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Vice Chair SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai'i
Hawai'i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
24th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
October 16, 2019
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Daniel Tomita of Kinoole Baptist Church
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 WILL TAKEA LUNCH BREAKAT 11:00 A.M.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 18, 2019
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 322-19: DECLARES A HAWAII COUNTY CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND
(Draft 2) REQUESTS REGIONAL COLLABORATION TOWARDS AN IMMEDIATE
JUST TRANSITION AND EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION EFFORT TO
RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE
Seeks a commitment to rapidly complete the Hawaii Island Climate Action plan,
establish goals and objectives to reduce the use of fossil fuels, and support the
transition to climate-smart agriculture in an effort to immediately reverse global
warming.
Reference: Comm. 494.5
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: AWEEMC-9
Res. 323-19: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $100,000
FROM HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO FUND THE
HO`OWAIWAI FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER FOR HAWAII
ISLAND PILOT PROGRAM
Accepts a grant award from Hawaii Community Foundation for the Ho`owaiwai
Financial Empowerment Center for Hawaii Island Pilot Program. The program
would provide free, one-on-one professional financial counseling and other related
services and resources to Hawaii County residents.
Reference: Comm. 495
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-55
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Res. 324-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
A SEVEN-TON ROLLER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$2,200. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 496
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-56
Res. 325-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
AN EXCAVATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$3,400. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 497
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-57
Res. 326-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
A TRUCK TRACTOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$2,200. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 498
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-58
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Res. 327-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
TWO BACKHOES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$3,700 per month. The County would own the
equipment at the end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 499
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-59
Res. 328-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
TWO TRUCKATS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$6,700. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 500
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-60
Res. 329-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
A TANDEM TRAILER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$1,150. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 501
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-61
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Res. 330-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
A BIG BOOM TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$4,200. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 502
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-62
Res. 331-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
TWO SMALL BOOM TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$5,950. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 503
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-63
Res. 332-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
THREE TRACTOR MOWERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$4,100. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 504
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-64
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Res. 333-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
OF SIX 15 CUBIC YARD DUMP TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$11,400. The County would own the equipment at
the end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 505
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-65
Res. 334-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
OF THREE PICKUP TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$2,100. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 506
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-66
Res. 335-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
A 100-GALLON FUEL TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$1,400 per month. The County would own the
equipment at the end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 507
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-67
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Res. 336-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
TWO CREW CAB TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$2,250. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 508
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-68
Res. 341-19: 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 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE
2019 HAWAII ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 514
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Res. 342-19: 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 FOR THE SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2019
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. 515
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
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Res. 343-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST WITH
EXPENSES RELATED TO A CELEBRATION IN NORTH KOHALA
HONORING THE FILIPINO CULTURE
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 516
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 344-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA
HARVEST, INC., TO PURCHASE A TENT FOR ITS WEEKLY FARMERS'
MARKET
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 517
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Res. 345-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA
YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC., FOR THE KA HAMAKUA MAKAHIKI
Transfers $2,000 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. 518
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
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Res. 346-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE TWO SETS OF YOUTH
ADJUSTABLE BASKETBALL HOOPS FOR THE KEKUAOKALANI
GYMNASIUM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Recreation Division Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 519
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 347-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BOY SCOUTS
OF AMERICA, ALOHA COUNCIL FOR AN EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT IN
DISTRICT 1
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 520
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Res. 348-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING
HOME HAWAII FOR ITS PU`UHONUA WELLNESS CTE PATHWAY
NETWORK PROGRAM IN WEST HAWAII
Transfers $1,800 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. 521
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
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Res. 354-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE OFFICE OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY WITH EXPANDING ITS SAFE DATES
PROGRAM TO HAWAII ISLAND HIGH SCHOOLS
Transfers $500 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. 530
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 100: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION RELATING TO AN ANNUAL REVENUE REPORT
Requires the Finance Director to submit to the Council detailed information on
every fee, rate, or charge established by administrative rule, ordinance, or a
County board or commission on or before January 31 of each year.
Reference: Comm. 475
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Approve: FC-69
Bill 102: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Miscellaneous Private Contributions account
($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Ho`owaiwai Financial
Empowerment—Private account. Funds would be used to provide free
one-on-one professional financial counseling and other related services and
resources to Hawaii County residents.
Reference: Comm. 495
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-70
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 64: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 24-12 OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Amends "Aliyah's Law"by adding that vehicles with window glazing that is not
in compliance with State law and that are parked or operating on public highways
may be cited and removed at the registered owner's expense.
Reference: Comm. 247
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
First Reading: May 21, 2019
Postponed: June 4 and 19, 2019
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to
approve Bill 64.)
Bill 94: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 2 AND 5, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION AND ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR
INDOOR AND MAJOR OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION
FACILITIES (Planning Director Initiated)
The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable
recommendations for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which would remove
the option to obtain a Use Permit to develop major outdoor amusement and
recreational facilities in residentially-zoned districts, and add the development of
indoor amusement and recreational facilities as a permitted use in the
Neighborhood Commercial, Limited Industrial, and General Industrial zoning
districts.
Reference: Comm. 450
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: October 2, 2019
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Bill 95: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-74, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020
Adds the Public Works Waima`au`au Stream Bridge Repair project for
$1.3 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources. Funds would be used to replace the concrete deck and bridge railings,
which have deteriorated.
Reference: Comm. 467
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 2, 2019
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 103: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants— Solutions for Combatting Violent
Crimes account ($360,000); and appropriates the same to the Solutions for
Combatting Violent Crimes account. Funds would be used by the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney to support innovative prosecution solutions for combatting
violent crimes.
Reference: Comm. 509
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 2, 2019
Bill 104: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—2019 Computer Replacements
account ($118,943.41); and appropriates the same to the 2019 Computer
Replacements account. Funds would be used to reimburse the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney for the purchase of 59 desktop computers and software
licenses.
Reference: Comm. 510
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 2, 2019
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Bill 105: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Contribution from Private Source account ($5,000);
and appropriates the same to the Roadside Maintenance Service account. Funds
would be used by the Department of Public Works to repair and fill potholes on
County roads.
Reference: Comm. 511
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 2, 2019
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Res. 353-19: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, BOARD OF ETHICS IN
PETITION NO. 2019-05
Finds that a conflict of interest would exist for the Corporation Counsel to advise
the Board of Ethics and provides for the retention of legal services by the County
of Maui Office of the Corporation Counsel, with total costs not to exceed $1,000.
Reference: Comm. 529
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5,
Hawaii County Charter
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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
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