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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2020/10/06 2018-2020 Hawaii County Clerk's - 09/30/2020 10:56:08 AM MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID <+,F„lAARON S.Y.CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer ' L KAREN EOFF MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ` HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZSUSAN L.K.LEE LOY °--- Vice Chair +f'*...... VALERIE T.POINDEXTER O REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 41" Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i October 6, 2020 10:30 a.m. Pursuant to Governor Ige's most recent proclamation, in order to minimize physical contact and maximize social distancing, these meetings will not be open to the public. Oral Public Testimony: The public may provide oral testimony via WebEx. To register to testify, please email jeanette.aiello(a�hawaiicount�gov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, October 5, 2020. Written Testimony: The Council encourages the public to submit thoughts, comments, and input via written testimony. To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) email to counciltestimonyCa�hawaiicouno�.gov, (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made a part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Live stream of County Council Committee Meetings: Meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at http://www.hawaiicountygov. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawai'i County Clerk's - 09/30/2020 10:56:08 AM FC-41 October 6,2020 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 10.46: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 16—31, 2020 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 2, 2020, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. Comm. 10.47: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER I — 15, 2020 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 17, 2020, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. Comm. 11.38: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16— 30 AND AUGUST I — 15, 2020 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated September 2, 2020. Comm. 11.39: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16—30 AND AUGUST 16—31, 2020 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated September 8, 2020. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 732-20: AUTHORIZES PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PERPETUAL, UNOBSTRUCTED, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN INGRESS AND EGRESS THROUGH PRIVATE PROPERTY, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY NUMBERS: 2-7-004-118 AND 2-7-027-065, SITUATED AT PAPA`IKOU, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAII , TO PROVIDE PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO THE BEACH AT PAPA`IKOU Authorizes the Corporation Counsel to initiate proceedings in eminent domain for the taking, acquisition, and condemnation of private property for the purpose of expanding public access to the beach area located at the end of Mill Road. Reference: Comm. 1073 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk's - 09/30/2020 10:56:08 AM FC-41 October 6,2020 Res. 734-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Provides $21,850.16 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawaii to fund its Extension Services to Manage Little Fire Ants on Hawaii Island project. Funds would be used to distribute outreach materials, provide staff support, and for supplies and travel. Reference: Comm. 1082 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Res. 735-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Provides $13,076 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawaii to fund its Increasing Production of Novel Floriculture Products for Import Replacement project. Funds would be used to purchase plant and propagation materials, and for costs associated with cultivation and data collection. Reference: Comm. 1083 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Res. 736-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Funds in the amount of$49,896 would be used for the North Kohala Coqui Frog Control project, to prevent the establishment of the coqui frog in the North Kohala district. Reference: Comm. 1084 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Res. 737-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF ONE 20-YARD DUMP TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$3,594. The County would own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1085 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk's - 09/30/2020 10:56:08 AM FC-41 October 6,2020 Res. 738-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF ONE ELECTRICIAN UTILITY VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$1,366. The County would own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1086 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Res. 739-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Allows for the receipt of$1,101,466 of Federally-derived funds to be used by the Office of Housing and Community Development to pay for an increase in Section 8 rent due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 1087 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 202: 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 State Grants—North Kohala Coqui Frog Control Project account($49,896); and appropriates the same to the North Kohala Coqui Frog Control Project account. Funds would be used to prevent the establishment of the coqui frog in the North Kohala district. Reference: Comm. 1084 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk's - 09/30/2020 10:56:08 AM FC-41 October 6,2020 Bill 203: 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 Program COVID-19 account($1,101,466); and appropriates the same to the Housing Assistance Program COVID-19 account. Funds would be used to pay for an increase in Section 8 rent due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 1087 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Bill 204: 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 Waika`alulu Bridge No. 44-8 project for $600,000 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. 1088 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Bill 205: 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 following State Grant Program Income accounts: Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) ($12,787) and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) ($11,360); and appropriates the same to the following Salary & Wages accounts: PMVI ($12,787) and CDL ($11,360), for total appropriations of$448,716 (PMVI), and $378,270 (CDL). Reference: Comm. 1089 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) ADJOURNMENT 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. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by October 2, 2020. If a response is received after October 2, 2020, we will try to Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk's - 09/30/2020 10:56:08 AM FC-41 October 6,2020 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. Council Members will also be present at the Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A. The full text of the agendas are made available on the County website at www.hawaiicouniy.gov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For copies of the agenda(s) or questions, please contact Council Services at 961-8255. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url)to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the 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 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). Page 6