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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
th
30Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
January 24, 2018
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center
CALL TO ORDER 9:06 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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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 20, 2016
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
May 17, 2016
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 698: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF 40 BENTOS TO
THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
Donated by Café 100 with a total estimated value of $304, this donation was
used by the department at a hostage standoff in the Puna District on
December 19, 2017.
Waived: FC
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 450-18: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOT G, IDENTIFIED AS
TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-084:056, SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF
SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I
FROM HILO TWO, LLC, A HAWAIʽI LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION
The roadway lot would be used for public road purposes.
Reference: Comm. 657
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R)
Approve: PWPRC-31
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 452-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
OF ONE BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated
monthly cost of $2,617. The equipment would be used by the department’s Traffic
Division for streetlight installation and maintenance. The County will own the
equipment at the end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 659
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-71
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 453-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
ONE FULL-SIZE COLOR SCANNER/PLOTTER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated
monthly cost of $390 to be used by the department’s Wastewater Division to
produce construction drawings.
Reference: Comm. 660
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-72
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 457-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN
SANCTUARY INC. FOR ITS PLANT ALOHA PROJECT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Research and Development (R&D),
Agriculture R&D Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 668
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 458-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2018 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM
AT THE NĀ‘ĀLEHU COMMUNITY CENTER
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession
Class/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 669
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 459-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2018 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM
AT THE PĀHALA COMMUNITY CENTER
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession
Class/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 670
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 460-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2018 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM
AT YANO HALL
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession
Class/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 671
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 461-18: 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 WEST
HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION
ASSOCIATION, INC., TO PURCHASE TEN TELESCOPING FLAGPOLES
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 672
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 462-18: 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
HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM
Transfers $800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 673
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 463-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING
HOME HAWAI‘I FOR ITS PU‘UHONUA O HILO PILOT PROJECT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 674
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 464-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE “BIGGEST EASTER EGG
HUNT” IN HILO
Transfers $3,800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 675
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 465-18: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
TH
EXPENSES TO COMMEMORATE THE 150ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS TO HAWAI‘I
Transfers $2,500 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. 676
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 466-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LĀLĀKEA
FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH GROUND TRANSPORTATION
EXPENSES DURING KA ‘AHA HULA O HĀLAUAOLA 2018
Transfers $2,000 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. 677
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 467-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LĀLĀKEA
FOUNDATION FOR THE 2018 KA ‘AHA HULA ‘O HĀLAUAOLA
CONFERENCE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 679
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 468-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HᾹMᾹKUA
HARVEST, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE EXPANSION OF ITS
KEIKI LEARNING GARDEN
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Research and Development (R&D),
Agriculture R&D Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 680
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 469-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FULL LIFE
FOR THE PUA NA PUA AND ABLED HAWAI‘I ARTISTS ART FESTIVALS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 681
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 470-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR A SUMMER VOLLEYBALL
OFFICIATING CLINIC
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 682
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 477-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $868
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC, this donation would be used by the
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens.
Reference: Comm. 699
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 88: AMENDS CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 23-118 OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
CRITERIA TO DETERMINE A PRE-EXISTING LOT
The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable
recommendations for this amendment to the Subdivision Code, which would add a
criterion for determining a pre-existing lot.
Reference: Comm. 656
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R)
Approve: PC-43
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 94: 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 – Hawai‘i County Police Department
(HCPD) Traffic Investigation Program account ($9,250); and appropriates the same
to the HCPD Traffic Investigation Program account for a total appropriation of
$80,750. Funds would be used by the Police Department to increase the number of
officers trained in advanced traffic accident reconstruction and other traffic-crash
related courses.
Reference: Comm. 700
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 95: 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 – SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic
Examiner) Program account ($49,745); and appropriates the same to the SAFE
Program account for a total appropriation of $101,745. Funds would be used by
the Police Department to improve response and victim services in cases involving
crimes against women.
Reference: Comm. 701
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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)
First Reading: January 4, 2018
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: January 4, 2018
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
PC-41 NOMINATION OF JOHN R. REPLOGLE TO THE WINDWARD
(Comm. 653): PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 27, 2018 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PC-42 NOMINATION OF DAN DOMIZIO TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 655): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 27, 2018 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
(Vote on PC-42 is on the next page.)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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