HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2020-09-02 2018-2020 ACTIONS AARON S. Y. CHUNG t.,OF p MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
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Vice ChairSUSAN 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
50'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
September 2, 2020
9:00 a.m.
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INVOCATION Kahu Charlie Kama of Hale Pule Ke Ola Hou
CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 13, 2020
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
August 19, 2020
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1043: DONATION OF 97 KN95 PROTECTIVE MASKS
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated August 13, 2020, requesting the
Council's approval to accept a donation valued at approximately $195 to be used by
the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department.
Waived: FC
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 701-20: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOTS A-1, A-2, AND A-3,
IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 4-5-011:042, 4-5-011:043, AND
4-5-011:044, SITUATED AT NAMOKU, DISTRICT OF HAMAKUA, ISLAND
AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, FROM WOO FAMILY
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A HAWAII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public
roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 1022
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PWMTC-25
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. 702-20: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOTS A, B AND C FOR
KONA VISTA SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4, BEING COLLECTIVELY TAX MAP
KEY: 7-6-027:105, SITUATED AT HOLUALOA 1 AND 2, DISTRICT OF
NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII
FROM KV3, LLC, A HAWAII LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public
roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 1023
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PWMTC-26
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. 704-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Funds in the amount of$48,336 would be used to continue the cooperative
flood-monitoring program, which consists of the planning and designing of flood
management systems such as bridges, culverts, and levees.
Reference: Comm. 1028
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-131
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. 705-20: AUTHORIZES THE SUBMITTAL OF A THIRD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR THE
PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXPANSION OF THE
KEALAKEHE RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION TO ACCEPT
FUNDS FOR THE EXPANSION
These additional funds will be used to continue the design phase for the Kealakehe
Wastewater Treatment Plant R-1 Upgrade project.
Reference: Comm. 1029
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-132
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. 706-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-
YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR, STATE OF
HAWAII
The Department of Finance wishes to enter into a three-year agreement with the
Office of the Auditor to conduct an audit of the schedule changes in fiduciary net
position by employer and related notes to the schedule of the Hawaii Employer-
Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, and examination report on census data for the
fiscal years ending June 30, 2020, 2021, and 2022 in order to meet reporting
requirements under Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 75,
"Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other than
Pensions."
Reference: Comm. 1030
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-133
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. 711-20: 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 POB
KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS
AMERICA DAY
Transfers $2,000 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. 1036
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. 712-20: 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 POB
KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS
AMERICA DAY
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. 1037
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. 713-20: 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 POB
KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS
AMERICA DAY
Transfers $1,000 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. 1038
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. 714-20: SUPPORTS AMICI CURIAE NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL,
ET AL.'S, AMICUS BRIEF FILED IN CASE NO. 20-1025 (LEAD) AND CASE
NO. 20-1138 (CONSOLIDATED) ENTITLED: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
TRUST, ET AL., AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEFENSE, ET AL.,
PETITIONERS, VS. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, RESPONDENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES
COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT
Supports the Federal Communication Commission's updated safety regulations and
procedures used to test levels of exposure to radiofrequency and electromagnetic
fields emitted from wireless devices and equipment.
Reference: Comm. 1041
Intr. by: Ms. David and Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Waived: GREDC
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.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 183: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-19 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (A-la) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL—
20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-20) AT PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-037:019.
(Applicant: Brian Sugai) (Area: 43,560 Square Feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow a six-year time extension to Condition D (Time
to Complete Construction). The applicant plans to develop an 8,900 square-foot,
two-story office building, including one residential unit and a 36-stall parking lot.
The property is located adjacent to the Alenaio drainage channel on the east side of
Komohana Street approximately 700 feet south of the Komohana Street-Ponahawai
Street intersection.
Reference: Comm. 1024
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-53
(Vote on Bill 183 is on the next page)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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 187: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Hawaii Department of Transportation Hilo Bay
Grant account($25,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii Department of
Transportation Hilo Bay Grant account to advance the Hilo Bay Watershed Study.
Reference: Comm. 1044
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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 188: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the State Grants —Department of Health—Tobacco Sting
account($16,000); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health—
Tobacco Sting account, for a total appropriation of$32,000. Funds would be used
to combat tobacco sales to minors.
Reference: Comm. 1045
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 189: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Federal —Mainstream Voucher Administration—
COVID 19 account($2,560); and appropriates the same to the Mainstream
Voucher Administration—COVID 19 account to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1046
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 190: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Federal —Housing Assistance Payments
Administration—COVID 19 account($535,756); and appropriates the same to the
Housing Assistance Payments Administration—COVID 19 account to prevent,
prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1047
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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Bill 191: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING
CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES;
FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF
SUCH REFUNDING BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO THE
PUBLIC; PROVIDES FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDS TO BE
REFUNDED; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE REFUNDING BONDS
AND THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDS TO BE REFUNDED
Authorizes the issuance of up to $356,975,000 in general obligation refunding
bonds to refinance bonds issued at higher interest rates.
Reference: Comm. 1048
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.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 182: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-159 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS
FROM AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5A) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—30,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-30) AT KEAUHOU,
NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-8-010:101
(Applicant: Kona Country Club, Inc.) (Area: 51.058 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
amendment, which would allow a five-year time extension to Condition D (Time to
Complete Construction). The applicant plans to develop 29 single-family dwellings,
including a recreation center. The property is located mauka of the Mamalahoa
Highway Bypass, between the highway and the Kona Country Club mauka golf
course.
Reference: Comm. 1019
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: August 19, 2020
(The vote on Bill 182 is on the next page.)
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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 184: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Hawaii Island COVID-19 Response account
($50,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii Island COVID-19 Response
account for infrastructure upgrades and equipment for the Hawaii Police
Department in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1031
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: August 19, 2020
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 185: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant account
($30,204); and appropriates the same to the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant
account to test firearms recovered by the Hawaii Police Department.
Reference: Comm. 1032
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: August 19, 2020
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 186: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-44, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021
Adds the Public Works Lako Street Extension to Alii Drive project for $1 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. 1033
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: August 19, 2020
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff— 1.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
PC-52 APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA DEFRANCO TO THE LEEWARD
(Comm. 1027): PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: September 13, 2020 (Section 13-4(1),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff— 1.
Excused: None.
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 1039: GLEN BALDADO V. PHOENIX V LLC, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 3CC181000221
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Laureen L. Martin, dated
August 3, 2020, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult
with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement
discussion.
DECLINED THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Eoff— 1.
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
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.
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