HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2019-10-16 2018-2020 Hawaii County Council
241h Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
October 16, 2019
INVOCATION: Pastor Daniel Tomita of Kinoole Baptist Church gave the morning's invocation.
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at
ORDER: 9:05 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Chair
Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair
Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member
Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member
Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member
Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Member
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member
Absent & Excused: Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member
Mr. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member
PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE:
(At this time, Ms. Villegas led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.)
PETITIONS, The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions,
MEMORIALS, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence.
CERTIFICATES
OF MERIT, AND (There were none.)
EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE:
STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Statements
FROM THE from the Public on Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
the Chair:
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Kelly Hudik: Res. 346-19 (Comm. 519), in support.
(representing the
Department of Parks
and Recreation)
Erick Allende: Res 346-19 (Comm. 519), in support.
(representing Academics,
Athletics, and Arts Academy)
Ruben Guetsatow: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Tracy Matfin: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Topher Dean: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
(representing Environmental
Caucus —Democratic Party
of Hawaii)
Lisa Andrews: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Colleen Mellor: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Recess: At 9:21 a.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:24 a.m.
Cory Harden: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
(representing Sierra Club —
Hawai`i Island Group)
Phaethon Keeney: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
(representing 350.org Hawaii)
Leslie Cole-Brooks: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Hannah Stassens: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Ron Reilly: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
(representing Citizens' Climate
Lobby—Hawai`i Island Chapter)
Selena Dye: Res. 348-19 (Comm. 521), in support.
(representing Going Home
Hawaii)
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Noel Morin: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Koohan Paik: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Linda Merryman: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), comment.
Christy Rivers: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
(representing
Ecopsychology.com)
Dena Smith Ellis: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Tlaloc Tokuda: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
(representing 350 Hawaii)
Doug Ball: Res. 322-19, Draft 2 (Comm. 494.5), in support.
Announcement: CHR. CHUNG: Before we go on to the rest of our agenda, Mr. Clerk, I
understand that David, our cameraman, is going to be leaving us, right? Could
you give him a proper sendoff? I think we should do it right now;people are here.
MR. HENRICKS: Yes, that is true.
CHR. CHUNG: Sorry to hit you cold like this.
MR. HENRICKS: No, that's fine. I work much better unprepared.
David Alvarez has been with us for five years or more, providing services to
make sure that our meetings are broadcasted, livestreamed, brought to Na Leo so
people can watch now in the future on television. I think he's missed one
meeting.
CHR. CHUNG: David, why don't you go over there right next to Jon so that
people can see you.
MR. HENRICKS: Oh, please. He wouldn't mind, yeah. We've been very proud
to have David with us, and he's, you know, the thing that he does is, most
importantly, he's very skilled. He knows what he's doing. But most importantly,
he cares. It comes through in the work he does. It means so much to him to make
sure that the meetings go out there to the public so the public can participate and
be there with the Council and the work that the Council does. We're going to
miss him tremendously. He's moving on. He's staying in public service. He's
going to go work for—may I say? Is it okay?Na Leo Television. So, he'll still
be with us in a way, and our loss is their gain. He's still in the community,
though. He's a great young man. He has a great young family.
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So, we're very happy for him as much as we're going to miss him. He's taken a
very important step in his life, and we really congratulate him and we appreciate
all the time that he's shared with us over the years. He's leaving us in good
hands. So, we will continue on as will he. Thank you, David, for all the many
years of excellent service. We really truly appreciate it.
CHR. CHUNG: Thank you very much, Mr. Henricks, and congratulations,
David. I don't really interact with our camera people too much, but what I really
like about David, among other things, is that I like to start at nine o'clock sharp. I
think you guys know that, right? And always at nine o'clock, he always gives me
the thumbs up that he's ready, and that's when we start. Right? So, thank you
very much, David.
APPROVAL The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval
OF MINUTES: of Minutes.
Vote on Approval of Ms. David moved to approve the Minutes of September 18,
Minutes: 2019. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following
(Approved) voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and
Chair Chung—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Richards —2.
Excused: None.
COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
CATIONS: Communications.
(There were none.)
ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of
RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions.
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Res. 322-19: DECLARES A HAWAII COUNTY CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND
(Draft 2) REQUESTS REGIONAL COLLABORATION TOWARDS AN IMMEDIATE
NST 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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 322-19, Draft 2, and
Agriculture, Water, Energy, and Environmental
Management Committee Report No. 9. Seconded by
Ms. Eoff.
CHR. CHUNG: Discussion? Ms. Poindexter.
MS. POINDEXTER: We've heard a lot of testimony from our previous meting in
Kona and also today, so I don't think I need to say much more. And you know
how I feel about supporting this and what we need to do as County-government
leaders is starting to take action, whether it be in policy changes or creating new
policy so that we can address this critical emergency. So, I'll leave it at that, and I
just ask for my colleagues' support on this. I'll yield at this time, Chair. Thank
you.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Anyone else? Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: Thank you. And thank you, Ms. Poindexter, and thank you to all the
testifiers for being with us today. I think even though we are a small island and a
small part of the globe, but what we do symbolically can be huge and we can set
precedent and models for others to follow. And I just think we need to keep in
mind this big-picture issue as we make our decisions here locally. Thank you,
Ms. Poindexter.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Anyone? No? Ms. David.
MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. And I just want to echo my thanks to
Ms. Poindexter and all her efforts. And I think a testifier said it well. When he
first came here, the drastic changes that happened in such a short span of time, I
think everyone that for generations have been born and raised here, like myself,
it's very scary what's happening. So, I thank you, Ms. Poindexter, because I
know you've been here all your life and have seen a lot of things that some of our
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newcomers may not have. So, we totally relate to what you're saying, and I
totally acknowledge that this is something we need to address or take care of and
take care of our own backyard. So, thank you again, and mahalo to everybody.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay, anyone else? `Cause once I talk, I'm not calling on
anybody else. Okay? All right. I have a lot of fun with my high-school-aged
daughter. I mean, she's the one who always has to listen to me rant and rave
about things. The latest thing is that whenever I see rain, I tell her, "Autumn is
finally here." I don't know. It's kind of hopeful. And Autumn still hasn't
arrived, in my opinion. It's still hot. It's still summer. But having said that, we
always try to have hope. Someone mentioned hope; I think two speakers
mentioned the word"hope,"the most important thing that we've got going for us,
really. But at the same time, the last time we were here, and it was quoted in the
newspaper, I said it's too late. And it was not a maybe it's too late, it is too late.
I recall when I was in, like, the third or fourth grade. I'm pretty sure it was the
third grade. We used to have these wonderful science publications that would
come to us every maybe week, every month, I don't know. That's when I learned
about cryogenics, things that were just science fiction before but, you know,
really are starting to develop as we get older. And one of those things was the
melting of the glaciers. Okay? And I also remember—it has to have been
Lyndon Johnson because JFK(John Fitzgerald Kennedy) had passed. He had
died already by the time I could really understand things. And I'm pretty sure,
right around the 1960s, `cause I'm that old, he talked about how we were
poisoning the atmosphere. So, we're not talking about a recent development or
recent realization. We've known about this thing from at least 1965. So, we only
have ourselves to blame, not new people.
And I've heardI haven't heard it today during the testimony—but there was
some mention of corporate greed, the Koch brothers. Okay, yeah, maybe they're
part of the problem, but I think they're symptomatic of a greater problem,
something that no one here has mentioned. And I view this as the biggest reason
why we have global warming and why we cannot go back. We can only treat it
like a cancer. You hope that you can delay its effects, but at some point, it's
going to catch us. Hey, that's life.
There's always an end date to all of this. The dinosaurs died. Took 65 million
years later for us to start going, right? Mankind's only been around, as far as I
can tell, not even a million years. Overpopulation. Unless we get to the root of
the problem, we will never fix it. It's not greed. Look. The rich people, yeah,
they might be a part of the problem, but they have every reason to want our
species to exist because they have the resources for their kids and grandkids.
Think of all the people who are poverty ridden in these third world countries.
You think they're thinking about global warming? They're not even too sure if
they can live another ten days.
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Overpopulation. In 1965, when Lyndon Johnson, I think, made that statement
about us killing the atmosphere, I think we only had about 3, 4 billion people in
the world. Right now, unless I'm mistaken, we have 7-plus billion, closing in on
8 billion. That's more than double the population since that initial warning was
given. And because of the overall population, you have the competition for
natural resources. So, here in Hawaii, yeah, we can do whatever we can. We
must. And it has to start with each of us individually. Right? Hopefully, larger
governments will step up and really do what they can to delay the inevitable.
But when I was in Korea, this was in 2001 now, 18 years ago, I asked the driver,
our tour person, "What the hell is that black cloud covering most of
Seoul Korea?" He said, "That cloud is coming from China." I haven't been back
there since, but I have to believe that thing hasn't gotten any less. And when you
look at the clearcutting that's going on in the Amazon forest, we have no chance.
We have no control over what's going on there in the Amazon or in China or
other places. It's really tough. Unless we can control population, it's just going
to be a slow death, sorry to say. But we must do our best to try to control it. We
all do our part. And it is an emergency, no question in my mind. It was an
emergency back in 1965. Probably 50 years hence, we're going to be in the
hottest summer again, and we're going to be saying the same things. Hopefully
not. And I'm just hoping that at that time our species continues to exist `cause I
have kids.
So, anyway, I don't think we can ever be short on words on this subject. This is
the greatest threat to humanity ever, no questions asked. It would behoove all of
us to do our parts, but we'll just hope for the best, right? Okay. Anyone else?
I'll give you guys another opportunity. Okay, we have a motion on the floor. All
those in favor, say "aye."
Vote on Res. 322-19: The motion to adopt Res. 322-19, Draft 2, and Agriculture,
Draft 2 Water, Energy, and Environmental Management
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 9 was carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and
Chair Chung—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Richards —2.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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
Vote on Res. 323-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 323-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 55. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz
and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and
Chair Chung—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Richards —2.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
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Vote on Res. 324-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 324-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 56. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and
Chair Chung—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Richards —2.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Vote on Res. 325-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 325-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 57. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Poindexter, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Ms. Lee Loy, I know you have to leave pretty
soon. Just let us know.
MS. LEE LOY: Yeah, if you don't mind.
CHR. CHUNG: Which one?
MS. LEE LOY: 354.
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CHR. CHUNG: Let's go to 354.
Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the
of Business: following items were taken out of order:
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 354-19. Seconded by
Ms. Kierkiewicz.
CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Lee Loy?
MS. LEE LOY: No,just my colleagues' support. Thank you.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay. All those in favor, say "aye."
Vote on Res. 354-19: The motion to adopt Res. 354-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Poindexter, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. And, Ms. Lee Loy, you have another one, right?
You want to postpone that, or you want to ?
MS. LEE LOY: Actually, I do want to address it now.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay.
MR. HENRICKS: Bill 64?
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MS. LEE LOY: Yes.
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.)
Motion to Ms. Lee Loy moved to withdraw Bill 64. Seconded by
Withdraw Bill 64: Ms. David.
MR. HENRICKS: So, normally we wouldn't require a motion; we allow
members to withdraw. Our Council Rules do say, though, that once the Council
has acted on something, a motion—so it's debatable. It passed first reading.
CHR. CHUNG: Tell us what to do.
MR. HENRICKS: Perhaps, if the Council does not object to the withdrawal,just
a motion to suspend the Council's Rules for that purpose would make the record
clean.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay, go ahead.
MR. HENRICKS: No need to mention the rule. The rule suspension would be
for the purpose of allowing the withdrawal of Bill 64.
MS. LEE LOY: Okay.
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Vote on Motion to Ms. Lee Loy moved to suspend Council Rules to allow for
Suspend Council the withdrawal of Bill 64. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz
Rules: and carried by the following voice vote:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and
Chair Chung—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Richards —2.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. So, now do we need a formal withdrawal, or is
that it?
MR. HENRICKS: She can just state for the record that she is withdrawing
Bill 64.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay, all right.
Withdraw Bill 64: MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. And just for background, I did postpone this a
few months back because I was hearing from tow companies about the storage and
the capacity issues. Since that time, I've also reached out to the Police
Department. And I actually have some other language that might be folded in in
the future. And so with that, I appreciate withdrawing this in an opportunity to
refine a better piece of legislation that could be more successful going forward.
Thank you.
CHR. CHUNG: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy.
MR. HENRICKS: So, the record will reflect that Ms. Lee Loy has withdrawn her
motion, and Bill 64 is no longer available at second and final reading.
CHR. CHUNG: All right. Thank you.
MR. HENRICKS: Very good. Okay.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay, let's go on to Resolution 326.
Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business:
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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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 326-19 and Finance
Committee Report No. 58. Seconded by Ms. Eoff
CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion?
MS. DAVID: Chair, I just want to make a note that all these resolutions have
already been approved in Committee. So, no discussion,just your support.
Thanks.
CHR. CHUNG: Very nice. Okay, all those in favor say "aye."
Vote on Res. 326-19: The motion to adopt Res. 326-19 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 58 was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
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Vote on Res. 327-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 327-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 59. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter
and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Vote on Res. 328-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 328-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 60. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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
Vote on Res. 329-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 329-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 61. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Vote on Res. 330-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 330-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 62. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
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CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Vote on Res. 331-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 331-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 63. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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Vote on Res. 332-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 332-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 64. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Vote on Res. 333-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 333-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 65. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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
Vote on Res. 334-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 334-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 66. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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Vote on Res. 335-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 335-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 67. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Vote on Res. 336-19: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 336-19 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 68. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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
Vote on Res. 341-19: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 341-19. Seconded by
(Adopted) Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 342-19. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. CHUNG: I think these were both very worthy contingency appropriations
by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. He's not here but many thanks to him. All those in
favor, say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 342-19: The motion to adopt Res. 342-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 343-19. Seconded
by Ms. David.
CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Kierkiewicz, you wanted to say anything on behalf of
Mr. Richards?
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Not for Mr. Richards, but I would like to thank him
because he's doing something that's very important to me, which is honoring the
Filipino culture. I'm half Filipino, so I'm very moved and grateful for his
contribution.
CHR. CHUNG: All right. Okay, we have a motion and a second. All those in
favor, say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 343-19: The motion to adopt Res. 343-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 344-19. Seconded by
Ms. Villegas.
CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Poindexter.
MS. POINDEXTER: It's self-explanatory. I just ask for your support.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay. All those in favor, say "aye."
Vote on Res. 344-19: The motion to adopt Res. 344-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 345-19. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Poindexter.
MS. POINDEXTER: Again, this is self-explanatory, asking for your support.
Mahalo.
CHR. CHUNG: All those in favor, say "aye."
Vote on Res. 345-19: The motion to adopt Res. 345-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 346-19. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Villegas.
MS. VILLEGAS: I wanted to thank the representatives of Parks and Rec.
(Recreation) that came to testify this morning and for all their hard work serving
the youth of our community. I'm really excited to get these basketball hoops put
up and support the kids' participation in healthy sports in Kona. So, mahalo for
your support.
CHR. CHUNG: Thank you. Anyone else? There being none, all those in favor
say "aye."
Vote on Res. 346-19: The motion to adopt Res. 346-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 347-19. Seconded by
Ms. Villegas.
CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Poindexter.
MS. POINDEXTER: Again, it's self-explanatory. I just ask for your support.
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CHR. CHUNG: Okay, all those in favor say "aye."
Vote on Res. 347-19: The motion to adopt Res. 347-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Mr. Clerk, why don't we take something out of
order so we can get Mr. Darrow back to work. "Order of the Day," Bill 94.
That's the one, right? Right.
Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the
of Business: following item was taken out of order:
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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Vote on Bill 94: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 94 on second and final
(Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Thank you, Jeff Thanks for all your good work on this matter,
yeah. Okay, back to the
MR. HENRICKS: Back to the last resolution.
Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business:
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 348-19. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Eoff
MS. EOFF: Thank you. Yes, Chair, I would just like to thank Selena for being
here and for your informative testimony this morning. I know this isn't a lot of
money, but it's good that I could help cover what wasn't anticipated. You're
doing such a great service and helping to reintegrate people back into the
community. And I think one person at a time is so important. So, mahalo for all
that you do.
MS. DYE(speaking from the audience): Thank you. (Inaudible.)
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MS. EOFF: That's great.
CHR. CHUNG: And I'm so sorry. I didn't realize that Selena was still here. If
not, we could have taken stuff out of order and gotten her on her way. Okay.
Anyway, we have a motion and a second. All those in favor, say "aye."
Vote on Res. 348-19: The motion to adopt Res. 348-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for
ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading).
(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
Vote on Bill 100: Ms. Villegas moved to pass Bill 100 on first reading and
(Approved) adopt Finance Committee Report No. 69. Seconded by
Ms. Eoff and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 102 on first reading and
adopt Finance Committee Report No. 70. Seconded by
Ms. Villegas.
CHR. CHUNG: Ms. David.
MS. DAVID: I just want to note that this was already approved out of
Committee, and I ask for your continued support.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay, we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, say
Ic aye.
Vote on Bill 102: The motion to pass Bill 102 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 70 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of
THE DAY the Day (Second or Final Reading).
(SECOND OR
FINAL READING): (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.)
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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
Vote on Bill 95: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 95 on second and final
(Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
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
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Vote on Bill 103: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 103 on second and final
(Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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
Vote on Bill 104: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 104 on second and final
(Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
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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
Vote on Bill 105: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 105 on second and final
(Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Joe, do we need to go into an Executive Session
on this matter? On the next matter? Okay. Well, let's go. Let's just move ahead.
REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports.
(There were none.)
REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals
EXECUTIVE for Executive Session.
SESSION:
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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
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 353-19. Seconded by
Ms. Eoff.
CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? We all know what this is about, right? Okay.
If not, we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, say "aye."
Vote on Res. 353-19: The motion to adopt Res. 353-19 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung–6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards –3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried.
OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other
BUSINESS: Business.
(There were none.)
ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MENTS: Announcements.
CHR. CHUNG: Okay, we've come to the end of our agenda. Any
announcements? Motion to adjourn. It's been moved—what, oh, yeah.
Ms. David, go ahead.
MS. DAVID: Thank you. I just want to say ditto; Happy Boss's Day
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CHR. CHUNG: I'm not your boss. Okay, okay.
MS. DAVID: To all—not your—you're not my boss.
CHR. CHUNG: Yeah.
MS. DAVID: To all the bosses.
CHR. CHUNG: Thank you.
MS. DAVID: Okay? I mean, for all the bosses and to all our staff, Happy Boss's
Day. All right. That's all.
CHR. CHUNG: Very nice. Thank you.
ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 10:44 a.m., Ms. Eoff moved to adjourn the
MENT: meeting. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung–6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, and Richards– 3.
Excused: None.
CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
NOV 0 6 2019
Council Approval:
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