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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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29Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
January 4, 2018
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Kahu Brian Welsh of Haili Congregational Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:09 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 18, 2016
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Lee Loy, O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
December 5, 2017
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 443-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAHUA
PA‘A MUA, INC., FOR PROJECT REACH OUT, A SUICIDE PREVENTION
PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS IN HᾹMᾹKUA
Transfers $2,500 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. 646
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 444-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES
RELATED TO PAINTING THE INTERIOR OF KEKUAOKALANI
GYMNASIUM
Transfers $2,400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 647
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 445-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR A STATIONARY BELT/DISC
SANDER AND A STATIONARY DRILL PRESS FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Transfers $3,550 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance
Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 648
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 446-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATION, RECREATION DIVISION FOR RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
AND EXPENSES IN DISTRICT 1
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 649
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 447-18: 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 EAST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 650
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 448-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAHUA
PA‘A MUA, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO PROJECT REACH OUT,
A SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVE
Transfers $2,500 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. 651
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, and Chair Poindexter – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, Richards, and Ruggles – 3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 449-18: 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 ASSIST WITH PURCHASING
ART SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS AT KEALAKEHE
AND KAHAKAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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. 652
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, and Chair Poindexter – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, Richards, and Ruggles – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 451-18: 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 $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 658
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 454-18: 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 $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account. Funds would be used to pay for microchips,
flea medicine, and cat food.
Reference: Comm. 661
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 455-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC AFFAIRS – SAFE COMMUNITY PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO
HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Funds in the amount of $61,000 would be used by the Police Department to
purchase speed detection equipment.
Reference: Comm. 662
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 456-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF FIVE HUNDRED
HOME MONITORING DEVICES TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
Donated by State Farm Insurance and Canary with a total estimated value of
$99,500, this donation would be used by the department as part of the State Farm
Insurance’s and Canary’s joint “Protect the Protectors” campaign.
Reference: Comm. 663
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 89: 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 – Hawai‘i Police Department Speed
Equipment account ($61,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Police
Department Speed Equipment account. Funds would be used by the Police
Department to purchase speed detection equipment.
Reference: Comm. 662
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 90: 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 – Improve Forensic Services account
($20,460); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services account
for a total appropriation of $50,460. Funds would be used by the Police
Department to pay for training and updated equipment in the field of forensic
science.
Reference: Comm. 664
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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)
First Reading: December 20, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
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
First Reading: December 20, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
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
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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)
First Reading: December 20, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, O’Hara, and Richards – 3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 83 AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
(Draft 2): 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 $14.5 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. 611.2
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: December 5, 2017
Held Over Pursuant
to Council Rule 24(1)(e): December 20, 2017
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. David, seconded by Ms. Poindexter, to
approve Bill 83, Draft 2, as amended.)
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, O’Hara, and Richards – 3.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: December 20, 2017
(Vote on Bill 84 is on the next page.)
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ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, O’Hara, and Richards – 3.
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)
First Reading: December 20, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: December 20, 2017
(Vote on Bill 86 is on the next page.)
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ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
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)
First Reading: December 20, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 666: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI/MICHAEL AND
MARY MACHARIA
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael Kagami, dated December 12, 2017,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
on a personal injury incident occurring on or about December 20, 2016,
submitted by Gary Burger, Esq., on behalf of his client.
(Vote on Comm. 666 is on the next page.)
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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
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between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Council Members will be present at the following location:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha will be
Excused: None.
participating from the Kona Council Office.)
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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
Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Kona location.
County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
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agenda items.)
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