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Hawaii County Council
th
30 Session
74-
Kailua-
January 24, 2018
INVOCATION: Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center gave the mornings invocation.
CALL TO
ORDER: 9:06 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Ms. Karen Eoff,
Acting Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Chair
Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair
Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Member
Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member
Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Member
Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member (via videoconference from Hilo)
chards, III, Member
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, Mr. Richards led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.)
PETITIONS, The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MEMORIALS, Petitions, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence.
CERTIFICATES
OF MERIT, AND (There were none.)
EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE:
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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:
Dale Ross: Res. 461-18 (Comm. 672), in support.
(
Cemetery)
Les Estrella: Res. 463-18 (Comm. 674), in support.
()
Noe Noe Wong-Wilson: Res. 467-18 (Comm. 679), in support.
()
Dwight J. Vicente: Res. 450-18 (Comm. 657);
Bill 88 (Comm. 656);
Bill 95 (Comm. 701);
PC-41 (Comm. 653); and
PC-42 (Comm. 655), comment.
APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes.
Vote on Approval of Ms. Poindexter moved to approve the Minutes of
Minutes: April 20, 2016. Seconded by Ms. David and carried
(Approved) by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Vote on Approval of Mr. Richards moved to approve the Minutes of
Minutes: May 17, 2016. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and
(Approved) carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
COMMUNI- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
CATIONS: Communications.
Comm. 698: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF 40 BENTOS TO
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to close file on Comm. 698 and approve
the donation of 40 bentos
Seconded by Mr. Richards.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: ust say thank you
Vote on Comm. 698: The motion to approve the donation of 40 bentos was
(Approved) carried by following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, Resolution 450.
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ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
RESOLUTIONS: 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
The roadway lot would be used for public road purposes.
Reference: Comm. 657
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R)
Approve: PWPRC-31
Motion to Approve: Ms. moved to adopt Res. 450-18 and Public Works
and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 31.
Seconded by Ms. Poindexter.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: I have a note that Robert Williams, he is the owner and
the developer, is in Hilo this morning. Does anybody have any questions for
Mr. Williams? We really dont have any questions. Thank you for being there.
All in favor, say
Vote on Res. 450-18: The motion to adopt Res. 450-18 and adopt Public Works
(Approved) and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 31 was
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
Lee L
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 450 is adopted. Resolution 452.
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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 departmen
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 452-18 and Finance
Committee Report No. 71. Seconded by Mr. Richards.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? Ms. David
MS. DAVID: Just continued support of this. We already discussed this in
Committee. Thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Any other questions, Council Members?
Seeing none, all in favor
Vote on Res. 452-18: The motion to adopt Res. 452-18 and adopt Finance
(Approved) Committee Report No. 71 was carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 452 is adopted. Resolution 453.
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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
produce construction drawings.
Reference: Comm. 660
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-72
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 453-18 and Finance
Committee Report No. 72. Seconded by Mr. Richards.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion?
MS. DAVID: No, I think we already discussed this in Committee and approved
it. Thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, seeing none, all in favor please
Vote on Res. 453-18: The motion to adopt Res. 453-18 and adopt Finance
(Approved) Committee Report No. 72 was carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
Ruggles,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 453 is adopted. Resolution 457.
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
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Ruggles moved to adopt Res. 457-18. Seconded by
Mr. Kanuha.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Ruggles, any comments?
MS. RUGGLES: Yeah, just for the public, this will fund a year of tree farming
agricultural practices and permaculture. Thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Ms.
MS. : Yes, I want to back Ms. Ruggles up on this contribution. I also
contributed to the Plant Aloha program, and previously we had the director of that
program come before us and testify. Theye not here today, but this is just
another supplemental contingency fund to help that very successful program.
Theyre drawing in 75 to 90 students each class. So, its really a great program.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Okay, all in favor pleaseoh, Mr. Chung.
MR. CHUNG: Yeah, I guess, following up on the discussion that we had
yesterday regarding contingency funds, maybe if I could call Mr. Kamelamela up
here?
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Kamelamela.
MR. CHUNG: I guess we have to work within the context of what we have so far.
So, Joe, for this item all the way through nineteen, could you just sit there and tell
(Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Joseph Kamelamela came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
MR. KAMELAMELA: I think the issues that we had dealt with yesterday is a
very narrow one. None of these involved the issues that we were discussing
s
we had yesterday. I have no issues.
MR. CHUNG: So, we should expect no delays?
MR. KAMELAMELA: Not unless the delays come elsewhere.
MR. CHUNG: Okay. So, none of these from items four to nineteen, no problem,
right? All except eighteen.
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MR. KAMELAMELA: Like I said, all the items here was dissimilar from the
issue that was discussed yesterday. Thank you.
MR. CHUNG: Alright, thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Then,
Resolution 457. All in favor please
Vote on Res. 457-18: The motion to adopt Res. 457-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 457 is adopted. Resolution 458.
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
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 458-18. Seconded by
Ms. Poindexter.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion?
MS. DAVID: Yes, this is actuallyI fund the summer fun program in my
district. I try to do it every year. The funds will be used for arts and craft
supplies for low income and the under privileged youth during summer breaks.
And, also, the funds will offset the cost to the parentut of pocket for the
registration fee and transportation. So, I ask for your support. Mahalo.
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ACTING CHR. EOFF: Seeing no other discussion, all in favor please
Vote on Res. 458-18: The motion to adopt Res. 458-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
Lee Loy,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 458 is adopted. Resolution 459.
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 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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 459-18. Seconded by
Mr. Kanuha.
MS. DAVID: This is for the same summer fun program
for your continued support. Mahalo.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, any other comments? Seeing none, all in
favor please
Vote on Res. 459-18: The motion to adopt Res. 459-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 459 is adopted. Resolution 460.
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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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 460-18. Seconded by
Mr. Kanuha.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. David.
MS. DAVID: I just ask for your support. This was for Yano Hall in South Kona
summer fun. Thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: All in favor please
Vote on Res. 460-18: The motion to adopt Res. 460-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution is adopted. Resolution 461.
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
VELOPMENT 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
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 461-18. Seconded by
Ms. David.
ACTING CHR. EOFF:
able to support the West
most beautiful cemeteries in the States.
Well, thank you, and thanks again for coming. Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Is this addition to replacement?
ACTING CHR. EOFF:
corroding from weather, et cetera.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, alright. Thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: And, as you know, our cemeteries are under parks and
rec. This is a County facility. Okay, all in favor please
Vote on Res. 461-18: The motion to adopt Res. 461-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 461 is approved. Resolution 462.
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.
Motion to Approve: -18. Seconded by
Ms. David.
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ACTING CHR. EOFF:
MS. : Yes. Unfortunately, Judy Houle, who is organizing this food
pantry was unable to appear. She and her husband, Peter Houle, are operating a
post harvesting processing plant for papayas and I happen to know that
Saturday through Wednesday mornings are their busiest times. So, she was
unable to make it in. Judy is just an amazing community volunteer. She has
worked on everything from albizia tofire ants and all the major issues facing
the Puna communities. She is the coordinator for the Puna neighborhood watch,
which incorporates all 22 to 23 neighborhood watches in Puna and they meet
monthly. Shes also part of CERT and a radio operator under a CERT plan. We
are just really lucky to have Ms. Houle operating in our community. She has
spear headed this food pantry program, specifically for Hawaiian Paradise Park
residents. We already have bodacious ladies serving Hawaiian Beaches,
Nanawale, and other Puna subdivisions. We have some of our Puna churches
participating. Soreally appreciate that she stepped up to the plate and started
the food pantry for HPP (Hawaiian Paradise Park). So, I just ask for your support.
Thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, any other comments? All in favor please say
Vote on Res. 462-18: The motion to adopt Res. 462-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 462 is adopted. Resolution 463.
Res. 463-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
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
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 463-18. Seconded by Ms. David.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy, any comments?
MS. LEE LOY: No, just thanking my colleagues support. We heard Les Estrella
this morning, and also thanking, Ms. Ruggles, for their support in a previous
agenda. Thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. All in favor please
Vote on Res. 463-18: The motion to adopt Res. 463-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries, Resolution 463 is adopted.
Resolution 464.
Res. 464-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 464-18. Seconded by
Ms. .
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: No, just urging my colleagues support. These are for the kids.
Thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. All in favor please
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Vote on Res. 464-18: The motion to adopt Res. 464-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 464 is adopted. Resolution 465.
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
TH
EXPENSES TO COMMEMORATE THE 150ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ARRIVAL OF THE
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 465-18. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: Just continuing to urge my colleagues support. This is an
incredible milestone for our Japanese community and the celebration of our
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Council woman Lee Loy, can you just
expand on th
MS. LEE LOY-
long event that started earlier this month. We had the Nippon Maru visit us, along
with a number of other milestones throughout the year, bringing in our Japanese
community with Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Art Taniguchi, who is our
Counsel General to Japan,
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looking forward to a year-long celebration and these monies actually will extend
over the entire year for those celebrations.
MR. RICHARDS: Follow up. I would assume the Cherry Blossom Festival will
be part of it?
MS. LEE LOY: been identified, specifically. But,
yes, the Cherry Blossom Festival that will be held in your district on February
third will be another area where we can recognize the contributions of our
Japanese immigrants to our community.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, great. Thank you so much. I yield.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Kanuha.
MR. KANUHA: Thank you. I fully support this, Sue. Are they going to do any
events on the Kona side?
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Mr. Kanuha. Actually, the information I got
surrounded events here on the East side and I could actually follow up with the
organizers from this group to reach out to you if there will be anything done on
the West side.
MR. KANUHA: Okay, and I can talk to them too and maybe see what we can
help contribute or do. So, thank you.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS:
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you guys so much. I really appreciate it.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any other comments? Then, all in favor please say
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Vote on Res. 465-18: The motion to adopt Res. 465-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries, Resolution 465 is adopted.
Resolution 466.
Res. 466-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH GROUND TRANSPORTATION
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 466-18. Seconded by
Ms. Poindexter.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. Actually, I just want to take a few minutes to
recognize Noe Noe Wong-Wilson. This year is another incredible milestone for
our hui. We are celebrating 125 years of the overthrow of the kingdom, and this
is actually in perfect tandem with a senate resolution that Senator Brickwood
Galuteria will be introducing during this legislative session, in which hell be
stst
asking the Governor to proclaim June 1, 2018, to June 1, 2019, as year of the
Hawaiians. And we are recognizing all of the contributions that has
provided over the last 125 years, not only through the preservation of our culture
but through education; through medication; through politics. This is just a perfect
compliment at an ideal time to support hui has contributed to our
community over the last 25 years. And I really appreciate my colleagues support,
but this is the one. If you folks have money left in your contingency, this is the
one I really want to urge your folks support. You heard Noe Noe earlier today
talk about, you know, the travels and following from Hilo to
is just so much rich culture, and again, if you folks
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have any contingency monies, this would go a really long way. I heard Noe Noe
say 1200 people are anticipated to attend this educational opportunity. Again, Im
just urging your support, thank you so much.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Questions or comments, Council?
Seeing none, all in favor please
Vote on Res. 466-18: The motion to adopt Res. 466-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 467 is adopted. Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy, for
that.
MR. HENRICKS: I think it was 466, Madam Chair.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 467.
Res. 467-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
FOUNDATION
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 467-18. Seconded by
Mr. Kanuha.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. David.
MS. DAVID: Thank you very much, and I would like to say mahalo nui to
Council Member Lee Loy for the description of how important that this
conference is going to be for our people. And I also want to thank, Dr. Noe Noe,
for coming this morning and being supportive of this effort. I wish I had more
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money to give, but I think this is such a wonderful event and I ask for your
support. Mahalo.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Any other comments? Seeing none, all
in favor please
Vote on Res. 467-18: The motion to adopt Res. 467-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
Ruggles,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries, Resolution 467 is adopted.
Resolution 468.
Res. 468-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 468-18. Seconded by
Ms. David.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Poindexter.
MS. LEE LOY: -explanatory, I just ask for your support.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. All in favor please
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Vote on Res. 468-18: The motion to adopt Res. 468-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries, Resolution 468 is adopted.
Resolution 469.
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
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 469-18. Seconded by
Ms. David.
ACTING CHR. EOFF:
your support. The Full Life posts and organizes two festivals; one on the East
side and one on the West. And this is to empower our disabled community to
are there any other comments? Seeing none, all in favor please
Vote on Res. 469-18: The motion to adopt Res. 469-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries, Resolution 469 is adopted.
Resolution 470.
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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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 470-18. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: No, just urging my colleagues support. Again, this is for the kids.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. All in favor please
Vote on Res. 470-18: The motion to adopt Res. 470-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
s,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 470 is adopted. Resolution 477.
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
Reference: Comm. 699
Intr. by: Ms. David
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 477-18. Seconded by
Ms. Poindexter.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. David.
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MS. LEE LOY: I would like to say thank you to Polynesian tours, and ask for
your support. Mahalo.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, all in favor please
Vote on Res. 477-18: The motion to adopt Res. 477-18 was carried by the
(Approved) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 477 is adopted
First Reading, Mr. Clerk.
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 88: AMENDS CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 23-118 OF THE
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
Motion to Approve: moved to pass Bill 88 on first reading and adopt
Planning Committee Report No. 43. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: I have a note that Director Yee is in Hilo as well as
can also answer questions, if you still have any questions. Okay, are there any
questions, Council Members? I know we had a pretty lengthy discussion in
Committee and we did ask a lot of questions at that time. Okay, we have no
further questions. Thank you for being there, Director Yee and Ms. Gagorik. All
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Vote on Bill 88: The motion to pass Bill 88 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Planning Committee Report No. 43 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 88 is approved at first reading. Bill 94.
Bill 94: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGE
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants
(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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 94 on first reading. Seconded by
Mr. Kanuha.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion?
MS. DAVID: Yes, this was requested that it be waived out of Committee. I
believe we have Sergeant Pauole in Hilo if there are any questions. If not, I
would ask for my colleagues support on this. This is Federal funds to increase
officers trained in advanced traffic accident reconstruction and traffic-crash
related courses. So, I just ask for your support. Mahalo.
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ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you, are there any questions, Council
Members? Seeing none, a
Vote on Bill 94: The motion to pass Bill 94 on first reading was carried
(Approved) by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 94 is approved at first reading. Bill 95.
Bill 95: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 95 on first reading. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Do we have someone from the Police Department there?
MS. DAVID: I believe we might have Lieutenant Rio Aman-Wilkens who was
supposed to be here in Kona but,
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy, do you see anybody from the department?
MS. LEE LOY: No one from the department is here in Hilo.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you.
MS. DAVID:
expedite these Federal funds
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is to help in the response and victim service cases involving crimes against
MR. RICHARDS: Questioncouple questions I had was is this additional
rst
question. Then, we have that backlog of rape kits, as far as processing those and
all that. So, just wondering is that part of that? I know Waimea has a really
and all of that. So, I was just wondering if this is all going to help with that?
MS. DAVID: Would you want us to
MR. RICHARDS: No, I am going to support this wholeheartedly. I justmaybe
at the second reading we can have a little bit of clarification.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Excuse me, but in the letter from the Mayor, it does
explain that it brings the total to $101, 745. So, this is an additional amount added
toI think they already have $52,000.
MR. RICHARDS: I just think we need to find resource to help with this. So,
thank you. I yield.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Ruggles.
MS. RUGGLES: Thank you. I was looking at the contract here and on page five,
number three, it says grantee shall provide for an independent audit of its activities
on a periodic basis in accordance with part 200 uniform requirements. As far as
my knowledge goes is the Police Department has never undergone an audit. So, I
was wondering what their plans are to comply. Its actually in a separate
communication that they gave us. But, I dont think is worth holding this up over
because timeline
pretty tight timeline, as is. It was just a question that I had.
MS. O:
waive document.
MS. RUGGLES:
notification of grant award compliance with ordinance.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Is this something on our board?
MS. RUGGLES: No, this is something that they sent to our office regarding this
bill.
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: That you requested?
MS. RUGGLES: No, we all received copies of this.
MR. RICHARDS: my intention is not to hold it up. I was just
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you, Mr. Richards, and thank you,
Ms. Ruggles. All in favor of approving Bill 95 at first reading,
Vote on Bill 95: The motion to pass Bill 95 on first reading was carried
(Approved) carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries, Bill 95 is approved at first reading.
Order of the Day, Second or Final reading, Bill 89.
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 89: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants Police Department Speed
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 89 on second and final
reading. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion?
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MS. DAVID: No, just ask for your continued support.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, a
Vote on Bill 89: The motion to pass Bill 89 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries, and Bill 89 is approved on second and
final reading. Mr. Clerk, have we covered all the items today?
MR. HENRICKS: We have one more page; page 10. Bill 90 and two
nominations.
ACTING CHR. EOFF:
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)
First Reading: January 4, 2018
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 90 on second and final
reading. Seconded by Mr. Richards.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments?
MS. DAVID: I just ask for your continued support, mahalo.
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ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you, any questions? Seeing none, all in
Vote on Bill 90: The motion to pass Bill 90 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 90 is approved. Moving to Reports, Mr. Clerk.
REPORTS: The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
Reports.
PC-41 NOMINATION OF JOHN R. REPLOGLE TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 653): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 27, 2018 (Section 13-4(l),
Vote on PC-41: Mr. Richards moved to approve Planning Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 41. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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),
Vote on PC-42: Ms. moved to approve Planning Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 42. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles,
and Acting Chair Eoff 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
MR. KANUHA: Madam Chair, I have an announcement.
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.
MR. KANUHA: announcement. My sister gave birth this
morning to a beautiful healthy baby boy. So, I just wanted to congratulate her and
Aaron on the birth of their second child and welcome the new baby boy to this
beautiful world that we live in. So, thank you for allowing me to do that.
ACTING CHR. EOFF:
other comments or
announcements this morning? Okay, thank you.
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ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 9:58 a.m., Ms. David moved to adjourn
MENT: the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha,
Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles,
and Acting Chair Eoff—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. EOFF: That's nine ayes, and this meeting is adjourned. Thank
you very much.
FEB 2 1 2010
Council Approval:
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COIF' TY CLERK
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