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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2017-11-15 2016-2018 Hawaii County Council th 26 Session 74- Kailua- November 15, 2017 INVOCATION: Pastor Makana Delovio of New Hope Legacy gave the mornings invocation. CALL TO ORDER: 9:25 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Ms. Karen Eoff, Acting Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Chair Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Member Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Member Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) (via videoconference from Hilo) Ms. Jennifer Ruggles, Member PLEDGE OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. (At this time, Ms. David led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITIONS, The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MEMORIALS, Petitions, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND (There were none.) EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE: -26 November 15, 2017 STATEMENTS The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Cynthia Punihaole Kennedy: Bill 73 (Comm. 551), in support. (rep Education Center) Matt Lovein: Res. 383-17 (Comm. 565), in support. Dr. Norman Arancon: Res. 395-17 (Comm. 584), in support. Rodney Jubilado, Ph.D: Res. 395-17 (Comm. 584), in support. Rene Siracusa: Res. 384-17 (Comm. 566), in support. (representing Puna Community Medical Center) Luana Jones/Annie Kaaukai: Res. 326-17 (Comm. 486), in support. (representing Hui Aloha O Puna Makai) Clare Wilson: Res. 383-17 (Comm. 565), in support. Pamela Wong: Res. 385-17 (Comm. 567), comment. (representing Kealakehe Project Graduation) Carolyn Dillon: Res. 381-17 (Comm. 563); and Res. 382-17 (Comm. 564), in support. Against Invasives LFA Hui) Jaelyn Rockman: Res. 383-17 (Comm. 565), in support. Abraham Sadegh: Bill 75 (Comm. 555), comment. Page 2 -26 November 15, 2017 APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes. Vote on Approval of Ms. Poindexter moved to approve the Minutes of Minutes: September 20, 2017. Seconded by Ms. David and carried (Approved) by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, uggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. COMMUNI- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: Communications. (There were none.) ACTING CHR. EOFF: Moving to Order of Resolutions, Mr. Clerk, can you read Resolution 326-17? ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of RESOLUTIONS: business, Order of Resolutions. 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 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: Postponed: October 18, 2017 , seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to approve Res. 326-17.) ACTING CHR. EOFF: Page 3 -26 November 15, 2017 MS. O: T regarding the work that H expanded in the community and I had pulled this earlier out of concern that there might be some overlap in terms of activities, but investigating the matter, I found out not so. And I really want to support this group, they my community. So, I ask for your support. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 326-17: The motion to adopt Res. 326-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, and Acting Chair Eoff 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 326 is adopted. Resolution 375. Res. 375-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF Provides $7,999.20 from the Department of Research and Development to the Office of Resea Sustainability of Sweet Potato through Virus-tested, Tissue-culture yields of sweet potatoes grown from a commercial source of cuttings with those of virus-tested, tissue-cultured planting materials, and graft plant material to multiply existing sweet potato viruses to reach detection levels. Reference: Comm. 552 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-57 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 375-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 57. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? ARA: I have a question over here in Hilo. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Page 4 -26 November 15, 2017 : Glenn Sako is here and maybe he can come forward, because I think he can answer the question. With regards to this resolution which we Development) provides research like this to the Unive standard administrative overhead factored in? I mean, I think the universi overhead is somewhere between 27 to 33 percent. (Note: At this time, Research and Development Agriculture Specialist Glenn Sako came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. SAKO: Glenn Sako, Agriculture Specialist, Research and Development. across the board. : Okay. because I know the university generally charges a higher administrative fee, so they must waive that in some manner or something. MR. SAKO : Okay, good to hear, thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF : ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you, any other comments or questions, Vote on Res. 375-17: The motion to adopt Res. 375-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, and Acting Chair Eoff 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 375 is adopted. Resolution 379. Page 5 -26 November 15, 2017 Res. 379-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 561 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 379-17. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Poindexter. MS. POINDEXTER: - be happy to answer. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Are there any questions or comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 379-17: The motion to adopt Res. 379-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, , Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 379 is adopted. Resolution 380. Page 6 -26 November 15, 2017 Res. 380-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO PURCHASE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 562 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 380-17. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Poindexter. MS. POINDEXTER: This is self-explanatory, as well. I just ask for your support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. All in Vote on Res. 380-17: The motion to adopt Res. 380-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, and Acting Chair Eoff 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 380 is adopted. Resolution 381. Page 7 -26 November 15, 2017 Res. 381-17: 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 LITTLE CIVIC CENTER Transfers $2,000 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. 563 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 381-17. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you. Briefly, this is to help with expenses to help little fire ant. It has been devastating for our community, especially in the farming community. So, this money went towards advertising and promoting the education aspect of what is going on, and really how to gauge what types of ants , this event st happened October 21and I cou on the East side with the little fire ant and it has been creeping over here to the West side. Really trying to raise awareness to our households and farmers of which ants are the little fire ant, because, I guess ant on your property because those fire ants kill all the rest of the ants. So, this was just money going towards that educational aspect, and I hope we can raise more awareness. It costs a lot of money to educate the public onespecially, something like this. So, I to BISAC (Big Island Substance Abuse Council). I think this went through R&D (Research and Development), yeah, and mahalo to R&D for being the appropriate pass through for these funds. So, thank you for helping me support this. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you, any other comments? Seeing none, all in favor please Page 8 -26 November 15, 2017 Vote on Res. 381-17: The motion to adopt Res. 381-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, and Acting Chair Eoff 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 381 is adopted. Resolution 382. Res. 382-17: 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 LITTLE CENTER Transfers $2,000 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. 564 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 382-17. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Yeah, this one was my contingency relief funds for the over that again, but I just wanted to add a big mahalo to Carolyn Dillon, who testified earlier. S now, so I just wanted to really thank her for her community organizing efforts. Okay, all in favor of Resolution 382, Page 9 -26 November 15, 2017 Vote on Res. 382-17: The motion to adopt Res. 382-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 382 is adopted. Resolution 383. Res. 383-17: 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 ST HOLUALOA VILLAGE OHANA TO SUPPORT ITS 21 ANNUAL MUSIC AND LIGHT FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 565 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 383-17. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Is there any discussion? Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Sure. Thank you, and just mahalo, Matt, Clare, and Jaelyn for -profit that the event is unreal. I was going to go there last year but it started rainingI was to. So, again, I want to urge the community to help support our very unique st village up in Holualoa for this event. It is, again, the 21 Annual Music and Light nd Festival and it will be happening December 2, which is a Saturday. So, thank you for being here for testifying, and I urge my colleagues to help support this event. Maybe if you can, please go as well, but I urge you to help support the funding to help out now and hopefully we can help out in the future as well. So, thank you. Page 10 -26 November 15, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any other comments? too late? So, maybe you can talk to my staff before you leave today. Thank you. All in favor of Resolution 383, please say Vote on Res. 383-17: The motion to adopt Res. 383-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, and Acting Chair Eoff 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 383 is adopted. Resolution 384. Res. 384-17: 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 PUNA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER TO SUPPORT ITS Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Reference: Comm. 566 Intr. by: Motion to Approve: Ms. moved to adopt Res. 384-17. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. . MS. ARA: Thank you, Chair. We heard from Rene Siracusa, who is on the Board of the Puna Community Medical Center (PCMC), about how high a rate we have in Puna of uninsured and underinsured patients. So this is a real important fund for the PCMC, and I just ask for your support. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, any other comments? Seeing none, all in Page 11 -26 November 15, 2017 Vote on Res. 384-17: The motion to adopt Res. 384-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, and Acting Chair Eoff 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 384 is adopted. Resolution 385. Res. 385-17: 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 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 567 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 385-17. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. EOFF: I just wanted to give a shout out to Pamela Wong and all of the parents and teachers that support this event and work students. So, thank you for your support. All in fa Vote on Res. 385-17: The motion to adopt Res. 385-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 385 is adopted. Resolution 386. Page 12 -26 November 15, 2017 Res. 386-17: 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 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES Transfers $1,000 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. 568 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 386-17. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. ACTING CHR. EOFF: I know this event took place already, but I wanted to help support it, so mahalo for your support, Council Members. All in favor please say Vote on Res. 386-17: The motion to adopt Res. 386-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 386 is adopted. Resolution 394. Res. 394-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF Provides $25,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the Fermentation and Value- proposal. Funds would be used to identify high-yielding cacao trees in varying production regions and evaluate the effects of fermentation practices and artificial drying methods used to improve the quality of the chocolate product. Reference: Comm. 581 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 13 -26 November 15, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 394-17. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Mr. Sako is still in Hilo. Otherwise, I yield and ask for your support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Mr. Sako? (Note: At this time, Research and Development Agriculture Specialist Glenn Sako came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. SAKO: Glenn Sako, Agriculture Specialist, Research and Development. MR. RICHARDS: Mr. Sako, thanks for coming to the table. Can you just give us a brief overview of what is the intent here, because I think this is an opportunity MR. SAKO: years. There was a large effort back in, I believe, 2000, to get the industry going, but that fell through. However, we know that there are a large number of small technical assistance needed to move this industry forward. Cacao demand is increas to add another niche product to our agricultural industries. MR. RICHARDS: Is part of this towhen you say organize, is there a trade association out there or is that part of the scope of this project? MR. SAKO: who is very interested in determining what varieties of cacao are high yielding to increase the return to the grower. Also, the fermenting of the beans is one of the most important steps in preparing the flavor of the chocolate. This project is going to look into that also, with the various drying times and fermenting times, then, also drying the beans for either export or heading towards the processing. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you. I can ask questions all day about this, but ater. Thank you, Mr. Sako. I yield MR. SAKO: Page 14 -26 November 15, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF: MS. O: Thank you, Chair. Glenn, with regard to the cacao growing, do you have an idea of how many growers or maybe how many acres are planted now on cacao? MR. SAKO: That information we are lacking. We have triedwe made an initial effort a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, many of the growersand they are kind of out in the Puna sectionperhaps they are a little concerned when the government entity is asking how many acres or how many plants you have. effort in the research and the publications of information that perhaps they will be willing to come forward and we can then get a better understanding as to how much cacao production we do have on this island. : MR. SAKO: ople listing as little as two cacao plants and up to, if I recall at that time, over 700. : Okay, and as you said, cacao has been of interest here off and on. I think Hershey came in 1990 or something. I can remember when I first got involved with the University, this was a hot topic. But at the time, there was concern about whether or not we had the appropriate insect for pollination. And that is no longer of concern? Are there other pollinating methods that have come about? MR. SAKO: Th so that is not a problem. : Okay, so we now have that established. Alright, I was just does this research. So, I hope we learn a lot and love to see this industry flourish here. Chocolate is always in demand and that demand continues to grow, so, thank you. MR. SAKO: ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you. Yes, also in support of this. Cacao is a unique niche out how it can grow better, whereI mean, what are the high yielding cacao Page 15 -26 November 15, 2017 trees. I know there are a few farms here on the west side that are very successful and have produced high quality chocolate under these types of conditions. So, again, the more education we have for our farmers to help them with growing or producing unique crops, I think, the better we are. So, happy to support this and looking forward to seeing what comes out of this evaluation, I guess. Mr. Sako, I st know the term of contract says it ends December 31. Is the Council going to get updated about the research that comes out of this? MR. SAKO: I can provide that as the researcher has information available, and future. MR. KANUHA: Great, sounds good. Thank you so much and yes, I support this. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, any other comments? Seeing none, all in Vote on Res. 394-17: The motion to adopt Res. 394-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 394 is adopted. Resolution 395. Res. 395-17: 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 FOR THE 2017 FILIPINO-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION AND BARRIO FIESTA Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development, account. Reference: Comm. 584 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 395-17. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Kanuha. Page 16 -26 November 15, 2017 MR. KANUHA: Sure, just briefly. You know, happy to support the COVO (Congress of Visayan Organizations) Foundation and, really, to support the 2017 Filipino-American month celebration and the Bario Fiesta. So, again, I ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Seeing no other discussion, all in favor Vote on Res. 395-17: The motion to adopt Res. 395-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 395 is adopted. Resolution 396. Res. 396-17: 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 Transfers $1,500 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. 585 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 396-17. Seconded by Ms. . ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. Just happy to support, we heard a lot of testimony at our last meeting, and, I believe, the event was last weekend. So, I support. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy, any other comments? Mr. Kanuha. Page 17 -26 November 15, 2017 MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy, for supporting this event. It was a great event held down at the old airport, and, really, a lot of the performers went around the community to perform. So, it really showcased what our cousins down in the South Pacific had to show. So, again, mahalo for supporting this annual event. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, any other comments? Seeing none, all in Vote on Res. 396-17: The motion to adopt Res. 396-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 396 is adopted, going to Bills for Ordinances, First Reading. Mr. Clerk, can you read Bill 73? BILLS FOR The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, ORDINANCES Bills for Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): Bill 73: 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 $600,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used for the planning and design phase of the project. Reference: Comm. 551 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: FC-58 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10- Charter Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to pass Bill 73 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 58. Seconded by Mr. Richards. Page 18 -26 November 15, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments? MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Madam Chair. We spoke a lot about this at the last Committee meeting. This is highly necessary to help improve our community with these funds. I did want to, my colleagues, what you had to say during your testimony, but if there was anything else you w with, really what we envision. (Note: At this time, Cynthia Punihaole Kennedy came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. KENNEDY: community had come to us and asked to please help restore the bay, but to do that we would need to educate visitors on how to take care of the reef. So during the course of the tsunami and all of the sea level rise we see and the damage to the pond and undermining of the walls and the pavilions, it has become a dire need of restoration and weve been working really close with the Army Corp. of Engineers, the State planners, with the County, Research and Development, Parks, and they agreed that this is what we need to do. We just need some support financially as we; the Kohala Center, a non-profit, can look at other funding that can help come together and make this happen. re working closely with planners like PBR () and Group 70, they are also champions of and I think together we can make this happen. The plan is not a Kohala center plan, the plan is a community plan. We invite kupuna and community to input what they would like to see as we build a park for everyone, so we believe its a win, win. Thank you. MR. KANUHA just be one entity. It has to be everybody involved. So, again, mahalo for your efforts and mahalo, Kohala center for continuing all the great education pieces that they do down there, so, again, mahalo. MS. KENNEDY: MR. KANUHA: Thank you. Madam Chair, I yield at this time, unless any other Council Members have questions for Cindy. But, I ask for your support. Page 19 -26 November 15, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, are there any other questions, Council Members? Seeing none, thank you, Mr. Kanuha, for bringing this forward, I look forward to watching Kbecome renovated once again. Okay, all in favor of approving Bill 73 at first reading, Vote on Bill 73: The motion to pass Bill 73 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 58 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries. Bill 74. Bill 74: 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 Fair Share project for $400,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the Fair Share Contributions. Allows fair share funds in the South Hilo District to be used towards the project. Reference: Comm. 553 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-59 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10- Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 74 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 59. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments, Ms. David? MS. DAVID: Yes, this passed with 8 ayes in Committees. I just ask for your continued support, mahalo. Page 20 -26 November 15, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF: Hilo, if anybody does have questions. Okay. Seeing none, all in favor of approving Bill 74, at first reading, Vote on Bill 74: The motion to pass Bill 74 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 59 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries, on to Bill 79. Bill 79: 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 Environmental Management Lono Kona Improvement District County project for $1,698,000 and Lono Kona Improvement District Federal project for $4,025,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($1,698,000) and Federal Grants Receivable ($4,025,000). Funds would be used for the acquisition of easements, design, and construction of this public sewer system improvement project. Reference: Comm. 582 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10- Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 79 on first reading. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Comments, Ms. David? MS. DAVID: Yes, I believe Director Kucharski is in our Hilo office, should we have any further questions outside of the discussion we had in Committees on this project. . ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Mr. Kanuha. Page 21 -26 November 15, 2017 MR. KANUHAworking on since the beginning of my term here on the Council, and really pigging off or going off of what Council Member Angel Pilago started during his term. Really, in this subdivision, there were several land owners that received violations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their continued use of large capacity cesspools. So, this project again is a cost effective means for accessible sanitary sewers in town, in this subdivision, and this request is basically to appropriate additional funds for easement, design, and construction of the project. And a portion of the project will be funded from USDA (United States onto the sewer system, and hopefully, we can finish this project in a timely manner and really move from here on down the coastline to our other communities and our other subdivisions that are on cesspools and not on the sewer system. So, hopefully, this can be a model for not only Kona but the rest of the island. So, I ask for your support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, Mr. Kanuha, any other comments, Council Members? improvement districts are long and drawn out processe But, I think, the more we utilize this way of providing infrastructure future. So, all in favor of approving Bill 79, at first reading, Vote on Bill 79: The motion to pass Bill 79 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Second or Final Reading. Mr. Clerk, Bill 69, Draft 2. Page 22 -26 November 15, 2017 ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, THE DAY Order of the Day (Second or Final Reading). (SECOND OR FINAL 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- TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-050:014 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 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) First Reading: November 2, 2017 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to pass Bill 69, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. EOFF: continue to support it at this time, any other comments? Seeing none, all in favor Vote on Bill 69: The motion to pass Bill 69, Draft 2, on second and final (Draft 2) reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: So, Bill 69 is adopted. Bill 70. Page 23 -26 November 15, 2017 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) First Reading: November 2, 2017 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10- Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 70 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor please say Vote on Bill 70: The motion to pass Bill 70 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 70 is approved. Bill 71. Page 24 -26 November 15, 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. ites located around the island. Reference: Comm. 509 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: November 2, 2017 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10- Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 71 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments, Ms. David? MS. DAVID: No, I just ask for your continued support, mahalo. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you, any other questions or comments? Seeing none, all Vote on Bill 71: The motion to pass Bill 71 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 71 is adopted. Bill 75. Page 25 -26 November 15, 2017 Bill 75: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING 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. 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) First Reading: November 2, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 75 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments or questions? MS. DAVID: Yes, this also passed first reading and I ask for your continued support, mahalo. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Vote on Bill 75: The motion to pass Bill 75 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 75 is approved. Bill 76. Page 26 -26 November 15, 2017 Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING 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) First Reading: November 2, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 76 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments? MS. DAVID: No, continue to support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any questions? Seeing none, all in favor please say Vote on Bill 76: The motion to pass Bill 76 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 76 is adopted. Bill 77. Page 27 -26 November 15, 2017 Bill 77: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 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) First Reading: November 2, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 77 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any more comments? MS. DAVID: Yes, this also passed first reading. I ask for your continued support, unless Mr. Kanuha has a comment. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Just briefly. I just wanted to thank the Mayor for the additional funds appropriated for this project and also thank you, Deanna, for working with all the stakeholders, all the different departments; County and Federal, for making this project happen. So, again, thank you, Director Kucharski, for moving this project forward. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. All in favor of Bill 77, please say Vote on Bill 77: The motion to pass Bill 77 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Acting Chair Eoff 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung 1. Excused: None. Page 28 -26 November 15, 2017 ACTING CHR. EOFF: five-day holdover period. MS. DAVID: Yes, please. I move to waive the five-day reconsideration hold over for Bill 77. This is a time sensitive issue and the department requested that we waive the reconsideration. Motion to Suspend Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Council Rules: 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. David is explaining that there was a time sensitive issue. MS. DAVID: Yes, this request came from the department and I think we need to move forward with this. So, i your support on the waiver. Vote on Motion to The motion to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Suspend Council 5-day hold for reconsideration was carried by the Rules: following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, , and Acting Chair Eoff 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Ruggles 2. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: The motion to waive the 5-day hold over period passes. ask for a motion to adjourn? REPORTS: The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. (There were none.) REFERRALS FOR The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, EXECUTIVE Referrals for Executive Session. SESSION: (There were none.) Page 29 Hawai`i County Council-26 November 15, 2017 OTHER The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, BUSINESS: Other Business. (There was none.) ANNOUNCE- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: Announcements. (There were none.) ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 10:40 a.m., Mr. Kanuha moved to adjourn MENT: the meeting. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Ruggles—2. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Eight ayes, and this meeting is adjourned, thank you very much. Oh, seven ayes, and we are adjourned. Thank you. DEC 202017 Council Approval: k CO fry CLERK SM/slm Page 30