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VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chairwoman and Presiding Officer MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
DRU MAMO KANUHA
KAREN EOFF SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
Vice Chair EILEEN O’HARA
HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III
JENNIFER RUGGLES
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
rd
23Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
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
9:05 a.m.
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 April 6, 2016
August 16, 2017
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 317-17 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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 General ʻ
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 Pāhala.ʻ
Reference: Comm. 351
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: September 20, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: Council Member Richards – 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Richards voted “kānalua” then “no.”)
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
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
Excused: None.
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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
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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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)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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.)
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