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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2019-01-09 2018-2020 Hawaii County Council 3rd Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii January 9, 2019 INVOCATION: Pastor Daniel Tomita of Kinoole Baptist Church gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:05 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, 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. Kierkiewicz 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, Mr. Chung presented Certificates of Merit to EXPRESSIONS OF Gabriella Cabanas, Nancy Kelly, Gerald Kosaki, and Daryn Arai for their CONDOLENCE: retirement from Hawaii County after many years of service.) Recess: At 9:38 a.m., the Acting Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:46 a.m. Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 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: Debra Smith: Bill 10 (Comm. 47), comment. Smiley Burrows: Bill 10 (Comm. 47), comment. Abolghassem Abraham Res. 22-19 (Comm. 24), in opposition; Sadegh: Res. 23-19 (Comm. 26), in opposition; Res. 24-19 (Comm. 30), in opposition; Res. 25-19 (Comm. 31), in opposition; Res. 26-19 (Comm. 34), in opposition; Bill 11 (Comm. 48), in opposition; and Bill 211 (Comm. 1166), in opposition. Sara Steiner: Comm. 33, comment; Res. 28-19 (Comm. 46), in opposition; Bill 9 (Comm. 46), in opposition; and Bill 10 (Comm. 47), in support. Braja RuthAnne Tarletz: Bill 10 (Comm. 47), comment. (representing Gaia Yoga Gardens and the Pu`u`a Community and Road Association) Felicia Frazer-Haims: Res. 28-19 (Comm. 46), comment; and Bill 10 (Comm. 47), comment. Scott Malis: Bill 10 (Comm. 47), comment. APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Vote on Approval of Ms. David moved to approve the Minutes of November 20, Minutes: 2018. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Approval of Ms. Eoff moved to approve the Minutes of December 3, Minutes: 2018 (2016-2018). Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried (Approved) by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. COMMUNI- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: Communications. Comm. 33: APPOINTMENT OF DAVID YAMAMOTO AS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 14, 2018, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above appointment. Waived: PWMTC Requires Council Confirmation by: April 1, 2019 (Section 13-8, Hawaii County Charter) Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. David Yamamoto as Public Works Director. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: So, we ask if, Mayor Kim, will you please come forward? (Note: At this time, Mayor Harry Kim came forward to address the members of the Council.) Page 3 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MR. KIM: Thank you. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. MR. KIM: My mentality's elsewhere, so I'm going to cover it if you don't mind, just a minute. For all the testifiers yesterday and today, this is not the time or place for me to respond in more detail. But if you could organize yourself as a group, I'd gladly meet with you in my office or any other meeting place to go over in detail some of the things that you talked about. I'll cover something briefly because of the cause that got you there is just misleading, again. To those, and you know there were several Vacationland people, even if the County road was finished, which is going to take a while as soon as we go ahead on those roads, all of the roads abutting 132, 137, Pohoiki Road are private, those subdivisions. So, I'll just speak on Vacationland and end it there. That's about a .7 mile stretch between 137 and the beginning of Vacationland. All of that has to be paid by them. All of that has to be resurveyed. Every single lot has to be resurveyed. And all the zigzagged roads in there, which my property was one of them, has to be surveyed and redone by the association. I have been talking to the association `cause it's an association decision whether they want to go back or not because they have to pay for it. And they're the ones that would have to make the application to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) for that, and they will be eligible for a possible 75 percent reimbursement. That is still millions of dollars. Those are the things we can cover in private meetings. By private, I mean within the office. You can invite anybody that can fit into the room. In regards to the last thing on Steiner, I think you misunderstood what I was apologizing for. I wasn't apologizing for your ability to come and address the Council. I was apologizing to the Council for taking the blame in regards to a statement made of your irresponsibility. You know they said that. I was apologizing for you taking the blame for that when the authority and decision was mine and not yours. In regards to a better note of today and a sadder note, first of all to the people that retired, if I had that kind of authority I would have canceled all of their retirements. And they were told that. I really would. I think you know some of the people, like people I depend on and you did, too, like Allan. Hey, he's an institution of knowledge. And I warned him that he will get called because there are things that they know from experience that you just can't read up on. So, I think they're the symbol of"public servant"rather than "public employees." These were special, very special, public servants and they did good for us. We will truly miss them, and they should know how much I value them and we all value them. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 In regards to this, this is the third time I've come to this Council for confirmation of a Public Works employee that either speaks very badly of me as an employer or administrator or the job or a combination of. I remember Frank was talking to his wife long distance on the phone the first time I've come to the Council for him to take the job, and the wife said, "No way, Jose," a thousand different ways because she was sick and tired of the long hours and weekends and all of that. And she just wanted him to be a husband and a grandpa, which I understand. And I made a dumb statement, and I told her, "I promise you I will put on high priority limited hours." And I was even dumber because I promised her a maximum of 60 hours a week. At that time, I thought I could do it. I really thought I could do it. Sixty hours a week sounded like a lot, but I didn't work with a deputy and this and that. And what happens is there's a fire in Pahoa. And I think in that week alone he worked 80 hours. And I remember calling his home, because we were there from early in the morning, and he wasn't home. I found out he was in Pahoa until midnight and reported back to work at 6:00 in the morning. I said, "Oh, damn, there goes the 60 hours." So, he gave me seven months. He promised me one year, but he came close and I don't blame him. There were seven months. Allan, who was next, was his deputy. I asked him to take over, and he took, as you know, a couple of months to say, "Okay." I didn't promise him, this time, hours but we would try. And I will say to you that he gave it—the eruption took a lot of everybody. That was seven days a week and, you know, 20 hours were normal. And he had family problems in regards to his mom and a house and all of that, that he gave me a couple more months, then he said he had to leave to take care of family stuff I'm sorry to see him go, but I understand. Now, I've got a third guy. I'm smarter; I didn't make any promises except that I need him. Dave's been around a long time. He's the guy that I went to see to finish the Aupuni Center. He's the guy that I went to see to renovate this whole County building and many other projects. I promised him only this, and in front of the others of his department as well as the Cabinet, that we will all work together very hard to help him as much as we can. I know there's a lot of public out there that think there's people clamoring to take certain jobs, and in certain jobs there are, but Public Works, as you know, there is a regulation that you have to be a certified engineer. And that's one of those complex departments that have so many divisions, that to bring in someone so- called "off the street"that is not familiar with County takes a steep learning curve. And I'm so very glad that Dave has agreed to work with us for the next couple of years. I know one thing about Dave outside of his professional work, outstanding knowledge and professional work, he will speak his mind. I'll give you two Page 5 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 funny examples. Years ago when he was working there and I was in my first term or so, I was trying to develop a map and I wanted a picture of a nene bird, our symbol. And we couldn't find one on the computer. And in a meeting, he passed word, "Just tell the Mayor to find a duck." I thought, "What an arrogant son-of-a- gun." He actually was joking. Not too recently in the Kilauea eruption, it was always cold there early in the morning. We couldn't control the temperature. So, I came in one morning and I said, "My God, it's cold in here. Dave, you're from Public Works. Can't you control this damn temperature?" And he looks at me and he says, "Buy a jacket." So, you know he will tell me off when he has to. I ask of you confirmation of this man. I think his work record shows that he's a very good engineer. I think his work record will show he's committed to doing a good job like some of the public servants that left. He has been a very good public servant, and he will continue to be a very good public servant administrator. I ask for your consideration and confirmation of him. I need him. I think this County needs him. And I think he will do good for us. Thank you very much. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: And I should have asked Mr. Yamamoto to come up as well. You got to listen to all the good things the Mayor had to say about you, but we'd like to ask you if you could say a few words as well before I open it up to our Council Members. (Note: At this time, Nominee and Building Division Chief David Yamamoto, Department of Public Works, came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. YAMAMOTO: Good morning. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Good morning. MR. YAMAMOTO: Thank you. I'm not one for too much words, but I wanted to, first of all, thank Mayor Harry Kim for the nomination to this very rare and privileged position to work for Hawaii Island, our home. I would also like to thank my wife, Michele, and my son, Seiya, for their support. Lastly, I want you all to take note that I came prepared with my white hair and don't have to get any more whiter but I'm now concerned that I might start losing them in mass numbers. With that, thank you. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. I'll open it up to Council Members. Council Member Lee Loy. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Mr. Yamamoto. MaybeI'm going to lay a little bit of foundation. Why don't you give us a thumbnail sketch of your resume or your curriculum vitae. I know we got it, but I think it's really important that you share that with this crowd today. MR. YAMAMOTO: Okay. After graduating from high school, I entered the Air Force and spent four years serving in the Air Force. Upon leaving, I thought I wanted to become an electrical engineer but found that the school was pretty hard. So, I kind of took a break, and I went to work. I worked on Kauai for two years at the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) tracking station there. And then, while there, I came up with this bright idea that I wanted to become an architect and found out, after two years, that you don't get enough sleep. So, I changed into engineering, and I found out, "Wow, I can sleep now!" So, after that, I got a job with the State Department of Health and the Wastewater Branch. We inspected and regulated the wastewater treatment plants. After three years there, I moved back to Hilo and took a job with then Public Works' Wastewater Division. I was one of its engineers. Worked there for about seven years then decided to consider working private. So, I worked for M & E Pacific for three-and-a-half years before returning back to the Building Division as its Building Projects Manager. Thereafter, I became the division chief, and that's what I am today. And now, moving possibly to become the Director of Public Works. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you for that. A lot of my colleagues know I've spent probably 20 years of my professional career working in and out of the Planning and Public Works Departments, especially with the Building Division. And so, I have a network of your harshest critics. So, please, don't hold it against me, but I think this is a great opportunity to really address some of the harshest critics and their concerns. They're concerned of your lack of innovative thinking, lack of vision, lack of communication, lack of good rapport with others. Please, don't hold it against me but take the opportunity right now to address those harsh criticisms of many technical experts in the community who have had to get through a number of plans through the department. MR. YAMAMOTO: Since working for the Building Division and more so as the Building Chief, we've been working continuously to or trying to improve the building permit process. The previous Administration, we purchased the new software that had some challenges. And so, we are now replacing that software and also changing some of the processes that we've done. One, we've brought back the permit intake process to the Building Division, and we're making some further changes to go to a one-permit system and improve the Page 7 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 processes where, prior to even intaking a permit, we help the applicant gather their information and documents that they need to have a more seamless process of getting their permit approved. We also are excited about moving towards an electronic permit system or plan review system that will allow a more parallel approach or simultaneous approach for all the agencies to review and approve the permit rather than what it is now, which is sequential. It's because of the nature of having to handle a physical plan. I think one of the criticisms was that I was unapproachable or a lack of communication? I'm not sure why they would have that. `Cause if they'd request a meeting or want to speak with me, I'm willing to go and meet with them whether it be at the front counter or in the conference room. I am not sure why they would have that feeling. I am more than willing to meet with anybody. MS. LEE LOY: Yeah, and make sure they bring a jacket, right, if it's cold? MR. YAMAMOTO: Sometimes, in our conference room it is cold. MS. LEE LOY: You've shared a lot of your strengths. What would you think is your greatest weakness? MR. YAMAMOTO: I guess when people don't understand that we're actually trying really hard and recognize that the permit process has a big impact on the construction industry, people wanting to build their restaurant, their house, and want to move ahead with their plans. But this permit process is somewhat stifling and confusing. So, we're trying to help educate them before they come for their application so they have everything prepared to make their permit process seamless. MS. LEE LOY: We had one testifier mention mobile homes. MR. YAMAMOTO: Yes. MS. LEE LOY: Just real quick, what's your thoughts on mobile homes? MR. YAMAMOTO: If they're going to be a permanent structure, the life safety aspects about that is if it's not on a foundation that will secure it during an earthquake or a hurricane, these structures can fly around and fall off their—and a classic case I heard about a year ago. There was just a small windstorm in Kona that flipped over a shed, and the person died in the home. So, that's the importance of being able to—if you're going to use it as a permanent structure, that it needs to be on a firm foundation that is capable of withstanding the natural disasters that we encounter. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MS. LEE LOY: You're going to be heading up six different divisions within the Department of Public Works. Share with me a little bit of your strengths because we're going to be faced with a real tight budget and I just want to hear a little bit about your ability to manage the budget in a very large department with six different divisions. Can you provide me just maybe some hard corners as far as what your thought process would be as far as that budget? MR. YAMAMOTO: Much of our budget is salaries. The only part that might be controllable is overtime. Another good portion is the operating budget. We pay for the electricity bills and the water bills and various other bills that we have little control over what the utilities charge us, especially HELCO (Hawai`i Electric Light Company). But as far as the construction side, and I, at least for the Building Division, up until now, we've been really prudent in asking for what we need. And a lot of times we end up having to make do and make arrangements `cause we, one of our vehicles got damaged where it's inoperable and now we're short vehicles `cause we don't have any surplus. So, basically, trying to just keep our budget requests to what we need is where I see to control the budget. And as far as the construction side, which is the capital improvement, I've been working in the construction industry for in as far as managing projects for 20 years. I think you can probably ask a lot of the contractors, I'm pretty stingy. I'm not going to pay you for something you don't deserve. That's what I would want all of our engineers and project coordinators to hold to. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you for kind of setting that tone as far as a measurable because we do—your department actually uses the public's money. And so, we should be getting what we pay for. So, I appreciate you just sharing that hard corner. I just have two more questions, and I'll leave it to the rest of my colleagues. You have the ability to pick a deputy. Have you made a decision on that? MR. YAMAMOTO: No, I haven't. I was waiting to at least be confirmed. Kind of getting ahead of the horse or cart if you choose somebody and you don't get selected or confirmed. So, I decided to wait until after I get confirmed. Hopefully I will. MS. LEE LOY: Some qualities of a deputy you would be looking for? MR. YAMAMOTO: Somebody I can trust and is willing to work hard. MS. LEE LOY: And my final question, I promise. Are you preserving your return rights to go back to Building Division? MR. YAMAMOTO: Yes, I am. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, I yield. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other Council Members? Council Member Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Mr. Yamamoto, thank you so much for coming today, and I've been listening very carefully to the comments that you made. Public Works is a very large department, but you're well aware of that. I appreciate the fact that you came with your preinstalled white hair `cause that does help us going forward. That being said, some of the things that Councilwoman Lee Loy touched on talked about on the building permit process. One of the things, and it's no secret to anyone, that's been a bit stifling for the County as far as getting that work through the departments. And I realize this relationship between Public Works and Planning, and we need to streamline that better, especially in light of the need for picking up the pace of what we'll be able to get approved. Holding that back stifles our economy. And as we work towards getting that going, what are your thoughts as far as streamlining that? What is it as far as a priority for you to get that done? MR. YAMAMOTO: First, we want to implement some of the initiatives that we have been planning. One being we brought the permit process back to Building. We're getting ready to go live with the new software in the end of May or June. Between then and there, we would like to move to a one-permit system, have that working prior to actually getting our software so we're not testing two things at one time. Regarding our coordination with Planning, at current it seems as though Planning is a prerequisite to actually obtaining the building permit, being that they would have to go to the—if it is a special use or a plan approval, that process has a timeline of its own. And without knowing that thesea project is coming on board to help the individual navigate through the various agencies that they have to traverse to actually be ready for that building permit application, one of the measures we are putting together is a checklist that all these applicants can go through to know if they have their plans and to initiate the plans and ensure that their plans are well prepared prior to coming to the Building Division. MR. RICHARDS: So, as far as the priority from your perspective, how high a priority is getting this thing enacted and rolling? Is this a high priority for you? MR. YAMAMOTO: Very high. It's been a very high priority since I became Building Chief back in 2012. We've been struggling with the current software, and we're really hopeful that the new software will alleviate some of the Page 10 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 challenges we have with the current software. With that going behind, it's a matter of tweaking it and reaching out to various constituents and providing them guidance on how to navigate through the permit process. MR. RICHARDS: Okay. Shifting gears a little bit `cause I want to leave time for my other colleagues. Road maintenance and repair. I know we have a disproportionate miles of road for our County relative to our population, which is one of the things we struggle with. That being said, the list of priorities for resurfacing County roads within each district, we have a list that's been put forth and I realize it's a little bit out of date. But coming forth, I think I am speaking on behalf of the Council Members, we need to know what the priorities are in each district and when we're actually going to get something done with those roads. And granted, I understand, we have a lot of miles of roads and funding is always an issue. But that being said, we did recently receive a list but I know it's a little bit out of date. Could we expect a very timely list and an updated list probably every six months or once a year so we know what's coming for our districts? MR. YAMAMOTO: To answer that, yes. Not by my doing but we are currently entering into a contract with a vendor that is capable of mapping all of our County roads. And in the process, it does an objective grading of the road profile. And by that, it can prioritize which roads need the most work and which are still good or just need a maintenance overlay. So with that, once we get that contract going and the information from there, we can provide you all with a list of prioritized roads in each district. MR. RICHARDS: Okay. At this point, I'm going to yield and give time for my colleagues. Thank you, Mr. Yamamoto. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Council Member Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. Good morning, Mr. Yamamoto. I just have a couple of questions for you. Thank you so much for being here and putting up with these difficult questions from my colleagues. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and your honesty. Beyond implementation of this software to streamline the permitting process, I'm just curious as to what the other top priorities are for your department should you become appointed as Director. MR. YAMAMOTO: Top priorities. Well, aside from response to and recovery from the various disasters that we've had, our goal is to maintain the roads, the buildings that we have and do it in the most efficient manner we can with the resources we have. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay, great. That leads me to my second question and an opportunity for you to, I think,just showcase some innovative thinking. There's a lot of work that needs to be done paving roads, maintenance of bridges—that I know that we're getting an infusion of cash from the increase in fuel taxes. But I just wonder, I mean, what are some creative ways we can get things done? Are there public-private partnerships we'd consider, more collaboration with the State? I leave it to you to just kind of enlighten me on what we could do to be creative. MR. YAMAMOTO: Well, we've been collaborating with the State DOT (Department of Transportation) ever since they've been providing STIP (State Transportation Improvement Program) funding for roads that qualify for that STIP program. Sorry, but I haven't really given it much thought since I haven't really had to until now. So, in the days going forward, I will be, excuse me, I will be looking at the goals and/or the objectives that each division has and look at where we are with those goals and objectives that we need to fill and brainstorm to see where we can move to move it forward and better. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. I know I said two questions, but I have a follow-up question. I represent a district that has substandard subdivisions. HPP (Hawaiian Paradise Park) in particular has more than 130 miles of roads, and they're being maintained by a private association. I wonder if you might entertain a public- private partnership of some sort to bring in decent streetlighting, road striping, and proper signage to mark the various streets to just ensure public safety. MR. YAMAMOTO: Thank you. Yeah, we'll look into it. I'll look into it and see what we can do and what we are allowed to do. We have rules and regulations on how we can expend County funds on private properties. So, we have to take all of that into consideration. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you for being so open, and I hope we can continue to have continued dialogue. I mean, we are the body that makes laws, fair laws, that need to be changed in order to get things done. I know that this body is certainly looking to do that. So, thank you, Madam Chair. I yield. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member Eoff MS. EOFF: Thank you, Madam Chair. Some of the things that Mayor Kim said this morning opened my eyes a little bit about how difficult it is to actually hire a department head. Not only the qualifications that are necessary, but the willingness and the time that you would have to commit. And so, I just want to say that I appreciate your resume and all of the areas of government that you have participated in, which brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of things. I'm not real familiar with criticisms or some of the things that you've addressed, but I'm glad that you had a chance to talk about it upfront. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 I just wanted to say that the criticisms that I hear as a Council Member from the west side is just making sure that we have enough attention paid to issues on the west side. I mean, we have road issues that have been addressed, and we have some that need to be addressed. But I just wanted to say that it's been really great having the deputy be from the west side. It's hard for someone who doesn't live there to know everything about the roads there. But someone who has experienced it would have a better handle on it, and I think it balances out the feeling of the community that there's representation around the whole island. I mean, that would be one of my suggestions is just to keep an eye on the west side by having a deputy. And I guess I could say I think Merrick's been doing an awesome job, but I just wanted to say that as you make your decision. Thank you. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you. Mr. Yamamoto, I know that I don't know you personally, and I appreciate the discussion about information that's been brought to this Council. I respect your honesty and your willingness to do your best. And I reflect on our certificate receivers this morning about not giving up and doing your best when you work and you do community service. I have to. She took the words right out of my mouth about having a balance on the east and the west side. As far as the deputy, Merrick is a Kona boy. And so, I think that's really important when you have someone that's very close to the land, to the district, and to the people in doing your work. Because if you talk to me about places in Hilo, I would not have an intimate knowledge about these things. So, whatever, it's your choice but I just wanted to say I have really had a great relationship with Allan and with Merrick in getting things done, and also Neil Azevedo. You have really good people, and they really are excellent community service people when it comes to addressing the needs for roads. My district also, lots of private roads in Ocean View. So, the suggestion that Council Member Kierkiewicz is having, I would be very much interested in seeing whether you would be able to, your responses to that because it applies to all rural areas where they have miles and miles of privately owned roads. So, I applaud you for being here today, and I look forward to working with you. My one other question was are you, I sense that you are because I heard you say it, but this updating or improving the building permit process, I think it's really important because that's what we've been working toward, and I hear complaints about that all the time. If we can get that done especially as soon as we can, and I hear you that you know that this is important, then I'll be really happy when we Page 13 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 see that done because that will alleviate a lot of concern from our community. I think that's really important. So, thank you very much for your courage and for stepping up. Aloha. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Chair Chung. MR. CHUNG: Thank you. David, the entire confirmation process, whether it be the process that we're going through or with boards and commissions, it's somewhat frustrating for the Council because, at some point, we feel marginalized. Either we approve a person after representations made by him or her, and then, all of a sudden, we're forgotten. We have an awful, well, I had and maybe I don't want to speak for any of the other Council Members but several of us had an awful experience just the other day with a department head who wasn't forthcoming with information. We weren't giving directions. We were just asking for information. That person said that there was a certain chain of command that they had to go through. For us to be able to make good decisions as Ms. Lee Loy always says, we have to have information. We may not have direct supervision over department heads, but by all means, at least give us information. Are you willing to provide information to us, I mean, in that regard? Or do you have to get the okay from, whether it be the Mayor or the Managing Director? What's going to be your policy? MR. YAMAMOTO: Well, the information I give you is always going to be truthful. MR. CHUNG: Yeah. Would you withhold information from us? MR. YAMAMOTO: Not deliberately, no. MR. CHUNG: Okay. And first of all, I'm saying all of this but I'm going to be voting for your appointment. But there are some things that's got to be laid on the table. And it's not germane only to you; it's to any department head. Now, as it relates specifically to your department, there was a policy that was set into place by one of the three department heads, Public Works directors, where the Council couldn't talk directly to division heads. Are you going to have any policy in that regard? `Cause it makes it very difficult for us. MR. YAMAMOTO: I haven't considered that policy and will consider, but if anything, I would ask the division chiefs to, if I did give them and where I felt it wasI say I think it's appropriate that they be able to speak freely and speak honestly Page 14 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MR. CHUNG: Good, yeah. Good. That's all we ask. There was, actually, a policy in place. MR. YAMAMOTO: Yeah, I know. I was part of that MR. CHUNG: Yeah, right, I know. I just wanted to see if that policy was still going to be in place. And it hasn't been in place over the last year or so. So, thank you in that respect. Let's see. I wanted to say something about the line of questioning that was offered by Ms. Lee Loy. It may have seemed like it was critical, but I think it was well intentioned I think as you know. `Cause I've always said I would prefer people criticizing me rather than praising me. In that wayso, I'm just relating it to my own personal beliefs—that way we can try to correct ourselves or at least be cognizant of things. Right? And I've got to admit, `cause, David, you and I have worked together for a long time, right? And I've never had a problem with you. But there have been some complaints here and there and generally has to do with your personality or lack thereof. And maybe they mistake it for something else, being aloof or whatever it is. But it's good to know that you have a sense of humor, almost like our County Clerk, similar. You guys should get together. We selected him. So, we don't hold that kind of dry wit sense of humor against any person. But, now, you're going to be the face of the department. And you're not just going to be a division head anymore. You're going to be the face of the department. And I just want, maybe, you to take what Ms. Lee Loy said to heart because there has to—it's not just a matter of setting up meetings but there has to be a little bit more interpersonal types of communications with persons. I know you have it in you, obviously, but just keep that in the back of your mind. And the last thing, though, is it has to do with building permits. That's been a real, you know, Ms. Lee Loy has stated it on the record, during her campaign, on tv about the building permit process. I don't think we should really spend a lot of time right now talking about it because we have, over the years, with you and other members of the Administration, almost ad nauseam spoken about the building permit process. But I will say this, from my perspective, I really would like to see some improvements over there. And if you need legislative assistance, let us know. Okay? `Cause we're not technical experts. But if you're able to recognize that this certain area is a problem, at least come to us. Utilize the Council. We're here to help. We want to make things better. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 `Cause one of the problems with holding up these building permits—and certainly a lot of times it's not the department who's causing the delays; we all know that sometimes, it's the contractors or whoever is tasked with getting things back and forth from the developer or the contractor to the department. But at the same time, the issuance of building permits plays a big role in the health of our economy, too. We cannot divorce that thought. I just ask, as a department head now who has to look at things from an overall public policy standpoint, if you can just keep that in the back of your mind. But we have to improve the building permit process. It's imperative. MR. YAMAMOTO: I agree. MR. CHUNG: Yeah, okay. I want to echo what Ms. Eoff or what Ms. David said regarding the east-west utilization of personnel there. We've had a real good working relationship with both Neil and Merrick. I don't know what the future has in store for them, but I just wanted to say that they've really been helpful to us. We look to them as being go-to people in that regard. But again, at the request of the Administration, we did waive this up to the full Council so we could fast-track your appointment if we were in fact going to confirm it, which I believe we will. And I wanted to congratulate you and wish you all the best. Hopefully, we can have a real good working relationship going forward. Thank you, David. MR. YAMAMOTO: Thank you. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member Eoff, you had your light on? MS. EOFF: Oh, I'm sorry. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Can I just call you Council Member Kleinfelder? MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: No. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: No? Or K-K? He called you "K-K" We need to get used to that and say it properly. So, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: You've got to go slow. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: I just have to remember "Kaneali`i." Thank you. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you. First of all, thank you, Mayor, for being here yesterday and today. I appreciate your comments and giving us a nod. I appreciate that. I look forward to having you here more often. For David, I got to know you briefly. I'm sorry that we're losing Allan. As I've walked into my position, I also started to see other figures move on or retire or move departments. So, it's been interesting for me getting to know people and then losing them and getting to know someone else. I'm watching as we move towards becoming a little bit more electronically streamlined and transparent, especially with regards to building codes and permits and applications, I just want to make sure that we continue to have a very open communication level at a human level so that we can continue to talk to each other. I really appreciate the meetings that we've had so far. And in sitting down with the entire staff, it's been very eye opening as well as it just helps me understand and be on the same page as you. So, as we move into the future if you do get appointed, I would appreciate that kind of open door, as well as just being upfront, honest. So far, I feel like you have been. So, thank you. I'll be nominating you. I appreciate that. MR. YAMAMOTO: Thank you. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: Aloha, Mr. Yamamoto. Thank you for being here today. MR. YAMAMOTO: Good morning. MS. VILLEGAS: Thank you for enduring the questions and the comments and the transparency. I wanted to echo some of the comments from my colleagues from the west side of the island. I also want to suggest, what if we started calling it north and south? All of our years of east and west, and sometimes collaborative but sometimes it's versus. I just think there's great opportunity in this era of division nationally and globally that we adopt here on the Big Island this opportunity to really collectively collaboratively connect with one another and utilize our resources islandwide and kind of start to use a great big eraser and make sure that we aren't perpetuating this divide. Instead, we are continuing this legacy of inclusion and sharing of resources. On that note, I also want to say that it's been a joy already to have been connected with Merrick. We're both Wildcats from Konawaena. And so, the enthusiasm that you have in the Department of Public Works, which is not an easy department to work with all the issues that you're constantly having to embrace or engage. It's been a real joy to see that energy, and you have a phenomenal staff Page 17 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 And in a career path that isn't always super absolutely glamorous, I just want to commend the Department of Public Works and the humans that you have there. And thank you for your willingness `cause it sounds like it really is an intense job as there have been so many directors in the last few years. So, thank you for your willingness to step up and to answer the call from our Mayor. Thank you. MR. YAMAMOTO: You're welcome. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yeah, thank you. I just wanted to take one minute or less to comment on something that Chair Chung had said about your personality, that you had none. But I met with Mr. Yamamoto, actually, on Monday to discuss an issue in my district. That was the first time I actually met you, right? He had a lovely personality. He was laughing and he wasso, I just wanted to make that note that, in some instances, I tend to not agree with Mr. Chung on that because I had a nice talk and discussion with your staff and with P&R (Department of Parks and Recreation) on Monday. So, yeah, there's a personality in there. Okay? All right, thank you. Thank you very much. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: I just want to say that I've had the opportunity to work with you a lot because of situations and issues in District 1. MR. YAMAMOTO: Yes. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: So, I did have, firsthand, your engineer's personality of that straight-faced look and then sometimes cracking a smile or that whole dry sense of humor kind of thing. But I totally appreciated working with you because even if I was sometimes abrasive and kind of like trying to push my way to getting something done maybe not in the right way, you made sure that I stayed in my lane and that I followed what needed to be followed and to find a way to get something accomplished through the right road. So, that I appreciate of you because I know that you will hold not only your employees or your subordinates accountable to doing things the right way, but also people who are from the outsidecontractors, whomever they may be accountable to making sure that it's done in the right way, that there's no favoritism or sliding things under the rug or trying to do somebody a favor. That I know of you, and I appreciate that of you. So, it's about being fair across the board. So, we'll give you some laughing gas at someor, but anyway, I think your personality is okay. And I can see where Mr. Chung is coming from, too, `cause Page 18 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 sometimes people say, "Hey, I don't know if somebody's approachable by the way they look, but " I think I'm just digging myself a hole here. So, I've just got to get out of it. So, stop talking in other words, right? So, anyway, but thank you. Thank you so much for stepping up because it's a tough position, and you have a tough Administration you're working for, holding your feet to the fire. So, thank you again. I'll stop. I know it just got a little bit bigger, I mean, deeper. But thank you so much. Anybody else? No? Okay. So, we're going to take a vote now. Everyone in favor of the appointment of David Yamamoto as Public Works Director,please say "aye." Vote on Comm. 33: The motion to confirm the appointment of (Approved) Mr. David Yamamoto as Public Works Director was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. MR. YAMAMOTO: Thank you. Recess: At 11:13 a.m., the Acting Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 11:27 a.m. ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, RESOLUTIONS: Order of Resolutions. Change Order As directed by the Acting Chair and with no objection from the Council of Business: Members, the following items were taken out of order: Page 19 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Res. 29-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF HEALTH STATUS MONITORING, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Funds in the amount of$7,500 would be used by the Police Department to set up a streamlined process to allow the department to disclose government records to the State Department of Health. Reference: Comm. 48 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 29-19. Seconded by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Thank you. Lieutenant Briski? (Note: At this time, Police Lieutenant John Briski came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. BRISKL Yes, ma'am. MS. DAVID: Thank you. Would you please explain—this was waived from Committee. So, could you please explain the urgency of these funds? MR. BRISKL Sure. The Hawaii Police Department has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the State Department of Health. They're doing a study on violent deaths in our County, actually statewide but County by County. We provide them with information that they use for their study. This money is being requested from the Department of Health. What it will do is it will fund the purchase of a batch scanner as well as individual desk scanners. We all know we want a government—everyone wants to move to a paperless system. That never seems to happen. I think paperless sometimes creates more paper. But once it hits my office, which is the records section, we try and scan it into an electronic form so we can keep it forever and not lose it. The monies, again, will be used to purchase a batch scanner and individual desk scanners to assist us in actually not only providing this information to the Department of Health, but just our department in general. MS. DAVID: Thank you very much. I yield at this time. Mahalo, Lieutenant. Page 20 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Is there any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Res. 29-19: The motion to adopt Res. 29-19 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 29 is adopted. Thank you. Thank you for coming. MR. BRISKL Thank you very much. Bill 11: 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 Health (DOH) Record Access Grant account ($7,500); and appropriates the same to the DOH Record Access Grant account. Funds would be used by the Police Department to set up a streamlined process to allow the department to disclose government records to the DOH. Reference: Comm. 48 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 11 on first reading. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: No further discussion. I think Lieutenant said it all. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Page 21 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Vote on Bill 11: The motion to pass Bill 11 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 11 moves forward to second and final reading. Return to Order The Acting Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: Res. 22-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST THE KONA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT WITH EXPENSES FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 24 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 22-19. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff MS. EOFF: Thank you. I just ask for your support. This is an educational program. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Page 22 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Vote on Res. 22-19: The motion to adopt Res. 22-19 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: That resolution is adopted. Res. 23-19: 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 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 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 26 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Vote on Res. 23-19: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 23-19. Seconded by (Adopted) Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 23-19 is adopted. Page 23 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Res. 24-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2019 WAIMEA CHERRY BLOSSOM HERITAGE FESTIVAL Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 30 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 24-19. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, thank you. This is a repeat of what I've done previously. For the freshmen members, I'm sure you're aware of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Waimea. Last year, it was a resounding success. I think they estimated over 15,000 people attended it throughout the day. The funding is for their souvenir booklet and just, again, lining things up, getting in order. It's a great event for the community and actually for the County as a whole. So, I ask for your support. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Res. 24-19: The motion to adopt Res. 24-19 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 24-19 is adopted. Page 24 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Res. 25-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA HALE O NA KEIKI PRESCHOOL FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM NEEDS, AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 31 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 25-19. Seconded by Ms. David. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: I think this is self-explanatory if you have any questions. Again, I just ask for your support. Council Member Richards, your light. Do you have a question? MR. RICHARDS: Oh, no. Sorry. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Oh, okay. Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Res. 25-19: The motion to adopt Res. 25-19 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 25-19 is adopted. Page 25 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Res. 26-19: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $500 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Donated by Christine Johnson, this donation would be used towards the Pilikulaiwi intersession program to provide culturally appropriate activities and service projects to school-age children during the spring and fall intersessions. Reference: Comm. 34 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 26-19. Seconded by Mr. Richards. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you. I just want my colleagues' support. This is an incredible partnership from an individual who's giving money to help our school- aged kids during their fall and spring intercessions when so many parents are struggling with childcare during those breaks. So, I really do appreciate your support and just really want to thank Christine for her continued support of this wonderful Native Hawaiian program. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Res. 26-19: The motion to adopt Res. 26-19 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 26-19 is adopted. Page 26 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Res. 28-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION Federally-derived funds in the amount of$250,000 would be used to create an economic recovery plan to provide relief, recovery, and relocation strategies for the recent Kilauea eruption. The County would provide $250,000 as a cost-share for this project. Reference: Comm. 46 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 28-19. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: My colleagues, I know that you're aware that of all the devastation that Puna has suffered with the recent lava flow, and so we are in a position to accept any and all money to support recovery. I know that Deputy Director of R&D (Department of Research and Development) Ron Whitmore is in the room, and he is one of the lead folks that is part of the recovery team. So, if I could just call you up for a second. If you could just state, for the record, what exactly we can expect with this plan. (Note: At this time, Research and Development Deputy Director Ron Whitmore came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. WHITMORE: Good morning. Ron Whitmore, Deputy Director of the Department of Research and Development. Three main output we expect from this grant. One is a very Kilauea-eruption specific economic recovery plan based on a clear kind of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis, environmental scan of the impacts, and some very explicit strategies across sectors and industries to address those impacts. Not specific to the Puna region but islandwide. Second is we expect another product to be another thing that we hope to have as part of this recovery effort is not just a recovery plan and strategies specific to this particular disaster but a robust coherent recovery framework for the County that is in place and will serve us and be able to stand up very quickly in the future when we experience disasters. So, this one will be specific to the economic dimension of that. Page 27 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 And then, third, we expect the Kilauea-specific recovery plan to serve as a template for a coherent comprehensive integrated collaborative economic development strategy for the island. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: I just have a follow-up question on the economic development strategy. How does that match with the CEDS (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy)? MR. WHITMORE: So, the way we wrote it in the grant application is that the product would serve as a template for the update to the CEDS that's due in 2020. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Excellent. Thank you. I would just encourage my colleagues to support this resolution. Thank you, Ron. I yield the floor, Madam Chair. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Res. 28-19: The motion to adopt Res. 28-19 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 28-19 is adopted. Vote on Motion to Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Suspend Council five-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Rules: Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: 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: Page 28 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Bill 9: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Economical Adjustment Assistance account ($250,000); and appropriates the same to the Economical Adjustment Assistance account. Funds would be used to create an economic recovery plan to provide relief, recovery, and relocation strategies for the recent Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 46 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: We just discussed this matter. I ask you for your support. Thank you. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Bill 9: The motion to pass Bill 9 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill moves forward to second reading. Return to Order The Acting Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: 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: Bills 9 and 11 were taken up previously, out of order.) Page 29 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 Bill 8: 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 Adds the General Government, Island-Wide Hurricane Lane Damage Projects for $36,921,225 (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and $12,307,075 (County), for a total of$49,228,300 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($36,921,225) and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($12,307,075). Reference: Comm. 45 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Waived: FC 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. Lee Loy moved to pass Bill 8 on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Yes, thank you. This one was also waived out of Committee, but if I could call Ms. Sako forward and maybe just provide a little bit of framework. We've heard a lot as far as monies coming in to the community to help with recovery, and this is just one more part to a very complex puzzle to get the money flowing so that we can truly start recovery of various different events that happened. So, Ms. Sako, if you would go ahead, please. (Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. SAKO: We're on Bill 8, right? Okay, yeah. So, this is the one for Hurricane Lane. Both bills are similar. We're going through the process with FEMA, analyzing each project, and that is a process in and of itself. So, after Lane, we had a lot of damage to roads, culverts, bridges, some more substantial than others, some of the parks and everything. But for us to be able to spend the money and start moving forward, we do need the appropriation. And so, once we work it out with FEMA, how much we're going to get for that, the department will go out and bid it accordingly but they need the appropriation in place to be able to do that. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Ms. Sako. So, I ask for my colleagues' support. Really, this is the first, kind of, critical step to get the money flowing. So, thank you. Page 30 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other questions or discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Bill 8: The motion to pass Bill 8 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 8 moves to second reading. Bill 10: 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 Adds the General Government, Island-Wide 2018 Lava Flow Damage Projects for $24,746,625 (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and $8,248,875 (County), for a total of$32,995,500 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($24,746,625) and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($8,248,875). Reference: Comm. 47 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: FC 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. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 10 on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Ms. Sako. For the record, I would like for you to share that this is just the beginning of Federal funding that is going to be coming in to help support recovery. I think there's a lot of misinformation in the community that this is all the money that we're getting. So, if you could just explain to the community exactly,just the beginning of this money that's going to be spent. Page 31 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 (Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. SAKO: This, really, is just the beginning. We've actually already had some. We received FEMA funding for the emergency work that was done. We received State funding. I think we just got our first check today from FEMA. I'm really excited. It's taken a long time coming, but we did get some already. Now, this is the part, again, for the long-term projects. And this is just the FEMA portion. We also have other projects that are probably going to be funded by Federal Highways. I don't know if this will be the full amount or not. This is the best estimate from the departments. There's still a lot of work to be done. Some of these are going to be done as alternate projects. We've never had a lava flow of this magnitude in a while since I've been here. So, as we decide what to do and what to move forward on, there'll be a lot more discussion. But again, we need the appropriation to be able to move forward and do any work. There's definitely going to be some Federal Highways funds coming in, both for this one and for Hurricane Lane. So, we'll be coming with these shortly. But these are the projects the departments kind of needed us to get moving on. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. So, we've turned on the faucet, water is flowing, and this is just the beginning of that flow into the bucket. MS. SAKO: That's correct. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. You were very kind enough to share the list of projects with me that have been identified as priorities for the County to spend money on. Would it be okay for me to just run through that list? MS. SAKO: Yes, that's fine. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. So, we've identified Leilani Avenue, Pohoiki Road, Lighthouse Road, Lauone Street, Honuaula Street, Hinalo Street, Highway 137. In addition to that: helicopter pad, the Pahoa landing strip, emergency access over Ala`ili, Cinder Road, and Government Beach Road. Is that correct? MS. SAKO: That's correct. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Is there any flexibility in which projects will be completed? And I just bring that up because I notice that some of these streets, like Hinalo and Lauone, they've been covered by lava but they're small or dead-end streets. And so, I just wonder if there's any flexibility. Page 32 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MS. SAKO: And that's why I'm saying that some of these projects are probably going to be done as alternate projects. So, as we determine, we may not do any work at these areas or we may realign it, re-shift it. So, there's a lot of people in that recovery committee that are working on that, trying to figure out what the best area is and also keeping in line with all the environmental impacts and everything else going on in that area. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Absolutely. Thank you. I would just ask my colleagues for their support on this measure. I yield the floor. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you. All those in favor, say "aye." Vote on Bill 10: The motion to pass Bill 10 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 10 moves to second reading. 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): Page 33 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 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) First Reading: December 19, 2018 Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 205 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff MS. EOFF: Thank you. I think we've discussed this and heard from the applicants. So, I just urge your support. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: All those in favor, say "aye." Vote on Bill 205: The motion to pass Bill 205 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 205 is adopted. Page 34 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 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) First Reading: December 19, 2018 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 208 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: I just ask for your continued support. Mahalo. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other questions? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Bill 208: The motion to pass Bill 208 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 208 is adopted. Page 35 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 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) First Reading: December 19, 2018 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 209 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes, I just ask for your continued support. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Any discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor say "aye." Vote on Bill 209: The motion to pass Bill 209 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 209 is adopted. Page 36 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 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) First Reading: December 19, 2018 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 second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David. MS. DAVID: Yes. Asking for your continued support. Thank you. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. This was the bill that we were asking for the list of roads. We did get a list, and I was also assured that Public Works would be here today to talk about that going forward. We had everybody here, and now we have nobody here. And so, I realize they just got a brand new director, and maybe that is what the celebration is or something going on. We do have a list though it is an outdated list, and it was acknowledged that it was an outdated list. I was assured we were going to get an updated list and have a discussion about something our new director touched on, Mr. Yamamoto, about a ranking system. We were supposed to be given all of that information today. Since we seem to be missing Public Works, I would ask that we could postpone this. Motion to Mr. Richards moved to postpone Bill 211. Seconded by Postpone: Ms. Kierkiewicz. MR. CHUNG: (Inaudible). Deanna, if it's okay, though. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. So, do we want to hold off on the motion for ? Page 37 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MR. RICHARDS: I'll hold off till we hear from Finance. Withdraw Motion Mr. Richards withdrew his motion to postpone. to Postpone: ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. So, Chair Chung? MR. CHUNG: I mean, is the deferral okay, timing-wise? (Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. SAKO: Good morning. So, one of the things is that there's multiple projects in here. And one portion of it is, yes, the local road improvements, which are divvied up by district. Each district, yes, I mean, there is a partial list. If we're going to update it, I'm not sure about that. But we won't be able to spend the money on any of the other things, like the bridge inspections or the roadway projects until the bill passes. And so, I was quickly looking at which ones these are. Some of them are in progress, but it probably can wait two weeks or whenever the next meeting is. It's only the bridges I worry about. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Madam Chair, I know I don't have the floor but I do want to point out that ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Can we just let Council Member Chair Chung, are you done or ? MR. CHUNG: I just wanted to point out one thing. Is this on a deferral motion? ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: No. He held it back. MR. CHUNG: Just for everyone's information, it shows here that for local road improvements, South Hilo roads have 30.29 percent. I guess it might be easy for people to surmise that it's for the two Hilo districts, but that's not entirely correct. `Cause, South Hilo goes all the way Hamakua side, right, Ms. Poindexter? ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Yeah. MR. CHUNG: And right now, they have a huge project which really is creating a lot of traffic havoc, but it is a major resurfacing and that's really in another Councilperson's district. So, I just wanted to point that out because it might be somewhat misleading, like where Hilo is kind of MS. SAKO: Just to clarify, yes, these are geographic districts not Council districts. Page 38 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MR. CHUNG: South Hilo actually extends all the way up, I think, to about Ninole, yeah, maybe, around that side. So, thank you. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: I just wanted to point out that we're going to have Public Works here at 1:00 to present on the Energov system. So, I wonder if we could potentially defer the vote until that point. MS. SAKO: Maybe take a recess. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Recess? ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Yeah, I could take a recess and then come back after lunch, if that's okay. The first thing we'll do at lunch is just complete this portion of our agenda, if everybody's okay with that. Clerk, do we have any ? MR. HENRICKS: Well, we did—the meeting was recessed yesterday to a specific time at 1:00. I know testimony's been completed, but it's best to hold to that as close as possible. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. So, maybe we can go to the end of the day. Council Member Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Yeah, maybe a more appropriate motion is to lay this on the table, recess, and then bring this all back up at the time. As Ms. Kierkiewicz pointed out, we will have the whole department here, and I think between the conversation that we will have related to the building permit process that they will be presenting on that agenda item, I think this conversation would dovetail real nice MS. SAKO: The new director is walking in. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Oh, okay. We have the new director,just walked in. Can we put you on the hot seat? Yeah? Okay. So, what I'm going to do is I'm going to give the floor to Council Member Richards `cause he had the question. Go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Good morning, Director. Long time no see. Anyway, I appreciate you coming back. I think you came back because of this Bill 211. Is that correct? Okay, thank you. Just as a little bit of history, we had this come forth. And speaking to Chair Chung's question concerning the percentage-wise, it was clarified that the percentage-wise of those roads is a geographical percentage based upon the amount of road in each district and that they are a geographical district, not a Council district. So, that has been clarified. Page 39 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 The list of the roadwork actually being done in each of the districts, as we said previously and actually during your confirmation, we have a list but it's an outdated list. And it's supposed to be updated for today, and I realize you've been in your new job position all of an hour and a half, I think. I understand that, but I also—it was touched on, and you briefly touched on it, and Deputy Merrick had mentioned there's a new technology coming forth to help you rank the roads so we can go after that. Can you talk about the list, the updated listI'm not sure if they had a chance to update that list yet—but then also about the technology going forward. And be a bit more specific on that,please. MR. YAMAMOTO: Yes, I didn't get an updated list. So, going forward on the new software or this program or this vendor that's going to help us evaluate, basically, grade each road and identify all the various assets along the way, whether it be street signs, telephone poles, streetlights. But it also has the capability of actually mapping the road and grading the road based on, and identifying the condition of the road, and then have a recommended ranking level in as far as for the best roads. So, we just got the okay to basically sole source this vendor `cause he's, basically, the only one that does this currently, I understand. We're actually taking advantage and piggybacking with the State who hired him to come in and map their roads, their highways. So, it saves the County money from having them to have to mobilize again for our purpose. So, I believe he's going to get started with running his vehicles out there. Basically, it's sort of like the Google Earth kind of thing where they have this camera and all these sensors on the vehicle, and they go up and down all these roads and it records the road surfaces and assets along the way. From what I recall in a brief meeting that we had, they expect to have the results of that in maybe the earlier part of summer from where we will break it down by districts and present it to you guys to see how this system, it's an objective. Right now, the way we grade our roads is subjective. We send our engineers out there and our inspectors. So, there's a subjectivity out there. So, now we're going to get an objective view of the conditions of our various roads. And from there we can identify it, the high priority. Although, even if it's a high priority, we may not have enough money to do that in a particular district; from there, we would find the item that we can do. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, so, what I heard was this technology is imminent as far as being put out in the field and that you should have a final report sometime. Probably start a fiscal year, next fiscal year July 1, something like that. MR. YAMAMOTO: Correct. Page 40 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 MR. RICHARDS: Okay. I hear you when it comes to the funding. It may be a high priority, but if we don't have the funding, we can't fix it. But at least we know what our target is. So, I can fully appreciate that. That being said, going forward we still have this list. And we're talking about funding to get some of this stuff done. So, can we expect an interim updated list to the Council so we know what's going on? This question is coming from the constituency. They want to know what's before them. MR. YAMAMOTO: Yes. Yes, sir, I'll get that. MR. RICHARDS: Can we expect that within a couple of weeks? MR. YAMAMOTO: I'll try my best. MR. RICHARDS: Okay. Say by February 1 or whatever, that first meeting in February. February 4? February 41h. I appreciate the fact that it's going to be an updated list, but it's going to be under evolution as well, as we go forward. So, I appreciate that. Okay, thank you very much, Mr. Yamamoto. I yield. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Any other questions or discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those in favor of Bill 211 say "aye." Vote on Bill 211: The motion to pass Bill 211 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: Bill 211 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.) Page 41 Hawaii County Council-3 January 9,2019 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. (There were none.) ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 12:02 p.m., Ms. Eoff moved to adjourn the MENT: meeting. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Poindexter—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ACTING CHR. POINDEXTER: This meeting is adjourned. Council Approval: FEB 202019 CO ' JH/dg Page 42