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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2018/10/03 2016-2018VALERIE T. POINDEXTER Chairwoman & Presiding Officer KAREN EOFF Vice Chair ' (Oth Ceccinn Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM JNt-4 of hljy 7>f OF •M�'� COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii October 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID DRU MAMO KANUHA SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY EILEEN O'HARA HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III JENNIFER RUGGLES (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Pastor Mark Zier of Christ Lutheran Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 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 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS September 21, 2016 September 5, 2018 Res. 679-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWO BUSES FROM THE MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Accepts a 2004 ADI double deck bus and a 2014 Chevrolet bus, which would be used by the Mass Transit Agency to provide island -wide transportation. Reference: Comm. 1055 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC -139 Res. 680-18: GRANTS A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-12(a) HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO ALLOW ONE GROUND SIGN AT THE NEW ENTRANCE TO THE HAWAII OCEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK, AT THE INTERSECTION OF KAIMINANI DRIVE AND QUEEN KA`AHUMANU HIGHWAY, TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-043:113 (ZONED "O" OPEN DISTRICT) The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority seeks a variance from a requirement that ground signs be no more than eight square feet in area, for a sign that would measure 79 square feet, with a maximum lettering size of 13 inches. Reference: Comm. 1058 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: PWPRC-50 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 Res. 683-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE PAHOA DISTRICT PARK Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 1065 Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara Res. 684-18: 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 FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE TO SUPPORT THE 2018 HAWAII ISLAND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Committee on Status of Women account. Reference: Comm. 1066 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 685-18: 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 COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2018 HAWAII ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1067 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 Res. 686-18: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1068 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 687-18: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1069 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 688-18: 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 COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1070 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 Res. 689-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A LINE TAPING MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION'S PARK FACILITIES IN THE HILO AREA Transfers $320 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. 1071 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 696-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PROJECT VISION HAWAII TO PURCHASE A MOBILE HYGIENE UNIT TO BE USED AT DISASTER RELIEF LOCATIONS AND TRANSITIONAL MICRO -HOUSING UNITS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1081 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 697-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PROJECT VISION HAWAII TO PURCHASE A MOBILE HYGIENE UNIT TO BE USED AT DISASTER RELIEF LOCATIONS AND HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS Transfers $3,000 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. 1082 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 Res. 698-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF RESPIRATOR MASKS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Donated by HPM Building Supply, this donation of 2,095 respirator masks was distributed to the Puna, Ka`u, and Hilo districts due to volcanic ash emitted during the recent Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 1084 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 699-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF RESPIRATOR MASKS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Donated by `Ghana Health Plan, this donation of 12,000 respirator masks was distributed to the Puna, Ka`u, and Hilo districts due to volcanic ash emitted during the recent Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 1085 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 700-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF RESPIRATOR MASKS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Donated by 3M Hawai`i, this donation of 98,000 respirator masks was distributed to the Puna, Ka`u, and Hilo districts due to volcanic ash emitted during the recent Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 1086 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 701-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF RESPIRATOR MASKS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Donated by Stanley B. Palms of Bucoda, Washington, in memory of Florence Keuapuni Naeole, this donation of 150 HDX N95 respirator masks and 120 3M brand particulate respirator masks was distributed to the Puna community due to volcanic ash emitted during the recent Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 1087 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) October 3, 2018 Bill 186: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — Housing Choice Voucher Program account ($170,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies account for a total appropriation of $18,895,000. Funds would be used for the Housing Assistance Payment subsidies. Reference: Comm. 1059 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC -140 Bill 193: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — Hawai`i County Police Department (HCPD) Data Grant account ($40,000); and appropriates the same to the HCPD Data Grant account for a total appropriation of $56,520. Funds would be used to purchase ten mobile data terminal Toughbook computers. Reference: Comm. 1088 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 194: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — Distracted Driving Project account ($4,200); and appropriates the same to the Distracted Driving Project account for a total appropriation of $62,200. Funds would be used to increase the number of citations issued for driving while operating an electronic mobile device. Reference: Comm. 1089 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 Bill 195: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — Hawai`i County Police Department (HCPD) Traffic Investigation Program account ($34,340); and appropriates the same to the HCPD Traffic Investigation Program account for a total appropriation of $105,840. Funds would be used to increase the number of officers trained in advanced traffic accident reconstruction and other traffic -crash related courses. Reference: Comm. 1090 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 196: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — Occupant Protection Program account ($11,000); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account for a total appropriation of $90,000. Funds would be used to increase the number of seatbelt and child restraint citations issued and to purchase 35 tint meters and a canopy tent. Reference: Comm. 1091 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 197: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — High Intensity (HI) Impact Grant account ($126,624); and appropriates the same to the HI Impact Grant account for a total appropriation of $308,624. Funds would be used to combat the methamphetamine drug problem in Hawaii County by conducting sting operations and training police officers in the enforcement of these drug-related cases. Reference: Comm. 1092 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 Bill 198: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the Reimburse Debt Service — Department of Water Supply account ($201,422); and appropriates the same to the General Serial Bond Redemption — County account for a total appropriation of $28,857,753. Funds would be used to pay off the department's Happy Homes United States Department of Agriculture Loan No. 9. Reference: Comm. 1093 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 182: AMENDS CHAPTER 36, ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 4, AND ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO MAXIMUM COUNCIL DISTRICT DEVIATION IN ANY REDISTRICTING PLAN Amends Section 36-6 and Section 36-8 by increasing the maximum council district deviation from 4.99 percent to 5.99 percent for any proposed Council District, and repeals Section 36-9, Alternate Plan Requirements. Reference: Comm. 1034 Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara First Reading: September 19, 2018 Bill 184: 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 — Local Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program account ($113,387); and appropriates the same to the Local JAG Program account. Funds would be used by the Hawaii County Police Department to purchase a driving simulator for its Emergency Vehicle Operator Course as well as remedial training of employees involved in traffic collisions. Reference: Comm. 1038 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: September 19, 2018 Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 Bill 185: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the State Grants — Glass Recycling Program account ($5,854); and appropriates the same to the Glass Recycling Program — State account, for a total appropriation of $117,730. Funds would be used by the Department of Environmental Management to offset a portion of the cost of glass collection and reuse. Reference: Comm. 1040 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: September 19, 2018 Bill 187: PROVIDES FOR THE COST OF PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IN "IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 20 — LONO KONA SUBDIVISION," DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, COUNTY OF HAWAII, FIXES THE PORTION OF THE COST TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST BENEFITED ASSESSMENT UNITS, ADOPTS FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, IMPOSES ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST EACH ASSESSMENT UNIT ASSESSED ACCORDING TO THE ASSESSMENT, PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS IN INSTALLMENTS, AND AUTHORIZES FURTHER ACTIONS BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Creates a special fund to be known as "Improvement District No. 20 — Lono Kona Subdivision," into which the funds for the costs of the improvements and all money collected by the Director of Finance for assessments levied by this ordinance shall be placed (the total estimated cost of the authorized improvements in the Improvement District is $2,437,000). Reference: Comm. 1061 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: September 19, 2018 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 Bill 188: 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 — Waimea Needs Assessment account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the Waimea Needs Assessment account. Funds would be used by the Department of Research and Development to support a needs -assessment of the Waimea agricultural sector to be used in the development of a master plan of the Kamuela Vacuum Cooperative. Reference: Comm. 1063 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: September 19, 2018 REPORTS PC -72 NOMINATION OF CHRIS CACKLEY TO THE NORTH KOHALA (Comm. 1057): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: October 13, 2018 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) EMC -7 NOMINATION OF DEE FULTON TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL (Comm. 1056): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: October 13, 2018 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) 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 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 11 Hawaii County Clerk 09/27/2018 09:29:08 AM Hawaii County Council -50 October 3, 2018 The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by October 1, 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 Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A; • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and • Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. 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