Video by David Corrigan
The above video features Hawaii County Council Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, talking about this week’s council initiatives in front of the Waimea Community Association on Thursday, Jan. 8th. Hoffmann mentions his push to educate the island on impact fees, and his plan to once again introduce plastic bag reduction legislation for Hawaii County.
From the Hawaii County Records, links to video archives added by Big Island Video News
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Comm 19: DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TRACKING OF LEGISLATION AT THE 2011 STATE LEGISLATURE
AYES: Committee Members Blas Ford Hoffmann Ikeda Onishi Smart Yagong Yoshimoto and Chair Pilago
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Comm 6964: HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY FY2010 FINANCIAL AUDIT
Close file
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford
Noes: None
Absent: Committee Members Onishi and Yoshimoto
Comm. 981 (Bill 314): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 10-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
(appropriates $10,000 in the State Grants – Domestic Violence Strategic Plan Account, and appropriates same to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Domestic Violence Strategic Plan Account; these funds will be used to implement the Navigating a Course for Peace, Domestic Violence Strategic Plan for 2007-2010 in Hawai‘i County)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 13, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 314 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 990 (Res. 409-10): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF THAT CERTAIN DRAINAGE DITCH RIGHT-OF-WAY, SITUATE AT KALŌPĀ HOMESTEADS, IN THE DISTRICT OF HAMAKUA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, AND SALE OF A PORTION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY TO JAMES OLSON AND ANNE OLSON
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Gerald Takase, dated October 25, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Res. 409-10 postponed to February 1, 2011.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 995 (Bill 319): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
(adds the Environmental Management, Waiohinu Recycling and Transfer Station Repairs and Enhancements project for $8.8 million to the Capital Budget)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 28, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Bill 319 postponed to February 1, 2011.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: Committee Member Onishi.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 996 (Bill 320): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
(adds the Environmental Management, Hilo Baseyard Facility project for $600,000 to the Capital Budget; funds will be used to construct a new building to support the Hilo Solid Waste Division staff)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 28, 2010, transmitting the above
bill.
Bill 320 postponed to February 1, 2011.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: Committee Members Onishi and Yoshimoto.
Absent: None.
Comm. 997 (Res. 411-10): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF A MULTI-FISCAL YEAR AGREEMENT FOR FURNISHING AND IMPLEMENTING ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION SITES AND COMPOST OPERATIONS IN WEST HAWAI‘I AND EAST HAWAI‘I FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(to expand organic waste diversion and establish compost operations at the South Hilo and West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfills)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 28, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Withdrawn by Introducer, Council Member Onishi, at the request of the Finance Director, Nancy Crawford. (See Comm. 997.1)
Comm. 998 (Bill 321): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
(adds the Parks and Recreation, Hawaiian Paradise Park – New Park Development project for $5.5 million to the Capital Budget)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 29, 2010, transmitting the above bill and its enclosures.
Recommends passage of Bill 321 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 999 (Bill 322): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
{increases the Public Works, Kapi‘olani Street Extension (Mohouli Street to Lanikāula Street) project in the Capital Budget by $8.1 million, bringing the total appropriation to $8.7 million} From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 29, 2010, transmitting the above bill and its enclosures.
Recommends passage of Bill 322 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart and Yoshimoto.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Yagong and Chair Ford.
Comm. 1000 (Bill 323): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
(adds the Parks and Recreation, North Kohala Recreational Facility Repairs and Upgrades project for $2 million to the Capital Budget; this project provides for the needed repairs and upgrades to the facilities at Kēōkea Beach Park, which has been out of service since the 2006 Kiholo Bay earthquake)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 29, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 323 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 1001 (Bill 324): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
(adds the Environmental Management, Kailua Recycling and Transfer Station Repairs and Enhancements – Fair Share project for $250,000 to the Capital Budget)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated November 1, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 324 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 1002 (Bill 325): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
(adds the Parks and Recreation, Kikala-Kēōkea New Park Development project for $100,000 to the Capital Budget; this will allow for the County to foster a collaborative effort with residents of the Kikala-Kēōkea subdivision to establish water service to the site and develop basic infrastructure, with volunteer labor and equipment)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 29, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 325 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 5: FAIR SHARE ANNUAL REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
From Planning Director Bobby Jean Leithead Todd, dated October 29, 2010, transmitting the above report, which is provided for the Council’s review and use in the formulation of the capital budget.
Close file.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ikeda.
Comm. 6: TRANSFER OF FUNDS – NOVEMBER 16 – 30, 2010
From Finance Department Controller Kay Oshiro, dated November 30, 2010, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from November 16 through November 30, 2010.
Close file.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 6.1: TRANSFER OF FUNDS – DECEMBER 1 – 15, 2010
From Finance Department Controller Kay Oshiro, dated December 20, 2010, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from December 1 through December 15, 2010.
Close file.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 14: DONATION OF THREE GARMIN GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS (GPS), MODEL 520HCX, TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT AT THE CAPTAIN COOK, KEAUHOU AND KAILUA FIRE STATIONS
(donated by Hui Kuahiwi – The Club, and by Mauna Loa Outfitters; estimated total value of $1,380)
From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated November 9, 2010, requesting the Council’s approval of the above donations.
Close file.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 16 (Res. 16-11): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,600 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TACTICAL BIKE PATROL EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
(donated by Target, the additional equipment will allow the department to expand their bike patrol unit by providing the necessary equipment for the Officers to perform their job duties); and
Recommends adoption of Res. 16-11, as amended to Draft 2.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
(Bill 2) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 10-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
(increases revenues in the Contribution from Private Source account by $1, 600 and appropriates same to the Police Administration Division – Other Current Expenses account)
From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated December 6, 2010, transmitting the above resolution and bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 2 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 24: 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW
From Chairman Harold Murata, dated December 15, 2010, transmitting the above report.
Close file.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Smart and Yoshimoto.
Comm. 31 (Res. 17-11): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS GPS UNITS GRANT; and
Recommends adoption of Res. 17-11, as amended to Draft 2.
Ayes: Committee Members Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Blas and Yoshimoto.
(Bill 10) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 10-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
(appropriates $20,350 in the Federal Grant – Department of Public Works GPS Units Account, and appropriates same to the Department of Public Works GPS Units Account; funds will be used for crash location reporting in an effort to proactively implement safety improvement projects based on crash frequency, rate and trend information)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 6, 2010, transmitting the above resolution and bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 10 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Blas and Yoshimoto.
Comm. 32: FINAL REPORT – FY 09-10 HAWAI‘I ISLAND VISITORS BUREAU GRANT
From Director Randall M. Kurohara, dated December 13, 2010, transmitting the above report.
Close file.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 33 (Res. 18-11): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,000 TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
(donated by Hilo Wal-Mart, to be used for the purchase of materials and supplies to be used for Fire Prevention Week)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 16, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Recommends adoption of Res. 18-11.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 34 (Res. 19-11): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $1,400 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
(donated by the American Resort Development Association, to be used for educational and athletic opportunities for children in grades five to eight, who are unable to participate because they exceed the program’s weight restrictions)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 16, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Recommends adoption of Res. 19-11.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 35 (Res. 20-11): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR THREE (3) COPIERS FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(two of the copiers will be placed in their Hilo office and one in their Kona office as their current copy machines are over five years old and not suitable for a lease extension)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 21, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Recommends adoption of Res. 20-11, as amended to Draft 2.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: Committee Member Onishi.
Absent: None.
Comm. 36 (Res. 21-11): A RESOLUTION TO AMEND SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 10-46 BY AMENDING SECTION 7.02(B) BY ADDING THE HOUSING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CLASS OF WORK
(to provide for the reallocation of Position No. HO-03352 Senior Clerk-Stenographer to an SR-13 Administrative Assistant)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 16, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Recommends adoption of Res. 21-11.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 37 (Res. 22-11): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTION GRANT PROGRAM; and
Recommends adoption of Res. 22-11, as amended to Draft 2.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
(Bill 11) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 10-59, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
(appropriates $43,822 in the Federal Grant – Prosecuting Attorney’s Violence Against Women Training Project, and appropriates same to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Violence Against Women Training Project Account; funds will be used for training and to develop and implement more effective police, court and prosecution policies, protocols, orders and services, specifically devoted to preventing, identifying and responding to violent crimes against women)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 20, 2010, transmitting the above resolution and bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 37 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 41 (Res. 24-11): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR ONE (1) D8 BULLDOZER
(this equipment will be used as a backup unit, in the event that a primary bulldozer is out of service due to repairs or maintenance needs, and will be used to facilitate the Hilo landfill sliverfill project to extend the landfill’s useful life)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 6, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Recommends adoption of Res. 24-11, as amended to Draft 2.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 901 (Res. 377-10): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF THE OLD HOMESTEAD ROAD IN KA‘Ū (ALSO KNOWN AS KAMĀ‘OA ROAD), AND SALE OF REMNANT
{a segment of the roadway identified as the “Old Homestead Road,” from the intersection of South Point Road and extending westward to its terminus, adjacent to Tax Map Key (4) 9-3-001; the road has served only as access for the adjacent landowners; due to their ranch and farm operations, the adjacent landowners would like to gate the roadway to deter poaching and trespassing}
From Councilmember Guy Enriques, dated July 22, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Postponed: August 17, 2010
Site Visit and Public Hearing: November 9, 2010
(Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Ikeda and duly seconded by Mr. Yoshimoto to close file on Comm. 901 and recommend adoption of Res. 377-10.)
Comm. 901.1 From Councilmember Guy Enriques, dated August 16, 2010, transmitting a letter from Planning Director Bobby Jean Leithead Todd reassessing the position of the Planning Department, together with letters of intent to purchase from adjacent property owners.
Forwards Res. 377-10 to Council with a negative recommendation.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ikeda, Onishi and Yoshimoto.
Noes: Committee Members Hoffmann, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford.
Absent: None.
(Note: Committee Member Yoshimoto voted “kanalua” twice.)
VIDEO ARCHIVE: Kamaoa Road sale debated
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS AND RECREATION
Comm. 8: APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH NIMORI TO THE HAWAII COUNTY VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated November 15, 2010, requesting confirmation of the above appointment.
Recommends confirmation of Joseph Nimori to the Hawaii County Veterans Advisory Commission.
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Blas.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 28 (Bill 7): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
(adds Rock Bottom Road, both approaches to Middle Ke`ei Road, to Article 10, Division 2, Section 24 -264, Schedule 12 (Stop Intersections) , Subsection (f) Kona}
From Public Works Director Warren Lee, dated December 10, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Recommends close file on Comm. 28 and passage of Bill 7 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Blas.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 29 (Bill 8): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
(adds Waianuenue Avenue, fronting the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home, to Article 10, Division 4, Section 24 -276, Schedule 24 (Crosswalks), Subsection (c) South Hilo}
From Public Works Director Warren Lee, dated December 10, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Recommends close file on Comm. 29 and passage of Bill 8 on first reading
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Blas.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 30 (Bill 9): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
(adds Haleki`i Street both sides from a point 410 feet West of Muli Street and extending 160 feet in the westerly direction, to Article 10, Division 5, Section 24 -280, Schedule 28 (No Parking Anytime), Subsection (f) Kona}
From Public Works Director Warren Lee, dated December 10, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Recommends close file on Comm. 30 and passage of Bill 9 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Blas.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 38 (Bill 12): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING
(adds the definition of “Blue light content” and “Traffic color complaint” to Article 9, Section 14 -51, Definitions; and amends Article 9, Section 14 -52, General Requirements, by changing partially shielded lighting fixtures to fully shielded lighting fixtures and allowing LED fixtures with less that 2% blue light content and traffic color compliant within 1320 feet of signalized intersections or within 100 feet of marked crosswalks)
From Public Works Director Warren Lee, dated December 10, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Recommends close file on Comm. 38 and passage of Bill 12 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Blas.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Onishi.
Comm. 39 (Res. 23 -11): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR WATER METER BOX PURPOSES AT KA`AO, DISTRICT OF HAMAKUA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, TAX MAP KEY: (3)4 -5- 003 -18 (POR.) TO THE WATER BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
(installation of a new water line and hydrant are building permit requirements for the new classrooms at the Honoka`a Ward of the Church of Latter Day Saints, and the requested easement is to place a water meter box on the County’s parcel)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 16, 2010, transmitting the above resolution.
Recommends close file on Comm. 39 and adoption of Res. 23 -11:
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, and Chair Blas.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Onishi and Yoshimoto
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY
Comm. 2: YEAR -END REPORTS FROM NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED COUNTY GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 -2010; SUMMARY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION
From Former Human Services and Economic Development Committee Chair Emily Naeole, dated November 10, 2010, transmitting the above reports.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Pilago.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 18: COMPREHENSIVE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW BY FIRE CHIEF DARRYL OLIVEIRA
(to include a summary of services and missions that are provided, and an overview of resource allocation across the island)
From Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira, dated December 8, 2010, offering a comprehensive overview of his department. The overview will be 15 minutes long, with an additional
CLOSE FILE:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Smart, Yagong, and Chair Pilago.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Onishi and Yoshimoto.
Comm. 23: COMPREHENSIVE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW BY DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF PAUL FERREIRA
(an overview of services and an update of current projects that may impact various council districts)
From Deputy Police Chief Paul Ferreira, dated December 16, 2010, offering a comprehensive overview of his department. The overview will be 15 minutes long, with an additional 15 minutes for questions /answers.
CLOSE FILE:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Smart, Yagong, and Chair Pilago.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Ikeda, Onishi, and Yoshimoto.
HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
Comm. 1005 (Bill 327): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT ND AT KAHULUI 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:043
(Applicant: Hualalai Partners of Kona, LLC) (Area: 14.968 acres); and
Bill 327 postponed to March 15, 2011.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ikeda.
(Bill 328): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE-FAMILY ND RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT KAHULUI 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:043
(Applicant: Hualalai Partners of Kona, LLC) (Area: 14.968 acres)
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated October 27, 2010, transmitting the above bills and the Leeward Planning Commission’s letter and enclosures.
Bill 328 postponed to March 15, 2011.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 15: APPOINTMENT OF MARK TRAVALINO TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated December 7, 2010, requesting confirmation of the above appointment.
Forwards to Council with a negative recommendation.
Ayes: Committee Members Ikeda and Onishi.
Noes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Hoffmann.
Absent: None.
Comm. 22: APPOINTMENT OF JAMES MCCULLY TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated December 15, 2010, requesting confirmation of the above appointment.
Recommends confirmation of the appointment of James McCully to the Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 25 (Bill 3): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – THREE ACRES (A-3a) TO RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (RA-1A) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-051:015
(Applicant: Gerald Kodama Trust) (Area: 2.734 acres)
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated December 10, 2010, transmitting the above bill and the Windward Planning Commission’s letter and enclosures.
Recommends passage of Bill 3 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 26 (Bill 4): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KAHUKU, KA‘Ū, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 9-2-082:002
(Applicant: Pua Mauka Development, LLC) (Area: 3.183 acres); and
Recommends passage of Bill 4 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
(Bill 5): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-28 (KA‘Ū DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (A-1a) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED – 3 ACRES (MCX-3a) AT KAHUKU, KA‘Ū, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 9-2-082:002
(Applicant: Pua Mauka Development, LLC) (Area: 3.183 acres)
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated December 10, 2010, transmitting the above bills and the Windward Planning Commission’s letter and enclosures.
Recommends passage of Bill 5 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
Comm. 27 (Bill 6): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-20) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO DISTRICT, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-025:022
(Applicant: Concept Construction, Inc.) (Area: 5,160 square feet)
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated December 10, 2010, transmitting the above bill and the Windward Planning Commission’s letter and enclosures.
Recommends passage of Bill 6 on first reading.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Comm. 954 (Bill 304): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER RELATING TO IMPACT FEES
{This new chapter would impose impact fees on new developments and construction to provide infrastructure for roads, parks, fire/EMS, police, solid waste, and wastewater. The following fees would be established, calculated by land use type, and would be paid at the time of issuance of a building permit, or, for subdivisions, upon final subdivision approval: Single-Family (per dwelling), $6,387; Duplex or Multi-Family (per dwelling), $4,734; Hotel/Motel (per room), $4,210. The following land uses, fees are calculated per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area: Retail/Commercial, $4,968; Office, $3,607; Industrial, $2,275; Warehouse, $1,350; Church/Synagogue, $2,074; School/College, $1080; Hospital, $5,451; Nursing Home, $1,903; Other Institutional, $3,607. The proposal sets forth five exemptions from payment of impact fees, including provisions for single-family units which have already paid fees; alterations of existing single-family units; replacement of a destroyed residential structure provided that the new structure has the same use and does not exceed the original amount of dwelling units; replacement of a destroyed nonresidential building provided the new structure does not exceed the original gross floor space; and any development for which a completed application for a building permit was submitted prior to the effective date of the proposed new chapter, provided that the provisions of the permit do not change and the permit does not expire. Provisions for contribution to the impact fee fund from affordable housing developments are set forth. The proposed chapter establishes a formula for calculation of the fees, and rules for refunds, credits, off-sets and recalculations, post-ordinance credits and off-sets, and recalculation due to over and underpayments. Finally, the proposal would establish an Impact Fee Fund to be administered by the Director of Finance, and rules for the use of the collected fees.}
From Councilmember Pete Hoffmann, dated September 23, 2010, transmitting the above bill.
Postponed: October 19, 2010
(Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to close file on Comm. 954 and recommend passage of Bill 304 on first reading.)
Bill 304 postponed to February 1, 2011.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Pilago, Smart and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Ikeda, Onishi, Yagong and Yoshimoto.
Comm. 40: PRESENTATION ON IMPACT FEES 101
(addresses what is and is not considered an impact fee, and provides a comparison between impact fees vs. fair share fees)
From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated December 21, 2010, requesting 30-45 minutes for the above presentation.
Close file.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Pilago, Smart and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Ikeda, Onishi, Yagong and Yoshimoto.
Comm. 1006 (Bill 329): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ND FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KAHULUI 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:041
(Applicant: Brian R. Cook Development, Inc.) (Area: 14.707 acres); and
Postponed: November 16, 2010
(Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Onishi and duly seconded by Mr. Yoshimoto to close file on Comm. 1006 and recommend passage of Bill 329 on first reading.)
Bill 329 postponed to Call of the Chair.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
VIDEO: More on Bill 329, 330, 331, and 332
(Bill 330): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – ND 7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5) AT KAHULUI 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:041
(Applicant: Brian R. Cook Development, Inc.) (Area: 14.707 acres)
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated October 27, 2010, transmitting the above bills and the Leeward Planning Commission’s letter and enclosures.
Postponed: November 16, 2010
(Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Onishi and duly seconded by Mr. Yoshimoto to recommend passage of Bill 330 on first reading.)
Bill 330 postponed to Call of the Chair.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
VIDEO: More on Bill 329, 330, 331, and 332
Comm. 1007 (Bill 331): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ND FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KAHULUI 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:040
(Applicant: JKS Partners, LP) (Area: 14.682 acres); and
Postponed: November 16, 2010
(Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Onishi and duly seconded by Mr. Yoshimoto to close file on Comm. 1007 and recommend passage of Bill 331 on first reading.)
Bill 331 postponed to Call of the Chair.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
VIDEO: More on Bill 329, 330, 331, and 332
(Bill 332): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – ND 7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5) AT KAHULUI 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:040
(Applicant: JKS Partners, LP) (Area: 14.682 acres)
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated October 27, 2010, transmitting the above bills and the Leeward Planning Commission’s letter and enclosures.
Postponed: November 16, 2010
(Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Onishi and duly seconded by Mr. Yoshimoto to recommend passage of Bill 332 on first reading.)
Bill 332 postponed to Call of the Chair.
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yagong and Chair Hoffmann.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto.
VIDEO: More on Bill 329, 330, 331, and 332
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING – JANUARY 5th
Comm. 42: TRAINING MANUAL FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS: HOW TO DRAW REDISTRICTING PLANS THAT WILL STAND UP IN COURT
From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated December 22, 2010, transmitting a manual from Peter S. Wattson, Senate Counsel Minnesota, entitled, “How to Draw Redistricting Plans that Will Stand Up in Court.” States that this manual will assist Council Members with the 2011 redistricting process.
Waived: GRC
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
Res 25-11: AMENDS THE RULES OFPROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OFHAWAII BY AMENDING RULE NO 14 TOINSERT PROTOCOL LANGUAGE FOR COUNCIL INITIATEDAMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL CODE AND ZONINGCODE OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE AND BY AMENDING RULENO 27 CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF A STAFF POSITION
From Council Chairperson Dominic Yagong dated December 22 2010 transmitting proposed amendments to Rule 14 relating the to disposal of council initiated bills amending the subdivision control code and zoning codes by the appropriate committee and not by the Committee on Planning and Rule22c7 clarifying the position title of Deputy Executive Assistant to the Chairperson
Re Comm 43
Intr by Mr Yagong
Waived GRC
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
Bill 1: AMENDS CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 4 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION AS AMENDED) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING TO CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT SUPPLEMENTS
Requires the Finance Director to notify the Council of all change orders and contract supplements executed by the County no later than 30 days after the authorization of the change order or contract supplement Notification shall be provided by submitting a report to be placed on the Finance Committee agenda
Re Comm 7
Intr by Mr Yagong
First Reading December 15 2010
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
VIDEO: More on Bill 1 relating to Change Orders
Bill 306: AMENDS CHAPTER 25 HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 2005 EDITION AS AMENDED RELATING TO FILING FEE FOR A USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Increases the filing fee of a Use Permit application from 250 to 500 (to make it consistent with the filing fees for other Planning Commission applications which became effective in April 2010.)
Re Comm 964
Intr by Mr Ikeda
First Reading December 15 2010
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
Bill 316: AMENDS CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION AS AMENDED RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)
Amends Article 10 Division 2 Section 24264 Schedule 12 Stop intersections Subsection b North Hilo by adding Ochiro Camp Road approach to Paalopaa Road and Spencer Road approach to M6apnoaweai Homestead Road
Re Comm 991
Intr by Mr Enriques
First Reading December 15 2010
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
Bill 317 – Draft 2: AMENDS CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION AS AMENDED RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)
Amends Article 8 Division 1 Section 24190 Item3 by adding Within thirty feet on both the approach and departure side of a crosswalk on a twoway street within thirty feet on the approach side only of a crosswalk on a oneway street or within a distance up to seventyfive feet of a crosswalk when appropriate signs or
markings are installed.
Re Comm 44
Intr by Ms Ford
First Reading December 15 2010
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
Bill 318: AMENDS CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION AS AMENDED RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)
Amends Article 10 Division 2 Section 24264 Schedule 12 Stop intersections Subsection g Puna by adding Momona Road approach to Huina Road
Re Comm 993
Intr by Mr Enriques
First Reading December 15 2010
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
Bill 326 – Draft 2: AMENDS CHAPTER 29 HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION RELATING TO WATER USE AND DEVELOPMENT)
This measure proposes to amend sections of Chapter 29 including the provisions already contained in the State Water Code Hiawai Revised Statutes Chapter
174C to adopt the updated Hawaii County Water Use and Development Plan and amends the provisions regarding the future updating of the Hawaii County Water
Use and Development Plan
Re Comm 4
Intr by Mr Ikeda
First Reading December 15 2010
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND HELD OVER PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 24(e)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Comm 120: REQUESTS DISCUSSION WITH CORPORATION COUNSEL REGARDING THE PROCEDURES TO WAIVE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
From Council Member Brenda J Ford dated December 20 2010 requesting a discussion between the Council and Corporation Counsel regarding the procedures to waive attorney client privilege and any concerns regarding this issue
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORPORATION COUNSEL
AYES: Council Members Blas, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart, Yoshimoto, and Chair Yagong – 9
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
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Video by David Corrigan The above video features Hawaii County Council Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, talking about this week’s council initiatives in front of the Waimea Community Association on Thursday, Jan. 8th. Hoffmann mentions his push to educate the island on impact fees, and his plan to once again introduce plastic bag reduction legislation for […]