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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2017/10/04 2016-2018 VALERIE T.POINDEXTER os N,w' AARON S.Y.CHUNG • Chairwoman and Presiding Officer 'P• ^ ��%�� MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID • .? :.'!-,,/%;. DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF �' '� SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chair • i•tc, EILEEN O'HARA ,Tf°i. • HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai'1 County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 23rd Session C) ORDER OF BUSINESS "' ---i.- • Hawai`i County Building co c)-- 25 Aupuni Street --- Hilo, Hawai`irn � -- ; October 4, 2017 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Kahu Brian Welsh of Haili Congregational Church 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. Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 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 April 6, 2016 August 16, 2017 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 287-17: REQUESTS THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO ENSURE THE DEPARTMENT HAS ADEQUATE CONTINGENCY PLANS TO GUARANTEE SUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING DURING A DISRUPTION OF DEEP WELL OPERATIONS Five of the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s deep wells, Waiaha, Palani, Keopu, Hualālai, and Honokōhau are out of service, restricting water access to residents, businesses, and private and public services in North and Central Kona. Reference: Comm. 438 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff and Mr. Kanuha Approve: FC-41 Res. 288-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, STATE OF HAWAI‘I The agreement would provide $5,500 from the Department of Research and Development to support Kea‘au High School’s robotics program. Students in the program would construct a robot to survey the internal conditions of the air conditioning duct system at Kea‘au High School, and perform routine cleaning of the ducts to eliminate dust, dirt, and mold. Reference: Comm. 439 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-42 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 289-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for new Taser conducted electrical weapons and associated equipment to be used by the Police Department at a total cost of $385,344.49. The equipment would replace obsolete models and become the property of the department upon completion of the terms of the lease. Reference: Comm. 440 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-43 Res. 290-17 AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR HOUSING (Draft 2): ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT WITH UHC 00525 HILO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OWNERS OF E KOMO MAI, SELECTED FOR THE SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM AS OFFERED THROUGH A PUBLIC NOTICE DATED FEBRUARY 12, 19, AND 26, 2012 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new five-year agreement to continue providing rental assistance for up to 11 eligible participants. Reference: Comm. 441.2 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-44 Res. 291-17: POSTPONES COUNCIL ACTION ON REZONING APPLICATIONS IN THE HĀMĀKUA DISTRICT, WAIPIʻO THROUGH KAIWIKI, UNTIL THE HĀMĀKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE, OR DECEMBER 31, 2018, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST Extends the postponement policy statement established with the adoption of Resolution No. 592-16, which expired on June 30, 2017. Reference: Comm. 442 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PC-30 Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 293-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR PROVIDING PUBLIC SAFETY AT THE 24TH ANNUAL KWXX HO‘OLAULE‘A IN DOWNTOWN HILO Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 445 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 294-17: 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., TO SUPPORT A 3-DAY CAMP FOR BIG ISLAND STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 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. 446 Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara Res. 296-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO YWCA OF HAWAI‘I ISLAND FOR THE MASS VIOLENCE TRAINING SYMPOSIUM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 454 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 297-17: 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 YWCA OF HAWAI‘I ISLAND FOR A TWO-DAY SYMPOSIUM TO ADDRESS TERRORISM AND MASS-VIOLENCE CRIMES IN HAWAI‘I Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 455 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 298-17: 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 FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR ITS MARKETING INITIATIVE Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 456 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 299-17: 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 HAWAI‘I ISLAND UNITED WAY TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR ITS 2018 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND MARKETING INITIATIVE Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 457 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 300-17: 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 ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2017 HAWAI‘I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 458 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 301-17: 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 ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2017 HAWAI‘I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 459 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 302-17: 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 HŌKŪLE‘A AND HAWAI‘ILOA TO SUPPORT THE “MAHALO, HAWAI‘I SAIL” TO MOKU O KEAWE Transfers $1,800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 460 Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 303-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ‘O KA‘Ū KĀKOU FOR ITS TH 20 ANNIVERSARY POLICE FUN DAY CELEBRATION Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 461 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 304-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES FOR ITS MONTHLY COMMUNITY FORUMS IN WEST HAWAI‘I Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 462 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 305-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS PILIKULĀIWI FALL INTERSESSION PROGRAM Transfers $1,500 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. 463 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 306-17: 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 COVO FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE 2017 FILIPINO-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION AND BARRIO FIESTA Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 464 Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara Res. 307-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WITH PROVIDING PUBLIC SAFETY AT THE KWXX HO‘OLAULE‘A Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 465 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 308-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS AWARD LUNCHEON Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 466 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 309-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA‘Ū RURAL HEALTH TH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR THE 7 ANNUAL FLOATING LANTERN CELEBRATION Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 467 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 313-17: 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 TO HAWAI‘I ISLAND Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 472 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 314-17: 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 FOR EXPENSES ND RELATING TO THE 42 ANNUAL WAIMEA PANIOLO PARADE AND HO‘OLAULE‘A Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 473 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 315-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,727.58 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by the Hilo Rotary Club Foundation. Funds would be used to install three wooden memorial benches at the Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Park. Reference: Comm. 474 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 316-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A NAUTILUS UNIVERSAL WEIGHT MACHINE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Mark and Felina Sakumoto with an estimated value of $400, the weight machine would be used at the Waiākea Uka Gym in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 475 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 317-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A CHAMPION DUEL FUEL GENERATOR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Robert Peahu with an estimated value of $800, the fuel generator would be used by the Parks Maintenance Fence and Wax crew for its operations. Reference: Comm. 476 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 318-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for one copier to be used by the department’s Hilo Wastewater Treatment Facility, at an estimated monthly cost of $85. Reference: Comm. 477 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 Res. 319-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS) The agreement would provide $44,696 from the Department of Public Works to the USGS to continue the cooperative flood-monitoring program on Hawai‘i Island. Reference: Comm. 478 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 320-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A CAMERA, PRINTER, AND CAMCORDER TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Donated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children with an estimated total value of $899.97, the equipment would be used by the Juvenile Aid Section to document investigations involving children. Reference: Comm. 479 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 67: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 07-136, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-036:090 (Applicant: Rodney Tanaka) (Area: 22,500 Square Feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which would allow a five-year time extension to Condition C, time to complete construction. The project is located at the corner of the intersection of Lanikāula Street and Hīnano Street, and provides for a 9,075 square foot building to be used as warehouse space, an office, and a showroom. Reference: Comm. 443 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R) Approve: PC-31 Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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 Gʻeneral 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 ʻ encompasses most of Judicial District 9, surrounding Ocean View, Waiohinu, Nāālehu, and Pʻāhala. Reference: Comm. 351 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: September 20, 2017 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) First Reading: September 20, 2017 Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 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) First Reading: September 20, 2017 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 66 AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING (Draft 2): BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($4,000); 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. 436.2 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: September 20, 2017 REPORTS FC-40 NOMINATION OF GEORGE CAMPBELL TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Comm. 437): Requires Council Confirmation by: October 15, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), 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. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-23 October 4, 2017 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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. 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