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VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chairworman & 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 Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi County building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
th
24Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
October 18, 2017
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Reverend Ramesh Martin Devadoss of St. Michael’s Catholic Church
CALL TO ORDER
9:10 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Hawaiʻi County Council-24 October 18, 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.)
January 7, 2015
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
September 7, 2017
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 295-17: REQUESTS THAT THE HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE AMEND
CHAPTER 92 OF THE HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES TO REQUIRE
ITSELF TO BE SUBJECT TO THE SUNSHINE LAW
Requests the State Legislature to remove exemptions in State law for open
meeting requirements, enforcement, penalties, and sanctions so that the State
Legislature would be subject to the complete provisions of the Sunshine Law.
Reference: Comm. 453
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: GREDC-6
(Vote on Res. 295-17 is on the next page.)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 310-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
LEASE FOR FIVE REFUSE TRAILERS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for five refuse
trailers for the Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste
Division, at an approximate cost of $12,000 per month, needed to
accommodate the additional hauling capacity required to transport waste to the
West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill upon the closure of the South Hilo Sanitary
Landfill. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 468
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-46
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 311-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
LEASE FOR FIVE SEMI-TRACTORS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for five semi-
tractors for the Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste
Division, at an approximate cost of $16,000 per month, needed to
accommodate the additional hauling capacity required to transport waste to the
West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill upon the closure of the South Hilo Sanitary
Landfill. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 469
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-47
(Vote on Res. 311-17 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 312-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a ten-year and six-month lease with Prince
Kūhiō Plaza, LLC, with an option for a ten-year extension, for space located at
the Prince Kūhiō Plaza (former Safeway space). The property contains an area
of approximately 39,525 square feet, to be used by various County agencies for
general office use and related services. The annual rent would be $573,112.50
starting on July 1, 2018, and would rise incrementally to $747,781.82 ending
on December 31, 2028.
Reference: Comm. 470
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-48
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 321-17: 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 ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO
THE 2017 FILIPINO-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
AND BARRIO FIESTA
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development,
Hawai‘i County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 480
Intr. by: Ms. David
(Vote on Res. 321-17 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 322-17: 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
HAWAIʻI COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 482
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 323-17: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG
INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 483
Intr. by: Ms. David
(Vote on Res. 323-17 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 324-17: 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
HAWAIʻI COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 484
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 325-17: 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 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 485
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
(Vote on Res. 325-17 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 326-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI
ALOHA ʻO PUNA MAKAI TO SUPPORT ITS HANA LIMA ʻO PUNA
PROJECT
Transfers $2,500 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. 486
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 327-17: 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 RELATING TO THE 2017 HAWAI‘I ISLAND
VETERANS DAY PARADE
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 489
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
(Vote on Res. 327-17 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 328-17: 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 THE SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2017
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development,
Hawai‘i County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 490
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 329-17: 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” OUTREACH EVENTS IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 491
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
(Vote on Res. 329-17 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 330-17: 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 $700 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney,
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 492
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 331-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER LICENSES TO UPGRADE THE LASERFICHE SOFTWARE AT
THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 493
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
(Vote on Res. 331-17 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 332-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER LICENSES TO UPGRADE ITS LASERFICHE SOFTWARE
Transfers $1,100 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 494
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 333-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE FEES
FOR THE PORTABLE RESTROOMS AT KOHANAIKI BEACH PARK
Transfers $3,825 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation,
Maintenance Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 495
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 334-17: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO
PURCHASE CITRIC ACID TO HELP CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 2); and credits to the Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 496
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 335-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL GRAD FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO
ITS 2018 KEALAKEHE PROJECT GRAD EVENT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 497
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 336-17: 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 EXPENSES ASSOCIATED
WITH CONDUCTING ITS MONTHLY COMMUNITY FORUMS IN
WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development,
Hawai‘i County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 498
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 337-17: 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 $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development,
Hawai‘i County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 499
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 338-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE
WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY FOR THE NATIONAL
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY ON DECEMBER 16, 2017
Transfers $5,000 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. 500
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 339-17: 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 $600 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs
account.
Reference: Comm. 501
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 340-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2018 ANNUAL
OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS AWARD LUNCHEON
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 9); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 502
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 341-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER LICENSES TO UPGRADE THE LASERFICHE SOFTWARE AT
THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Transfers $4,000 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. 503
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 346-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER LICENSES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY
Transfers $1,000 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. 510
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 347-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATION TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, TOOLS, AND
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FOR HONOKA‘A PARK
Transfers $1,600 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Friends
of the Park account.
Reference: Comm. 511
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 348-17: 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
KEAUKAHA SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR KEAUKAHA
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S PRESCHOOL EXCURSIONS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 512
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 349-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES TO ASSIST WITH GROUND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
2017 CHILDREN’S DAY AT MO‘OKINI HEIAU
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 3); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 513
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 350-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
ORCHIDLAND NEIGHBORS IN SUPPORT OF ITS 2017-2018 FOOD
BASKET PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 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. 514
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 351-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL
SUPPLIES
Transfers $10,000 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. 515
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 352-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
LEASE FOR THREE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for three copiers to be
used by the department’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division in Hilo
and Kona, at an approximate monthly cost of $155 each.
Reference: Comm. 516
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 353-17: 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 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney,
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 354-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Replaces the current Housing Assistance Payment Contract between the
Hawai‘i County Housing Agency and HUD for the Kulaʻimano Elderly
Housing Project with a new 20-year contract, which will adjust the HUD-
approved monthly contract rate to $700.
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 363-17: URGES THE UNITED STATES (U.S.) TO SEEK A PEACEFUL AND
DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION TO REDUCE TENSIONS IN THE KOREAN
PENINSULA
Urges a peaceful solution to the present situation between the U.S. and
North Korea given Hawai‘i’s geographic location and vulnerability in the
event of a war between the two nations.
Reference: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Chung and Ms. Poindexter
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 68: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Decreases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account (-$50,772);
and increases the Office of Management Salaries and Wages account by the
same amount. This transfers funding for the Special Program Coordinator
from the Office of Housing and Community Development to the Office of
Management.
Reference: Comm. 471
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-49
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 72: 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 Federal Grants – Speed Enforcement account
($66,036); and appropriates the same to the Speed Enforcement account for a
total appropriation of $171,036. Funds would be used to purchase equipment
and pay overtime for the enforcement of speeding citations.
Reference: Comm. 517
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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)
First Reading: October 4, 2017
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
FC-45 APPOINTMENT OF DEANNA SAKO AS FINANCE DIRECTOR
(Comm. 449):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 30, 2017 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 12:17 p.m.
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.
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711(961-8255) to contact our office.
Public attendance via courtesy site is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the
event public testimony has not been completed:
Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaiʻi County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401;
Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and
Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has
been completed:
Nāʻālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway; and
Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapaʻau.
If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted,
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Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring
fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on
the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni
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contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video
testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members
prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing
inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and
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