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7th Session
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
March 13, 2019
9:00 a.m.
MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER
HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Pastor Gail Kamakahi of Thy Word Ministries
9:00 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 16, 2016
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
February 5, 2019
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 123: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS KIERKIEWICZ,
LEE LOY, AND RICHARDS AT A HEARING FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1180,
WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FUNDING TO HAWAII COUNTY FOR
KILAUEA ERUPTION DISASTER RECOVERY, PURSUANT TO HAWAII
REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e)
From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated February 11, 2019.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
March 13, 2019
Res. 20-19: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY TO
REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAUI IN LITIGATION AGAINST
OPIOID MANUFACTURERS WHO MAY BE LIABLE TO THE COUNTY OF
HAWAUI FOR THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
The Office of the Corporation Counsel requests the Council's approval to hire
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC and its local counsel, the HI Accident Law Center, with
any and all compensation to be provided from potential settlement or award
amounts.
Reference: Comm. 12
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC -15
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5,
Hawaii County Charter
POSTPONED TO MARCH 28,2019:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 55-19: CHANGES THE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STATUS OF A LIQUOR
CONTROL INVESTIGATOR II POSITION FROM A FULL-TIME POSITION
TO BECOME A HALF-TIME POSITION
Requests to change the full-time Liquor Control Investigator II position to a
half-time position, to increase coverage for the West Hawaii area on weekends
and evenings.
Reference: Comm. 108
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC -16
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 56-19: CREATES ONE LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR II POSITION FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL
Requests to establish a half-time Liquor Control Investigator II position, to
increase coverage for the West Hawaii area on weekends and evenings.
Reference: Comm. 109
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC -17
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 57-19: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII PUBLIC
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT
FOR THE USE OF THE POMAIKAI SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT
929 ULULANI STREET, HILO, HAWAII 96720, TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-25:92
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year facility lease agreement at an
estimated monthly cost of $125, with the option of two one-year extensions. The
facility would be used for congregate dining, information and assistance, classes
and workshops, and meeting and assessments.
Reference: Comm. 110
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC -18
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 58-19: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII PUBLIC
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT
FOR THE USE OF THE KEA`AU NUTRITION CENTER — HALE ALOHA O
PUNA LOCATED AT 16-189 PILI MUA STREET, KEA`AU, HAWAII 96749,
TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-143:35
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year facility lease agreement at an
estimated monthly cost of $125, with the option of two one-year extensions. The
facility would be used for congregate dining, information and assistance, classes
and workshops, and meeting and assessments.
Reference: Comm. III
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC -19
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 59-19: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII PUBLIC
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT
FOR THE USE OF THE PAHALA SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT
96-1169 HOLEI STREET, PAHALA, KAT, HAWAII 96777, TAX MAP
KEY: 9-6-17:37
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year facility lease agreement at an
estimated monthly cost of $125, with the option of two one-year extensions. The
facility would be used for congregate dining, information and assistance, classes
and workshops, and meeting and assessments.
Reference: Comm. 112
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC -20
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 64-19: 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 ISLAND
OF HAWAII YMCA FOR THE WEST HAWAII FAMILY VISITATION
CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 121
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 66-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PICKLEBALL
EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION'S
PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
Transfers $350 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. 124
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 67-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE HAWAII FIRE
DEPARTMENT WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE BIG ISLAND
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety
Programs/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 125
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 68-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE HAWAII FIRE
DEPARTMENT WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE BIG ISLAND
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety
Programs/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 126
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 69-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE HAWAII FIRE
DEPARTMENT WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE BIG ISLAND
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety
Programs/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 127
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 70-19: 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 $2,500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 128
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 71-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
2019 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN HILO
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 129
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 72-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O
PUNA TO ASSIST WITH ITS OPERATION MICONIA PROJECT IN PAHOA
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 130
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 73-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO ASSIST WITH
BUILDING A SKATE PARK AT KURTISTOWN PARK
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 131
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 74-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O
PUNA FOR THE PAHOA ROUNDABOUT LANDSCAPING
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 132
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 75-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O
PUNA FOR THE PAHOA ROUNDABOUT LANDSCAPING
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 135
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 76-19: 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 ISLAND
OF HAWAII YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM
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. 136
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 77-19: 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 ISLAND
OF HAWAII YMCA FOR THE EAST HAWAII FAMILY VISITATION
CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $600 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. 137
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 78-19: 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
EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2019 LIVE ALOHA FESTIVAL HELD
ON JANUARY 11-13, 2019, AT THE EAST HAWAII CULTURAL CENTER
Transfers $500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 138
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 79-19: 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 $1,200 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. 139
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 80-19: 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 ITS "MAGNIFICENT ME" CONFERENCE
Transfers $500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 140
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 81-19: 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
COOPER CENTER COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH ITS FRIENDS FEEDING
FRIENDS PROGRAM DINNER EVENT
Transfers $500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 141
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 82-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
LA`I`OPUA 2020 FOR THE 2019 PRINCE KUHIO HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $1,666 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 142
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 83-19: 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
HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE
WAINAKU KAIWIKI COMMUNITY "PARTY IN THE PARK"
Transfers $2,700 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 143
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 84-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2019 ANNUAL OUTSTANDING
OLDER AMERICANS LUNCHEON
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 144
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 85-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2019 OUTSTANDING OLDER
AMERICANS AWARD LUNCHEON
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 145
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 87-19: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MURAL TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by Temple Children with a value of $15,000, the mural depicting
photographs of the 2018 Kilauea eruption would be displayed at the Pahoa
District Park Pool.
Reference: Comm. 150
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 88-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION AND JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Federally -derived funds in the amount of $50,000 would be used in collaboration
with neighborhood watch programs to identify, report, and prevent criminal
activities.
Reference: Comm. 151
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 89-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION AND JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Federally -derived funds in the amount of $41,613 would be used to reduce drug
threats and drug-related crimes, and to incorporate multi -agency collaboration.
Reference: Comm. 152
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 90-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, PURSUANT TO HAWAII
REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO ACCEPT FUNDS AS A SUBSIDY
TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
Funds in the amount of $20 million would be used to provide relief, recovery,
mitigation, and remediation assistance for damage, losses, and suffering caused
by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Reference: Comm. 153
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 91-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, PURSUANT TO HAWAII
REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO ACCEPT FUNDS AS A LOAN TO
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
A loan in the amount of $40 million to be used to provide relief, recovery,
mitigation, and remediation assistance for damage, losses, and suffering caused
by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Reference: Comm. 154
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
March 13, 2019
Bill 23: AMENDS: (1) ORDINANCE NO. 09-049, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE
NO. 95-118, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 92-036, WHICH
RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM UNPLANNED (U) AND DOUBLE -FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL — 3,750 SQUARE FEET (RD -3.75) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL — 2,500 SQUARE FEET (RM -2.5) AND VILLAGE
COMMERCIAL 7,500 SQUARE FEET (CV -7.5), RESPECTIVELY, AT
HIENALOLI 4TH AND 5TH, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, TAX
MAP KEY: 7-5-010: PORTION OF 013 (FORMERLY 7-5-023:063); AND
(2) ORDINANCE NO. 09-050, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 06-138,
WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 90-010, WHICH AMENDED
ORDINANCE NO. 86-049, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 2,000 SQUARE FEET (RM -2) TO
VILLAGE COMMERCIAL — 7,500 SQUARE FEET (CV -7.5) AT
HIENALOLI 5TH AND 6TH, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, TAX MAP
KEY: 7-5-010: PORTION OF 013 (FORMERLY 7-5-023:064 AND 067)
(Applicant: T & M Properties, LLC (formerly Samson, LLC) (Area: approx.
6.467 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to
this amendment to change of zone Ordinances 09-49 and 09-50, to consolidate
these ordinances with one ordinance with a single set of conditions of approval.
The applicant is requesting a five-year time extension to Condition C (Complete
Construction), and to amend Conditions D (Dedicate Road Widening Strip), and
N (Fair Share Contribution). This amendment would allow the applicant to
develop a 104 -unit senior independent living community. The property is located
along the north and east side of Hualalai Road, northwest of the Aloha Kona
Subdivision.
Reference: Comm. 92
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC -9
POSTPONED TO MARCH 28,2019:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 24: 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 GENERAL COMMERCIAL —
20,000 SQUARE FEET (CG -20) AT WAIAKEA HOUSE LOTS 2ND SERIES,
WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 2-2-024:003
(Annlicant: Bank of Hawai`i) (Area: 40.282 Sauare Feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop a new,
single -story, 7,500 square foot office building to house banking functions, to
include a drive-through ATM and a 36 -stall parking lot to accommodate
customers and employees. The property is located at 1339 Kino`ole Street, at the
northeast corner of its intersection with West Lanikaula Street.
Reference: Comm. 94
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC -10
; and
Comm. 94.1: From Council Member Aaron Chung, dated February 21, 2019, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 24.
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 25: 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 — Senior Community Service
Employment Program account ($4,778); and appropriates the same to the Senior
Community Service Employment Program — Salary and Wages account, bringing
the total appropriation to $342,049. Funds would be used for the Department of
Parks and Recreation's Senior Training Employment program.
Reference: Comm. 107
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC -21
(Note: Vote on Bill 25 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 34: 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 — Neighborhood/Community Outreach and
Protection account ($50,000); and appropriates the same to the
Neighborhood/Community Outreach and Protection account. Funds would be
used in collaboration with neighborhood watch programs to identify, report, and
prevent criminal activities.
Reference: Comm. 151
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 35: 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 — State-wide Multi -Jurisdictional Drug Task
Force account ($41,613); and appropriates the same to the State-wide
Multi -Jurisdictional Drug Task Force account. Funds would be used to reduce
drug threats and drug-related crimes, and to incorporate multi -agency
collaboration.
Reference: Comm. 152
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
(Vote on Bill 35 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 36: 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 Grants — Lava Disaster Assistance — State
account ($20,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Lava Disaster
Assistance — State account. Funds would be used to provide relief, recovery,
mitigation, and remediation assistance for damage, losses, and suffering caused
by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Reference: Comm. 153
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 37: 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 Project Assistance —
State Loan project for $40 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project
shall be provided from State Loan Receivable. Funds would be used to provide
relief, recovery, mitigation, and remediation assistance for damage, losses, and
suffering caused by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Reference: Comm. 154
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
(Vote on Bill 37 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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)
First Reading: February 20, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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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
(Annlicant: Miroslav Neskovic) (Area: annrox. 23.466 Sauare 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)
First Reading: February 20, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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
(Annlicant: GHC Familv Limited Partnershin) (Area: annrox. 22.500 Sauare 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)
First Reading: February 20, 2019
(Vote on Bill 18 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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)
Public Hearing: February 19, 2019
First Reading: February 20, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: February 20, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: February 20, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: February 20, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: February 20, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Poindexter and Richards — 2.
Excused: None.
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