HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2018/10/17 2016-2018 Hawai'i County Clerk 10/11/2018 10:49:50 AM
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Vice Chair SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY
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JENNIFER RUGGLES
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
51St Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokdlole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 17, 2018
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of Chabad Jewish Center
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.
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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 October 5, 2016
September 19, 2018
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 662-18: ACCEPTS A GRANT OF PEDESTRIAN PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENTS,
IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 5-3-007:010 (POR.) AND 5-3-007:041
(POR.), SITUATED AT HALAWA, PAPAA, AND NAPAPA`A, DISTRICT OF
NORTH KOHALA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF
HAWAII, FROM VIPASSANA HAWAII, A HAWAII NONPROFIT
CORPORATION AND INHABIT LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
The granting of pedestrian public access easements is a result of a settlement
agreement between the County and Surety Kohala Corporation entered into on
April 4, 2002.
Reference: Comm. 1033
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-141
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Res. 690-18: REQUESTS AN AMNESTY PERIOD FROM JANUARY 2019 THROUGH THE
END OF FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, DURING WHICH TIME REAL
PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR PROPERTIES ZONED COMMERCIAL WHERE
A LEGAL BUSINESS OPERATES OR PLANS TO OPERATE IN PAHOA AND
VOLCANO VILLAGE, THAT CONTINUE TO BE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED
BY THE 2018 LAVA EVENT, SHALL BE ASSESSED AT THE MINIMUM
TAX RATE
Requests relief from the full assessment of real property taxes as a means to support
businesses that report substantial financial losses due to the recent volcanic activity.
Reference: Comm. 1072
Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara
Negative: FC-142 (Due to a vote of 1-aye, 7-noes,
1-absent)
Res. 691-18: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOTS A, G, AND R-1, IDENTIFIED
AS TAX MAP KEYS: 7-4-024:013 AND 7-4-024:016, SITUATED AT
HONOKOHAU 2ND, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY
OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, FROM MCCLEAN HONOKOHAU
PROPERTIES, A HAWAII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
The County seeks dedication of these road lots for public roadway purposes,
pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Hawaii County Code.
Reference: Comm. 1074
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: PWPRC-51
Res. 692-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Provides $5,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the
University of Hawaii to fund its "Developing New Selections of Native Hawaiian
Plants for the Floriculture and Nursery Industries" project proposal. Funds would
be used to collect, propagate, and evaluate several native and endemic Hawaiian
plants for potential uses in floriculture and nursery industries.
Reference: Comm. 1077
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-143
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Res. 693-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Provides $7,994.80 from the Department of Research and Development to the
University of Hawaii to fund its "Artificial Insemination as a Tool to Improve
Livestock Genetics in Hawaii County"project proposal. Funds would be used to
conduct training with beef and swine producers on artificial insemination
techniques, record keeping, basic herd management, and preparation of publication
material.
Reference: Comm. 1078
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-144
Res. 694-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Provides $12,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the
University of Hawaii to fund its "Using Taro Breeding to Overcome Disease and
Empower Farmers"project proposal. Funds would be used to release new taro
hybrids, educate producers and the public about the new varieties and their
cultivation, and to educate producers on the taro breeding process.
Reference: Comm. 1079
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-145
Res. 695-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Provides $7,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the
University of Hawaii to fund its "Applied Research for Grafting Macadamia,
Cacao, and Avocado"project proposal. Funds would be used to conduct training
on four grafting techniques with macadamia nut, avocado, and cacao producers.
Reference: Comm. 1080
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-146
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Res. 702-18: 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 $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1099
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Res. 703-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF
THE FUTURE FOR THE 2018 HAWAII ISLAND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1100
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Res. 704-18: 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
RAINBOW FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY TO SUPPORT ITS
MONTHLY SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Hawaii County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1101
Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara
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Res. 705-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O
PUNA TO ASSIST WITH THE OPERATION MICONIA PROJECT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expense account.
Reference: Comm. 1102
Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara
Res. 706-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA
2020 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 10TH PRINCE
KUHIO HO`OLAULE`A FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1103
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Res. 707-18: 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 HILO-
HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE
SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2018
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Hawaii County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1104
Intr. by: Ms. David
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Res. 708-18: 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 HILO-
HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2018
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Hawaii County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1105
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Res. 709-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HILO-
HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE
SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2018
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Hawaii County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1106
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Res. 710-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HILO-
HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSIST
WITH THE SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2018
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Hawaii County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1107
Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara
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Res. 711-18: 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 CULTURAL AWARENESS PROJECT FOR A
REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SANITATION EXPENSES
FROM THE 25TH ANNUAL KWXX HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1108
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 712-18: 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 CULTURAL AWARENESS PROJECT FOR A
REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SANITATION EXPENSES
FROM THE 25TH ANNUAL KWXX HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1109
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Res. 713-18: 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 CULTURAL AWARENESS PROJECT FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED FROM THE 25TH ANNUAL
KWXX HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1110
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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Res. 714-18: 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 CULTURAL AWARENESS PROJECT FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SANITATION EXPENSES
INCURRED FROM THE 25TH ANNUAL KWXX HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $1,600 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. IIII
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Res. 715-18: 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 $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1112
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 716-18: 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 HILO-
HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2018
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Hawaii County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1113
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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Res. 717-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF
THE FUTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2018
HAWAII ISLAND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Office of Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1114
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 718-18: 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 REIMBURSE EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 43RD ANNUAL WAIMEA
PANIOLO PARADE AND HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $2,000 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. 1115
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 719-18: 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
ANEKONA OULI KANEHOA VFD COMPANY FOR EXPENSES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE FINAL PHASE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
GARAGE FOR THE 9-BRAVO VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY IN
WAIKOLOA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Training and
Volunteer Fire Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1116
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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Res. 720-18: 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
FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED AT THE 6TH ANNUAL
HAWAII ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1117
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 721-18: 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 ARTIST COLLABORATION TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING
ART SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS AT KEALAKEHE
AND KAHAKAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1118
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Res. 722-18: 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
GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO ASSIST WITH
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 4TH ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SUMMIT
Transfers $2,000 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. 1119
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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Res. 723-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIKOLOA
DRY FOREST INITIATIVE FOR POST-FIRE FOREST RESTORATION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1120
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 724-18: 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
WAIMEA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSPORTATION
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE RESCUE FOOD PROGRAM IN WAIMEA
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1121
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 725-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ANEKONA
OULI KANEHOA VFD COMPANY TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF A
GARAGE FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, 9-BRAVO
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Training and
Volunteer Fire Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1122
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
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Res. 728-18: URGES THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FARM SERVICE
AGENCY TO WORK COLLECTIVELY TO LIFT THE CAP ON THE
NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DUE TO THE
CATASTROPHIC CIRCUMSTANCES FACED BY THE HAWAII ISLAND
AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
The $125,000 per crop year cap is insufficient to cover the expenses needed to
clear, replant, fence, purchase inventory, and rebuild infrastructure that will be
required to recover from the lava disaster, which has affected cattle ranches,
papaya farms, and other forms of agriculture.
Reference: Comm. 1127
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Waived: GREDC
Res. 729-18: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A HAWAII KINGDOM COAT OF
ARMS BRONZE PLAQUE TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
MAYOR
Donated by Mr. Ed Vasquez, with an estimated value of$4,000.
Reference: Comm. 1130
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 189: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT WAIAKEA,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAII TAX MAP KEYS: 2-4-001:177, 185, AND 186
(Applicant: Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation)
(Area: approximately 9.379 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment for the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Project, which
seeks to provide affordable housing and other related senior services in South
Hilo. The properties are located 608 feet west of the intersection of Mohouli
Street and Komohana Street.
Reference: Comm. 1064
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff(B/R)
Approve: PC-73
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Bill 190: 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 ($53,293); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies
account for a total appropriation of$18,948,293. Funds would be used for Housing
Assistance Payment subsidies.
Reference: Comm. 1075
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-147
Bill 191: 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— State Homeland Security Program
Fiscal Year 2018 account ($120,000); and appropriates the same to the State
Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2018 account, for a total appropriation of
$720,000. Funds would be used for retrofitting hurricane shelters and key County
facilities, providing upgrades to the emergency operations center, to continue
coordination and collaboration with the island's community, and to provide
Community Emergency Response Team training.
Reference: Comm. 1076
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-148
Bill 203: 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— Sexual Assault Nurse Coordinator
account ($623); and appropriates the same to the Sexual Assault Nurse
Coordinator account. Funds would be used to improve the County's response and
victim services involving crimes against women.
Reference: Comm. 1128
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND AND FINAL READING)
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)
First Reading: October 3, 2018
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)
First Reading: October 3, 2018
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)
First Reading: October 3, 2018
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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)
First Reading: October 3, 2018
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)
First Reading: October 3, 2018
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)
First Reading: October 3, 2018
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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)
First Reading: October 3, 2018
REPORTS
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.
The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by October 15, 2018. Relay users please call
711(961-8255)to contact our office.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter"HRS") §92-3.5, the
Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between
Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council
Members will be present at the following location:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401.
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Member Aaron S. Y. Chung will be
participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.)
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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:
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa 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:
• Na`alehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Mamalahoa 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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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
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Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3)by email to
counciltestimonyghawaiicouniy.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
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(url) to videotestimonyghawaiicounty.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).
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