HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2020-11-06 2018-2020 ACTIONS
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
th
55 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
November 6, 2020
9:00 a.m.
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INVOCATION Senior Pastor Bill Dierking of Kona Coast Baptist Church
CALL TO ORDER
9:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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)
October 7, 2020
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz – 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 746-20: ADOPTS THE HAWAIʻI ISLAND VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN
The Hawaiʻi Island Vision Zero Action Plan would assist the County in
eliminating traffic fatalities through infrastructure and policy goals and objectives
delineated for affected departments.
Reference: Comm. 1099
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PWMTC-27
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 749-20: CHANGES THE STATUS OF AN ACCOUNT CLERK (TEMPORARY)
POSITION TO BECOME A FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION
The position would provide additional support for the Mass Transit Agency and
motivate qualified candidates to apply for this position.
Reference: Comm. 1106
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-152
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 750-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES
FOR FOURTEEN COPY MACHINES FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate
monthly cost of $200 for each copier.
Reference: Comm. 1107
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-153
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 758-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HONOKAʻA HONGWANJI
MISSION FOR ITS “FEEDING OUR KEIKI AND KUPUNA” PROGRAM TO
HELP THOSE IN NEED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 1124
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 759-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LAʻIʻŌPUA 2020 FOR
EXPENSES TO PROVIDE FREE MEALS IN KAʻŪ DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1125
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 760-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIʻI CARE CHOICES
TO CREATE A PŌHAI MĀLAMA CARE CENTER BROCHURE
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1126
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 761-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI‘I CHILDREN’S
ACTION NETWORK FOR ITS PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING
INSTITUTE CLASSES ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND
Transfers $1,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1127
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 762-20: 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
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST
THE BIG ISLAND INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEE WITH EXPENSES
RELATED TO ITS NEIGHBORHOOD LITTLE FIRE ANT FIGHTERS
PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1128
Intr. by: Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 763-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HĀMĀKUA YOUTH
FOUNDATION, INC., FOR ITS COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 1131
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 764-20: 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 PĀHOA LAVA ZONE
MUSEUM FOR ITS PĀHOA SECURITY CAMERA PROGRAM
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1132
Intr. by: Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 767-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, HAWAI‘I TOURISM
AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
Funds in the amount of $25,000 would be used to develop a Destination
Management Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 1136
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 768-20: 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 $83,841,000 of Federally-derived funds to be used by the
Office of Housing and Community Development to support disaster relief, long-
term recovery, and restore infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization in
Hawai‘i County.
Reference: Comm. 1137
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 18, 2020:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 775-20: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $177,193.75
FROM THE CENTER FOR TECH AND CIVIC LIFE TO ASSIST WITH SAFE
AND SECURE ELECTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE 2020 UNITED
STATES ELECTIONS
Funds would be used to reimburse costs associated with conducting a safe and
secure election during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1146
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 199: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 1 AND ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
PRIMARY AIRPORTS (Planning Director Initiated)
The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward favorable
recommendations for this amendment which would establish a “Primary Airport”
land use within the Limited Industrial and General Industrial zoning districts,
provide a definition of a Primary Airport, and identify accessory uses.
Reference: Comm. 1076
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-58
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 200: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 05-115 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO NEIGHBORHOOD
ST ST
COMMERCIAL (CN-20) AT PUAPUA‘AIKI 1 AND PUAPUA‘ANUI 1,
NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 7-5-017:001
(Applicant: Pua‘a Development, LLC) (Area: 14.973 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its unfavorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow revisions or time extensions to 11 conditions in
the existing change of zone ordinance. The property is located west (makai) of
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and the Pualani Estates Subdivision, and about 1,400
feet north of the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Reference: Comm. 1077
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-56
Postponed: October 21, 2020
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to
approve Bill 200.)
(Vote on Bill 200 is on the next page.)
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POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 18, 2020:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 201: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 05-113 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY
ST ST
RESIDENTIAL (RM-2.5) AT PUAPUA‘AIKI 1 AND PUAPUA‘ANUI 1,
NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 7-5-017:019
(Applicant: Suffolk Investment LLC) (Area: 14.87 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its unfavorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow revisions or time extensions to 11 conditions to
the existing change of zone ordinance. The property is located west (makai) of
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and east (mauka) of Kuakini Highway and the
Kahakai Estates Subdivision, approximately 2,200 feet north of the
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Reference: Comm. 1078
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-57
Postponed: October 21, 2020
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to
approve Bill 201.)
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 18, 2020:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 208: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Parks & Recreation Department of Business,
Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) Social Transportation Program
Income account ($50,000); and appropriates the same to the DBEDT Social
Transportation Program Income account. Funds would be used to support the
Elderly Activities Division’s paratransit program for seniors.
Reference: Comm. 1105
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-154
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 216: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE
COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI, THAT AMENDS THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS
OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED):
1) CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 40 (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT);
2) CHAPTER 21, (SEWERS-RENAMED “WASTEWATER
MANAGEMENT”)
Reorganizes and restructures provisions of the Hawaiʻi County Code that apply to
the Department of Environmental Management, updates certain provisions to
remove the enforcement and penalties from Chapter 2 to Chapter 21, and renames
Chapter 21 to Wastewater Management.
Reference: Comm. 1119
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Approve: AWEEMC-18
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 18, 2020:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 218: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Hawai‘i Island Tourism Destination
Management Plan account ($25,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i
Island Tourism Destination Management Plan account. Funds would be used to
develop a Destination Management Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 1136
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 219: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)-Disaster Recovery account ($83,841,000); and appropriates the same to
the CDBG-Disaster Recovery account. Funds would be used to support disaster
relief, long-term recovery, and restore infrastructure, housing, and economic
revitalization in Hawai‘i County.
Reference: Comm. 1137
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 220: 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
Increases the Public Works Microwave System Replacement project by $2 million.
Additional funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources, for a total
appropriation of $6 million, to be used for component replacement, installation, and
maintenance of the microwave system.
Reference: Comm. 1138
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 221: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) COVID-19
Response Grant account ($177,193.75); and appropriates the same to the CTCL
COVID-19 Response Grant account. Funds would be used to reimburse costs
associated with conducting a safe and secure election during the COVID-19
pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1146
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
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
PĀPAʻIKOU, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO THE BEACH AT PĀPAʻIKOU
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
First Reading: October 21, 2020
Note: Second of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 202: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI 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)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
(Vote on Bill 202 is on the next page.)
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ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 203: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI 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)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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 Waikaʻalulu 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)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 204 is on the next page.)
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ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 205: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI 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)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 207: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE IN
(Draft 2) THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI, THAT AMENDS THE FOLLOWING
PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED):
1) CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 40 (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT);
2) CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 20 (PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION); NEW
ARTICLE 24 (LITTERING ); NEW ARTICLE 25 (CLEARING OCCUPIED
AND UNOCCUPIED LOTS); AND
3) CHAPTER 20 (REFUSE), NEW CHAPTER 20 (INTEGRATED SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT)
Reorganizes and restructures provisions of the Hawaiʻi County Code that apply to
the Department of Environmental Management, updates certain provisions including
qualifications for the Director of the Department of Environmental Management, and
removes the solid waste disposal fee schedule, which would be added to the
Department of Environmental Management’s Administrative Rules.
Reference: Comm. 1097.2
Intr. by: Mr. Richards (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 1097.3: From Environmental Management Director William A. Kucharski, dated
October 23, 2020.
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Bill 209: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – HCPD Data Grant account ($15,280);
and appropriates the same to the HCPD Data Grant account, for a total
appropriation of $72,280. Funds would be used for services, training, and
software to provide data between the State Department of Transportation and the
Hawai‘i Police Department.
Reference: Comm. 1110
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 210: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Distracted Driving Project account
($8,128.80); and appropriates the same to the Distracted Driving Project account,
for a total appropriation of $73,128.80. Funds would be used to reduce the
number of drivers using electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Reference: Comm. 1111
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 211: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Occupant Protection Program account
($33,454.40); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program
account, for a total appropriation of $123,454.40. Funds would be used for
seatbelt enforcement operations.
Reference: Comm. 1112
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 212: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – HCPD Roadblock Program account
($159,841.20); and appropriates the same to the HCPD Roadblock Program
account, for a total appropriation of $359,841.20. Funds would be used to reduce
the number of drivers operating vehicles while impaired.
Reference: Comm. 1113
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 213: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Speed Enforcement account ($95,745);
and appropriates the same to the Speed Enforcement account, for a total
appropriation of $245,745. Funds would be used for speed enforcement
operations.
Reference: Comm. 1114
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 214: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – HCPD Traffic Investigative Program
account ($241,564.86); and appropriates the same to the HCPD Traffic
Investigative Program account, for a total appropriation of $351,564.86. Funds
would be used for training and equipment for traffic accident investigations.
Reference: Comm. 1115
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 215: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – HMGP (Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program) – Shoreline & Riparian Setbacks for Hawai‘i County Analysis account
($195,726.75); and appropriates the same to the HMGP – Shoreline & Riparian
Setbacks for Hawai‘i County Analysis account. Funds would be used for a long-
term disaster recovery plan and program focused on hazard mitigation.
Reference: Comm. 1117
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
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(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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