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Chair&Presiding Offices o?� +,, MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
KAREN EOFF +: c
Vice Chair• SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY
VALERIE T.POINDEXTER
HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
25'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
November 6, 2019
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Dr. Robin Takahashi of New Hope Christian Fellowship
CALL TO ORDER 9:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Hawaii County Council-25 November 6,2019
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKE A L UNCH BREAK A T 11:0 0 A.M.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 2, 2019
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy— 1.
Excused: None.
October 16, 2019
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy— 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 312.4: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
KANEALII-KLEINFELDER, KIERKIEWICZ, AND LEE LOY AT THE
YOUR VOICE—OUR COMMUNITY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP,
PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e)
From Council Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, dated September 30, 2019.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 349-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
A FORKLIFT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$1,005. The County would own the equipment at the
end of the lease.
Reference: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-71
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 350-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Provides $14,322 from the Department of Research and Development to the
University of Hawaii to fund its International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and
Angiostrongyliasis program. Funds would be used to conduct educational
outreach to researchers, clinicians, and the general public on the organisms that
cause Rat Lung Worm Disease.
Reference: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-72
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 351-19: APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF MASON K. CHOCK, KAUAI COUNTY
COUNCIL MEMBER, TO THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Negative: GREDC-1 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
3-noes, 2-absent)
FAILED:
Ayes: None.
Noes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 352-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR A MAILING-SYSTEM MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
CLERK, SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$611.
Reference: Comm. 528
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-73
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 355-19: 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
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO VIBRANT
HAWAII ISLAND
Transfers $3,000 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. 536
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 356-19: 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
HAWAII ISLAND'S 2019 SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 357-19: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF FUNDS TO BE
USED TOWARDS TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED FROM
COUNCIL MEMBER REBECCA VILLEGAS' ATTENDANCE AT A
CLIMATE SUMMIT AND CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY
Accepts a monetary donation of$1,500 from Clean Energy Group, Inc.
Reference: Comm. 540
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 358-19: 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
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE VIBRANT
HAWAII ISLAND SUMMIT
Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 538
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 359-19: 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 PAHOA
SCHOOLS SUPPORT FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH REESTABLISHING
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AT PAHOA HIGH AND
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 541
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 360-19: 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
SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2019
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 542
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 361-19: 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 2019 SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 544
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 364-19: 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 AUTISM
SOCIETY OF HAWAII TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
11THANNUAL SURFERS HEALING HAWAII EVENT IN HILO
Transfers $400 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 561
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 365-19: 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 AUTISM
SOCIETY OF HAWAII TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
11THANNUAL SURFERS HEALING HAWAII EVENT IN HILO
Transfers $400 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 562
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 366-19: 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 AUTISM
SOCIETY OF HAWAII FOR THE 11THANNUAL SURFERS HEALING
HAWAII SURF CAMP AT RICHARDSON OCEAN PARK
Transfers $750 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. 563
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 367-19: 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 AUTISM
SOCIETY OF HAWAII FOR THE 11THANNUAL SURFERS HEALING
HAWAII EVENT AT RICHARDSON OCEAN PARK
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 564
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 368-19: 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 AUTISM
SOCIETY OF HAWAII TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
11THANNUAL SURFERS HEALING HAWAII EVENT
Transfers $600 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 565
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 369-19: 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 AUTISM
SOCIETY OF HAWAII TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
11THANNUAL SURFERS HEALING HAWAII EVENT
Transfers $400 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. 566
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 370-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED
TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT THE KAILUA FIRE STATION
Transfers $1,780 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 567
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 371-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS AT
THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S KAILUA FIRE STATION
Transfers $1,780 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 568
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 372-19: 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
WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND
EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR ITS REFORESTATION PROJECT
AT THE WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY-PU'U HO`OMAHA O NA
PO`E KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 569
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 373-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA
O PUNA TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PAHOA
PUEOS
Transfers $4,455 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. 570
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 374-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUA O
LAHUI FOR THE QUEEN KAPI`OLANI CANOE PROJECT
Transfers $750 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. 571
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 375-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUA O
LAHUI FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO CREATING A REPLICA OF A
CANOE GIFTED TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION BY
QUEEN KAPI`OLANI IN 1887
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 572
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 376-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUA O
LAHUI TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
QUEEN KAPI`OLANI CANOE PROJECT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 573
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 377-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN
PARADISE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES RELATING TO HOSTING THE 2019 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 574
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 378-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE
WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY-PUU HO`OMAHA O NA PO`E
KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS
AMERICA DAY
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 575
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 379-19: 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 2019 PU`UHONUA WELLNESS CAREER,
TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION PATHWAY NETWORK PROGRAM
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 576
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 380-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII
COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE JAPANESE
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII'S 2019 BUNKA NO HI
PROGRAM
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 577
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 381-19: 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 $500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 578
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 382-19: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION'S "START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT," WELLNESS FAIR FOR
THE SENIORS OF HAMAKUA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Elderly Activities Division Recreation Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 579
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 101: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 24, RELATING TO HERBICIDE
USE
Prohibits the use of certain herbicides on County owned or maintained parks and
alongside County roads, bikeways, sidewalks, trails, drainageways, and
waterways; and creates a transition committee to research and develop alternative
methods of vegetation management. The ban will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Reference: Comm. 489
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Approve: AWEEMC-10
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: Council Member Richards — 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 106: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-74, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
(Draft 2) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020
Reappropriates lapsed fuel tax funds from past fiscal years by establishing the
following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: North Kona Engineering
Project ($13,847.15); Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($5,253,455.15); Bridge
Inspection, Repair and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1,764,363.84); and
Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($1,343,254.62), for a total of
$8,374,920.76.
Reference: Comm. 522.2
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-74
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 107: 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 Kino`ole Street Shoulder Improvements project for
$6.7 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.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-75
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 108: 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 Kawili Street Shoulder Improvements project for
$4.45 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.
Reference: Comm. 524
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-76
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 110: 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 Contribution from Private Source account ($1,500); and
appropriates the same to the Clerk-Council Services Other Current Expenses
account. Funds would be used for travel and other expenses incurred from
Council Member Rebecca Villegas' attendance at a climate summit and
conference in New York City.
Reference: Comm. 540
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 112: 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 Federal Grants —Substance Abuse Prevention
Coordination account ($110,000); and appropriates the same to the Substance
Abuse Prevention Coordination account, bringing the total appropriation to
$260,000. Funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for
salary and program expenses.
Reference: Comm. 556
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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
First Reading: October 16, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: October 16, 2019
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 2:15 p.m.
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.
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possible, preferably by November 4, 2019. If a response is received after November 4, 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.
Public attendance via courtesy site is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the
event public testimony has not been completed:
• Kona Council Office,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A; and
• 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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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. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on
the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni
Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3)by email to
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agenda item (communication, bill, resolution or report number), and number of testifiers on the video
submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may
contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony
will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the
meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate
content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony).
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