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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2018/05/09 2016-2018 VALERIE T.POINDEXTER tr ocAARON S.Y. CHUNG Chairwoman&Presiding Officer �p• ; �, MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID aJ�T• DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF { SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chair ,�"-'=�-. •',a.� EILEEN O'HARA .. ............. HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`196720 37th Session c:c.) cca ORDER OF BUSINESS - t'J c-< West Hawai`i Civic Center -nn 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A =1--' Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i :? May9, 2018 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Makana Delovio of New Hope Legacy 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-37 May 9, 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 July 19, 2016 March 28, 2018 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 589-18: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT A, IDENTIFIED AS TAX ST MAP KEYS: 7-5-004:013 AND 7-5-004:031, SITUATED AT KEOPU 1 AND ND MOEAUOA 2, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI, STATE OF HAWAIʻI FROM PRIME A. INVESTMENTS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Dedicated to the County for public roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 882 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-45 Res. 590-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new five-year agreement with an option for an additional five years with Kaneshiro & Sons Enterprise, Limited and Glenn Kaneshiro Partnership, to allow for the continued occupancy of warehouse space located at 1990 Kino‘ole Street, Hilo, with an approximate monthly cost of $4,958. Reference: Comm. 888 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-111 Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Res. 593-18: 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 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL’S ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Transfers $2,400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 895 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 594-18: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT TH COUNCIL FOR THE 34 ANNUAL QUIKSILVER/BIG ISLAND PRO-AM SURFING TRIALS Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 896 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 595-18: 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 KEAUKAHA SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR ITS KEAUKAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Transfers $957 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. 897 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Res. 596-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO REPAIR THE ROOF AND GUTTERS OF THE EAST HAWAI‘I CULTURAL CENTER Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 898 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 597-18: 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 MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE HŌKŪLE‘A CREW RECOGNITION AND RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Transfers $6,043 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 899 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 598-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 Transfers $31,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund – General account. Reference: Comm. 900 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Res. 599-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL COMPUTERS AND WI-FI EQUIPMENT AT THE PĀHOA SENIOR CENTER Transfers $30,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 901 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles Res. 600-18: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION TO HAWAI‘I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT 14 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 14 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019 Cost items estimated at $347,793 are across-the-board increases, step movements, and one-time bonuses. Reference: Comm. 902 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 604-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Funds would be used to reimburse the department for expenses incurred by the West Hawai‘i Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center project. Reference: Comm. 915 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 102 AMENDS CHAPTER 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2): (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SURCHARGE Establishes a one-half percent general excise and use tax surcharge to fund operating or capital costs of public transportation systems within Hawai‘i County, to be levied beginning January 1, 2019. Reference: Comm. 722.5 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Negative: FC-79 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 6-noes) Public Hearing: February 20, 2018 Postponed: February 21, 2018 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. David, seconded by Ms. O’Hara, to approve Bill 102, Draft 2.) Bill 127 ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY (Draft 2): OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 17-36 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2018 Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, and Student Helpers and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies. Reference: Comm. 840.2 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-112 Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Bill 136: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($4,800); and appropriates the same to the Highway Maintenance Administration-Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used by the Department of Public Works for the annual rental of a portable toilet to be located at Banyan Beach in Kona. Reference: Comm. 887 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-113 Bill 137: 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 Coordinated Services account ($25,000); and appropriates the same to the Coordinated Services-Other Current Expenses account, for a total appropriation of $160,000. Funds would be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide additional service to participants. Reference: Comm. 889 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-114 Bill 139: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 15-72 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING MO‘OHEAU PARK TO THE FARMERS MARKET FACILITY SCHEDULE Allows the Department of Parks and Recreation to work with qualified vendors to establish and operate a farmers market at Mo‘oheau Park. Reference: Comm. 903 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: PWPRC Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Bill 141: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND Appropriates revenues in the Real Property Tax Interest account ($22,500); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation Fund ($20,000) and Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation Maintenance Fund ($2,500). Real property tax interest revenues are expected to exceed the amount budgeted for Fiscal Year 2017-18, requiring additional revenues to be transferred into these funds in order to maintain compliance with County Charter mandated minimal appropriations to each fund. Reference: Comm. 912 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 142: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS Authorizes the issuance of up to $10.2 million in general obligation bonds, which would be used for the Lono Kona Improvement District sewer project that will connect approximately 107 parcels to the County’s sewer system. Reference: Comm. 913 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Bill 143: 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 $6.2 million, for a total appropriation of $11,898,000. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. Funds would be used for construction. Reference: Comm. 914 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 144: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Juvenile Intake & Assessment Center account ($210,000); and appropriates the same to the Juvenile Intake & Assessment Center – State account. Funds would be used to reimburse the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for expenses incurred by the West Hawai‘i Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center project. Reference: Comm. 915 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 145: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act account ($15,000); and appropriates the same to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act – Sector Partnership Engagements account. Funds would be used by the Hawai‘i Island Economic Development Board to engage with the private sector to identify employment and training needs. Reference: Comm. 916 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Bill 146: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS Authorizes the issuance of up to $30.5 million in general obligation bonds, which would be used for Department of Parks and Recreation Americans with Disabilities Act and other projects. Reference: Comm. 917 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 125: NAMES A COUNTY PARK WITHIN ALIʻI KAI SUBDIVISION, SITUATED AT TAX MAP KEY: 7-6-019:034, AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE Officially names Ali‘i Kai Park and adds it to the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule. Reference: Comm. 818 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha First Reading: April 25, 2018 Bill 126: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 3 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUS STOPS AND PUBLIC ROAD TAXI STANDS Amends Section 24-275, Schedule 23 (Bus Stop locations), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by removing an existing bus stop to allow for parallel on-street parking stalls along a portion of Hualālai Street. Reference: Comm. 830 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) First Reading: April 25, 2018 Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Bill 128: 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 – 2017 Block Grant account ($24,362); and appropriates the same to the Administration, Planning & Fair Housing account for a total appropriation of $2,524,362. These additional funds would be used for the Office of Housing and Community Development’s Community Development Block Grant program. Reference: Comm. 841 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 25, 2018 Bill 129: 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 – Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) account ($1.3 million); and appropriates the same to the following 2018-2019 WIOA accounts: Administration Planning ($130,000); Adult Program ($400,000); Dislocated Worker Program ($345,000); and Youth Program ($425,000). Funds would be used to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth by providing services that will train individuals to increase employment, retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 842 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 25, 2018 Bill 133: 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 – 2018 Housing Trust Fund Grant account ($1,425,000); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing ($1,350,000) and Office of Housing and Community Development Administration ($75,000). Funds would be used towards projects that benefit persons of extremely-low income throughout Hawai‘i Island. Reference: Comm. 852 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 25, 2018 Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Bill 134: 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 – 2018 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) ($2,375,000) and HOME Grant – Program Income ($50,000) accounts, for a total of $2,425,000; and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing ($1.4 million); Tenant Base Rental Assistance Program ($900,000); and Office of Housing and Community Development Administration ($125,000). Funds would be used towards projects that benefit persons of low and moderate income throughout Hawai‘i Island. Reference: Comm. 853 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 25, 2018 Bill 135: 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 – 2018 Block Grant ($2,428,055) and Block Grant – Program Income ($100,000) accounts, for a total of $2,528,055; and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Paradise Park Fire Station – Wildland 4x4 Brush Truck ($270,000); Kula‘imano Elderly Renovations ($850,000); Hale Maluhia Men’s Shelter – Roof and Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements ($151,742); Kiheipua Family Shelter – Roof and Kitchen Renovations ($137,753); Boys & Girls Club – Gym and Paving Improvements ($571,560); Boys & Girls Club – Van Acquisition ($47,000); and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($500,000). Funds would be used towards projects that benefit persons of low and moderate income throughout Hawai‘i Island. Reference: Comm. 854 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 25, 2018 REPORTS PC-57 NOMINATION OF KATHARINE T. CANNON-EGER TO THE (Comm. 878): BANYAN DRIVE HAWAIʻI REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PC-58 NOMINATION OF GERALDINE BELL TO THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY (Comm. 884): CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 PC-59 NOMINATION OF DAVID DE LUZ, JR., TO THE WATER BOARD (Comm. 885): Requires Council Confirmation by: May 20, 2018 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) PSMTC-10 NOMINATION OF DWAYNE T. MUKAI TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL (Comm. 886): ADJUDICATION BOARD 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.) 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(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Aaron S. Y. Chung and Susan L. K. Lee Loy will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and  Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-37 May 9, 2018 Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  Nā‘ālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway; and  Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au. If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. 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