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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2018/10/17 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 51st Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole 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 9:10 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-51 October 17,2018 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 October 5, 2016 APPROVED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. September 19, 2018 APPROVED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 (Vote on Res. 662-18 is on the next page.) Page 2 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND FAILED: Ayes: Council Member O'Hara— 1. Noes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—7. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 (Vote on Res. 691-18 is on the next page.) Page 3 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 (Vote on Res. 693-18 is on the next page.) Page 4 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Ruggles —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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. 1111 Intr. by: Mr. Chung ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 17 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—7. Noes: Council Member Chung— 1. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 18 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 19 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 20 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 21 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 22 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 23 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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) First Reading: October 3, 2018 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Acting Chair Eoff—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. 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: 2:13 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 October 15, 2018. Relay users please call 711(961-8255)to contact our office. Page 24 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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.) 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. Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at htip://www.hawaiicounty_.gov. 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, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3)by email to counciltestiinonyLq)hawaiicouno�. ov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestiinonyLq)hawaiicouno�. ov 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 Page 25 Hawaii County Council-51 October 17,2018 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 26