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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2018-12-19 2018-2020 Hawaii County Council 2nd Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii December 19, 2018 INVOCATION: Pastor Eric Rasmussen of Bible First Mission Church gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 1:11 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Ms. Karen Eoff, Acting Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Chair Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Member Mr. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member PLEDGE OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. (At this time, Ms. David led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITIONS, The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MEMORIALS, Petitions, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND (Note: At this time, Ms. David and Ms. Lee Loy presented a Certificate of Merit EXPRESSIONS OF to Rhyan Faith Ano`i "Hunnay" DeMello for winning the 2018 E Malama Mau CONDOLENCE: I Ka Hula Solo.) Recess: At 1:22 p.m., the Acting Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 1:25 p.m. Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 STATEMENTS The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Acting Chair: Kathleen McGilvray: Res. 14-18 (Comm. 3), in support. (representing YWCA of Hawaii Island) Michael D. DooLittle: Bill 213 (Comm. 1172), in support. (representing Veterans Advisory Committee) Tina Clothier: Res. 16-18 (Comm. 5), in support. (representing Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii) APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes. Vote on Approval of Ms. Poindexter moved to approve the Minutes of Minutes: December 5, 2016. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Approval of Ms. David moved to approve the Minutes of November 2, Minutes: 2018. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 COMMUNI- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: Communications. (There were none.) Change Order As directed by the Acting Chair and with no objection from the Council of Business: Members, the following item was taken out of order: Bill 205: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 05-66, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM (2016-2018) AGRICULTURAL—TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL—TEN ACRES (A-10a) AT KALOKO, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-027:007 (Applicant: Bruce B. A. and Austin K. P. Easley) (Area: 20.254 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this request for a five-year time extension to comply with Condition D (secure Final Subdivision Approval), which would allow the applicant to apply to subdivide the property into two lots of approximately 10 acres in size. The lots are intended to be used as residential/agricultural lots, with a dwelling on each proposed lot. The property is located along the west side of Kaloko Drive approximately 4,000 feet mauka from the Haleamau Street-Kaloko Drive intersection. Reference: Comm. 1153 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff(B/R) Approve: PC-77 Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to pass Bill 205 on first reading and adopt Planning Committee Report No. 77. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Council Members, Planning Consultant Bill Moore is in Waimea if you have any questionsI mean, Greg Mooers. Sorry. I'll open it up for discussion. Anybody have any comments or questions? Hearing none, then, all in favor of Bill 205 please say "aye." Page 3 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Vote on Bill 205: The motion to pass Bill 205 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Planning Committee Report No. 77 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries and Bill 205 will go to second reading. Return to Order The Acting Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, RESOLUTIONS: Order of Resolutions. Res. 748-18: AUTHORIZES THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF LEILANI AVENUE (2016-2018) PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 7, DIVISION 3, SECTION 24-153.3(B) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) Authorizes the Mayor, in consultation with the Police Chief, the Civil Defense Administrator, and the Public Works Director, to enter into an agreement with the Leilani Community Association concerning the barricading of Leilani Avenue, which may remain in effect during the period of the road's temporary closure to the general public to prevent loitering and illegal trespassing onto private property. Reference: Comm. 1157 Intr. by: Ms. O'Hara Negative: PWPRC-54 (Due to a vote of 7-noes, 1-absent) ACTING CHR. EOFF: Can I have a motion to approve Resolution 748? So,just to note, this did come to us with a negative recommendation from Committee. Mr. Clerk, if there's no second, do we move on or do I need to ? MR. HENRICKS: There was no motion made at all? ACTING CHR. EOFF: There's no motion. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Res. 748-18: MR. HENRICKS: So, if there is no motion then the resolution fails for lack of a (Failed Due to Lack motion. of a Motion) (Note: Public Works and Parks and Recreation Committee Report No. 54 was adopted.) ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, so we can just move on. MR. HENRICKS: Yes. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Res. 752-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR (2016-2018) AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE COMPACT TRACK LOADER WITH AN AUGER DRILL HYDRAULIC HAMMER ATTACHMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for the equipment for the Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Division, at an approximate cost of$1,477 per month. The County will own the loader at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1163 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-153 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 752-18 and Finance Committee Report No. 153. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Is there any discussion? Ms. David. MS. DAVID: No, this was approved in Committee, seven "ayes." So, I ask for your support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Any other questions? Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Do we have someone from Parks and Rec. in Hilo maybe? ACTING CHR. EOFF: Looks like we do. (Note: At this time, Parks and Recreation Business Manager Reid Sewake came forward to address the members of the Council.) ACTING CHR. EOFF: Aloha. Could you please introduce yourself for the record? Page 5 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 MR. SEWAKE: Reid Sewake, Business Manager. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. The question I had in looking at this, we have this—and, Chair, a little latitude since we have another resolution coming forth. Is this replacement the equipment or is this planning for doing something new? MR. SEWAKE: It is our replacement equipment. The current loader that we have is inI believe it's at least ten years old and it's often, I guess, in need of repair. So, the loader that we were thinking about purchasing or leasing, it has a different track system. So, the type of work that our grounds maintenance employees do, they're trying not to disturb the existing turf we have on our fields. The track system actually doesn't damage the turf as much as the current equipment we have, which has tires. MR. RICHARDS: Okay. So, this is actually replacement equipment as opposed to a new type of equipment. MR. SEWAKE: Yeah, it's a replacement. Yeah. MR. RICHARDS: Chair, a little latitude. Concerning the next resolution, I know it's not read in but only bring him up once. The dozer, is that replacement equipment or is that new equipment? MR. SEWAKE: That dozer's actually new equipment. We currently lease a dozer when we need it. So, the projected lease payments are actually less than what we currently pay for a rental. MR. RICHARDS: Okay. I'm just concerned, looking at both of these together, they're about $50,000 a year for five years. So, make sure that we're spending the County's money wisely. Thank you, I yield. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Are there any other questions to ask Mr. Sewake? Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Sewake. I just have a question. This is going to be leased. And it says, at the end of the five-year lease, the County will own the equipment. Is there any other payment at the end of the lease that we'll be responsible for or does this even it out entirely, like a last payment will consist of a larger amount than the monthly payments? MR. SEWAKE: No, the total purchase price is amortized over the five years. So, as far as the end of the five years, we'll own the equipment. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 MS. DAVID: Okay. Good. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Seeing no further questions or comments, all in favor please say "aye." Vote on Res. 752-18: The motion to adopt Res. 752-18 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 153 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 752-18 is adopted. Res. 753-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR (2016-2018) AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE CRAWLER DOZER Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for the equipment for the Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Division, at an approximate cost of$2,654 per month. The County will own the dozer at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1164 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-154 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 753-18 and Finance Committee Report No. 154. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments? MS. DAVID: Well, this was approved in Committee, and I just ask for your continued support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. All in favor,please say "aye." Page 7 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Vote on Res. 753-18: The motion to adopt Res. 753-18 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 154 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 753 is adopted. Res. 13-18: 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 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2019 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 2 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 13-18. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Comments, Ms. Lee Loy? MS. LEE LOY: No,just asking for my colleagues' support. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. All in favor, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 13-18: The motion to adopt Res. 13-18 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries. Resolution 14 is adopted. Resolution 15. MR. HENRICKS: I think that was 13 and we're on to 14. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Oh, 13. Sorry. Now, Resolution 14. Res. 14-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO YWCA OF HAWAII ISLAND TO REPAIR ITS FORENSIC CAMERA USED FOR ITS SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM Transfers $1,334 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. 3 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 14-18. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. EOFF: This is my contingency relief. I just want to say I'm grateful I could pitch in along with Ms. David and Mr. Kanuha to be able to do this, bring this camera to the program. So, I ask for your support. All in favor, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 14-18: The motion to adopt Res. 14-18 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries. Resolution 14 is adopted. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Res. 15-18: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEAUKAHA SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR KEAUKAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR Transfers $2,430 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 4 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Vote on Res. 15-18: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 15-18. Seconded by (Adopted) Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries. Resolution 15 is adopted. Res. 16-18: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO AWARD FUNDS TO PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAII Awards a $30,000 grant to Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii to expand the bike-share program in Kona from three to six stations. Reference: Comm. 5 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 16-18. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Comments? MS. DAVID: Yes. A waiver was requested for this matter, and Mr. Sewake, I believe, is still in Hilo. If Council Members have questions, I would think it'll be good to know the urgency of this being waived out of Committee to Council. So, if Mr. Sewake is still there or Brittany? Page 10 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 (Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako and Parks and Recreation Business Manager Reid Sewake came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. SAKO: Good afternoon. Deanna Sako, Director of Finance, and Reid Sewake's here also, Business Manager for Parks and Recreation. The urgency was more that PATH (Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii) is receiving a grant, and these are the matching funds for the grant. But when we looked at the Council calendar, there was no Committee meeting this week. So, we didn't want to delay the funding to them so that they can take advantage of the grant they received, too, by the bicycles and expand the program. MS. DAVID: Thank you very much. That makes total sense. Thank you, Director Sako. I yield and just ask for your support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Any other comments? I'd just like to say thank you to Tina Clothier for always advocating for PATH and for multi-modal ways of transportation. Thank you, Tina. Okay, all in favor please say "aye." Vote on Res. 16-18: The motion to adopt Res. 16-18 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 16 is adopted. Res. 17-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR, STATE OF HAWAII Authorizes a two-year agreement to conduct an audit of the schedule of changes in fiduciary net position by employer and related notes to the schedule of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund and the examination report on census data for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2018 and 2019. Reference: Comm. 6 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 11 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 17-18. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments, Ms. David? MS. DAVID: Yes. This is another waiver request, and I understand that the waiver was requested to enter the agreement as soon as possible. If anyone has questions, this is regarding the employer-union health benefits matters. So, if we have questions, I believe Director Sako is still in Hilo. Otherwise, I ask for your support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Are there any comments or questions? Seeing none, all in favor please say "aye." Vote on Res. 17-18: The motion to adopt Res. 17-18 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 17 is adopted. Res. 18-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF TWO FIRE APPARATUS (FIRE TRUCKS) FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of$26,000. The equipment would become the property of the department upon completion of the terms of the lease. Reference: Comm. 7 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 18-18. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any comments or questions? Page 12 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 MS. DAVID: Yes, I believe we have Chief Rosario here. Chief, would you like to come up and give us a brief rundown of this resolution? (Note: At this time, Fire Chief Darren Rosario came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. ROSARIO: Good afternoon, Darren Rosario, Fire Chief. Thank you for the opportunity. I just wanted to be able to explain this program to our new Council Members as well as refresh our current career Council Members. So, about 2010, I completed and applied a research paper for the National Fire Academy on how we could replace our apparatus for Hawaii County. We don't have much money, and our apparatus was becoming depleted and needed to be replaced. So, through the research project, that was a six-month project, came up with a plan that was a five-year lease purchase plan. So, instead of paying $700,000 for an apparatus per year, we're going to a lease purchase payment plan and be able to purchase five, I mean, two apparatus per year so that we could catch up. When I was appointed in 2011, we had a couple of stations that were, on a few occasions, didn't even have a fire pumper available because it was broken and needed to be replaced. So, it was a critical need. So, we started this program. Our first two trucks arrived in 2012. And through the program, which is up to date, where we would normally if we had gotten approval for a new truck per year, we'd have gotten five trucks right now. We're up to 15 apparatus. And also 7 apparatus, we also received through grant funding. So, we've been doing both ways, asking for assistance through the County budget as well as working really hard to get grant-funded trucks. On the grant side, it's over $3 million so far, most of it through the Community Development Block Grant program through our Office of Housing, which we're real grateful for. On this program here, we've come to our five-year fruition of the program. We had one year where it was not funded so we didn't purchase anything. So, currently, we have about $1.1 million as far as the total for all of these apparatus. If that remains, we're not asking for any more additional money. What's happening is this year the payments for those first two trucks have already dropped off So, if we maintain the funding that's there, utilize that funding and transfer it over to these two trucks, we're not asking for any new money. And what we're asking for is approval this year `cause the trucks take about between 300 and 360 days to build. I've already provided the Purchasing Department with the completed specifications for the truck. So, they're ready to roll out the bid if approved. The apparatus will arrive a year from now. So, it actually will be the next fiscal year. So, we're not asking for any money this year. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 And next year, I think in our budget we have the six months that's already in our current budget to pay off the trucks there. At subsequent budget hearings, you'll also hear the same pitch for the apparatus to complete. We have 20 career stations. At each station, there's about three large apparatus to conduct fire safety. So, a total of over almost 200 apparatus and support vehicles for the Hawaii Fire Department. So, this program has really accelerated our ability to provide frontline apparatus out to the communities. These two trucks will replace a 23-year-old apparatus in Laupahoehoe as well as an apparatus at the Kailua fire station that works hard every single day. So, it started to get increased repair costs. It's still a very viable truck. But if we replace it with a new solid truck and take the Kailua truck to a slower station, then we can utilize the useful life out of it. The National Fire Protection Agency requires trucks to be replaced between 15 and 20 years. And after 25 years of service, they should not even be used as a spare truck. So, most of our apparatus have hit that 25 years of age, and Laupahoehoe will roll out on that. It won't even be used as a spare truck, really, because it will hit that 25 years of age. It's not a requirement because we haven't adopted NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) as a required but it's guidelines. And when you look at liability issues, it's always good if you follow accepted national guidelines. So, I'm asking for your folks' support. Once again, we're not asking for any additional funds but just to keep the program intact and allow the frontend funds to move now to the next phase of this cycle here. I appreciate any questions; feel free to ask. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Are there any questions? Okay, Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Hi, Chief. Nice to see you. MR. ROSARIO: Hello. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thanks for being here. I have a few questions. I just want to clarify. You mentioned that the Laupahoehoe apparatus is 23 years old. The resolution says it's 21. Can you just clarify? MR. ROSARIO: Sorry. It'll be 23 by the time we get the replacement trucks in. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. Are these some of the oldest trucks that we have in the County? Page 14 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 MR. ROSARIO: If we count the volunteer division of our department, I would have to say no. In the volunteer department, we have some 30- and 40-year-old trucks on the volunteer side. We're trying to clean up on the career side, the ones that work every day. Laupahoehoe is the oldest truck followed by a pumper at South Kohala, but we replaced that with a ladder apparatus. Waikoloa is being replaced this year. That truck should be coming in in February. As well as Keauhou is the next oldest truck. That's going to be replaced, arrival of a new apparatus in February. So, Laupahoehoe is the oldest pumper right now. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: How many more years until the department is caught up and has new trucks for all of HFD (Hawai`i Fire Department)? MR. ROSARIO: If we get approved for the next two apparatus with the next budget then we'd be caught up. And then in the next year, we'd start looking at apparatus and we'll start earlier. When the County did allow us to purchase, the Captain Cook truck and some of our heavy rescues and HAZMAT (hazardous materials) trucks will be up for replacements. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. And then, last question is what happens to the spare of these older trucks? Are they just used for parts? MR. ROSARIO: So, we utilize the spares. Then, what happens is usually we put that out for auction. Some of our apparatus have gone to other countries. Like, years back, we sent a few ambulances and so forth to American Samoa after the tidal wave and so forth. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay, thank you, Chief. Madam Chair, I yield my turn. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you. Our new freshman Councilwoman asked most of my questions. So, thank you. Chief, so if I'm listening correctly, you said 20 stations with three major apparatus, so 60 units for big trucks throughout our County. And your life expectancy for the trucks is, are you estimating 15 or 20 years? What were you targeting? MR. ROSARIO: We actually—our members take very good care of the apparatus. If you visit the Laupahoehoe station, you might actually honestly say, "Why do we need a new truck," `cause it's well maintained, well taken care of. It's just national standards, and the internal components of the truck are starting to fail. The electrical and water leaks and so forth. So, we have averaged about a, for Hawaii County, I would be comfortable at 18-20 years replacement, versus the national standard at 10 years. The Honolulu Fire Department, in comparison, and Maui start replacing their apparatus at about 13 years. But quite honestly, Page 15 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 they're much financially more stable than our County. But they replace it earlier according to the national standards. But for us, 18-20 years is a pretty good number for our reliable apparatus. MR. RICHARDS: Okay. Where I'm going with this is we've had the conversation before. You've worked real hard at getting our equipment in a scheduled replacement plan. If we have 20 units, excuse me, 20 stations with a 20-year cycle, about 3 units every year is what we should be looking at into the future. Is that what I'm hearing? MR. ROSARIO: Actually, two per year or if this plan stays put, initially on the research paper, it was about $1.3 million of funding as a single-line item. But we're unable to do that. We have several separate line items for each apparatus. But if you keep the five-year plan, the chief after me doesn't even have to worry about it. And if you put it into a line item later—and I understand the difficulties the County is in, so we're willing to work with everything—but you allow the chief mechanic and the Chief to look at what is needed for the next year and properly purchase those. For example, these are just the large apparatus because we're in a "catch up" mode. But we also have ladder apparatus that are fairly new now. So, they won't be up for replacement anytime soon. But we have HAZMAT trucks that are getting around 20 years old, heavy rescue units and light rescue units that respond every day. And then from there, our support vehicles such as our 4x4 response vehicles, our brush trucks, and our tankers. So, a lot of the grant funds have gone to bringing in new equipment to support the services that we need, and that's all the brush trucks and the tanker trucks. We didn't have that in the past. And we have all these range fires that will just be fought with boots on the ground and helicopters. And then, we run into problems in the Waikoloa area where we cannot put any personnel in areas off of the road. So, we worked really hard, and we brought in a ton of 3,000-gallon tankers, several 4x4 off-road brush trucks to get into the weeds, get into the areas that's inaccessible by the larger apparatus and mitigate these fires a lot quicker. And I will say that the recent Waikoloa fire, although it became the largest wildfire we've had in recent history due to the winds, that was mitigated in seven days. I'm going to say I'm so proud of the men and women that fought that fire, but that was a pretty quick mitigation for a rapidly evolving fire. And that's due to the apparatus that we had that could get into areas that previously we couldn't reach. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, yeah. The reason for the question is just to try and plan for the future. Like you said, three years, five years from now, what kind of cash needs are we going to have to keep funding the department for new equipment. So, thanks. That answers that. I yield. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 MR. ROSARIO: Yeah, if the current funding is there, the Council and Finance would only have to adjust for inflationary costs. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Any other questions or comments? Seeing none, then, all in favor please say "aye." Vote on Res. 18-18: The motion to adopt Res. 18-18 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Resolution 18 is adopted. Resolution 19. Thank you. Res. 19-18: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BY AMENDING RULE NO. 6, STANDING COMMITTEES Changes the name of the Committee on Environmental Resiliency and Management to the Committee on Agriculture, Water, Energy, and Environmental Management. Reference: Comm. 8 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 19-18. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you. Just a little bit of housekeeping. As we were striving to consolidate and rearrange some things, we're looking to be reflective of what we're trying to accomplish. And so, the terminology "environmental resiliency"was used to reflect more encompassing. In discussing this with constituents, they said, "That's great but what is it, and what happened to agriculture?" I think it's a point well made that agriculture is very important for our County, and it's a driving force. And everyone on the Council knows that this is a passion of mine. And so, I think we'd better say who we are and go forward with that. So, I'm asking for the support of my colleagues to change the name Page 17 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 from "Environmental Resiliency and Management" to "Agriculture, Water, Energy, and Environmental Management"to articulate and reflect what we will be working on. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you, Mr. Richards. Any other comments? Questions? Hearing none, we'll, then, take a vote. All in favor, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 19-18: The motion to adopt Res. 19-18 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: The motion carries. So, we will amend the rules, and Resolution 19 is adopted. BILLS FOR The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, ORDINANCES Bills for Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): (Note: Bill 205 was taken up previously, out of order.) Bill 208: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING (2016-2018) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal—2018 Block Grant account ($266,347); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Kula`imano Elderly Renovations ($227,467) and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($38,880), bringing the total appropriation to $2,694,402. Reference: Comm. 1161 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-155 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 208 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 155. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any discussion? Ms. David. Page 18 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you. This received seven "aye" votes and, Mr. Gyotoku, you're here. Do you wish to add anything more to update us on Bill 208? (Note: At this time, Housing Administrator Neil Gyotoku came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. GYOTOKU: Good afternoon. Neil Gyotoku, Housing Administrator. I also have in the Hilo Council my Assistant Administrator, Duane Hosaka, and my grants management division head, Alison Mukai. This resolution basically is to accept the 2018 block grant funds from HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) and put it into—we had started to complete the review and renovation of Kula`imano Elderly Housing, which is a project of 50 units in Pepe`ekeo. The County owns the project. We own and operate it. We do have a managing agent, but basically, my office is the one that's responsible for the operations of the project. It's over 40 years old, and it's in dire need of some, I guess, renovations and upgrading. We're looking at things to comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and fair housing requirements and make the units more accessible for handicapped persons like that. For the new members, I'd like to invite you, if you have any questions, to give me a call. We'll be happy to come to your office and explain what the housing office does. The existing members pretty much know what we do. I will be coming in the future, next year, to present an overview of the housing agency and what we do. Because also, as Council Members, you also are members of the housing agency, and this is our policymaking body that we seek direction from. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. MS. DAVID: Thank you. Mahalo, Administrator Gyotoku. I yield. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any other questions? Seeing none, all in favor please say Ic aye. Page 19 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Vote on Bill 208: The motion to pass Bill 208 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 155 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 208 is approved to move to second reading. Bill 209: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING (2016-2018) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) account ($5,547); and appropriates the same to the following 2017-2018 WIOA accounts: Administration Planning ($556); Adult Program ($1,814); Dislocated Worker Program ($1,255); and Youth Program ($1,922), bringing the total appropriation to $1,526,779. Reference: Comm. 1162 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-156 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 209 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 156. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. MS. DAVID: Yes. Mr. Gyotoku, would you like to give us a short briefing on this one as well? (Note: At this time, Housing Administrator Neil Gyotoku came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. GYOTOKU: This is our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program. It's one of the programs that we have at the Office of Housing. It helps adult and dislocated workers and youths in terms of helping them find jobs and providing them with education and training at programs through this Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program. Approximately $1.5 million in funds from the Department of Labor comes through our office for this program. Page 20 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 MS. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Gyotoku. I think that explains it well enough for our new members because this moved forward from Committee with a positive recommendation. So, if any new members have questions. If not, I yield. Thank you. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Are there any other questions? Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Just a comment for our freshmen. You don't hear a lot of us discussing some of the things that are coming before us because we've been through it. So, we're very familiar with a lot of things that have come before us. But if you guys have questions, ask `cause these directors are very good at articulating what their needs are. And we're familiar with them, so don't think that we're being quiet `cause we don't understand. It's just we've heard most of the conversations. So, ask questions. Thank you, I yield. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, Mr. Richards. MR. GYOTOKU: Like I said before, I extend the opportunity to sit down with any of you and discuss whatever programs we have at housing and what kind of projects we're involved with, especially in your districts as far as we're concerned. We bring in approximately $25 million of Federal funds to the County through the Office of Housing to different programs and projects. So, it's a big funding source for the County. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Any other comments, questions? Seeing none, then, all in favor please say "aye." Vote on Bill 209: The motion to pass Bill 209 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 156 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 209 will move to second reading. Page 21 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Bill 211: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-69, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC (2016-2018) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2019 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2 million); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1.4 million); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($3.4 million), for a total of$6.8 million. Appropriates the fuel tax revenues established by Resolution No. 212-17. Reference: Comm. 1166 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-157 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 211 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 157. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Yes, this moved out of Committee with a positive recommendation. So, if anyone else has questions. If not, I ask for your continued support. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay, thank you. Are there any comments? Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Do we have somebody from Public Works? MS. GOODENOW: There's no one in Hilo. MR. RICHARDS: Besides Former Public Works Aaron Brown? ACTING CHR. EOFF: I see Ms. Sako is still there. MR. RICHARDS: Chair, the reason I ask is that when we had this in Committee, we were promised a list of the roads that were going to be worked on in our districts and we said we'd have it in a couple three, four weeks, and it's a couple three, four weeks and just wondering where our list is. We cannot look at Aaron; he doesn't work there anymore. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Sako, do you have an answer? Page 22 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 (Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. SAKO: Good afternoon again. We did meet with Public Works yesterday, and I forgot to ask them specifically for the list but I know they're working on it and they do have a list that they're working off of. Like in Hilo, I believe they're working on Kino`ole Street or are about to start Kino`ole Street. So, I know they have a list. I'll remind them to get that to you guys right away. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Deanna. ACTING CHR. EOFF: You still have the floor, Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Yeah. I'm waiting for my list, so I yield at this point. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay. And we do have one more reading if this moves. Any other questions? Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Yes. Thank you, Mr. Richards, for reminding me that we were due a list, right? Just to add to that, I think two projects in my district, the Manago Hotel-Captain Cook fire station section and the Kainaliu-to-Teshima section are already completed. So, it's on the list. I knew it was on the list. So, they can probably scratch that off pretty soon. But I just wanted to make a note that the list is, although we didn't get it, I've seen some improvement in the district. So, I know they're going to move to Kohala after Kainaliu. So, I just wanted to add that. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Any other comments or questions? Seeing none, then, all in favor please say "aye." Okay. Mr. Clerk, it's been requested to do a roll call vote. Vote on Bill 211: The motion to pass Bill 211 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 157 was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—6. Noes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, and Richards —3. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Note: Mr. Richards voted "kanalua" then "no.") ACTING CHR. EOFF: Okay. So, Bill 211 will go to second reading. Page 23 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, THE DAY Order of the Day (Second or Final Reading). (SECOND OR FINAL READING): Bill 204: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 06-47, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM (2016-2018) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-028:030, 032 AND 033 (Applicant: Janice Oshiro) (Area: 28,002 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to request a five-year time extension to complete construction and an administrative time extension that could provide for an additional five years to complete construction, to allow for the conversion of two existing single- family dwellings into office spaces. The property is located approximately 163 feet northeast of the intersection of Kilauea Avenue and Lanikaula Street. Reference: Comm. 1135 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff(B/R) First Reading: November 20, 2018 Vote on Bill 204: Ms. Lee Loy moved to pass Bill 204 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Motion carries. Bill 204 is adopted. Page 24 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Bill 212: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING (2016-2018) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants —Lava Disaster Recovery Relief— State account ($10,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Lava Disaster Recovery 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 and for relocation planning for residents and agricultural enterprises adversely impacted by the volcanic eruption. Reference: Comm. 1171 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: November 20, 2018 Vote on Bill 212: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 212 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 212 is adopted. Bill 213: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 15-64 OF THE HAWAII (2016-2018) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Expands the scope of the powers and duties of the Veterans Advisory Committee by allowing it to initiate discussions and make recommendations on veterans- related issues and concerns without a prior request by the Mayor or the Council. Reference: Comm. 1172 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: November 20, 2018 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 213 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. ACTING CHR. EOFF: I'd just like to thank Mr. DooLittle for instigating this needed change so the Veterans Advisory can be a little bit more effective and helpful to our veterans. Prior to this change, they would need the approval of the Page 25 Hawaii County Council-2 December 19,2018 Mayor to even discuss and move on any kind of initiatives that were more than just cemetery related. So, I just wanted to thank you for being there and waiting for us to finish this agenda. Are there any other comments? Seeing none, all in favor please say "aye." Vote on Bill 213: The motion to pass Bill 213 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Bill 213 is adopted. REPORTS: The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. (There were none.) REFERRALS FOR The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, EXECUTIVE Referrals for Executive Session. SESSION: (There were none.) OTHER The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, BUSINESS: Other Business. (There were none.) ANNOUNCE- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: Announcements. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Ms. Lee Loy, did you have a comment first? MS. LEE LOY: I just wanted to take the opportunity to wish my colleagues a very merry Christmas and a very happy new year. I'm really excited about what 2019-2020 will bring for us. So, happy holidays. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy. And I believe the Clerk would like to Page 26 Hawai`i County Council-2 December 19,2018 MR. HENRICKS: Just very briefly. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Josie in Kohala and Sandi in Ka'u and, of course, all the staff for a wonderful year of service, doing everything they can to assist the Council in its business. And just a merry Christmas to everybody out there. ACTING CHR. EOFF: Thank you. Anybody else have a comment? Before I ask for a motion to adjourn, I'm just going to add to what my colleague Ms. Lee Loy and the Clerk have already stated, that really looking forward to the new year. And I wanted to thank everybody for this last year of service. Congratulations to the new Council Members for joining Hawai`i County Council. ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 2:16 p.m., Ms. Lee Loy moved to adjourn the MENT: meeting. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff— 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. EOFF: This meeting's adjourned. Thank you, Council Members. Council Approval: FEB 0 5 2019 CO JH/dg Page 27