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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2018-01-04 2016-2018 th 29 Session ounty Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo January 4, 2018 INVOCATION: Kahu Brian Welsh of Haili Congregational Church gave the m invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the ORDER: 9:09 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 Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Member (videoconference in Kona) Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member Ms. , Member Ms. Jennifer Ruggles, Member Absent & Excused: Mr. Aaron Chung, Member Mr. Herbert PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. (At this time, Ms. 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 CERTIFICATES Condolence. OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF (Note: At this time, Council Member presented a Certificate of Merit to CONDOLENCE: Virginia Aste in recognition of establishing Park and her civil and human rights actions demonstrated within her community. Recess: At 9:17 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:19 a.m. -29 January 4, 2018 STATEMENTS The 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: : Res. 454-18 (Comm. 661), in support. (representing Aloha Animal Advocates) Sylvia Dolena: Res. 454-18 (Comm. 661), in support. (representing Aloha Animal Advocates) Sharon Caldwell: Res. 454-18 (Comm. 661), in support. (representing Rainbow Friends) Vivian Toellner: Res. 454-18 (Comm. 661), in support. (representing Hui Pono Holoholona) Frances Pueo: Res. 454-18 (Comm. 661), in support. (representing Hui Pono Holoholona) : Res. 447-18 (Comm. 650), in support. Island United Way) CHR. POINDEXTER: Ok minutes for the May 18, 2016. APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes. Page 2 -29 January 4, 2018 Vote on Approval of Ms. Eoff moved to approve the Minutes of May 18, Minutes: 2016. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. Vote on Approval of Ms. David moved to approve the Minutes of Minutes: December 5, 2017. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: order Bill 81. Mr. Clerk. Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objections from the Council Members, of Business: the following items were taken out of order. Bill 81: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE, CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NAMING THE Names the skate park in honor of long-time community advocate Virginia Brautigan Aste, in recognition of the significant contributions she has made in her community. Reference: Comm. 601 Intr. by: Ms. First Reading: December 20, 2017 Motion to Approve: reading. Seconded by Ms. Ruggles. CHR. POINDEXTER Page 3 -29 January 4, 2018 on this bill in the committee and its first read, and I just ask for your support in passing this. Thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Any other question/discussion? Council Member Ruggles. MS. RUGGLES Thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all Vote on Bill 81: The motion to pass Bill 81 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Poindexter 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. Motion to Suspend Ms. Ruggles moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive Council Rules: the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Ms. and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 81 is adopted. Now we go to, out of order, Bill 90. Page 4 -29 January 4, 2018 Bill 90: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants Improve Forensic Services account ($20,460); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services account for a total appropriation of $50,460. Funds would be used by the Police Department to pay for training and updated equipment in the field of forensic science. Reference: Comm. 664 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 90 on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you. This was waived to expedite the receipt of funds and I believe Kathy Pung is here from theCriminalist with the Police Department, should anyone have any questions. But other than that, I ask for your support. CHR. POINDEXTER: Any questions? Council Member Ruggles. MS. RUGGLES: Thank you. In the letter from the Finance Department, it says that the additional funds will be put into the speed enforcement grant account. Does that mean that? CHR. POINDEXTER: Do you want to call Ms. Pung up? Can you come up to the table? (Note: At this time, Criminalist Kathy Pung came forward to address the members of the Council.) CHR. POINDEXTER: And if you can state your name for the record. MS. PUNG: Kathy Pung. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, go ahead, Ms. Ruggles. MS. RUGGLES: Thank you. Could you please explain that the totalis the $50,000 total, is that from this federal grant for the forensic services? MS. PUNG: Page 5 -29 January 4, 2018 MS. RUGGLEScement account. Is that? MS. PUNG: That is not my understanding. I think that might be a different grant. MS. RUGGLES: funds for forensic services is actually going into speed enforcement and whether or not that is appropriate. MS. PUNG CHR. POINDEXTER: I think we just need some clarification. I think the memo may be inaccurate and thatbecause the bill itself says increases revenues in the Federal Grants - Improve Forensic account and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic account for a total appropriation of $50,460. So, referenced to that forensic services account. MS. RUGGLES: Okay, thank you for the clarification. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. MS. RUGGLES: Thanks. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Okay, is there any other questions or Vote on Bill 90: The motion to pass Bill 90 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 90 moves forward for second reading. Okay, I know Mr. Kanuha had requested one out of order, but if I can just go to start from the yours is on the second one. Okay, so Mr. Clerk, Resolution 443.18. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: Page 6 -29 January 4, 2018 ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, RESOLUTIONS: Order of Resolutions. Res. 443-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAHUA Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 646 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 443-18. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: I know that we have Ms. Kidani here if you would want to come up and just basically give a briefof the program, or are you able to? Yeah, please. Thank you for coming all this way. Thank you, David too, if you want to come up as well. I know you traveled all the way from Kohala. (Note: At this time, Clinical Therapist Makela Bruno-Kidani and David Fuertes came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. BRUNO-KIDANI: Aloha and good morning. A special mahalo to Madam Chair, Valerie Poindexter, and also to Councilman Tim Richards for supporting Resolution 443-18. My name is Makela Bruno- sponsor, Uncle David Fuertes of Kahua Paa Mua. This project is called project Reach Out. I, an initial pilot with a focus on schools in the and Waimea districts. The objective is to help educate the youth and provide them with resources and information on how to make positive and healthy decisions for themselves. The format is focused to speak directly to and at the same time, deliver the powerful message of hope and what to do, especially in moments of despair. The origin of the idea came from my own counselling families impacted by suicides, and how it has infected entire communities, and realizing that death is sadly on the minds of our youth as an out, and we need to do something about that. Personally, as someone born and raised here, a 1992, Honokaa High School alumnus and, you know, obtaining my degree in Psychology, licensed in marriage Page 7 -29 January 4, 2018 and family therapy, I feel that I have an honor and a responsibility and a privilege to do something because I could not sit and watch this happen. a Mua, who shares a similar vision of building a strong foundation for our future generation, as well as my contacts in the psychological communities, educational communities, and also in radio broadcast with KWXX. So, all of that to sort of help create this program as a pilot, with hopes that it can expand and go to other schools around the island. In 2017, it was a very difficult year for our community. We had a 15-year old girl who chose to end her life and me, as a counselor in the community, hearing all of the sides of it, her family, friends, school teachers, people who knew her and r were very significantly impacted. I knew her when she was four years old and to have this image of her as a young child being very bright and having a bright future and knowing that ended at 15 is such a tragedy, and the list goes on and on. We cannot to jump on the side of prevention. Project Reach Out, it has a simple vision to build a generation with a solid foundation, equipped with tools for success and mental well-being, with a mission to inspire and foster hope and strengthen our youth today by building pathways for our younger generation to successfully be able to work through all challenges of about making positive choices because our communities are really tired of hearing and helping them to know how to reach out is pretty much the idea of this. So, thank you so much for listening and for your support. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, and David, did you haveMr. Fuertes, anything to add? MR. FUERTES: We just wanted to first of all, wish all of you a Happy New Year and on the positive side, you knowand I want to take the time to say that thank you for serving in your district as a Councilperson. We need leaders like you to ards as well. I have been working with youth for 42 years as a former Agriculture Teacher at Kohala High School. We also have a mentorship program up in Kohala, you know, mostly agriculture mentorship program. We find that when students are engaged in like to, at this time in fact, this Saturday, we have a ike up in North Kohala. If with kids from seventh grade all the up to 21 years old, on the farm, Korean natural farming and Page 8 -29 January 4, 2018 invitation. But just to say that we support so much of what Makela is doing and we hope that you would consider this. Mahalo. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Is there any other discussion? Council Member David then Council Member Ruggles. MS. DAVID: Mahalo, Chair. Mahalo, Ms. Kidani and Mr. Fuertes, I believe this is such a long o glad when you mentioned that your intent is to go outside of your district of and go to the other districts as well. I wholeheartedly support that. I think our kids in our rural distr. It is a very sad situation, and if I can help in any way, please reach out to me and my staff in my office. And also, I just wanted to make a note that the end of this month is the County nonprofit grant application deadline, and if this is a pilot project and you folks would like to file an application to that, please do because I think it will help this program become more than a pilot program. So, the deadline is the last Friday of this month. Mahalo nui. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Ruggles. MS. RUGGLES: Thank you. I also wanted to thank you for being open to attended a suicide prevention workshop, that was offered by Kuikahi Mediation Center. In less than three hours, I learned how to be able to interact with someone and read the signs. I all been a very daunting thought to be able to think that we actually can prevent it and life if they choose. Just in those three or four hours that I did the training, I was thinking how impactful it would be for us to be able to offer that to our students so really powerful and I encourage you to apply for the nonprofit funding so that we can expand this to an island-wide program. MS. BRUNO-KIDANI: Thank you. MS. RUGGLES: Thank you. MR. FUERTES: Thank you very much. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Any other discussion? Council Member Lee Loy. Page 9 -29 January 4, 2018 MS. LEE LOY: Yeah, thank you, Chair. Thank you so much for your presentation. I think what I appreciated most was the statement that you made that you communicate at their level, in the language that they understand. A lot of times, these teens have a hard time identifying with adults, so understanding how they communicate with one another is really critical to provide that peer support, and then allowing those peers to kind of help them through and then tell adults. One thing, Mr. Fuertes, thank you for this invitation. One lesson that I have learned is these kids look up to us, so when you go and show the support, it gives them hope. So, if any of you folks can make these things, it really does go a long way, besides the monetary support. Just be a good role model and let them know MR. FUERTES: Thank you very much, Councilwoman Lee Loy. And I just want to say, you know, for our farm, you know, our Korean natural farm that would have never been built without the Council and the administration, of the last administration, -confidence. So, that they produce on the farm, in fact, they slaughtered pigs and chickens yesterday, so just to let you know what the menu would be. CHR. POINDEXTER would give us a good community, and your programs also help with what this project is doing or will be doing. But, thank you, Makela, for, you know, investing in the community and all , and now, willing to share it with our island community. So, that isand you talked about that one death, and we know High School. So, very important, the pilot program that you will be starting. So appreciate it. MS. BRUNO-KIDANI: Thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER Vote on Res. 443-18: The motion to adopt Res. 443-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Chair Poindexter 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. Page 10 -29 January 4, 2018 CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Resolution 443 is adopted. Thank you. Thank you very much. Okay, Mr. Clerk, Resolution 444. Res. 444-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO PAINTING THE INTERIOR OF KEKUAOKALANI GYMNASIUM Transfers $2,400 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 647 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 444-18. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Madam Chair. Just briefly, urging the Council interior of the Kekuaokalani Gym. You know, our premier gymnasium in the heart of Kailua-Kona, old airport park, it was built a while ago and, you know, if either going to start painting soon or soon thereafter. So, asking my colleagues for support. I do have, in the room, Vi and hopefully, we can get the paint to them as soon as possible. Thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Is there any questions? Seeing or hearing Vote on Res. 444-18: The motion to adopt Res. 444-18 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 444 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Resolution 445-18. Page 11 -29 January 4, 2018 Res. 445-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR A STATIONARY BELT/DISC SANDER AND A STATIONARY DRILL PRESS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Transfers $3,550 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 648 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 445-18. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. You heard earlier today, former Council Member Fresh Onishi support this, but one thing I also like it when we give our tax dollars back to the County and our public facilities. So, public dollars being put back into public purposes and I just think the acceleration of that money to serve a bigger population is the best and most efficient way urging your support. Thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing Vote on Res. 445-18: The motion to adopt Res. 445-18 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 445 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Resolution 446. Page 12 -29 January 4, 2018 Res. 446-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, RECREATION DIVISION FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES IN DISTRICT 1 Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 649 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 446-18. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: I think this is self-explanatory if anybody has any Vote on Res. 446-18: The motion to adopt Res. 446-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay 446 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Resolution 447. Res. 447-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A ISLAND UNITED WAY FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2017-2018 COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 650 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 447-18. Seconded by Ms. David. Page 13 -29 January 4, 2018 CHR. POINDEXTER: And we heard from, I was going to say Council Member questions. Vote on Res. 447-18: The motion to adopt Res. 447-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Poindexter 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, 447 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Resolution 448. Res. 448-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO PROJECT REACH OUT, A SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVE Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 651 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 448-18. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: This is the same program that they spoke on. Anyone has Vote on Res. 448-18: The motion to adopt Res. 448-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 6. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, Richards and Ruggles 3. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 448 is adopted. Okay, Resolution 449, Mr. Clerk. Page 14 -29 January 4, 2018 Res. 449-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE ION TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING ART SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS AT KEALAKEHE AND KAHAKAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 652 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 449-18. Seconded by . CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff. MS. EOFF in our schools. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Council Member Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Just real quick, thank you, Madam Chair. Christy Logan was here yesterday to testify on this one, but she came the wrong day. So, I just wanted to let you know that she was here but came the wrong day. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing n Vote on Res. 449-18: The motion to adopt Res. 449-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 6. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, Richards and Ruggles 3. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 449 is adopted. Resolution 451, Mr. Clerk. Page 15 -29 January 4, 2018 Res. 451-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 658 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 451-18. Seconded by Ms. David. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you. Just urging the rest of my support and I see Greg Goodale in the audience, who serves as the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) president for High School. So, you can go ahead and for their Project Grad Night. Thank you, I yield. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all Vote on Res. 451-18: The motion to adopt Res. 451-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 451 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Resolution 454. Page 16 -29 January 4, 2018 Res. 454-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI PONO HOLOHOLONA FOR ITS ANIMAL BALANCE PROGRAM Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development County Resource Center account. Funds would be used to pay for microchips, flea medicine, and cat food. Reference: Comm. 661 Intr. by: M Motion to Approve: Ms. moved to adopt Res. 454-18. Seconded by Ms. Ruggles. CHR. POINDEXTER: : Thank you. This is very important as we heard from the animal advocate groups that just testified. Wish it could be more and hope other Council Members consider contributing to this project. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing Vote on Res. 454-18: The motion to adopt Res. 454-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 454 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Resolution 455. Page 17 -29 January 4, 2018 Res. 455-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC AFFAIRS SAFE COMMUNITY PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE Funds in the amount of $61,000 would be used by the Police Department to purchase speed detection equipment. Reference: Comm. 662 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 455-18. Seconded by Ms. . CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Thank you, and I believe Sergeant (Note: At this time, Police Sergeant Robert Pauole came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. PAUOLE: Morning. MS. DAVID: Good morning, would you just explain thethis was waived from committee, so could you explain the resolution and the purpose of it? MR. PAUOLE: This is a grant that has been kind of given to us by the Department of Transportation, due to the large amount of fatalities this year and last year. This year primarily, our speed related fatalities have increased nearly 100 percent. The Department of Transportation wanted to see what they could do to assist us with helping us reduce that, and of course, we asked for more speed detection equipment. So, this was a complete separate grant than the other ones een approved. So, with this speed equipment, more officers can be outfitted with detection equipment. MS. DAVID, and , that we have a companion Bill 89 on this, but I yield. Thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER Page 18 -29 January 4, 2018 reduce speeding through the town of Pahoa. Officers often set up in my office parking lot. MR. PAUOLE are setting up is a seat belt and distracted driving check point. : Hopefully true, but speeding does occur in the village as well. MR. PAUOLE , when they cross kids over to the elementary school side, they have a lot of close calls on a daily basis, and a lot has to do with speeding. I out there too, during those hours, and other hours, it would also be helpful having s and stuff. But yeah, to answer your s grant guy who gets the equipment and then I notify the majors in the area one and two district that we have this. I usually split them in half and give half to one major and half to the other major and he deploys based on, I think, a lot of what is needed in each district. : Okay, thank you for the information, appreciate it. MR. PAUOLE CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. Happy New Year, Sergeant. MR. PAUOLE: Same to you. MS. LEE LOY: First of all, I want to say thank you for coming. Last Council committee meetings, we had a number of things being waived up and some of much for being here and being prepared. I think the main question I did have is, on the background report, you mentioned 10 radar units and then 20 laser units. MR. PAUOLE: Yes. MS. LEE LOY: Can you expand a little bit on that and how that works and how MR. PAUOLE: You want to know what the differences between the two? Okay, a radar unit is mounted in the of Page 19 -29 January 4, 2018 The laser units are a stationary item where you cannot be moving when you use it, and the laser is specific to targeting one vehicle at a time. But again, they have to be stationary at a specific point and shooting traffic going back and forth. MS. LEE LOY: And then you mentioned earlier, it would be split between areas one and two, so like MR. PAUOLE: Yes. MS. LEE LOY then 10 in another. Is that the goal? MR. PAUOLE: Yes however, again, this is a whole new goal, I mean a whole new grant. We still have the actual speed grant that has that exact same amount, MS. LEE LOY: I like hearing that. I yield at this time. CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other discussion? Council Member Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Madam Chair. That was the question I was going to have, what is the difference between the two, but thanks for the explanation, thanks for question, Ms. Lee Loy. Fully in favor of this. Mahalo, Sergeant Pauole for writing this grantt getting worse or what, but we travel back and forth between Kona and Hilo all the time and the amount of people speeding through those areas at extremely high rates of speed is troublesome. ow across our island, only to get there five minutes before I do. So, if this helps the situation in these high speeding areas or within our small little town limitsI speeders there. So, if this can help deter fatalities or the potential of serious So, thanks so much for writing this and hopefully, look forward to seeing a difference in stats from this year compared to next year, if MR. PAUOLE CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member Ruggles. MS. RUGGLES: Thank you. I just had a question I think the public might be wondering. How do we know that the fatalities are from speeding? Page 20 -29 January 4, 2018 MR. PAUOLE: The investigating officer makes that determination on witness statements, the crash analysis, they do reconstructions on the cases, as well as just, you know, most officers can respond to a scene and observe that, you know, look at how much damage there is, and fatalities, I could pictures are confidential, but right away, you can see what type of damage the vehicle has, you can know that speed was an involvement. MS. RUGGLES: Okay, thank you. MR. PAUOLE CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. I just have one question. You had mentioned you explain what that is? MR. PAUOLE: Unfortunately, based on what I know, there is no law that limits you, or restricts you from eating. I see people reading a newspaper. There is actually no violation with that unless they cross the center line, cross the white line, fail to make a stop at a stop sign, those normal violations. CHR. POINDEXTER: So, if they cross the center li distractive driving? MR. PAUOLE: No, just able to cite them for crossing over the line. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, so what is distractive driving? MR. PAUOLE: Distractive driving, I guess I basically used that because our grant is called distractive driving grant, and that distractive driving grant is specific for cell phone use. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, not putting on your lipstick? MR. PAUOLE: No. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, just checking becausethank you though, because you just said distractive. Because that could be distractive also. MR. PAUOLE: Yes, it is. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, thank you very much. MR. PAUOLE Page 21 -29 January 4, 2018 CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all Vote on Res. 455-18: The motion to adopt Res. 455-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 455 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Resolution 456. Res. 456-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF FIVE HUNDRED ARTMENT Donated by State Farm Insurance and Canary with a total estimated value of $99,500, this donation would be used by the department as part of the State Farm Reference: Comm. 663 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 456-18. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Thank you. I just wanted to make a note to you that how appropriate your questions were on an all-female Council this morning, so, thank you for that. And we have Battalion Chief Robert Perreira available here, and before you start, Battalion Chief, I from Canary for their donation, and also to State Farm, Heather Paul. So, go (Note: At this time, Battalion Chief Robert Perreira came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. PERREIRA: Good morning, Council. My name is Battalion Chief, Robert Perreira, called Protect the Protectors Program. Basically, they provide an individual Page 22 -29 January 4, 2018 MS. DAVID: Awesome. Thank you very much. I yield and I thank you for explaining that, and I ask for your support. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Council Member Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. Again, thank you for being here. When items are waived up, I truly appreciate someone showing up and explaining, you know, MR. PERREIRA: Yes, 500. MS. LEE LOY: Mahalo nui loa. MR. PERREIRA with us. They gave us the arson canine, State Farm did. That was kind of a tap CHR. POINDEXTER : Thank you. I went to the event where they gave the first set of donations, and what was the number they gave initially? MR. PERREIRA Council. was the demonstration? MR. PERREIRA: Yes, there were some delays. : Yeah, receive those, so thank you. MR. PERREIRA: Yes, thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing Page 23 -29 January 4, 2018 Vote on Res. 456-18: The motion to adopt Res. 456-18 was carried by (Adopted) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: reading. Bill 89, Mr. Clerk. BILLS FOR The Chair directed to Council to proceed to the next order of business, ORDINANCES Order of the Day (First Reading). (FIRST READING): Bill 89: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants Equipment account ($61,000); and appropriates the same to Department Speed Equipment account. Funds would be used by the Police Department to purchase speed detection equipment. Reference: Comm. 662 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 89. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes, this is companion to Resolution 455, and I just ask for your support. Mahalo. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any discussion. Seeing or hearing none, all those if Page 24 -29 January 4, 2018 Vote on Bill 89: The motion to pass Bill 89 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Poindexter 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 89 moves to final reading. Mr. Clerk, second and final reading, Bill 80. ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order THE DAY of the Day (Second or Final Reading). (SECOND OR FINAL READING): Bill 80 (Draft 2): COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO MOVING VEHICLES Amends Section 24-267, Schedule 15 (One way streets), Subsection (c), -way traffic pattern through James Kealoha Beach Park is intended to increase safety in and surrounding the park area. Reference: Comm. 596.2 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) First Reading: December 20, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. Ruggles moved to pass Bill 80, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member, Ruggles, go ahead. MS. RUGGLES department. We have Mr. Messina here to answer any questions. Thank you for being here. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council, do you have anyCouncil Member Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: No, we marched through this during committee and first reading, urge your support. It really is the final step on what we needed to happen at James Kealoha Beach Park, so thank you. Page 25 -29 January 4, 2018 CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Mr. Messina. CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those Vote on Bill 80: The motion to pass Bill 80, Draft 2 on second and final (Draft 2) reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 80 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Bill 82, Draft two. Bill 82 (Draft 2): 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SOLID WASTE FEES Increases disposal fees from the current $85 per ton to $108 per ton, to further st increase by $2 per ton on July 1 of each year, from July 1, 2018, through July 1, 2022. Also increases fees to be applied when the scale cannot be used due to outages, for special handling and all types of vehicles. Reference: Comm. 606.5 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: December 20, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 82, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID ted in Communication 606.6, which is the minutes of the Environmental Management th meeting of November 28. So, thank you very much for supplying that for us, and I yield. I have no other questions. CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other discussion or questions? Seeing or hearing Page 26 -29 January 4, 2018 Vote on Bill 82: The motion to pass Bill 82, Draft 2, on second and final (Draft 2) reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter 6. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 3. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 82 is adopted. Bill 83, Draft 2, Mr. Clerk. Bill 83 AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF (Draft 2): PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS Authorizes the issuance of up to $14.5 million in general obligation bonds, Reference: Comm. 611.2 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: December 5, 2017 Held Over Pursuant to Council Rule 24(1)(e): December 20, 2017 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. David, seconded by Ms. Poindexter, to approve Bill 83, Draft 2, as amended.) CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Yes, I believe wethis is just a matter of holding over because we made an amendment. So, I ask for your continued support. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Council Member Eoff. MS. EOFF this project and Department of Finance, for making sure that we can get this building going in sync with the completion of the judiciary so that our hopefully, we can stay on track and both the judiciary and the Prosecuting Page 27 -29 January 4, 2018 CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing or Vote on Bill 83: The motion to pass Bill 83, Draft 2, on second and final (Draft 2) reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter 6. Noes: None. Absent: Richards 3. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 83 is adopted. Bill 84, Mr. Clerk. Bill 84: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants Sexual Assault Exam and DNA Analysis account ($53,205); and appropriates the same to Sexual Assault Exam and Assault Exam and DNA Analysis Program. Reference: Comm. 637 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: December 20, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 84 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes, just ask for your continued support. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all Page 28 -29 January 4, 2018 Vote on Bill 84: The motion to pass Bill 84 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter 6. Noes: None. Absent: Richards 3. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Bill 84 is adopted. Mr. Kanuha, did youI saw you move. Okay, thank you. Mr. Clerk, Bill 85. Bill 85: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants Statewide Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force account ($45,334); and appropriates the same to the Statewide Multi- Jurisdictional Drug Task Force account. Funds would be used by the Police Department to train personnel and administer operations through a multi-agency collaborative effort to reduce drug threats and drug-related crimes. Reference: Comm. 638 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: December 20, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 85 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes, I just ask for continued support. Mahalo. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all Vote on Bill 85: The motion to pass Bill 85 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. Page 29 -29 January 4, 2018 CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 85 is adopted. Bill 86, Mr. Clerk. Bill 86: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants North Kohala Coqui Frog Control Project account ($49,913); and appropriates the same to the North Kohala Coqui Frog Control Project account. Funds would be used for the Department of Reference: Comm. 639 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: December 20, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 86 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes, I just ask for your continued support on this one. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all Vote on Bill 86: The motion to pass Bill 86 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 86 is adopted. Go ahead, Council Member David. MS. DAVIDmove to waive the five-day reconsideration holdover period. Page 30 -29 January 4, 2018 Motion to Suspend Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Council Rules: 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 87, Mr. Clerk. Bill 87: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2017-2018 account ($419,817); and appropriates the same to the Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2017-2018 account for a total appropriation of $1,119,817. Funds would be used towards operational expenses for the Mass Transit Agency. Reference: Comm. 640 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: December 20, 2017 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 87 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. th MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you, Chair. This measure passed at Council on the 20 and I ask for your continued support. Mahalo. CHR. POINDEXTER Eoff. : Well I think we had some discussion at that last passage and it had to do with needing some more specific information as to how this $419,817 would be spent updates on that, looks like we do. Okay guys, come forward please. (Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako and Deputy Corporation Counsel J Yoshimoto came forward to address the members of the Council.) Page 31 -29 January 4, 2018 MS. SAKO: Good morning, Deanna Sako, Director of Finance. MR. YOSHIMOTO: Good morning, Madam Chair and Council Member, J Yoshimoto, Deputy Corporation Counsel, I advise the Mass Transit. MS. SAKO: So we have met with Tiffany, who is on her way, but you guys are moving very quickly this morning, thank you. But, we do have the summaries so J met w of what the plan is. MR. YOSHIMOTO Council Members, I assume you want to move forward since I do have her notes so I can speak as to what I know, okay? So, expressed last time, the Mass Transit Agency has developed a plan to use the operating funds. Specifically, the first part of the plan is to expand route 402, and I have some maps but unfortunately, I just have my copies. Route 402 goes into Hawaiian Paradise Park, and the route currently only goes to th the 16 Avenue. Well, this route is going to be expanded to the first avenue and will also go into the Ainaloa route, which will travel to Highway 11 via Hawaiian Acres. So, this will be a new service that will be provided, and this alignment , for an additional ill also be going to the Prince Kuhio Plaza three times a day, which will be considered commuter trips. So in doing so, this will be, this change or new service will cost an additional $186,000 per annum, which will be utilizing the grant funds to do this. also be provided, which is an additional benefit to the public. Another component of the plan is to implement the 4:40 a.m. South Kohala Resorts route departure from Hilo to Waikoloa via the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. the 500 and 505 Hilo/South Kohala Resort routes. And this again, is no added cost. This is just an update that the Mass Transit administrator wanted to advise being overcrowded on our buses, so this will help. Another component of the update to the plan is the implementation of the Blue Line Express from Hilo to Kona via the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, one round- trip daily. This would cost approximately $200,000 in operating cost. So, from the $419,000 that the County will hopefully be receiving in federal grants, these expenditures amount to $386,000. And so, the administration is very pleased to Page 32 -29 January 4, 2018 be able to expand the service, especially to areas around the island. As noted, this na, South Kohala, and Waikoloa. : Alright, thank you very much. Just one question about the route MR. YOSHIMOTO I give you the map and then? : Thank you. you. MR. YOSHIMOTO: Okay. commuter route. What time of day are we talking? MR. YOSHIMOTO information. : Because it matters or other. Okay, that was very helpful and I really appreciate it. I also want to bring to your attention and maybe Tiffany when she arrives, there has been a couple reportings in the newspaper where it said that we lost $520,000 in federal grant money and money had lapsed. I talked to Deanna about it and it turned out and that, while it had lapsed in our last fiscal year, it was budgeted for in this fiscal year. I just say that because it kind of proliferated in letters to the editor and comments on Facebook and what not, as if the County was not being fiscally responsible. MS. SAKO: No, we take grants very seriously and sobut many of the grants cover more than one of our fiscal years. Some of them are on the federal cycle allow us to carry forward the federal funds, from fiscal year to fiscal year, but the e any other County funds, they do lapse. 30 and we budgeted for that match again in the current fiscal year so that we can still take advantage of that federal grant money. M: Thank you for saying that public ally because I think it has been misreported and I just wanted to make sure. Page 33 -29 January 4, 2018 MS. SAKO: Thank you for letting us know. CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff. MS. EOFF: Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Mr. Yoshimoto and thank Tiffany for providing us that breakdown, and thank you for explaining. I had the opportunities because these federal funds and federal grants are like a windfall for us, and I hope we can keep going after that money and that it would be available to us because MS. SAKO: No, definitely, you know, they continue to apply for both operating administrator. MS. EOFF: Great, thank you. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you, and Ithank you, Mr. Yoshimoto and Director Sako. Maybe this is for Tiffany Kai, but I noticed on the expanded routes you described, are any of those rou I did not hear any ional routes. Do you know? MS. SAKO: Not in this current plan, but I think she was already working on that, so that may be part of her original plan. But we can follow up with her. MS. DAVID: Thank you, and I also understand that the consultants should be coming up with their MS. SAKO: We should be having the drafts soon. MS. DAVID: Yes, and then that would address that, but thank you. MR. YOSHIMOTO: Council Member David, interesting you mentioned that MS. DAVID: Thank you very much. MR. YOSHIMOTO: MS. DAVID: I felt left out when you were going down the line, the whole island nk you very much, I was just wondering. Mahalo. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you. Council Member Lee Loy. Page 34 -29 January 4, 2018 MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Mr. Yoshimoto. Thank you, Ms. Sako for being here. This is the type of information that I can completely get behind and support, so thank you so much. I think it would have saved us a whole of heartburn last meeting even as it was being waived, if this information was available. there. now, if we could take that and look at the return on investment and how much 200 per annum. But n evaluate the return on investment and how these grant monies are really accelerating the opportunities for the transportation system to become self- sufficient. Ig back into that so that we can get that revenue source kind of right back into the department. So, just food for thought for later on. As more of these grant opportunities come up, if we tag on , I think it would be extremely helpful going forward. MR. YOSHIMOTO: So, perhaps like keeping stats as far as the increase in ridership as a result of these changes, right? And then the next year, Council can look at the budget andgot it. MS. LEE LOY: Absolutely. Thank you so much and that helps us look around living within some very tight means next fiscal cycle. So, thank you so much for that. CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Council Member Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Madam Chair. Ms. Lee Loy brought up exactly accepting money or appropriating these monies without an actual plan, and that was the problem we had the last meeting. Thank you, J, and thank you, Tiffany, and everybody who worked on this to see what these monies are going to be used , and ive news for our urban, core cities like Kailua and Hilo, money, we just wanted to know exactly what . So, I be with that and definitely will be supporting all of these monies coming from the State or federal any time, but thank you guys. CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Seeing or hearing no other discussion, all Page 35 -29 January 4, 2018 Vote on Bill 87: The motion to pass Bill 87 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 87 is adopted. Okay, so now we move to the referrals for executive session. Mr. Clerk, Communication 666 please. REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. (There were none.) REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, EXECUTIVE Referrals for Executive Session. SESSION: Comm. 666: MARY MACHARIA From Deputy Corporation Counsel Michael Kagami, dated December 12, 2017, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council on a personal injury incident occurring on or about December 20, 2016, submitted by Gary Burger, Esq., on behalf of his client. Vote on Motion to Ms. Eoff moved to enter into Executive Session in order to Enter into Executive hold attorney-client privilege discussion regarding Session: Communication 666, as authorized by Section 92-5(a)(4) (Approved) . Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards 2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Recess: At 10:50 a.m., the Chair called for a recess to allow the Clerk to clear the room. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 11:10 a.m. Page 36 Hawai`i County Council-29 January 4, 2018 CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, calling this meeting back to order. Okay, so can I have a motion to concur with the recommendations of our Corporation Counsel? Vote on Motion to Ms. David moved to concur with the recommendation of Concur: of Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 666. Seconded (Approved) by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—7. Noes: None. _ Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards—2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: Communication 666 is approved. OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, BUSINESS: Other Business. (There was none.) ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: Announcements. (There were none.) ADJOURN There being no further business, at 11:10 a.m., Ms. Ruggles moved to adjourn the MENT: meeting. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards—2. Excused: None. CHR. POINDEXTER: This meeting is adjourned. Council Approval: FEB 2 018 dop CO r CLERK SM/jm Page 37