HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 2020/10/06 2018-2020 ACTIONSMAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
Chan and Presiding Officer
HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III
Vice Chan
41" Session
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
October 6, 2020
10:30 a.m.
AARON S. Y. CHUNG
KAREN EOFF
MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER
REBECCA VILLEGAS
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CALL TO ORDER —11:03 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
October 6, 2020
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.
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Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 10.47: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER 1 —15, 2020
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 17, 2020, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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October 6, 2020
Comm. 11.38: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16 — 30 AND
AUGUST 1 —15, 2020
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated September 2, 2020.
FILED
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 11.39: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16 — 30 AND
AUGUST 16 — 31, 2020
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated September 8, 2020.
FILED
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 732-20 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
October 6, 2020
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)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, and
Chair David — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Villegas —1.
Excused: None.
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)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT —1:00 p.m.
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