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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2018-01-24 2016-2018 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: -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 2 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 3 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 4 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 5 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 6 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 7 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 8 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 9 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 10 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 11 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 12 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 13 -30 January 24, 2018 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, Page 14 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 15 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 16 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 17 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 18 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 19 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 20 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 21 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 22 -30 January 24, 2018 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 Page 23 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 24 -30 January 24, 2018 : 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? Page 25 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 26 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 27 -30 January 24, 2018 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. Page 28 Hawai`i County Council-30 January 24,2018 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: A4 / COIF' TY CLERK SM/slm Page 29