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AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
Chair & Presiding Officer
MATT KANEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
KAREN EOFF
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
Vice Chair
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
nd
32 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
February 19, 2020
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona United Methodist Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Hawai‘i County Council-32 February 19, 2020
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 22, 2020
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 760: REQUESTS COUNCIL APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF
34 SMOKE DETECTORS FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FIRE
PREVENTION BUREAU’S SMOKE ALARM PROGRAM
Donated by Hawai‘i Alliance for Community Health with an approximate value
of $523.
Waived: FC
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 471-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT
Transfers $2,079,110.50 from the Finance Administration and Budget Salaries
and Wages account and credits to various Department’s Salaries and Wages
accounts, for overtime costs associated with the second quarter of Fiscal
Year 2019-2020.
Reference: Comm. 712
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-104
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 476-20: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE
EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION UNIT 3 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THAT UNIT
FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2019, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
Cost items include lump-sum payments, across-the-board increases, step
movements, a new salary schedule, and change in standby pay calculation. The
estimated cost over the two years of the contract would be $4,992,357.
Reference: Comm. 726
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 726.1: From Council Member Maile David, dated February 11, 2020, transmitting a
proposed amendment to the title of Res. 476-20.
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Res. 477-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ʻO KA‘Ū
KĀKOU FOR ITS VULCAN BASEBALL CLINIC AT NĀ‘ĀLEHU PARK
Transfers $1,000 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. 729
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 478-20: 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
WAVE RIDERS AGAINST DRUGS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE WEST HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY BEACH
CLEANUP
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 730
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 479-20: 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 WAVE RIDERS AGAINST DRUGS FOR THE WEST HAWAI‘I
COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 731
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 480-20: 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
WAVE RIDERS AGAINST DRUGS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE WEST HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY BEACH
CLEANUP
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 732
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 481-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2020 SUMMER FUN
PROGRAM AT THE NĀ‘ĀLEHU COMMUNITY CENTER
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Summer/Intersession Class/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 733
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 482-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2020 SUMMER FUN
PROGRAM AT THE PĀHALA COMMUNITY CENTER
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Summer/Intersession Class/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 734
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 483-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2020 SUMMER FUN
PROGRAM AT THE SGT. RODNEY J. T. YANO MEMORIAL HALL
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Summer/Intersession Class/Activities account.
Reference: Comm. 735
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 484-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AN OUTDOOR,
MULTI-PURPOSE SCOREBOARD FOR THE ARTHUR C. GREENWELL
PARK IN SOUTH KONA
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Recreation Division Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 736
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 485-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL AIR
CONDITIONING UNITS AND LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING FOR
THE POLICE SUBSTATION AT CAPTAIN COOK
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Public Works, Building
Repair and Maintenance Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 737
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 486-20: 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 FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE
TH
6INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP ON RAT LUNGWORM
DISEASE
Transfers $1,750 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 739
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 487-20: SUPPORTS SENATE BILL NO. 2526, SENATE BILL NO. 2826, OR OTHER
LEGISLATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADEQUATE
FORECLOSURE PROTECTION FOR BENEFICIARIES OF THE HAWAIIAN
HOMES COMMISSION ACT OF 1920
Supports the establishment of regulations, resources, and opportunities for
beneficiaries to prevent home loan default.
Reference: Comm. 740
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy and Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: GREDC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 488-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL
RESOURCES, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO CERTAIN STATE LANDS MAKAI
OF BAYFRONT HIGHWAY LOCATED AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO,
HAWAI‘I, FOR THE PURPOSES OF CLEARING EXISTING DRAINAGE
CONDUITS, DEBRIS REMOVAL, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SAME
Establishes a joint agreement to minimize closures of Kamehameha Avenue by
improving the conveyance of drainage runoff to the ocean.
Reference: Comm. 741
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Waived: PWMTC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 490-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
COMMUNITY FIRST INC. FOR THE “KNOW YOUR NUMBERS” BLOOD
PRESSURE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 743
Intr. by: Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 491-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA‘Ū
TH
MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY FOR ITS 10 ANNUAL KA‘Ū PLANTATION
DAYS CELEBRATION
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 745
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 492-20: 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
DAUGHTERS OF HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO
THE KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION PARADE AND
HOʻOLAULEʻA IN KONA
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 746
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 493-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO RECYCLE
HAWAI‘I FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 747
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 494-20: 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 ISLAND
OF HAWAI‘I YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 748
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 495-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
COMMUNITY FIRST INC. TO ASSIST WITH ITS INAUGURAL “KNOW
YOUR NUMBERS” BLOOD PRESSURE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 749
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 496-20: 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
EAST HAWAI‘I CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
ND
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2 ANNUAL LIVE ALOHA ART
FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 750
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 497-20: 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 HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH ITS EAST HAWAI‘I PUʻUHONUA
WELLNESS CENTER’S HOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN
Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 751
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 498-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
COMMUNITY FIRST INC. TO ASSIST WITH OUTREACH EXPENSES
RELATED TO THE “KNOW YOUR NUMBERS” BLOOD PRESSURE
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Fire Protection
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 752
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 499-20: 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
PANIOLO PRESERVATION SOCIETY TO ASSIST WITH A
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE OLD HAWAI‘I ON
HORSEBACK: NĀ WAHINE HOLO LIO PAGEANT
Transfers $5,000 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. 753
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 500-20: 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
PANIOLO PRESERVATION SOCIETY AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR
EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF OLD HAWAI‘I
ON HORSEBACK
Transfers $5,000 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. 754
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 503-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AUTHORIZES
THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE
THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR
Authorizes Arizona State University to assist Hawai‘i County in its intervention
of Public Utilities Commission dockets, including Integrated Grid Planning,
Electrification of Transportation, Performance-Based Regulation, and rate case.
Reference: Comm. 761
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
POSTPONED TO MARCH 11, 2020:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 504-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT
Transfers $50,000 from the Special Counsel and Settlement Litigation,
Miscellaneous Contract account; and credits the same to the Workers
Compensation – General, Miscellaneous Charges account. Funds would be used
towards the increased compensation amount for Leong, Kunihiro, Benton &
Brooke as Special Counsel to the Department of Human Resources, Health and
Safety Division, Workers’ Compensation Branch.
Reference: Comm. 762
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 133: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Housing Choice Voucher Program
account ($48,101); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies
account, for a total appropriation of $18,577,430. Funds provided by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Veteran’s
Affairs would be used for rental assistance for eligible participants.
Reference: Comm. 713
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-105
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 134: AMENDS CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 1, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATED TO SIGN CODE
VARIANCES
Moves the authority to grant variances from the Sign Code from the County
Council to the Director of the Department of Public Works.
Reference: Comm. 714
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PWMTC-21
ST
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 140: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department
Roadblock Program account ($82,585); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i
County Police Department Roadblock Program account, for a total appropriation
of $282,585. Funds will be used towards driving under the influence roadblock
operations.
Reference: Comm. 763
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 135: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Department of Health Complete
Streets account ($49,500); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health
Complete Streets-Federal account. Funds would be used by the Planning
Department to implement a “Quick Build” demonstration project to promote
walking, bicycling, and transit through safe, connected routes.
Reference: Comm. 717
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: February 5, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 136: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Increases revenues in the State Grants – Wireless E911 Fees account ($375,000);
and appropriates the same to the Wireless E911 account, bringing the total
appropriation to $1.875 million. Funds will be used to purchase a backup
generator for the fire dispatch center and furniture for the police dispatch center.
Reference: Comm. 718
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: February 5, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff – 1.
Excused: None.
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REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 738: STEVE F. LOYOLA VS. DARREN J. ROSARIO, ET AL.; CIVIL
NO. 16-1-0006
From Deputy Corporation Counsel John S. Mukai, dated January 28, 2020,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
to request that Hawai‘i County Fire Chief Darren J. Rosario be indemnified in the
above-entitled matter.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair David – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Eoff and Lee Loy – 2.
Excused: None.
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
Hawaiʻi 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 reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 12:25 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 February 14, 2020. If a response is received after February 14, 2020, 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.
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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the
Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between
Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council
Members will be present at the following location:
Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401.
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Aaron S. Y. Chung,
Matt Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, and Susan L. K. Lee Loy will be
participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.)
Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in
the event public testimony has not been completed:
Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has
been completed:
Nā‘ālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway;
Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au; and
Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa 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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Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov.
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page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call
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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
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Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by email to
counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address
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meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date,
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
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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).
Viewing of Meetings is Available on Public, Education, and Government Television. Please call
Na Leo TV at (808) 935-8874 for Channel 55 schedule of Council and Committee meetings.
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