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VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chairwoman & 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
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28Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
December 20, 2017
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Reverend Ramesh Martin Devadoss from 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-28 December 20, 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 November 2, 2017
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member O’Hara – 1.
Excused: None.
November 15, 2017
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member O’Hara – 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 621: REQUESTS A PRESENTATION AND UPDATE BY THE HONORABLE
MELVIN FUJINO, JUDGE FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT COURT, AND
DRUG COURT COORDINATOR GRAYSON HASHIDA REGARDING
THE BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT AND BIG ISLAND VETERANS
TREATMENT COURT PROGRAMS
From Council Member Maile David and Council Member Karen Eoff, dated
November 28, 2017.
(Vote on Comm. 621 is on the next page.)
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FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara
Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 642: REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLES YOUNG TO THE KONA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 1, 2017, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PC
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 14, 2018 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 643: NOMINATION OF ARNE WERCHICK TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated November 30, 2017, submitting for the
Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PC
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 14, 2018 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 644: NOMINATION OF MICHAEL HUGHES TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated November 30, 2017, submitting for the
Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PSMTC
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 14, 2018 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 410-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I
Provides $9,680 from the Department of Research and Development to the
University of Hawai‘i, to fund its “Innovative Agricultural Research to Control
Rough Sweet Potato Weevil” research proposal. Funds would be used to
evaluate two promising insecticides and evaluate 12 sweet potato varieties
reported to have resistance to insects.
Reference: Comm. 604
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-68
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 411-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
LEASE FOR ONE PITNEY BOWES DIGITAL MAILING SYSTEM
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated
monthly cost of $176.74 to be used at the Police Department’s South Hilo
Storeroom at the Public Safety Building Complex.
Reference: Comm. 605
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-69
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 415-17: 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 $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 612
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 416-17: 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 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 613
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 417-17: 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
HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2018 HILO HIGH
SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
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. 614
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 418-17: 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
WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT
ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2018 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT
GRAD NIGHT
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. 615
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 419-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA
O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR RESEARCH ON RAT
LUNGWORM DISEASE
Transfers $2,750 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. 616
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 420-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MĀLAMA
O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO A RESEARCH
PROJECT ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE
Transfers $2,750 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 3); and credits to the Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 617
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 421-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA
O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH RAT LUNGWORM RESEARCH
Transfers $2,750 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 5); and credits to the Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 618
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 422-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA
O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH RAT LUNGWORM RESEARCH
Transfers $2,750 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 619
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 423-17: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY
ARBITRATION TO STATE OF HAWAI‘I ORGANIZATION OF POLICE
OFFICERS BARGAINING UNIT 12 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED
FROM BARGAINING UNIT 12 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD
JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
Cost items estimated at $19,895,686 are across-the-board increases, step
movements, one-time lump sum bonuses, and an increase to the firearm
maintenance allowance.
Reference: Comm. 620
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 424-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS
OF THE FUTURE TO SUPPORT THE KONAWAENA ROBOTICS
TEAM’S PARTICIPATION AT THE FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 622
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 425-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS
OF THE FUTURE TO SUPPORT THE KONAWAENA ROBOTICS
TEAM’S PARTICIPATION AT THE FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 623
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 426-17: 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 ARTIST COLLABORATION TO PURCHASE ART SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS FOR KAHAKAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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. 624
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
Res. 427-17: A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
FOOD BASKET, INC., TO SUPPLY ADDITIONAL FOOD TO THE
PĀHOA PANTRY
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 625
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 428-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FULL
LIFE FOR THE PUA NA PUA AND ABLED HAWAI‘I ARTISTS ART
FESTIVALS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 626
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 429-17: 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 PONO
HOLOHOLONA FOR ITS ANIMAL BALANCE PROGRAM
Transfers $1,000 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. 627
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 430-17: 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 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 628
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 431-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS
OF BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT, INC., TO PAY FOR COURT-RELATED
SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT
AND VETERANS TREATMENT COURT
Transfers $5,000 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. 629
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 432-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS
OF BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT, INC., TO PAY FOR SERVICES FOR
PARTICIPANTS OF THE BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT AND VETERANS
TREATMENT COURT
Transfers $5,000 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. 630
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 433-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING
HOME HAWAI‘I FOR ITS PUʻUHONUA O HILO PILOT PROJECT
Transfers $2,000 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. 631
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 434-17: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMEMORATIVE
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“GANNENMONO”: 150 ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST JAPANESE
IMMIGRATION TO HAWAI‘I
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 2); and credits to the Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 632
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 435-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA
O PUNA TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS TO COMBAT RAT
LUNGWORM DISEASE
Transfers $2,750 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 9); and credits to the Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 633
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 436-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA
O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR RESEARCH ON RAT
LUNGWORM DISEASE
Transfers $2,750 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. 634
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 437-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL WI-FI
EQUIPMENT AT THE PĀHOA NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief
account (Council District 5); and credits to the Information Technology,
Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 635
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 438-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF
$500 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by Christine Johnson, would be used to assist with expenses related
to the Pilikulāiwi intersession program.
Reference: Comm. 636
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara
Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 439-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Funds in the amount of $53,205 would be used for the Police Department’s
Sexual Assault Exam and DNA Analysis program.
Reference: Comm. 637
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 440-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Funds in the amount of $45,334 would be used by the Police Department to
train personnel and administer operations through a multi-agency
collaborative effort to reduce drug threats and drug-related crimes.
Reference: Comm. 638
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara
Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 441-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Funds in the amount of $49,913 would be used for the Department of
Research and Development’s North Kohala Coqui Frog Control project.
Reference: Comm. 639
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 442-17: CHANGES THE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) STATUS OF A
CUSTODIAN/GROUNDSKEEPER I POSITION FROM A QUARTER-
TIME POSITION TO BECOME A HALF-TIME POSITION
Requests a change in the time element of this position within the Police
Department to provide better recruitment and retention potential, and reflect
current staffing utilization and needs.
Reference: Comm. 641
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara
Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 80 AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I
(Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
MOVING VEHICLES
Amends Section 24-267, Schedule 15 (One way streets), Subsection (c), South
Hilo, by adding “Keaukaha Road, from Kalanianaʻole Street to Kamokuna
Street.” The new one-way traffic pattern through James Kealoha Beach Park is
intended to increase safety in and surrounding the park area.
Reference: Comm. 596.2
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R)
Approve: PWPRC-29
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 81: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE,
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
NAMING THE SKATE PARK AT THE PĀHOA NEIGHBORHOOD
FACILITY IN PĀHOA, THE “GINNY ASTE SKATE PARK”
Names the skate park in honor of long-time community advocate Virginia
Brautigan Aste, in recognition of the significant contributions she has made in
her community.
Reference: Comm. 601
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Approve: PWPRC-30
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 82 AMENDS CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 4, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY
(Draft 2): CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SOLID
WASTE FEES
Increases disposal fees from the current $85 per ton to $108 per ton, to further
st
increase by $2 per ton on July 1 of each year, from July 1, 2018, through
July 1, 2022. Also increases fees to be applied when the scale cannot be used
due to outages, for special handling and all types of vehicles.
Reference: Comm. 606.5
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-70
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 84: 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 – Sexual Assault Exam and
DNA Analysis account ($53,205); and appropriates the same to Sexual
Assault Exam and DNA Analysis account. Funds would be used for the
Police Department’s Sexual Assault Exam and DNA Analysis Program.
Reference: Comm. 637
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 85: 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 State Grants – Statewide Multi-Jurisdictional
Drug Task Force account ($45,334); and appropriates the same to the
Statewide Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force account. Funds would be
used by the Police Department to train personnel and administer operations
through a multi-agency collaborative effort to reduce drug threats and drug-
related crimes.
Reference: Comm. 638
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 86: 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 State Grants – North Kohala Coqui Frog Control
Project account ($49,913); and appropriates the same to the North Kohala
Coqui Frog Control Project account. Funds would be used for the
Department of Research and Development’s North Kohala Coqui Frog
Control project.
Reference: Comm. 639
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 87: 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 – Federal Transit Administration
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 account ($419,817); and appropriates the same to the
Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2017-2018 account for a total
appropriation of $1,119,817. Funds would be used towards operational
expenses for the Mass Transit Agency.
Reference: Comm. 640
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: Council Member Richards – 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 78: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LĀLĀMILO-PU‘UKAPU ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE
(A-1a) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET
(RS-20) AT WAIMEA HOMESTEADS, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-5-004:049
(Applicant: Kathleen L. Brilhante) (Area: 1.166 acre)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation
for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the
property into two lots. The applicant will continue to live in her current
residence and the new lot will be conveyed to a family member to build a
residence.
Reference: Comm. 560
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R)
First Reading: First Reading: December 5, 2017
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PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 83: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR
A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS;
FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER
DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO
THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $12.5 million in general obligation bonds,
which would be used for the construction of the Hawai‘i County Prosecuting
Attorney’s Office building at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center.
Reference: Comm. 611
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: December 5, 2017
(Vote on Bill 83 is on the next page.)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND HELD OVER TO JANUARY 4, 2018,
PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 24 (1)(e):
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
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: 2:20 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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accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by December 18, 2017. Relay users please call
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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:
Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401,
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Aaron S. Y. Chung and
Susan L. K. Lee Loy will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.)
Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location.
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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.
If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted,
the scheduled meeting will continue.
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submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may
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
Testimony).
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