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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2018/08/08 2016-2018 ACTIONS VALERIE T.POINDEXTER t.,OF p AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chairwoman&Presiding Officer ?� +,, MAILS MEDEIROS DAVID DRU MAMO KANUHA KAREN EOFF +: c Vice Chair SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY 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 46'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii August 8, 2018 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Reverend Bryan Siebuhr of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin CALL TO ORDER 9:06 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. Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 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 June 29, 2018 APPROVED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. July 10, 2018 APPROVED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 999: REAPPOINTMENT OF JULIA ANN ALOS AND MARK S. GORDON TO THE SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor Harry Kim, dated July 20, 2018, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nominations. Waived: PC Requires Council Confirmation by: September 2, 2018 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) (Vote on Comm. 999 is on the next page) Page 2 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF JULIA ANN ALOS: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF MARK S. GORDON: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 636-18: AUTHORIZES A GRANT OF EASEMENT S-41 ON, THROUGH, AND/OR OVER A PORTION OF KAOMOLOA ROAD, LOT R-1 OF FILE PLAN 1683, TAX MAP KEY NO.: 6-7-003, FOR SEWER PURPOSES TO WAIMEA WASTEWATER COMPANY, INC., SITUATED AT LALAMILO AND WAIKOLOA, WAIMEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII The roadway contains an area of approximately 860 square feet, and would be used for a sewer easement to serve the Lualai Subdivision, with an anticipated sales price of less than $1,000. Reference: Comm. 980 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-124 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Res. 641-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY-PU'U HO`OMAHA O NA PO`E KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 992 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 642-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAII TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MILOLI`I YOUTH FISHING TOURNAMENT Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 993 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Res. 643-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,000 TOWARDS ENSURING THE CONTINUITY OF ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE AT THE WAIMEA-KOHALA AIRPORT Donated by the Kohala Coast Resort Association, these funds are part of the community contributions required by the U.S. Department of Transportation and would be administered by the Department of Research and Development. Reference: Comm. 1001 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 644-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $50 TOWARDS ENSURING THE CONTINUITY OF ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE AT THE WAIMEA-KOHALA AIRPORT Donated by Riley Smith, these funds are part of the community contributions required by the U.S. Department of Transportation and would be administered by the Department of Research and Development. Reference: Comm. 1002 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Res. 645-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $50 TOWARDS ENSURING THE CONTINUITY OF ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE AT THE WAIMEA-KOHALA AIRPORT Donated by Frankie Pang, these funds are part of the community contributions required by the U.S. Department of Transportation and would be administered by the Department of Research and Development. Reference: Comm. 1003 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 646-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $100 TOWARDS ENSURING THE CONTINUITY OF ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE AT THE WAIMEA-KOHALA AIRPORT Donated by Patti Cook, these funds are part of the community contributions required by the U.S. Department of Transportation and would be administered by the Department of Research and Development. Reference: Comm. 1004 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Res. 647-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE The memorandum of agreement with the Department of Research and Development would establish and operate a local project under the AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America program focusing on transportation, affordable housing, energy, and economic self-sufficiency, and includes a cost-sharing agreement of$78,478 of Federal investments and $14,666 of County funds. Reference: Comm. 1005 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 648-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $542 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC, this donation would be used for the Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens. Reference: Comm. 1006 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Res. 649-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Funds in the amount of$160,000 would be used towards the Solid Waste Division's Electronic Waste Recycling program. Reference: Comm. 1007 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 651-18: 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 HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST PORTUGUESE IMMIGRANT FAMILIES TO HAWAII Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 1009 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Res. 652-18: DIRECTS THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 18-76, RELATING TO FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS, ON THE 2018 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Ordinance No. 18-76 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii County Charter that would require that any proposed amendment or revision to the Hawaii County Charter be accompanied by a Fiscal Impact Statement. Reference: Comm. 1011 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 653-18: AUTHORIZES THE ADOPTION OF USDA FORM RESOLUTION 1780-27 PROVIDING FOR A UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) LOAN TO FINANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION, NORTH KONA, HAWAII; AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT FOR COSTS OF SUCH PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR, THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE CHAIR OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE SUCH LOAN AND GRANT Authorizes a loan agreement with the USDA not to exceed $3,699,000 and a grant agreement not to exceed $1,071,000 to fund a portion of the costs of constructing a public sewer system for the Lono Kona Subdivision. Funds are needed due to higher than anticipated project costs. Reference: Comm. 1014 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 154 AMENDS CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 20-31, BY ADDING NEW (Draft 2): DEFINITIONS AND SECTION 20-38, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY RENAMING, AMENDING AND ADDING NEW SUBSECTIONS AND SUBPARAGRAPHS Extends the authority of the Department of Environmental Management to take into custody and dispose of abandoned or derelict vehicles from certain private roadways in the interest of public health and safety, in accordance with Chapter 290, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and requires that the department's director develop and implement an educational outreach program on the disposition and reporting of abandoned or derelict vehicles. Reference: Comm. 941.6 Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara Approve: EMC-6 PASSED IST 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 162: DESIGNATES TAX MAP KEY: 2-1-003:013 AS "HAPPINESS GARDENS" AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE Officially names Happiness Gardens and adds it to the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule. This park located at the mouth of the Wailoa River where it empties into Hilo Bay was conceived and constructed by Mr. Kazuo Nakamura through donations by the local community, and dedicated on May 11, 1979. Reference: Comm. 979 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Approve: PWPRC-48 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member O'Hara— 1. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Bill 163: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants —Hawai`i Tourism Authority account ($145,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii Tourism Authority account. Funds would be used by the Department of Research and Development to develop and implement its Ho`okaulike Signage project. Reference: Comm. 983 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-125 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member O'Hara— 1. Excused: None. Bill 165 AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY (Draft 2): CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED OR UNEMPLOYABLE VETERANS Effective July 1, 2019, removes the phrase "totally disabled" from Section 19-73, and replaces with "100 percent disabled or 100 percent unemployable, or both." Further amends Section 19-73 to exempt disabled or unemployable veterans from all real property tax, where "totally disabled"veterans are currently subject to the minimum tax provided for in Section 19-90(e). Reference: Comm. 989.5 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Approve: FC-126 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member O'Hara— 1. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Bill 171: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants —Electronic Waste Recycling account ($160,000); and appropriates the same to the Electronic Waste Recycling account. Funds would be used towards the Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division's Electronic Waste Recycling program. Reference: Comm. 1007 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member O'Hara— 1. Excused: None. Bill 172: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants —2018 Lava Disaster Relief—State account ($12 million); and appropriates the same to the 2018 Lava Disaster Relief—State account. Funds would be used to provide immediate relief necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents in the Lower Puna area. Reference: Comm. 1013 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC PASSED IST 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 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 Bill 173: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,699,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM SERVING THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATION, AND CERTAIN DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND PROVIDES FOR OTHER MATTERS OR ACTIONS PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS The sale of$3,699,000 of general obligation bonds to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) would allow the County to secure payment of a loan in the same amount from the USDA. Funds are needed due to higher than anticipated project costs. Reference: Comm. 1015 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC PASSED IST 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 174: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-69, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, TO JUNE 30, 2019 Increases the Environmental Management Lono Kona Improvement District— County project by $3,699,000, for a total appropriation of$4,839,000. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. The increase reflects an anticipated USDA loan to cover portions of the cost of constructing a public sewer system serving the Lono Kona Subdivision. Funds are needed due to higher than anticipated costs. Reference: Comm. 1016 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 (Vote on Bill 174 is on the next page) Page 13 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 PASSED IST 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 175: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-69, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, TO JUNE 30, 2019 Adds the Environmental Management Lono Kona Improvement District—Federal project for $1,071,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable. These funds reflect an anticipated USDA grant to cover higher than anticipated costs of constructing a public sewer system for the Lono Kona Subdivision. Reference: Comm. 1016 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 PASSED IST 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 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 161: ADOPTS THE COUNTY OF HAWAII HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the adoption of the Hamakua CDP. The CDP Program is established by the County's General Plan to create a framework for residents and other stakeholders to participate in regional planning for their communities. The planning area for the Hamakua CDP encompasses most of the Judicial District of Hamakua, North Hilo, and a portion of the South Hilo District. Reference: Comm. 967 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter First Reading: July 25, 2018 PASSED 2ND 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 164: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i Criminal Justice Data Center—National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act Record Improvement Program account ($48,590); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center—National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act Record Improvement Program account. Funds would be used by the Police Department to purchase equipment that would allow access to statewide offender information and enhance identification, storage, and tracking of evidence by transitioning to a standardized bar code system. Reference: Comm. 984 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: July 25, 2018 PASSED 2ND 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 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 REPORTS PC-65 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL VITOUSEK TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING (Comm. 987): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: August 19, 2018 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii 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-66 NOMINATION OF FAITH YATES TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING (Comm. 988): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: August 19, 2018 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii 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. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii 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: 11:54 a.m. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-46 August 8,2018 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 August 6, 2018. Relay users please call 711(961-8255)to contact our office. 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