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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2018/05/21 2016-2018 ACTIONS VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chairwoman & Presiding Officer MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY Vice Chair 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‘i 96720 th 38 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i May 21, 2018 2:00 p.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Kahu Brian Welsh of Haili Congregational Church CALL TO ORDER 2:17 p.m. 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-38 May 21, 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 April 11, 2018 APPROVED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 588-18: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT 10-B, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-020:083, SITUATED AT PUAPUAʻA 1, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI, STATE OF HAWAIʻI FROM THE BETTY C. KANUHA FOUNDATION, INC., A HAWAIʻI NON-PROFIT COMPANY Dedicated to the County for public roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 881 Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-46 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: Council Member Kanuha – 1. Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Res. 592-18: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, AND THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ALA KAHAKAI NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL The agreement would coordinate and clarify the jurisdictional, regulatory and management actions, and fiduciary responsibilities between the Federal, State, and County governments in relation to the management of this trail. Reference: Comm. 893 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: PC-61 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Res. 601-18 AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A REVOCABLE (Draft 2): NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, COMPTROLLER, DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE KING KAMEHAMEHA THE GREAT STATUE LOCATED IN KAPA‘AU, NORTH KOHALA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I The agreement would allow the State to enter onto County property to assume maintenance of the statue, which is currently provided through community efforts. Reference: Comm. 908.2 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-116 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Res. 602-18: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I Extends an agreement that will expire on June 30, 2018, for an additional year to continue the effort to develop an undergraduate educational program in energy science at UH-Hilo. Reference: Comm. 909 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-117 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Res. 603-18: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS Extends an agreement that will expire on June 30, 2018, for an additional year to allow for the completion of the MoonRIDERS Lunar Surface Flight Experiment Project. Reference: Comm. 910 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-118 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Res. 605-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO REPAIR OF FLOORS AT THE NĀ‘ĀLEHU COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers $1,400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 918 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Res. 606-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO EXPAND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 923 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Res. 607-18: 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 HĀMĀKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR ITS HEALTH WELLNESS AND EDUCATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN KOHALA Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 924 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Res. 608-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT EXISTING PARKS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Transfers $4,227 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General account. Reference: Comm. 925 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Res. 609-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR THE NORTH KOHALA SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Recreation Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 926 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Res. 610-18: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE TH 150ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS TO HAWAI‘I Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 927 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Res. 612-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF FURNITURE FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Donated by Hāpuna Prince Hotel, with a total estimated value of $6,180, this donation would be used for the transitional units and community center at the Na Kahua Hale O Ulu Wini. Reference: Comm. 934 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Res. 613-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $7,600 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Lili‘uokalani Trust, this donation would be used for the Ike Kai summer and after school programs. Reference: Comm. 935 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Res. 614-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $9,392 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Lili‘uokalani Trust, this donation would be used for the Intergenerational projects and Kohala and Puna facilities to provide kupuna and youth with Hawaiian cultural activities. Reference: Comm. 936 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 138: DESIGNATES TAX MAP KEY 2-1-013:005 AND 2-1-013:006 AS “LEHIA BEACH PARK” PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-67 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED); AMENDING SECTION 15-68.1 TO ADD IT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 14-1 RELATING TO PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS AT ALL TIMES Officially names Lehia Beach Park and adds it to the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule, and to the list of public places where intoxicating liquors are prohibited at all times. Reference: Comm. 894 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Approve: PWPRC-47 ST PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Bill 140: 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 Commercial Driver’s License Program Income account ($3,000); and appropriates the same to the Commercial Driver’s License Program Other Current Expenses account, for a total appropriation of $84,905. The funds would be used by the Finance Department’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division for travel costs to send a County Commercial Driver License instructor to Honolulu to conduct skills training. Reference: Comm. 911 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-119 ST PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Bill 148: 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 ($60,000); and appropriates the same to the Wireless E911 account, for a total appropriation of approximately $3,972,461. Funds would be used to cover expenses for the current fiscal year. Reference: Comm. 932 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ST PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Bill 149: 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 Adds the Public Works Kalaniana‘ole Avenue project for $2.5 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the State Capital Improvement Project fund and would be used to provide infrastructure improvements on both the County- and State-owned portions of Kalaniana‘ole Avenue, from Railroad Avenue to Kauhane Street. Reference: Comm. 933 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 ST PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Bill 150: 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 Recreation Miscellaneous Contributions account ($7,600); and appropriates the same to the Youth Development – Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust Contributions account. Funds would be used for the Ike Kai summer and after school programs. Reference: Comm. 935 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ST PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 Bill 151: 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 Elderly Activities Division Miscellaneous Contributions account ($9,392); and appropriates the same to the Youth Development – Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust Contributions account. Funds would be used for the Intergenerational projects and Kohala and Puna facilities to provide kupuna and youth with Hawaiian cultural activities. Reference: Comm. 936 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ST PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Bill 152: 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 Adds the Parks and Recreation Hilo Bayfront Trails – Federal project appropriation of $220,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable and would be used to construct Phase 2 of the paved multi-purpose pathway along Hilo Bayfront. Reference: Comm. 937 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 ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 127 ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY (Draft 3): 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. 840.4 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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) First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 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) First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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 First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 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) First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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) First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 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) First Reading: May 9, 2018 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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) First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 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) First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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) First Reading: May 9, 2018 ND PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 17 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 REPORTS FC-115 NOMINATION OF DAVID WISEMAN TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (Comm. 905): Requires Council Confirmation by: June 2, 2018 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. PC-60 NOMINATION OF FRANCES BREWER TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY (Comm. 907): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: June 3, 2018 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. PSMTC-11 NOMINATION OF JAMES WILLIAM WEATHERFORD TO THE (Comm. 904): TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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. Page 18 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Comm. 895.1: RESOLUTION NO. 593-18 – REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated May 10, 2018, requesting that Resolution No. 593-18 be reconsidered pursuant to Council Rule No. 15. RECONSIDERED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ; and 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 Adopted: May 9, 2018 AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 3:18 p.m. 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. Page 19 Hawai‘i County Council-38 May 21, 2018 The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by May 17, 2018. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office. Public attendance via courtesy site is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A;  Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and  Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. 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. 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