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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2018/05/22 2016-2018 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL 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 39 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i May 22, 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 9:12 a.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-39 May 22, 2018 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 110: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, TO JUNE 30, 2019 From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 1, 2018, transmitting for consideration the proposed Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019. This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $515,710,662, and is 5.1 percent higher than last year’s budget. Reference: Comm. 755 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-109 ; and Comm. 755.10: From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 4, 2018, transmitting Bill 110, Draft 2. This draft revises revenues and expenditures for accounts proposed in Draft 1 as follows: General Fund (total adjustments +$1,822,987), Highway Fund (total adjustments $0), Sewer Fund (total adjustments +$7,620), Bikeway Fund (total adjustments +$3,000), Vehicle Disposal Fund (total adjustments -$23,199), Solid Waste Fund (total adjustments +$235,137), and Housing Fund (total adjustments +$256,398). ; and Bill 110 ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF (Draft 2): HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, TO JUNE 30, 2019 Proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $518,004,985. Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) ST PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, and Chair Poindexter – 5. Noes: Council Members Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards, and Ruggles – 4. Absent: None. Excused: None. ; and (Comm. 755.13 continues on the next page.) Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-39 May 22, 2018 Comm. 755.13 From Council Member Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, dated May 15, 2018, (Memo No. 1): transmitting proposed amendments to the General Fund expenditure accounts by increasing the following accounts: Legislative – Contingency Relief ($630,000), Police Headquarters – Salaries and Wages ($1,894,085), Prosecuting Attorney – Agricultural Crimes Project ($150,000), and Parks Maintenance – Other Current Expenses ($1,925,000); and decreasing the following Mass Transit accounts: Salaries and Wages ($811,940), Other Current Expenses ($2,712,145), Equipment ($1,050,000), and Taxicab Investigation ($25,000). Bill 111: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, TO JUNE 30, 2019 From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 1, 2018, transmitting the proposed Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, and the Capital Program for the next six years from Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to 2023-2024, which includes 39 projects requiring a total appropriation of $190.9 million. Approximately $114.6 million are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $75.2 million to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund or State Capital Improvement Projects, $0.16 million to be funded by federal funds, and $1 million to be funded by Fair Share Contributions. Reference: Comm. 756 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-110 ; and Comm. 756.1: From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 4, 2018, transmitting Bill 111, Draft 2. Draft 2 proposes 46 projects requiring a total appropriation of $205.1 million. ; and Bill 111 RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF (Draft 2): FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, TO JUNE 30, 2019 Proposed Capital Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, requires a total appropriation of $205.1 million, of which approximately $126.1 million are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $77.3 million are to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund or State Capital Improvement Projects, $380,000 are to be funded by federal funds, $65,000 are to be funded by private grants, and $1.25 million are to be funded by Fair Share Contributions. Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) (Vote on Bill 111, Draft 2, and Comms. 756.2 – 756.8 continue on the next page.) Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-39 May 22, 2018 ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 1 READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Acting Chair Eoff – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 756.2 From Council Member Eileen O’Hara, dated May 10, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 1): proposed amendments to add the Parks and Recreation Department’s Hawaiian Paradise Park District Park project in the amount of $500,000. ; and Comm. 756.3 From Council Member Eileen O’Hara, dated May 10, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 2): proposed amendments to add the Parks and Recreation Department’s Ginny Aste Skate Park – Flat Track Course in the amount of $300,000. ; and Comm. 756.4 From Council Member Eileen O’Hara, dated May 10, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 3): proposed amendments to add the Parks and Recreation Department’s Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park Water Line Repair project in the amount of $250,000. ; and Comm. 756.5 From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 10, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 4): proposed amendments to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department’s Honoka‘a Park Tennis Courts Improvements project in the amount of $500,000. ; and Comm. 756.6 From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 10, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 5): proposed amendments to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department’s Honomū Park New Playground Equipment project in the amount of $500,000. ; and Comm. 756.7 From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 10, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 6): proposed amendments to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department’s Pāpa‘aloa Park Repairs & Improvements project in the amount of $750,000. ; and Comm. 756.8 From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 10, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 7): proposed amendments to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department’s Honoka‘a Track and Field and Stadium Improvements project in the amount of $1.5 million. ; and (Comms. 756.9 – 756.11 continue on the next page.) Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-39 May 22, 2018 Comm. 756.9 From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 11, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 8): proposed amendments to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department’s Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool Solar Heating System project in the amount of $750,000. ; and Comm. 756.10 From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 11, 2018, transmitting (Memo No. 9): proposed amendments to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department’s Haina Park New Comfort Station and Improvements project in the amount of $750,000. ; and Comm. 756.11 From Council Member Karen Eoff, dated May 14, 2018, transmitting proposed (Memo No. 10): amendments to add the Public Works Department’s Ane Keohokālole Highway Phase III – Hinalani Drive to Kaiminani Drive project in the amount of $9.2 million. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 4:12 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. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by May 18, 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. If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov. Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-39 May 22, 2018 Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Clerk-Council web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings is Available on Public, Education, and Government Television. Please call Na Leo TV at (808p) 935-8874 for Channel 55 schedule of Council and Committee meetings. Page 6