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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2019-05-08 2018-2020 Hawaii County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM AARON S.Y.CHUNG tY OF p MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� •••�,� ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ KAREN EOFF +: c Vice Chair SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY o=— VALERIE T.POINDEXTER OF NF' HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai'i Hawai'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 1 Vh Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 10, 2019 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 120-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUGAR ACCESS SOFTWARE LICENSE FOR USE BY THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND MASS TRANSIT AGENCY Two software licenses would be provided to the County of Hawaii to assist with quantifying the scoring of transportation projects for accessibility of multi-modal systems. Reference: Comm. 211 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Approve: PWMTC-6 Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Res. 130-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, STATE OF HAWAII, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Funds in the amount of $35,000 would be used to develop a Hawaii Island Tourism Strategic Plan, for the purpose of increasing communication, interaction and understanding between industry stakeholders, residents, and the visitor industry. Reference: Comm. 224 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-30 Res. 138-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS 15TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE—HONORING OUR ISLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Transfers $1,250 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. 235 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 139-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `AHA PUNANA LEO TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR KE KULA `O NAWAHIOKALANI`OPU`U IKI LABORATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL'S GRADUATION CELEBRATION Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 236 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Res. 140-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 2019 CELEBRATION OF LIFE Transfers $1,000 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. 237 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 144-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE 2019 SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 241 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 145-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR ITS SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 242 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Res. 146-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HO`OULU-LAHUI TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS AND INTERNET EQUIPMENT FOR KUA O KA LA NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Transfers $3,860 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 243 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 147-19: 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 BIG ISLAND DANCE COUNCIL FOR ITS DANCE EDUCATION PROJECT Transfers $390 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. 244 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 148-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT, INC., TO PAY FOR COURT-RELATED SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT AND VETERANS TREATMENT COURT 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. 245 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 5 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Res. 149-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BASIC IMAGE INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO "UNKO BOOGIE'S POHO`IKI BAY SURFING CLASSIC" Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 246 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 150-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAII FOR THE 2019 DARE DAY CELEBRATION EVENT IN EAST HAWAII Transfers $800 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Hawaii Police Department, Police Administration Division— Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 248 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 151-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HAWAII ARTIST COLLABORATION TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING ART SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS AT CHIEFESS KAPIOLANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 249 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 6 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Res. 152-19: 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 FOR THE 35TH ANNUAL QUIKSILVER/BIG ISLAND PRO-AM SURFING TRIALS Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 250 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 153-19: 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 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG ISLAND FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS HILO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 251 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 154-19: 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 NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KOHALA HIGH SCHOOL VEX ROBOTICS TEAM FOR ITS ATTENDANCE AT THE 2019 VEX ROBOTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION Transfers $1,100 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 252 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Page 7 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Res. 156-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, STATE OF HAWAII, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Funds in the amount of$75,000 would be used to identify climate change impacts and develop mitigation measures, action priorities, and an implementation plan. Reference: Comm. 257 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 157-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT Federally-derived funds in the amount of$45,000 would be used to allow staff to attend Complete Streets training. Reference: Comm. 258 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 158-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NA LEO `O HAWAII TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY REGARDING THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I'S SISTER-CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH IKAHO/SHIBUKAWA, JAPAN Transfers $2,750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 260 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 8 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Res. 160-19: APPROVES THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE OF OFFICERS Requests the Council's approval of the following slate of officers and their alternates to serve a term beginning July 1, 2019: Joey Manahan, President (Ikaika Anderson, Alternate); Ross Kagawa, Vice President (Arthur Brun, Alternate); Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Secretary (Rebecca Villegas, Alternate); and Kelly T. King, Treasurer (Tamara Paltin, Alternate). Reference: Comm. 267 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: GREDC Res. 161-19: APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Requests the Council's approval to nominate Herbert M. "Tim" Richards and Ikaika Anderson to the National Association of Counties Board of Directors and Mason K. Chock and Kelly T. King to the Western Interstate Region Board of Directors, all for terms beginning July 1, 2019. Reference: Comm. 268 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: GREDC Res. 162-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI OKINAWA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE LOOCHOO STUDIES WORKSHOPS 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. 269 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 9 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 47: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LALAMILO-PU`UKAPU ZONE MAP), (Draft 2) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—FORTY ACRES (A-40a) TO AGRICULTURAL—FIVE ACRES (A-5a) AT PU`UKAPU HOMESTEADS 2ND SERIES, WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-017:043 (Applicant: 64-560 Mamalahoa, LLC) (Area: 10.94 Acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its unfavorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to apply for subdivision of the parcel and create a flag lot. The property is located approximately .42 miles west of White Road and 150 feet east of Pu`u Manu Place. Reference: Comm. 196.3 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC-21 Bill 57: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 18-53 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2019 Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, and Student Helpers and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies. Reference: Comm. 223 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-31 Page 10 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Bill 58: 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—Hawai`i Island Tourism Strategic Plan account ($35,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii Island Tourism Strategic Plan— State account. Funds would be used to increase communication, interaction and understanding between industry stakeholders, residents and the visitor industry. Reference: Comm. 224 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-32 Bill 65: 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 following Parks and Recreation Administration accounts: Salaries and Wages ($15,000) and Other Current Expenses ($165,000), for a total of$180,000; and appropriates to the Transfer to Golf Course Fund account. Funds would be used by the Golf Course to mitigate a forecasted shortfall in revenue and higher than anticipated salary expenditures. Reference: Comm. 255 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 66: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($180,000); and appropriates the same to the Golf Course Salaries and Wages account. Funds would be used toward higher than anticipated salary expenses. Reference: Comm. 256 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 11 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Bill 67: 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-Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program account ($75,000); and appropriates the same to the FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program account. Funds would be used by the Department of Research and Development to identify climate change impacts and develop mitigation measures, action priorities, and an implementation plan. Reference: Comm. 257 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 68: 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—Department of Health (DOH) Complete Streets account ($45,000); and appropriates the same to the DOH Complete Streets—Federal account. Funds would be used by the Planning Department to allow staff to attend Complete Streets training. Reference: Comm. 258 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 69: 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 Public Works Puainako Street Extension (State) project for $630,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from State Grants Receivable. Funds would be used for the County's portion of a settlement agreement regarding the purchase of land for the Puainako Street Extension Project. Reference: Comm. 259 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Page 12 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 48: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 12-156, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 02-64, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—20,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-20) AT KALAOA 4TH, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-005:030 (Applicant: Ellen Garver Koizumi) (Area: Approximately 3.13 Acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to allow for a five-year time extension to Condition D (Final Subdivision Approval). The applicant proposes to develop a six-lot subdivision. The property is located adjacent to the Kona Coastview Subdivision to the south, at the end of Leimomi Street. Reference: Comm. 197 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) First Reading: April 24, 2019 Bill 49: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-64, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM (Draft 2) PROJECT DISTRICT TO PROJECT DISTRICT AT PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-037:001, 2-3-044:019, AND 2-3-049:053 (Applicant: Wailani Development LLC) (Area: Approximately 171.504 Acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the Wailani Project District. The original project was proposed to be a mixed-use community, housing a medical office campus, commercial space, a business park, senior housing, single- and multiple-family residential lots, and recreational and open space. The applicant seeks to modify 11 conditions within Ordinance 10-64 to improve the projects feasibility. The property is located on the west side of the Ponahawai Street intersection, and northeast of the Moho`uli Street Extension. Reference: Comm. 198.4 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) First Reading: April 24, 2019 Page 13 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Bill 50: 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- HOME Program account ($482,731); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Habitat for Humanity— Puna Self-Help Housing ($451,221); Tenant Base Rental Assistance Program ($6,104); and Office of Housing and Community Development Administration ($25,406). Reference: Comm. 200 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 24, 2019 Bill 51: 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 - Block Grant account ($2.5 million) and the Block Grant - Program Income account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter—Renovations ($280,500); West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter—Renovations ($195,250); West Hawaii Homeless Emergency Shelter Improvements ($600,000); Kulaimano Elderly Housing—Phase III Renovations ($284,250); Kiheipua Family Shelter—Certified Kitchen Construction ($200,000); Hale Maluhia Shelter—Accessibility Improvements ($300,000); Boys and Girls Club — Accessibility Improvements ($240,000); and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($500,000). Reference: Comm. 201 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 24, 2019 Bill 59: 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—Na Kahua Hale O Ulu Wini Assessment Center Program account ($1.5 million); and appropriates the same to the Na Kahua Hale O Ulu Wini Assessment Center Program— State account. Funds would be used to develop, operate, and administer an assessment center for families that are transitioning to permanent housing. Reference: Comm. 226 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 24, 2019 Page 14 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Bill 60: 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—Keolahou Assessment Center Program account ($2,511,829); and appropriates the same to the Keolahou Assessment Center Program— State account. Funds would be used to develop, operate, and administer an assessment center for homeless men that are transitioning to permanent housing. Reference: Comm. 227 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 24, 2019 Bill 61: 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—North Kohala Coqui Frog Control Project account ($49,896); and appropriates the same to the North Kohala Coqui Frog Control Project account. Funds would be used to control and eradicate coqui frog infestations in the North Kohala district. Reference: Comm. 228 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 24, 2019 Bill 62: 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—Violence Against Women account ($39,197); and appropriates the same to the Violence Against Women account, bringing the total appropriation to $98,197. Funds would be used for a Deputy Prosecutor position in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. Reference: Comm. 232 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 24, 2019 Page 15 Hawaii County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 REPORTS FC-28 NOMINATION OF ISABELLA HUGHES TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD (Comm. 221): Requires Council Confirmation by: May 18, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) FC-29 NOMINATION OF MELVIN VENTURA TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD (Comm. 222): Requires Council Confirmation by: May 18, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by May 6, 2019. If a response is received after May 6, 2019, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter"HRS") §92-3.5, the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members will be present at the following location: • Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Aaron S. Y. Chung, Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and Ashley L. Kierkiewicz will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.) Page 16 Hawaii County Clerk 05/02/2019 10:54:30 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 8,2019 Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed: • Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed: • Na`alehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Mamalahoa Highway; • Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway,Kapa`au; and • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road. If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Clerk-Council web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. 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