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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2019-08-07 2018-2020 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM AARON S.Y.CHUNG tv oc p MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� •••�,� KAREN EOFF ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ +: 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 19th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii August 7, 2019 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor John Endriss of Engage Church Hilo 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 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 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 June 5, 2019 June 19, 2019 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 215-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII SURPLUS PROPERTY OFFICE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A HYDROGEN BUS Accepts a 2012 F550 Aero Elite bus with an original cost value of$105,424 for addition to the Mass Transit Agency's transportation fleet. Reference: Comm. 357 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-44 Res. 220-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAII INC. TO ASSIST THE EAST HAWAII ATHLETES WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC GAMES ON O`AHU Transfers $5,000 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. 365 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 Res. 221-19: 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 $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 367 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 222-19: 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 $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 368 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 223-19: 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 SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT AND BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 370 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 Res. 224-19: 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., FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT AND BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 371 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 225-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection- Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 372 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 226-19: 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 AAUW KONA EDUCATIONAL FUND TO ASSIST WITH THE 2019 GIRLS EXPLORING MATH AND SCIENCE EVENT IN WEST HAWAII Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 376 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 Res. 227-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAII INC. TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE BIG ISLAND REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 377 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 228-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection- Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 378 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 229-19: 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 PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 379 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Page 5 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 Res. 230-19: 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 PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 Transfers $2,500 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. 380 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 231-19: 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 PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 381 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 232-19: 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 RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2019 HAWAII ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $1,500 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. 382 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Page 6 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 Res. 234-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAII INC. TO ASSIST EAST HAWAII ATHLETES WITH TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC GAMES ON OAHU Transfers $1,500 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. 384 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 235-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR A BALLOT SORTING MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS DIVISION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$4,500. The County would own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 385 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Res. 237-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL COMPUTERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement to purchase 500 personal computers to replace those with operating systems that would no longer be supported by Microsoft Corporation after January 14, 2020. Reference: Comm. 388 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 Res. 238-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR, STATE OF HAWAII Authorizes a three-year agreement to conduct an audit of the schedule of employer allocations of the Employees' Retiremenet System of the State of Hawaii in order to meet the reporting requirements under Governemntal Accounting Standards board Statement No. 68. Reference: Comm. 389 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 239-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII SURPLUS PROPERTY OFFICE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A HYDROGEN BUS Accepts a second 2012 F550 Aero Elite bus with an original cost value of $105,424 for addition to the Mass Transit Agency's transportation fleet. Reference: Comm. 390 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 87: AMENDS THE KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 08-131 The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the proposed amendments to the Kona Community Development Plan. The amendments are intended to address language affecting the ability to develop projects and to clarify the authority of the plan as an ordinance of the County. Reference: Comm. 352 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC-27 Page 8 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 Bill 89: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Increases revenues in the Operating Reserve from Previous Year—Ouli Ekahi Housing Fund account ($225,000); and appropriates the same to the Ouli Ekahi Project Expenditure account. Funds would be used for roof repairs at Ouli Ekahi Housing Project. Reference: Comm. 358 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-45 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 85: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 07-105 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL—40,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-40) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-039:031, 057, 068, AND 069 (Applicant: AutoZone Parts, Inc., formerly Ginger Patch DP, LLC) (Area: approximately 88,317 Square Feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which would allow a five-year time extension to Condition C (Time to Complete Conversion) and modify 10 conditions to accommodate the updated request, in which the applicant proposes to construct a 9,046 square foot commercial development with a minimum of 57 paved parking stalls, landscaping, and related improvements. The property is located along the north side of East Puainako Street, between Kilauea Avenue and Kekela Street. Reference: Comm. 337 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) First Reading: July 24, 2019 REPORTS 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.) Page 9 Hawai'i County Clerk 08/01/2019 10:45:44 AM Hawaii County Council-19 August 7,2019 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 August 5, 2019. If a response is received after August 5, 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 Hilo and Kona is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members will be present at the following location: • Kona Council Office,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Building A. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Maile David, Karen Eoff, and Rebecca Villegas will be participating from the Kona Council Office.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Kona 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. 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