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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2020/11/17 2018-2020 ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID <+es a', AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chan and Presiding Officer KAREN EOFF MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,IIISUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chan r�rE OF M� VALERIE T.POINDEXTER REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 44'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii November 17, 2020 9:00 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]hawaiicouno�.gov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, November 16, 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 counciltestimony(a]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.hawaiicounly_gov. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-44 November 17,2020 CALL TO ORDER—9:02 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 10.49: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 1 — 15, 2020 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 20, 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, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Comm. 11.41: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER 16 —30, 2020 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 21, 2020. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Comm. 11.42: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 1 — 15, 2020 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated October 21, 2020. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-44 November 17,2020 Comm. 1156: REQUESTS AN UPDATE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REGARDING THE STATUS OF ITS STRATEGIC PLAN From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated November 5, 2020. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 776-20: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TEN MINI BUSES FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Accepts 10 retired mini buses with an approximate total value of$50,000, to add to the Mass Transit Agency's transportation fleet. Reference: Comm. 1149 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Res. 777-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Funds in the amount of$15,000 would be provided to the University of Hawaii for its Imiloa Outdoor Exhibits Enhancement and Learning Space project. Reference: Comm. 1150 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) (Vote on Res. 777-20 is on the next page.) Page 3 FC-44 November 17,2020 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 223: 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 Parks and Recreation Waiakea Uka Park—State project for $6.4 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from State Grants Receivable. Reference: Comm. 1147 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Bill 224: 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 Parks and Recreation Waiakea Uka Park project for $2.1 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. 1148 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-44 November 17,2020 Bill 225: 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 American Job Center—One Stop Program Income account($150,000); and appropriates the same to the American Job Center—One Stop account. Funds would be used to pay for expenditures related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act American Job Center. Reference: Comm. 1151 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Bill 226: PROVIDES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DOWNTOWN HILO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 35 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Establishes a Business Improvement District to finance certain infrastructure improvements and to supplement public safety, sanitation, transportation and landscaping services in the Downtown Hilo area. The Proposed Improvement District would apply to 196 parcels and assessed at$500 per parcel each year. Reference: Comm. 1152 Intr. by: Mr. Chung POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT—11:11 a.m. Page 5 FC-44 November 17,2020 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 parry. 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 November 13, 2020. If a response is received after November 13, 2020, we will try to 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, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, 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�ic,hawaiicountygov 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