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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2017-12-05 2016-2018 Hawaii County Council th 27 Session 25 Aupuni Street December 5, 2017 INVOCATION: Dorthi Botelho-Kaili from District 9 gave the mornings invocation. CALL TO ORDER: 9:05 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, 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 (via videoconference from Kona) Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member Absent & Excused: 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, Kaiea Vera led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITIONS, The 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 (Note: At this time, Council Members Chung and Lee Loy presented Certificates EXPRESSIONS OF of Merit to the Hilo High School football team on their accomplishment of the CONDOLENCE: first Big Island team to win the Division I state football championship title.) Recess: At 9:33 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:53 a.m. -27 December 5, 2017 (Note: At this time, Council Member presented Certificates of th Appreciation to members of the D Company, 97 Civil Affairs Battalion.) Recess: At 10:04 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 10:07 a.m. 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: Carolyn Dillon: Res. 403-17 (Comm. 594), in support. (representing Against Invasives LFA Hui) Jamie Pardou: Res. 400-17 (Comm. 591), comment. (representing American Association of University of Women) Les Estrella: Res. 398-17 (Comm. 589); (representing Going Res. 399-17 (Comm. 590); and Res. 406-17 (Comm. 598), in support. Chris Leonard: Res. 401-17 (Comm. 592), in support. (representing New West Broadcasting KWXX) Cathy Manewa: Res. 398-17 (Comm. 589); (representing Going Res. 399-17 (Comm. 590); and Res. 406-17 (Comm. 598), in support. Mike Fraser: Res. 398-17 (Comm. 589); (representing Going Res. 399-17 (Comm. 590); and Home Res. 406-17 (Comm. 598), in support. Fresh Onishi: Res. 404-17 (Comm. 595), in support. United Way) Richard Read: Res. 398-17 (Comm. 589); (representing Going Res. 399-17 (Comm. 590); and Res. 406-17 (Comm. 598), in support. Page 2 -27 December 5, 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. Eoff moved to approve the Minutes of Minutes: October 4, 2017. Seconded by Ms. and carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. Ms. David moved to approve the Minutes of October 18, 2017. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. COMMUNI- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: Communications. Comm. 600: I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e): REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS LEE LOY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated November 8, 2017. Motion to Close File: Ms. Lee Loy moved to close file on Comm. 600. Seconded by Ms. . CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: - happy to answer. Thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER: Are there any questions or comments, Council Members? Page 3 -27 December 5, 2017 Vote on Comm. 600: The motion to close file Comm. 600 was carried by the (Filed) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 379 is adopted. Resolution 380. Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, of Business: the following items were taken out of order: Res. 414-17: AUTHORIZES I TO ENTER INTO AN LICENSES FOR ACCESS, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM Authorizes the Cou Department of Defense and Department of Accounting and General Services. The agreement authorizes the Director of Finance to grant licenses for access, installation, and maintenance of the sirens to improve and expand the emergency and civil defense communication and warning systems. Reference: Comm. 610 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 414-17. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. (Note: At this time, Civil Defense Director Talmadge Magno came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. MAGNO: Talmadge Magno, Civil Defense Director. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Page 4 -27 December 5, 2017 Vote on Res. 414-17: The motion to adopt Res. 414-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, ds, and Chair Poindexter 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 414 is adopted. Res. 404-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A ISLAND UNITED WAY TO SUPPORT ITS COMMUNITY MARKETING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 595 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 404-17. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. (Note: At this time, came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. ONISHI: Fresh Onishi. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 404-17: The motion to adopt Res. 404-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. Page 5 -27 December 5, 2017 CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 404 is adopted. Res. 408-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); Fire Prevention Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 602 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 408-17. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Eoff. MS. EOFF: Thank you, Chair. (Note: At this time, Battalion Fire Chief Robert Perreira came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. PERREIRA: CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Seeing none, all in favor Vote on Res. 408-17: The motion to adopt Res. 408-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 408 is adopted. Res. 401-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WITH EXPENSES INCURRED FROM Page 6 -27 December 5, 2017 Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 592 Intr. by: Ms. Motion to Approve: Ms. moved to adopt Res. 401-17. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. . MS. : Thank you, Chair. Motion to Amend: -17 with the Contents of Comm. 592.1. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. CHR. POINDEXTER: . : CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you for explaining that and if there are no further -17 with Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 401-17 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 592.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. (Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Joseph Kamelamela came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. KAMELAMELA: (Note: At this time, Chris Leonard from KWXX came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. LEONARD: CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Lee Loy. Page 7 -27 December 5, 2017 MS. LEE LOY: Yes, please. I move to waive holdover for the amendment of Res. 401-17. This is a time sensitive issue and the department requested that we waive the reconsideration. Motion to Suspend Ms. Lee Loy moved to suspend Council Rule 24 to waive Council Rules: the holdover for the amendment of Res. 401-17. Seconded CHR. POINDEXTER: MS. LEE LOY: Yes, this request came from the department and I think we need your support on the waiver. Vote on Motion to The motion to suspend Council Rule 24 to waive the Suspend Council holdover for the amendment of Res. 401-17 was carried by Rules: the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 401-17: The motion to adopt Res. 401-17, as amended to Draft 2, (Draft 2) was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 401, Draft 2, is adopted. Res. 407-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 2018 OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS AWARD LUNCHEON Page 8 -27 December 5, 2017 Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 599 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 407-17. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Eoff. MS. EOFF: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 407-17: The motion to adopt Res. 407-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Poindexter 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Richards and Ruggles 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 407 is adopted. Res. 413-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $500 TO THE Donated by the Thomas Family. Funds would be used to expand the services of the Kupuna Care program. Reference: Comm. 609 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 413-17. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. Page 9 -27 December 5, 2017 CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 413-17: The motion to adopt Res. 413-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Richards and Ruggles 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 413 is adopted. Bill 78: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-- ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZO 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 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) Approve: PC-40 Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 78 on first reading and adopt Planning Committee Report No. 40. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. POINDEXTER: Any comments, Ms. Eoff? MS. EOFF: I just ask for your continued support, mahalo. Page 10 -27 December 5, 2017 CHR. POINDEXTER: Director Sako is in Hilo, if anybody does have questions. Okay. Seeing none, all in favor of Vote on Bill 78: The motion to pass Bill 78 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Planning Committee Report No. 40 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Lee Loy and Ruggles 2. Excused: None. Res. 398-17: 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 -REACH AND Transfers $3,180 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 589 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 398-17. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 398-17: The motion to adopt Res. 398-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. Page 11 -27 December 5, 2017 CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 398 is adopted. Res. 399-17: 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 -REACH AND REINTEGRATION PILOT Transfers $3,180 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. 590 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 399-17. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Eoff MS. EOFF: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Seeing none, all in favor please Vote on Res. 399-17: The motion to adopt Res. 399-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 399 is adopted. Page 12 -27 December 5, 2017 Res. 406-17: 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 -REACH AND REINTEGRATION PILOT PROGRAM Transfers $3,180 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. 598 Intr. by: Ms. David Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 406-17. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 406-17: The motion to adopt Res. 406-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 406 is adopted. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: Page 13 -27 December 5, 2017 ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of RESOLUTIONS: business, Order of Resolutions. Res. 387-17: 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 -REACH AND REINTEGRATION PILOT PROGRAM Transfers $3,180 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. 574 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-61 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 387-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 61. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 387-17: The motion to adopt Res. 387-17 and adopt Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 61 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 387 is adopted. Resolution 388. Page 14 -27 December 5, 2017 Res. 387-17: 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 -REACH AND REINTEGRATION PILOT PROGRAM Transfers $3,180 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. 574 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-61 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 387-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 61. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 387-17: The motion to adopt Res. 387-17 and adopt Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 61 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. Motion to Suspend Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Council Rules: 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. David is explaining that there was a time sensitive issue. Page 15 -27 December 5, 2017 MS. DAVID: Yes, this request came from the department and I think we need to move 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 Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. Res. 388-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE FORKLIFT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of $1,650. The equipment would be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, to be stationed at the South Hilo roads baseyard. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 575 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-62 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 388-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 62. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you, any other comments or questions, Council Members? Seeing none, all in favor Vote on Res. 388-17: The motion to adopt Res. 388-17 and adopt Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 62 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, oindexter 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Page 16 -27 December 5, 2017 Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. Motion to Suspend Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Council Rules: 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Mr. Richards. 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 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 Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. Res. 389-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE LOADER Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of $5,400. The equipment would be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, to be stationed at the Kona roads baseyard. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 576 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-63 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 389-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 63. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Page 17 -27 December 5, 2017 CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you, any other comments or questions, Council Members? Seeing none, all in favor Vote on Res. 389-17: The motion to adopt Res. 389-17 and adopt Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 63 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, oindexter 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. Motion to Suspend Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Council Rules: 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Mr. Richards. 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 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 Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. Page 18 -27 December 5, 2017 Res. 390-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION AND ONE CHEMICAL GROUTING TRUCK Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a closed circuit television and chemical grouting truck to be used by the Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division, at an estimated monthly cost of $8,500. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 577 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-64 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 390-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 64. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: (Note: At this time, Environmental Management Director William Kucharski came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. KUCHARSKI: CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you, any other comments or questions, Vote on Res. 390-17: The motion to adopt Res. 390-17 and adopt Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 64 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 390 is adopted. Resolution 391. Page 19 -27 December 5, 2017 Res. 391-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR TWO 200 KILOWATT EMERGENCY GENERATORS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of $6,500. The equipment would be used by the Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division, to power sewer pump stations during power outages. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 578 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-65 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 391-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 65. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you, any other comments or questions, Vote on Res. 391-17: The motion to adopt Res. 391-17 and adopt Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 65 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 391 is adopted. Resolution 392. Res. 392-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE 600 KILOWATT EMERGENCY GENERATOR Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of $6,500. The equipment would be used by the Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division, to power wastewater plants and larger sewer pump stations during power outages. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 579 Page 20 -27 December 5, 2017 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-66 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 392-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 66. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you, any other comments or questions, Vote on Res. 392-17: The motion to adopt Res. 392-17 and adopt Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 66 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 390 is adopted. Resolution 391. Res. 393-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE SEWER CLEANING TRUCK Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of $7,300. The equipment would be used by the Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division, to clean sewer main lines and service laterals as well as remove material from lift station wet wells, treatment plant tanks, and channels. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 580 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-67 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 393-17 and Finance Committee Report No. 67. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Page 21 -27 December 5, 2017 CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you, any other comments or questions, Vote on Res. 393-17: The motion to adopt Res. 393-17 and adopt Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 67 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 393 is adopted. Resolution 397. Res. 397-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION AND ONE CHEMICAL GROUTING TRUCK Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a closed circuit television and chemical grouting truck to be used by the Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division, at an estimated monthly cost of $8,500. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 588 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha and Ms. Lee Loy Approve: PWPRC-28 Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 397-17 and Public Works and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 28. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Lee Loy. MS. DAVID: CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you, any other comments or questions, Page 22 -27 December 5, 2017 Vote on Res. 397-17: The motion to adopt Res. 397-17 and adopt Public Works (Adopted) and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 28 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 397 is adopted, going to Bills for Ordinances, First Reading. Mr. Clerk, can you read Bill 83? Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, of Business: the following items were taken out of order: 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 83: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 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, Reference: Comm. 611 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 83 on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Any comments, Ms. David? MS. DAVID: I just ask for your continued support, mahalo. (Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to address the members of the Council.) Page 23 -27 December 5, 2017 MS. SAKO: CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Seeing none, all in favor of approving Bill83, at Vote on Bill 83: The motion to pass Bill 83 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Moving to Order of Resolutions, Mr. Clerk, can you read Resolution 326-17? CHR. POINDEXTER: 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) First Reading: November 15, 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 79 on first reading. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha. CHR. POINDEXTER: 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. . Page 24 -27 December 5, 2017 CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. 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 Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: on to Order of the Day, Second or Final Reading. Mr. Clerk, Bill 69, Draft 2. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: Res. 400-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $500 TO THE H Donated by the Thomas Family. Funds would be used to expand the services of the Kupuna Care program. Reference: Comm. 591 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 400-17. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 400-17: The motion to adopt Res. 400-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Poindexter 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members David and Ruggles 2. Excused: None. Page 25 -27 December 5, 2017 CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 400 is adopted. Resolution 402-17. Res. 402-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GYMNASIUM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 593 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles Motion to Approve: Ms. Ruggles moved to adopt Res. 402-17. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Ruggles. MS. RUGGLES: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 402-17: The motion to adopt Res. 402-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members David and Ruggles 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 402 is adopted. Resolution 403-17. Page 26 -27 December 5, 2017 Res. 403-17: 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 FIRE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development (R&D), Agriculture R&D, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 594 Intr. by: Ms. David Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 403-17. Seconded by Ms CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Eoff. MS. EOFF: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 403-17: The motion to adopt Res. 403-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 403 is adopted. Resolution 405-17. Res. 405-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE KONA TAHITI FETE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE KONA TAHITI FETE 2017 FESTIVAL Transfers $1,500 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. 597 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 27 -27 December 5, 2017 Motion to Approve: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 405-17. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Chung. MR. CHUNG: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Vote on Res. 405-17: The motion to adopt Res. 405-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 405 is adopted. Resolution 409-17. Res. 409-17: 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 THIRD ANNUAL SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development, County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 603 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 409-17. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Chair. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other comments, Council Members? Page 28 -27 December 5, 2017 Vote on Res. 409-17: The motion to adopt Res. 409-17 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 409 is adopted. Bill 73. 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 73: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 03-108 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS 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 (Applicant: 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. 551 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha First Reading: November 15, 2017 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10- Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to pass Bill 73 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: continue to support it at this time, any other comments? Seeing none, all in favor Vote on Bill 73: The motion to pass Bill 73 on second and final reading Page 29 -27 December 5, 2017 (Adopted) was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: So, Bill 73 is adopted. 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 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) First Reading: November 15, 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 74 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. POINDEXTER: Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor please say Vote on Bill 74: The motion to pass Bill 74 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 74 is approved. Page 30 -27 December 5, 2017 REPORTS: The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. FC-60 NOMINATION OF DR. NAN SUMNER-MACK TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (Comm. 573): Requires Council Confirmation by: December 9, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Vote on FC-60: Ms. David moved to approve Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 60. Seconded by M and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PWPRC-25. PWPRC-25 NOMINATION OF DEBRA LEWIS TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY (Comm. 570): COMMITTEE Vote on PWPRC-25: Ms. David moved to approve Public Works and Parks and (Adopted) Recreation Committee Report No. 25. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PWPRC-26. PWPRC-26 NOMINATION OF MARCIA BRINKLEY TO THE VETERANS (Comm. 571): ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vote on PWPRC-26: Mr. Richards moved to approve Public Works and Parks (Adopted) and Recreation Committee Report No. 26. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote: Page 31 -27 December 5, 2017 Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PWPRC-27. PWPRC-27 NOMINATION OF CAROLLE BRULEE-WILSON TO THE VETERANS (Comm. 572): ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vote on PWPRC-27: Ms. Eoff moved to approve Public Works and Parks (Adopted) and Recreation Committee Report No. 27. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: 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.) 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 12:02 p.m., Ms. Lee Loy moved to adjourn MENT: the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles 1. Excused: None. Page 32 Hawai`i County Council-27 December 5, 2017 CHR.POINDEXTER: Eight ayes, and this meeting is adjourned,thank you very much. Council Approval: JAN 201$ 4 P ' , COUNT CLERK SM/slm Page 33