. (There were none.) ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Clerk, Order of Resolutions. Can you please read in Resolution 234-17? Res. 234-17: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF KOHANAIKI FRONTAGE ROAD, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 7-3-009:066 AND 7-3-009:067, SITUATED AT KOHANAIKI, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND SHORES LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND RUTTER/K COMPANY The roadways contain an area of 2.716 acres and 0.132 acres, respectively, and would be used for public road purposes. Reference: Comm. 344 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-15 Motion to Approve: Ms. Ruggles moved to adopt Res. 234-17 and Public Works and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 15. Seconded by Mr. Richards. Page 3 -19August 2, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion or questions, Council Members? I see Ronald Kim, here. Okay, seeing none, I would like to thank you for taking the time to show me or look at the road with me so we can see exactly what it was. I think this is a great addition or a beginning first step to creating a frontage road alongside the Queen Kaahumanu Highway, and I would like to thank, Kohanaiki Shores, for completing their section. Okay, all in favor, of adopting Resolution 234, please Vote on Res. 234-17: The motion to adopt Res. 234-17 and adopt Public Works (Approved) and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 15 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 235. Res. 235-17: GRANTS A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3- COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO ALLOW ONE TAX MAP KEY 2-3- measuring 15.6 square feet in area. Reference: Comm. 345 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-16 Motion to Approve: Ms. Ruggles moved to adopt Res. 235-17 and adopt Public Works and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 16. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor please say Page 4 -19August 2, 2017 Vote on Res. 235-17: The motion to adopt Res. 235-17 and adopt Public Works (Approved) and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 16 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Res. 236-17: GRANTS A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3- COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO ALLOW ONE TAX MAP KEY 2-2- Grants a sign variance to Benjamin Masao Ono Trust for a ground sign measuring 15.3 square feet in area. Reference: Comm. 346 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-17 Motion to Approve: Ms. Ruggles moved to adopt Res. 236-17 and Public Works and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 17. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor please say Vote on Res. 236-17: The motion to adopt Res. 236-17 and adopt Public Works (Approved) and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 17 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Page 5 -19August 2, 2017 Res. 238-17: 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 COMMUNITY EVENT TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 352 Intr. by: Motion to Approve: adopt Res. 238-17. Seconded by Ms. Ruggles. ACTING CHR. EOFF th , here in Hilo at the Imiloa Center. A lot of organizations are getting involved and I hope members can attend, it should be really good. I just ask for your support for this, thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Can you say the date one more time? th : The date is August 27. The time is 9 a.m. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any other comments, Council Members? Okay, all in Vote on Res. 238-17: The motion to adopt Res. 238-17 was carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Page 6 -19August 2, 2017 Res. 239-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS VOYAGE INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS AT THE RICHARDSON OCEAN CENTER Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 354 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 239-17. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair, and thank you to our testifier, Mr. Richards. I really appreciated the testimony and really what the voyage was for so many of us. I actually just want to take a moment and call up Kalani Kahalioumi, he takes care of our Richardson Ocean Center. And I just wanted him to take a minute or two to share some of the interpretive signage, and pictures, and the storytelling that goes on at Richardson Ocean Center. So Kalani, if you could come forward. (Note: At this time, Recreational Specialist Kalani Kahalioumi came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. KAHALIOUMI: Aloha mai ou. Thank you, Council Member Lee Loy, for introducing this resolution to appropriate funds that can help strengthen our programs that we design and develop for kids and youth organizations that come to our wahi pana of Keaukaha. I am the recreational specialist with the Department of Recreation at the Richardson Ocean Center. For the past three and a half years, of the center with the help of the two guys behind of me. They have done and helped me a great deal. Thousands of kids across the island have come into our center and weve allowed them to explore and look at the ocean environment differently. You know, from the roadway all the way to the tide pools that go past the lifeguard towers, we organize and implement the ocean activities so that these kids feel comfortable when they come into that space. In the building itself, we talk about the voyage and canoe, tunate to sail with these two guys in the back of me on the canoe. We need new updated information and displays in the facility. I ask for all your support; in other ways, too, yeah. The canoejust to let you know, I wanted to ask Billy if he could come back up here Page 7 -19August 2, 2017 and talk to you guys Because hes going to explain to you guys what is going to happen. So, is planning on coming back to the Big Island sometime in September, and today is a big planning meeting on Oahu. (Note: At this time, Billy Richards came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. RICHARDS: Aloha mai. Again, the Polynesian Voyaging Society is meeting today to finalize the statewide sale, okay. Then on this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, the Ohana waa. Which just for some background, the Ohana waa is a collaborative of all the voyaging organizations across the state, one from Kauai, three from Oahu, including the voyaging society, one on Molokai, two on Maui, and two here on the Big Island. So, we normally get together to determine the priority of the family and then we put our efforts toward it. Of course the last three years, our effort was put toward the worldwide voyage and now its a statewide. Idont know if you recall, but before we left on our world-wide voyage, we spent eight or nine months going around the State, visiting all the communities in the islands. For two reasons, one was to ask permission to leave with the canoe because, believe it or not, people are very possessive of , and there are many people because they were afraid they would never come back. The second reason was to ask for your support and support we got, big time from everyone, our families, our communities, our government officials. So it is incumbent upon us to go back around and share two, to thank everyone for their support. The brothers then took us around the world but brought us home. Wgust 16th and our first stop is going to be at Honolua Bay on Maui. The reason that was selected it was the site of the first voyage first voyage in 1976. There are massive amounts of presentations being made on the island of Maui right now and two canoes are going to go, and Hikianalia. Crew members are lining up to come around and to go island to island and share what they have learned. Whats most important to me are the younger crew members. I was 27, when I first stepped aboard 1975, at Honaunau. You can do the math. So, one of the missions of this worldwide voyage was to find out what the environmental concerns are around the world, training new navigators and captains. The next generation became important. So this allows us to push them forward so you can hear new stories. You are probably tired of our stories from the old guys. The new up and coming generation, they have a lot to share and a lot of appreciation also for everyones support. I had asked Kalani if he would also include at the upgrading and the updating of this display. Oiwi tv did a number of documentaries of our voyage and we call upon them to curate things for us. So, we make it appropriate for the Big Island. I guarantee you that when a comes here, there will be numbers of crew members and them to know at the different centers and wherever Page 8 -19August 2, 2017 you want them to appear. Numbers of crew members who are willing to share, what they know. Both here at the Richardsons O Center and wherever else you want them to appear. They will come, in droves, I can promise you that. Alright, thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Any questions, Council Members? Sue, go ahead. MS. LEE LOY: No, other than, you know, when that schedule is set, please share with us. We have so many connected to our canoe, you know, here, just on the Council and Hikianalia for us and our Ohana. But, I appreciate that and I found at counts and that clearly is the biggest additional funds. So, I challenge every single one of my Council Members to meet or beat the monies that I have given them. And really show our voyagers the respect that they deserve and bring them home in a fashion that they can share their stories, their knowledge; to our youth. I Thank you very much, thank you, gentlemen. Uncle Alan, mahalo. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Yeah, just toapparently, Billy, you and I must be family because we share the last name, so. But in answer to Councilwoman Lee Loy, yes, she already approached me and yes, I will be supporting as well. I have a long connection with the Bertelmann family. near and dear to my heart. Im going to ask Billy, you knowgood friend of mine, we grew up together, so. Anyway, I will be supporting and because of that challenge, I will be beating her. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair and aloha for coming. I really thank you folks for all that you do and for our community and our native Hawaiian community. I really appreciate the heartfelt commitment of you and especially you, Mr. Richards, for taking us back to when you started and bringing to mind how long the effort has been and the success that you have achieved or this whole effort has achieved for our people and this whole community and this state, so. I applaud you. Mr. Richards, may I ask that Richards, Council Member. May I ask you how much you are going to give, because I'm going to top yours? Anyway, me and from the rest of my colleagues. So, the challenge is on. Mahalo nui, aloha. Page 9 -19August 2, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, Ms. David, any other comments, Council Members? No. Then, seeing none, I would just like to say mahalo for your commitment to and to traveling the world and sharing not only the culture but learning from the rest of the people, making all the connections, and to your families for supporting you and for being here today. But, I would like to top them, too, with support. So, well talk about how we can best do that and when you find out about your schedule, as to where on the Big Island you will be making your stop, maybe we can help support some of the other locations for welcoming you. Mr. Kanuha? MR. KANUHA: I didnt want to say anything but I think that this deserves a bigger conversation in the future. I know we are just doing $1,000 for contingency funds, but we really need to sit down with you guys and go through what it means, what did the voyage mean, what, you know, Mlama Honua, how we can as a Council and as a County really pursue the vision and the vision of the voyage. I think that deserves a greater conversation in the future. So, hopefully we can bring you guys back and really go through the details of how we can pursue that. You know, so I really appreciate you guys coming, but I think it really deserves a greater conversation in the future. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Agreed. Okay, thank you, Mr. Kanuha. Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Well, when we see those contingency monies come forward, more conversation, so I look forward to that. Thank you, everyone, I really do appreciate it. And thank you guys so much for all of your hard work. ACTING CHR. EOFF: O Vote on Res. 239-17: The motion to adopt Res. 239-17 was carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Page 10 -19August 2, 2017 Res. 240-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS VOYAGE INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS AT THE RICHARDSON OCEAN CENTER Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 360 Intr. by: Motion to Approve: Ms. moved to adopt Res. 240-17. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. EOFF : Yes, asking for your support. This is an event that already took a reimbursement grant, but it was a very nice parade, a very nice day. I personally participated with a Puna pride float, and it was fun. We were followed groups. It was very well attended and yes, google did come to do a filming of Big Island, so pleaseask for your support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, any other comments? Mr. Chung. MR. CHUNG: Thank you. Since everyone here broke their promise, except for joke, okay. I want to tell you my personal development with respect to this event. Because, you know, I did receive a request from this program for some monies and from my perspective, in the back of my mind, I recall being at a gay pride parade in New York City maybe about five years ago. And, yeah, it was a spectacle. It was flaming were arguing and doing all kinds of stuff out on the sidewalks during this event, and it was a huge event. the back of my mind, right. homo phobic. But, you know, then I saw that google film that was done. My Page 11 -19August 2, 2017 wife showed it me to me, because my friend, Guy Enriques and his wife, Tammy, were on it. And it was wonderful. I mean, I think all of you should see it. It was just a wonderful film, and it made me understand that there are broader important, really, because it made me understand that what this community goes accept them, even from their own families. It was very touching, so. I will say this, next year I pled year. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you, Mr. Chung. Any other comments? MS. : I would really like to thank, Mr. Chung, for saying that because this really is about much, much more. And the theme this year was beyond boundaries, the t-shirt that she has on. The participation was just across the board, all kinds of people; young, old, and our differences and coming together. And it was such a great event this year. It was a great event last year, too. So, I hope we can move forward and do more events, and thank you for that support, Mr. Chung. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, seeing no other comments, all in favor please say Vote on Res. 240-17: The motion to adopt Res. 240-17 was carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. . Page 12 -19August 2, 2017 Res. 247-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF SEVEN BUSES FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU The buses would be used by the Mass Transit Agency for island-wide Reference: Comm. 373 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 247-17. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments or questions? MS. DAVID: Before we do that, I see that Mr. Sharp is here and also, Tiffany Kai is here. If you recall, Council Members, this is the seven buses that we were discussing during budget, so. Mr. Richards to call up Ms. Kai and Mr. Sharp. MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, please. Ms. Kai and Mr. Sharp, come to the front. (Note: At this time, Mass Transit Consultant Analyst Kurt Sharp came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. SHARPcan I match a $1,000? Alright, okay. It might go higher who knows, depends on this. My name is MR. RICHARDS: Okay, Mr. Sharp. Thank you so much for coming up and thank you, Tiffany, for coming up as well. Just on these seven buses, you did have a presentation previously. I know there was a little bit of hakaka getting six buses, and it looks like we finally got the seventh. Would you please go over for to date? MR. SHARP: Yeah, we go one stray. It finally came back the next week. So, we do have seven and we have implemented as planned and that was to get the buses registered and on the road, to replace the buses that are really needing some MR. RICHARDS going to take the worst off the road and start working on them, replacing some but holding some on reserve and start rotating in to do some maintenance repair coming in. Page 13 -19August 2, 2017 MR. SHARP in that needed some work. MR. RICHARDS MR. SHARP: Right. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you. I have no further questions. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you. How old are these buses that are coming from Honolulu? (Note: At this time, Mass Transit Administrator Tiffany Kai came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. KAI: They are 1997 Gillig Phantom buses. MR. KANUHA: Okay, and I know we were having a problem with keeping up we going to keep up with the maintenance of these old buses coming from Honolulu? MS. KAI: Well, actually, we were able to catch up with the maintenance and our in, we received the maintenance files on the buses and when they arrived, before we put them out on the road, our mechanics went through each and every bus, did the services, the brakes, check the tires, and everything. MR. KANUHA: Okay, so we can keep up with the maintenance for the new? Okay, not new buses, but the buses coming from Honolulu. How much money is is going to pick up the tab for that shipment. MS. KAI: Right. So the total cost of the shipment is $26,559; however, we were able to leverage some gratis through Young Brothers. So, the County pretty much Young Brothers to allow us to have that portion of the donation as well. MR. KANUHA: Mahalo. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, Mr. Kanuha. Mr. Richards. Page 14 -19August 2, 2017 MR. RICHARDS on those buses from Oahu? MR. SHARP: They were about four hundred thousand, but I would like to make a comment here. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF : Just a follow up question. The seven buses are all of the same vintage; being 1997 and same model brand? MS. KAI: Yes, correct. : That helps. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Thank you very much, we appreciate MS. KAI: Thank you. MR. SHARP: Mahalo. ACTING CHR. EOFF Vote on Res. 247-17: The motion to adopt Res. 247-17 was carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Page 15 -19August 2, 2017 Res. 248-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TRANSPORATION SERVICES FROM YOUNG BROTHERS, INC. With an estimated value of $12,748, this donation will provide 48 percent of the total costs to ship seven buses being donated to the Mass Transit Agency by the City and County of Honolulu. Reference: Comm. 374 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Vote on Res. 248-17: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 248-17. Seconded by (Adopted) Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, now Bill 49. BILLS FOR The Chair directed to Council to proceed to the next order of business, ORDINANCES Order of the Day (First Reading). (FIRST READING): Bill 49 AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 5, (Draft 2): AND ARTICLE 7 AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR MEETING FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGS (Planning Director Initiated) The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable recommendations for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which would remove all references to community buildings, amend the definition of meeting facility, and identify what zoning districts require a special permit or a use permit to allow for a meeting facility. Reference: Comm. 333.2 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R) Approve: PC-21 Postponed: July 18, 2017 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Richards, seconded by Ms. David, to approve Bill 49, Draft 2.) Page 16 -19August 2, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF Mr. Chung to make that motion. Motion to Postpone: Mr. Chung moved to postpone Bill 49, Draft 2, to the call of the Chair. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Yeah, how come? ACTING CHR. EOFF: Well, ready yet. MR. KANUHA: Okay. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Chung. MR. CHUNG: It actually is ready. I mean, it was prepared by the Planning Department, but I just needed, you know, a few days to look at it. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Then, all in favor of postponement, Vote on Motion to The motion to postpone Bill 49, Draft 2, was carried by the Postpone: following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Page 17 -19August 2, 2017 ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order THE DAY of the Day (Second or Final Reading). (SECOND OR FINAL READING): Bill 47 AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 9, OF THE (Draft 2): 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FARMERS MARKETS Creates a facility schedule for farmers markets to be established at County parks and facilities, and adds the following parks to the schedule: Hakalau Veterans Park and Volcano Park. Reference: Comm. 325.24 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: July 18, 2017 Vote on Bill 47 (Draft 2): Mr. Richards moved to pass Bill 47, Draft 2, on second (Adopted) and final reading. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Bill 48 AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE (Draft 2): 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Prohibits the consumption of intoxicating liquors at James Kealoha Beach Park in Hilo, and Kahakai Park in Puna. Reference: Comm. 325.24 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: July 18, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to pass Bill 48, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy, any comments? MS. LEE LOY: No, just asking for your continued support. Page 18 -19August 2, 2017 Vote on Bill 48 The motion to pass Bill 48, Draft 2, on second and final (Draft 2): reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. Bill 50: AMENDED), TO COMPLY WITH NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) REGULATIONS Pursuant to a Letter of Final Determination, dated March 29, 2017, received by adopt or amend its floodplain management regulations to reflect changes in the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) prior to September 29, 2017, the te. Non-compliance may subject the County to suspension from the NFIP, which would make flood insurance and certain types of Federal disaster assistance unavailable. Reference: Comm. 334 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) First Reading: July 18, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. Ruggles moved to pass Bill 50 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, so this will bring us into full compliance then? Is that my understanding? ACTING CHR. EOFF: MR. RICHARDS ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Ruggles. MS. RUGGLES: Oh, no, I was just going to respond if I needed to. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, seeing nooh, Mr. Kanuha. Page 19 -19August 2, 2017 MR. KANUHA: completely understand in how to deal with this flood insurance new rates, and how you get them, and how you pay for the insurance, and being on this program. need to understand how to pay for it. There on, so. Thanks. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: learned there is a bit of a hiccup for individuals who had a letter of clearance, if they already existed. And my understanding is the Public Works department has a copy of all of the individuals that have the certified letter. You know what, thank you for bringing it up again, Mr. Richards, because there is an opportunity for the Public Works department to notify all of the individuals, because they have the list. My understanding, also, is if they reach out andthis letter will become invalid first of all, that they had and they would have to go back to the Public Works department to get clearance again. My understanding, also, is they have a program that allows them to get reduced insurance if you ended up getting mapped into an area, and you have a year to get that reduced insurance. And if and I would encourage anybody toespecially us as a body, to reach back out to Public Works and identify people in your districts, get their mailing address, and notify them. Because my understanding is this reduced insurance rate runs with I know Mr. Richards is getting a concern from some of his constituents. So yes, this has to bring us into compliance. But, I think, we as a body can help facilitate a better conversation with the constituents using the mailing list that Public Works already has and help them get a reduced insurance. I know we asked a lot of questions of Mr. DeMarco and Brice of the time. I just learned this two or three days ago and this was on my list of things to do. And they can sort it by TMK and plat mat numbers, so for a specific Council district, you can get that list. The question was asked if Public Works would be doing any more public hearings on you for raising that issue again and thank you, Mr. Kanuha, for that. There is still more education that has to happen. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Yeahfollow up and thank you, Councilman Lee Loy and houses on streams and rivers have been there for literally almost generations, but Page 20 -19August 2, 2017 the request They had asked if I could negotiate that flat level. I said no and I understand why and maybe try and facilitate, and catch anybody that might have missed it. So, I appreciate that and missed everybody who might have housing and flood zone. So with that, thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, any other comments? All in favor of passage Vote on Bill 50: The motion to pass Bill 50 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Poindexter 1. Excused: None. REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. (There were none.) REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, EXECUTIVE Referrals for Executive Session. SESSION: (There were none.) OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, BUSINESS: Other Business. (There was none.) ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: Announcements. MR. KANUHA: If you all know, Laverne Omori, who was our past Research and Development, she passed away a few days ago. So, I just wanted to give her and her family a lot of prayers and strength in this time of need. So, if wanted to announce that. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, Mr. Kanuha. Mr. Clerk, did we cover all the items. Page 21 Hawai`i County Council-19 August 2, 2017 MR. MAEDA: Yes,we did. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Then, Ms. Lee Loy, did you want to adjourn? ADJOURN There being no further business, at 11:46 a.m., Ms. Lee Loy moved to adjourn MENT: the meeting. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, O'Hara, Lee Loy, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: We are adjourned. SEP 2 0 2017 Council Approval: 4 '� � {, CO '► Y CLERK SM/slm Page 22