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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2019-02-20 2018-2020 Hawaii County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM AARON S.Y.CHUNG tY OF p MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� •••�,� ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ KAREN EOFF +: c Vice Chair SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY o=— VALERIE T.POINDEXTER OF NF' HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai'i Hawai'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 6th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii February 20, 2019 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Brian Keiser of Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity 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. Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 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 January 9, 2019 January 23, 2019 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 37-19: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOTS A AND D (MANAWALEA STREET) AND ROAD LOTS B AND C (KA`EKA STREET), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 7-4-021:044, SITUATED AT KEAHUOLU, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII FROM FHT KAMAKANA, LLC, A HAWAII LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The County seeks dedication of these road lots for public roadway purposes, pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Hawaii County Code. Reference: Comm. 68 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Approve: PWMTC-1 Res. 38-19: ADOPTS THE GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND POLICIES OF VISION ZERO TO PREVENT TRAFFIC-RELATED FATALITIES AND INJURIES Vision Zero is a comprehensive strategy to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries while promoting safe, healthy, and equitable mobility. Reference: Comm. 72 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Approve: PWMTC-2 Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Res. 41-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2019 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT THE NA`ALEHU COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intercession Class/Activities account. Reference: Comm. 87 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 42-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2019 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT THE PAHALA COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intercession Class/Activities account. Reference: Comm. 88 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 43-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2019 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT YANO HALL Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intercession Class/Activities account. Reference: Comm. 89 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Res. 44-19: 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 ZONTA CLUB OF HILO FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE"MAGNIFICENT ME" CONFERENCE Transfers $1,000 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. 96 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 45-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE "BIGGEST EASTER EGG HUNT" IN HILO Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 97 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 46-19: 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 MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE REPAIR OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT THE AUNTY DOTTIE THOMPSON HALE Transfers $5,000 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. 98 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Res. 47-19: 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 BETTY C. KANUHA FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WEST HAWAII COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP 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. 99 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 48-19: 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 BETTY C. KANUHA FOUNDATION, INC., FOR THE WEST HAWAII COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP 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. 100 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 49-19: 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 BETTY C. KANUHA FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WEST HAWAII COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 101 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 5 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Res. 50-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII TO SUPPORT ITS IN-REACH AND REINTEGRATION PROGRAM Transfers $1,000 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. 102 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 51-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII FOR ITS "PU`UHONUA O HILO" PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 103 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 52-19: 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 HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2019 HILO HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 104 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 6 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Res. 53-19: 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 ALOHA CLUB OF HILO FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE 2018 HALE `OLUEA CLUBHOUSE HOLIDAY EVENT Transfers $750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 105 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 54-19: 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 EMPLOYEES LIFELINE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED FROM ITS 2019 LABOR OF LOVE PROJECT Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 106 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 60-19: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $20,000 FROM THE CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER The Financial Empowerment Center would provide free, one-on-one professional financial counseling and coaching for residents of Hawaii Island. Reference: Comm. 113 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Res. 61-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Provides $750,000 to be used to hire two employees to assist with transporting seniors, to purchase vehicles and train staff, and for other transportation program expenditures of the Elderly Activities Division. Reference: Comm. 114 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 62-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Federally-derived funds in the amount of$96,943 would be used to increase the department's ability to extricate victims from vehicular crashes. Reference: Comm. 115 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 63-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS Funds in the amount of$1,734,373 would be used to provide long-term case management services for people who were displaced and impacted by the Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 116 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 8 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 15: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 97-13, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL—20,000 SQUARE FEET (CG-20) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-023:012 (Applicants: Nelson and Susan Fukuhara) (Area: 21,164 Square Feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which would allow a five-year time extension to Condition C (Complete Construction), and an amendment to Condition B (Time to Secure Water). The project is located at the southeast side of the Kino`ole Street and Kamana Street intersection. The applicants are requesting the extension to complete construction of a 4,000 square foot single-story structure for retail/office use. Reference: Comm. 63 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC-5 Bill 17: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIAKEA HOMESTEADS IST SERIES, WAIAKEA SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-021:059 (Applicant: Miroslav Neskovic) (Area: approx. 23,466 Square Feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to apply to subdivide the property into two lots. The applicant intends to demolish an existing building and build a new single-family dwelling on each of the proposed lots. Reference: Comm. 65 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC-6 Page 9 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Bill 18: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL— 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-20) AT WAIAKEA HOUSE LOTS, WAIAKEA SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-034:086 (Applicant: GHC Family Limited Partnership) (Area: approx. 22,500 Square Feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop a paved parking lot for tenant employees and overflow parking for customers of the Manono Street Marketplace. Reference: Comm. 66 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC-7 Bill 19: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 45 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE AND USE TAX SURCHARGE Increases the general excise and use surcharge from one-quarter percent to one-half percent beginning January 1, 2020, and amends the sunset date of December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2030. Reference: Comm. 81 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-14 Bill 26: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the Miscellaneous Private Contributions account ($20,000); and appropriates the same to the Cities for Financial Empowerment, Financial Empowerment Center Plan - Private. The Financial Empowerment Center would provide free, one-on-one professional financial counseling and coaching for residents of Hawaii Island. Reference: Comm. 113 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 10 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Bill 27: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the State—Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Social Transportation Grant account ($750,000); and appropriates the same to the DBEDT Social Transportation Grant. Funds would be used to hire two employees to assist with transporting seniors, to purchase vehicles and train staff, and for other transportation program expenditures of the Department of Parks and Recreation's Elderly Activities Division. Reference: Comm. 114 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 28: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the Federal—Highway Safety Grant—Cordless Extricate Kits account ($96,943); and appropriates the same to the Highway Safety Grant—Cordless Extricate Kits. Funds would be used to increase the Hawaii Fire Department's ability to extricate victims from vehicular crashes. Reference: Comm. 115 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 29: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the Federal—Disaster Case Management Program— Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) account ($1,734,373); and appropriates the same to the Disaster Case Management Program - FEMA. Funds would be used to provide long-term case management services for people who were displaced and impacted by the Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 116 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 11 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 210: AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 4, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY (2016-2018) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES Increases sewer fees incrementally on March 1 for three years beginning in 2019, as follows: Single Unit Residential: $12, $7, and $6; Multi-Unit Residential: $12, $7, and $6; Nonresidential: $17, $9, and $6; Private Haulers: $15, $10, and $5; and Gang Cesspools: $0, $6, and $3. The Department of Environmental Management requests these increases to eliminate the need for the General Fund subsidy and increase funding for facility repairs. Reference: Comm. 1165 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Postponed: January 23, 2019 First Reading: February 5, 2019 Bill 12: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING (Draft 2) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the Contribution from Private Source account ($170,355); and appropriates the same to the 2018 Lava Disaster Relief-Private account. Funds would be used to help offset costs incurred relating to the 2018 lava disaster in the lower Puna region. Draft 2 includes Exhibit "A," identifying a list of projects to be funded. Reference: Comm. 52.3 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: February 5, 2019 Page 12 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 Bill 20: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR SOLID WASTE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE LANIHAU WASTEWATER PUMP STATION FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT Funds would be used to replace a 677-foot section to avoid additional pipe failures and would be repaid by the County over a 20-year term through the issuance of General Obligation Bonds. Reference: Comm. 84 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: February 5, 2019 Bill 21: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-69, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2019 Amends the project name and increases the Environmental Management Lanihau Wastewater Pump Station Force Main Replacement— State Revolving Fund (SRF)project by $400,000, for a total SRF appropriation of$1.5 million. Funds for this project shall be provided from State Revolving Fund and would be used to replace a 677-foot section of the force main to avoid additional pipe failures. Reference: Comm. 85 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: February 5, 2019 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 22: 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—Improve Forensic Services account ($33,793); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services account, for a total appropriation of$63,793. Funds would be used to provide forensic science training and purchase updated equipment. Reference: Comm. 86 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: February 5, 2019 Page 13 Hawai'i County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 REPORTS FC-12 NOMINATION OF LAWRENCE L. HEINTZ TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (Comm. 77): Requires Council Confirmation by: March 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) FC-13 NOMINATION OF JUDY GREENBAUM TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Comm. 78): Requires Council Confirmation by: March 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) PC-4 NOMINATION OF RILEY SMITH TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN (Comm. 80): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: March 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) PSC-6 NOMINATION OF ROBERT M. YAMADA II TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Comm. 76): Requires Council Confirmation by: March 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 02/14/2019 01:19:43 PM Hawaii County Council-6 February 20,2019 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. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by February 15, 2019. If a response is received after February 15, 2019, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. 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