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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2017/11/02 2016-2018 VALERIE T.POINDEXTER �F N'•'!,,' AARON S.Y.CHUNG Chairwoman&Presiding Officer "��.�J�'2f `; MAIZE MEDEIROS DAVID -•' ;''s,�� •- DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chair + �;, „;;.•.�. .144E ofr;•w►.+'�.: EILEEN O,HARA HERBERT M."TIM"R.ICHARDS,III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 25th Sessionzzi (a)c--) c cD ORDER OF BUSINESS --4 --4 t) Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street a Hilo, Hawai`i ' tr November 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Reverend Bryan Siebuhr of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 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.) June 1, 2015 APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 4, 2016 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 342-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I Provides $15,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the Office of Research Services, University of Hawai‘i, to fund its “Long-term Responses of Coffee Rootstocks to Root-knot Nematode (RKN) in Kona” research proposal. Funds would be used to educate and assist farmers on how to effectively replant affected farms with nematode-resistant grafted coffee trees. Reference: Comm. 504 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-51 Res. 343-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I Provides $8,250 from the Department of Research and Development to the Office of Research Services, University of Hawai‘i, to fund its “The Analysis of Agricultural By-Products to be used as Animal Feeds on Hawai‘i Island” proposal. Funds would be used to determine the availability, quality, and ideal storage methods of agricultural by-products for use as animal feed. Reference: Comm. 505 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-52 Page 2 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Res. 344-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I Provides $12,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the Office of Research Services, University of Hawai‘i, to fund its “Organic Treatment for Little Fire Ants” proposal. Funds would be used to investigate organic options that meet the Organic Materials Review Institute requirements for use of products by certified organic farmers. Reference: Comm. 506 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-53 Res. 345-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I Provides $5,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the Office of Research Services, University of Hawai‘i, to fund its “Tea Variety Release for Hawai‘i 2017-2018” proposal. Funds would be used to publicize the release of a new tea variety to growers through a field day and a Tea 101 basic workshop to cover tea propagation, cultivation, harvesting, processing, and marketing. Reference: Comm. 507 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-54 Res. 355-17: 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 $3,000 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. 528 Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara Page 3 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Res. 356-17: 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 $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 529 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 357-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI‘I FOR ITS 2018 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION IN WEST HAWAI‘I 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. 530 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 358-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI‘I FOR ITS 2018 D.A.R.E. DAY EVENT IN WEST HAWAI‘I Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 531 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 4 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Res. 359-17: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2017-2018 COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN WEST HAWAI‘I Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 532 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 360-17: 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 $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 533 Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara Res. 361-17: APPROVES LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2018 HAWAIʻI STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Includes five proposals submitted by the County of Kauaʻi and two by the County of Maui, and 10 that are carried over from the previous year’s legislative package. Reference: Comm. 534 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: GREDC-7 Page 5 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Res. 362-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MO‘OKINI LUAKINI, INC., TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE ANNUAL MO‘OKINI LUAKINI CHILDREN’S DAY Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 535 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 364-17: 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 $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. 538 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 365-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MO‘OKINI LUAKINI, INC., TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE MO‘OKINI LUAKINI “CHILDREN’S DAY” EVENT IN NORTH KOHALA Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 541 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 6 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Res. 366-17: 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 9); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 542 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 367-17: 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 KONA TAHITI FETE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR ITS KONA TAHITI FETE 2017 FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 543 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 368-17: 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 KONA TAHITI FETE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH ITS KONA TAHITI FETE 2017 AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 544 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 7 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Res. 369-17: 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 KONA TAHITI FETE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE KONA TAHITI FETE 2017 Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 545 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 370-17: 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 FOR “START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT,” A WELLNESS FAIR FOR THE SENIORS OF HᾹMᾹKUA Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 546 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 371-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SELF DISCOVERY THROUGH ART TO OFFER ITS RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, AND RECREATION PROGRAM IN PĀHOA 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. 547 Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara Page 8 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Res. 372-17: 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 THE FUTURE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED FROM THE 2ND ANNUAL DOMESTIC PEACE WALK AND VIGIL IN WAIMEA 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. 548 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 373-17: 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 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 549 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 376-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A TACTICAL RIFLE FOR USE BY THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Donated by Donald H. Wilson with an estimated value of $7,500, this donation would be used by the department’s Special Response Team. Reference: Comm. 554 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 9 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Res. 377-17: AUTHORIZES THE ADOPTION OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) FORM RESOLUTION 1780-27 PROVIDING FOR A USDA LOAN TO FINANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I; AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE USDA, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT FOR COSTS OF SUCH PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR, THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE CHAIR OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE SUCH LOAN AND GRANT Authorizes the County and the USDA to enter into a loan agreement not to exceed $2,437,000 and a grant agreement not to exceed $4,024,800 for costs associated with the Lono Kona Subdivision public sewer system improvements. Reference: Comm. 558 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 378-17: APPROVES AND ADOPTS A CORRECTED MAP OF THE SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED OR IMPROVED, TOGETHER WITH FINAL DETAILS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION Submitted by the Department of Environmental Management Director pursuant to Section 12-19 of the Hawai‘i County Code and Resolution No. 72-15, the corrected map and final details, plans, and specifications will be used as the basis for the calling of bids and awarding of a contract for this project. Reference: Comm. 559 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 10 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 69 AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 03-108 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS (Draft 2): FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED - 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-050:014 (Applicant: Kāwili Development, LLC) (Area: 22,500 Square Feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which would allow a time extension for completion of construction and payment of the water commitment fee. The project is located at the corner of the intersection of East Kāwili Street and Hīnano Street and provides for an approximately 11,600 square foot building for office/retail spaces to be occupied by the Veterans Administration. Reference: Comm. 481.1 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R) Approve: PC-39 Bill 70: 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 Civil Defense Land Mobile Radio Upgrade project for $5 million 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 Phase 2 of the project, which requires the building of three new sites, surveying radio tower sites, and radio tower repairs. Reference: Comm. 508 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-55 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 11 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Bill 71: 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 Civil Defense Microwave System Replacement project for $3 million 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 replace the County’s microwave system at 19 radio sites located around the island. Reference: Comm. 509 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-56 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 75: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Violent Crimes Unit account ($50,000); and appropriates the same to the Violent Crimes Unit account. Funds would be used to reimburse the Hawai‘i Police Department overtime pay incurred by its officers while working with the FBI on the Safe Streets/Violent Crimes Task Force. Reference: Comm. 555 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 76: 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 – State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2017 account ($105,000); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2017 account for a total appropriation of $705,000. Funds would be used to purchase specialized equipment to sustain and enhance emergency management capabilities at the State and local government level. Reference: Comm. 556 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 12 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 Bill 77: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,437,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM SERVING THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATION, AND CERTAIN DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND PROVIDES FOR OTHER MATTERS OR ACTIONS PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS The sale of $2,437,000 of general obligation bonds to the USDA will allow the County to secure payment of a loan in the same amount from the USDA to be used to finance a portion of the costs of this project. Reference: Comm. 557 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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) First Reading: October 18, 2017 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) First Reading: October 18, 2017 Page 13 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 REPORTS FC-50 NOMINATION OF NELSON H. HARANO TO THE SALARY (Comm. 518): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-32 NOMINATION OF JAY FURFARO TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (Comm. 519): Requires Council Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-33 NOMINATION OF JAMES MCCULLY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (Comm. 520): Requires Council Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-34 NOMINATION OF BEVERLY ANN BLAKE TO THE NORTH KOHALA (Comm. 521): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-35 NOMINATION OF JEFFREY COAKLEY TO THE NORTH KOHALA (Comm. 522): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) Page 14 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 PC-36 NOMINATION OF SHELDON EMELIANO TO THE NORTH KOHALA (Comm. 523): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-37 NOMINATION OF STEVE HOFFMANN TO THE NORTH KOHALA (Comm. 524): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-38 NOMINATION OF JOHN OLSON TO THE NORTH KOHALA (Comm. 525): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PWPRC-24 APPOINTMENT OF ROXCIE L. WALTJEN AS PARKS AND (Comm. 488): RECREATION DIRECTOR Requires Council Confirmation by: November 23, 2017 (Section 13-8, Hawaiʻi County Charter) 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 Page 15 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 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. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by October 31, 2017. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members will be present at the following location:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Dru Mamo Kanuha and Susan L. K. Lee Loy will be participating from the Kona Council Office.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Kona location. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  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. Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Clerk-Council web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255. 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 Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the Page 16 Hawaiʻi County Council-25 November 2, 2017 meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. 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