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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2018/04/11 2016-2018 VALERIE T.POINDEXTER os N' AARON S.Y.CHUNG Chairwoman&Presiding Officer :. +,.Vr"�!',w�•;':. MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID y6i' DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF ;*s :�:s / :t SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chair •�,8�; ot,•�� EILEEN O'HARA rF F N+ '-', HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 COUNTY CLERK COUNTY OF HAWAI'I 35th Session , RECEIVED Time 3 o By ORDER OF BUSINESS Date cite Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i April 11, 2018 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Reverend Shindo Nishiyama of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 21, 2018 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 819: APPOINTMENT OF ALLAN SIMEON AS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 5, 2018, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above appointment. Waived: PWPRC Requires Council Confirmation by: April 29, 2018 (Section 13-8, Hawai‘i County Charter) Comm. 844: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF 14 FOLDING CHAIRS AND 3 TABLES Donated by On Target, Inc., with a total estimated value of $558, this donation would be used at the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Hilo Trap and Skeet Range. Waived: FC ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 526-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (WAREHOUSE) FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS DIVISION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new five-year sublease agreement with Men’s Shop, Inc., to allow for the continued occupancy of warehouse space located at 210 Maka‘ala Street, Hilo, with an approximate monthly cost of $1,630. Reference: Comm. 790 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: FC-93 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Res. 527-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be used by the Hawai‘i County Band, with an approximate monthly cost of $61 plus additional cost for each copy. Reference: Comm. 797 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-94 Res. 528-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for one copier to be used by the Real Property Tax Division in Hilo, with an approximate monthly cost of $343 plus additional cost for each copy. Reference: Comm. 798 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-95 Res. 537-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LĀLĀKEA FOUNDATION FOR THE 2018 KA ‘AHA HULA ‘O HĀLAUAOLA CONFERENCE Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 808 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Postponed: March 28, 2018 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Chung, seconded by Mr. Richards, to approve Res. 537-18.) Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Res. 545-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO COMMUNITY FIRST INC. TO SUPPORT TROPIC CARE 2018 Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 820 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 546-18: 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO SUPPORT THE FOREST ROOTS II FAMILY EDUCATION DAY AND HUNTING TOURNAMENT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 821 Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara Res. 547-18: 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 KEA‘AU COUGARS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB FOR THE 2018 KEA‘AU HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 822 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Res. 548-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE TH 34 ANNUAL QUIKSILVER/BIG ISLAND PRO-AM SURFING TRIALS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 823 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 549-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAI‘I FOR ITS GOING HOME CONSORTIUM CONFERENCE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 824 Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara Res. 550-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CAMP AGAPE HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2018 CAMP AGAPE BIG ISLAND Transfers $5,000 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. 825 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Res. 551-18: 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 PA‘A MUA, INC., FOR PROJECT REACH OUT, A SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS IN SOUTH KONA Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 826 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 552-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TH CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR THE 140PORTUGUESE IMMIGRANT ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 827 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 553-18: 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 HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAI‘I TO COMPLETE A FILM DOCUMENTARY ABOUT KATSU GOTO Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Big Island Film Office account. Reference: Comm. 828 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Res. 554-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A BATTING CAGE AND NET FOR ‘ĀINAOLA PARK Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Friends of the Park account. Reference: Comm. 829 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 555-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIKOLOA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE VISITING FILM ARTIST PROGRAM Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Big Island Film Office account. Reference: Comm. 831 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 557-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $75 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3642, this donation would be used by the department’s Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Garden. Reference: Comm. 845 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 558-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Funds in the amount of $35,000 would be used to reimburse the department for battery-powered rescue tools to be used by the Honoka‘a Fire Company to respond to motor vehicle collisions. Reference: Comm. 847 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Res. 559-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT Funds in the amount of $13,340 would be used to reimburse the department for child passenger safety inspection clinics to be held throughout Hawai‘i Island in support of the department’s Child Passenger Safety program. Reference: Comm. 848 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 560-18: APPOINTS DRU MAMO KANUHA AS REPRESENTATIVE AND VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AS ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2018, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Reference: Comm. 849 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Waived: GREDC Res. 561-18: 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 HILO-HĀMĀKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE 2018 HONOKA‘A WESTERN WEEK FESTIVAL Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 850 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 118: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Amends Section 24-279, Schedule 27 (Parking on pavement prohibited at all times), Subsection (f), Kona, by adding a portion of Puuhalo Street. Reference: Comm. 791 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-40 Bill 119: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends Section 24-257, Schedule 5 (35 mile per hour limit), Subsection (f), Kona, by revising an existing listing and adding a new listing for two distinct portions of Ka‘iminani Drive. Reference: Comm. 792 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-41 Bill 120: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Amends Section 24-260, Schedule 8 (45 mile per hour limit), Subsection (f), Kona, by revising an existing listing for a portion of Ka‘iminani Drive. Reference: Comm. 793 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-42 Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Bill 121: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Housing Choice Voucher Program account ($75,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies account, for a total appropriation of $15,075,000. Funds would be used for Housing Assistance Payment subsidies. Reference: Comm. 799 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-96 Bill 130: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the State Grants – Wireless E911 Fees account ($92,000); and appropriates the same to the Wireless E911 account for a total appropriation of $1,170,000. Funds would be used to purchase dispatch workstations for Fire Radio Dispatchers and upgrade current real-time monitoring of 911 call center operations to a PowerOps system. Reference: Comm. 846 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 131: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) Cordless Extrication Kit grant account ($35,000); and appropriates the same to the HFD Cordless Extrication Kit grant account. Funds would be used to reimburse the HFD for battery-powered rescue tools to be used by the Honoka‘a Fire Company to respond to motor vehicle collisions. Reference: Comm. 847 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Bill 132: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Child Passenger Safety Program account ($13,340); and appropriates the same to the Child Passenger Safety Program account. Funds would be used to reimburse the Hawai‘i Fire Department for child passenger safety inspection clinics to be held throughout Hawai‘i Island in support of the department’s Child Passenger Safety program. Reference: Comm. 848 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 98 INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-28 OF THE (Draft 2): HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2016 EDITION), RELATING TO THE SALARY COMMISSION Requires that at least 30 days prior to the approval of any salary adjustment, the salary commission submit copies of a detailed report of its findings and conclusions to the Office of the County Clerk and Office of the Mayor, publish a notice that said report is available for public inspection and include in the notice a detailed account of proposed salary increases or decreases, and hold at least one public hearing in either East or West Hawai‘i using video conference technology to allow for participation from both East and West Hawai‘i. Also requires that any increase or decrease of more than 10 percent be approved by a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the commission. Reference: Comm. 712.2 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy First Reading: March 14, 2018 Second Reading: March 28, 2018 2/3 Vote: Third of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Bill 109: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIĀKEA HOMESTEADS, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-010:028 (Applicant: OYS Properties, LLC) (Area: approx. 21,815 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots. The applicant intends to build a new dwelling on the newly created lot and retain the existing dwelling on the other lot. Reference: Comm. 753 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R) First Reading: March 28, 2018 Bill 113 AMENDS CHAPTER 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2): (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP OF COUNTY ASSETS Establishes a process for individuals, corporations, and other organizations to obtain sponsorships for County facilities, parks, programs, equipment, and tangible property in exchange for financial considerations to increase County revenue from sources other than real property tax. Reference: Comm. 780.4 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy First Reading: March 28, 2018 Bill 114: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Housing Choice Voucher Program account ($2.5 million); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies account, for a total appropriation of $17.5 million. Funds would be used for payment of rental assistance for eligible participants. Reference: Comm. 781 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: March 28, 2018 Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Bill 115: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Decreases the appropriation in the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account ($30,000); and appropriates the same to the Geothermal Parks and Recreation account. Funds would be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide access to computers and wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) at the Pāhoa Community Center. Reference: Comm. 786 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: March 28, 2018 Bill 122: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 39, SECTION 2-194 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM Allows the County to accept State funds for the WIOA program. Reference: Comm. 814 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: March 28, 2018 Bill 123: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Child Exploitation Task Force account ($24,000); and appropriates the same to the Child Exploitation Task Force account. Funds would be used to reimburse the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for software licenses, hard disk drives, thumb drives, and overtime costs incurred by staff performing investigative work in support of the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force project. Reference: Comm. 815 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: March 28, 2018 Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 Bill 124: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017, TO JUNE 30, 2018 Increases the Environmental Management Lono Kona Improvement District – County project by $4 million, bringing the total amount to $5,698,000. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. These additional funds for the acquisition of easements, design, and construction of this public sewer system improvement project are needed due to higher than anticipated initial bid responses. Reference: Comm. 816 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: March 28, 2018 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter REPORTS PC-53 NOMINATION OF MARK HINSHAW TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY (Comm. 795): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: April 21, 2018 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PC-54 NOMINATION OF BRENT NORRIS TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY (Comm. 796): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: April 21, 2018 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) EMC-4 NOMINATION OF MYRICK W. GAFFNEY TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL (Comm. 794): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 21, 2018 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-35 April 11, 2018 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by April 9, 2018. 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