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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2020-11-18 2018-2020 Hawai‘i County Council th 56 Session Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i November 18, 2020 INVOCATION: Dr. Robin Takahashi of New Hope Christian Fellowship gave the morning’s invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawai‘i County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Chair Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair (via videoconference from Kona) Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member (via videoconference from Kona) Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Member (via videoconference from Kona) Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Member (via videoconference from Kona) Mr. Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, Member (via videoconference from Waimea) (came in later) Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member (via videoconference from Kona) PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. (At this time, Ms. Poindexter led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the of Business: following items were taken out of order: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Sandra Demoruelle: Bill 216 (Comm. 1119), comment. (See Comm. 1119.6) Sidney Fuke: Bill 222 (Comm. 1145), in support. Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Vote on Approval Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to approve the Minutes of of Minutes: October 21, 2020. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried (Approved) by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: PETITIONS, The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions, MEMORIALS, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND (Note: At this time, Chair Chung presented Certificates of Merit to County EXPRESSIONS OF Clerk Jon Henricks for his years of service with the Office of the County Clerk- CONDOLENCE: County Council and to Mayor Harry Kim for his years of service with Hawai‘i County.) Recess: At 9:40 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:48 a.m. STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: (Note: Statements were taken up previously, out of order.) APPROVAL The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval OF MINUTES: of Minutes. (Note: The Minutes were taken up previously, out of order.) COMMUNI-The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: Communications. (There were none.) CHR. CHUNG: Mr. Clerk, “Order of Resolutions.” Can we take something out of order? Page 2 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 MR. HENRICKS: Okay. Resolution 783? CHR. CHUNG: Yes. Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the of Business: following items were taken out of order: Res. 783-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I Authorizes the Civil Defense Agency to utilize students enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo School of Nursing to assist with various functions at COVID-19 test sites in Hawai‘i County. Reference: Comm. 1159 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 783-20. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? We have— MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you, Chair. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah, go ahead, Maile. MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. This was initially waived out of Committee, and so I believe Administrator Magno is available. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah, Talmadge is here. MS. DAVID: Yes? Okay, great. Mr. Magno, can you actually come up and give us a brief description of this program? And also, I need to—I know this is a rush sort of process. (Note: At this time, Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. DAVID: So, can you please identify yourself for the record and go ahead. MR. MAGNO: Good morning. Talmadge Magno, Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense. Good morning, Council. What we have is an agreement with the University of Hawaiʻi – Hilo’s nursing program. What evolved was, in this response to coronavirus, we saw that as we continued to move forward, we needed more capacity for different programs. And as we did more community outreach in testing, the need for additional capacity in the medical field came up. Page 3 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 And so, it was suggested that we go to the Medical Reserve Corps, which is managed by the Department of Health in the State. And so, they offered some of their folks, which are tasked by the University of Hawaiʻi – Hilo’s nursing program. And so, we kind of diverged from the MRC (Medical Reserve Corps) and are focusing on the nursing program that has been agreeable to volunteering as a training process for their students to be part of our testing. MS. DAVID: That is awesome and thank you so much for arranging that especially. I think that’s much needed at this point in time. Any help we can get with COVID (coronavirus disease) is very much appreciated. And I thank you for your moving this along. Chair, I yield. And if everyone’s done, I need to make another motion. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah. Is there anyone else who wants to speak on this? Oh, Ashley. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair Chung. Administrator Magno, just a quick question. How long is this agreement good for? MR. MAGNO: I’m not sure. Whatever length we’re allowed to would be nice. We don’t see any end in the virus spread. And so, another note is that CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) money is coming to an end. So, this kind of capability and resource is critical to moving forward. So, as long as we can have it and work with the nurses’ program so we’re not affecting their operations, I’d like to have it as long as I can. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. That’s helpful to know. And how many students are going to be participating in this? Do you have a rough estimate? MR. MAGNO: Sixty comes to mind that they have available. They’re still in school so they’re kind of limited. So, we’ll use them how we can and get them exposure into this event, which I’ve been witnessing at the airports and in the community, and it’s for a medical provider. I think it’s good experience. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay, so they would be deployed like at the airport and various testing sites. MR. MAGNO: Some sites we have contracted, so we cannot, I guess, impact that or conflict with those operations. But wherever they can help as volunteers in our other community programs, I think that’s where we’ll use them. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: But it’s possible that they would fill in those areas once CARES monies run out and the contracts are pau? MR. MAGNO: It’s possible, yes. Page 4 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. Good to know. Thank you for the background information. Appreciate it. Chair, I yield. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Anyone else? MR. KANEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER: Chair, I have a comment. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah, go ahead, Matt. MR. KANEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER: Talmadge, I’ve been talking to different people, and there’s been this real kind of quiet sentiment in the community that we’re providing free testing but it doesn’t always line up with everyone’s schedule. But all residents, if they’re going to travel interisland, have to have that test to be cleared to return to work without doing a 14-day quarantine. So, these students could help with testing for interisland residents, or residents who are doing interisland travel, and help with the testing. That would be a tremendous help if we can cover that with CARES funding. And going into the foreseeable future, given that COVID’s not going to go away in two weeks or by th December 30. So, if that was an option, if it’s something that we could do using CARES funding or just using these nursing students, that would be, I think, great for the residents of our island. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. You want to comment or—? MR. MAGNO: Yeah, absolutely. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah, go ahead. MR. MAGNO: We’ve got several programs coming online that will help expand the testing program. So, we hope to have more outreach for the community. Some of that includes Clinical Labs, what they’ve received from the Department of Transportation, an analyzer unit which will allow a thousand tests per day. So, everybody’s waiting for that to come online and then we can expand further testing. But definitely the nurses will be able to provide assistance as we expand. MR. KANEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER: That would be great. It’s just that it’s a burden, yeah, for our residents to pay $150 apiece to have a test. So, whatever we can do to help on our end for our County residents would be wonderful. Mahalo. MR. MAGNO: Sure. Thank you. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, anyone else? And then, Maile, you mentioned there’s going to be another motion later on, right? Page 5 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 MS. DAVID: Yes, when we’re done voting on this. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah. Okay. MS. DAVID: Thank you. CHR. CHUNG: Very good. So, anyway, we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Res. 783-20: The motion to adopt Res. 783-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion is carried. Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you. Vote on Motion to Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Suspend Council 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy Rules: and carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Thank you, Talmadge. MR. MAGNO: Thank you, Council. You guys have a good day. CHR. CHUNG: I also have another request to take out of order Bill 199. Page 6 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 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) First Reading: November 6, 2020 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 199 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair, we have Planning Director Yee and Jeff Darrow here available to answer any questions. I think we’ve vetted this thoroughly in Committee and when we were at Council first reading. And so, I don’t expect any more discussion, but they are available if folks have additional questions. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Anyone in Kona? There being none, we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Bill 199: The motion to pass Bill 199 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Mr. Clerk, let’s go to the top of the agenda, “Order of Resolutions.” Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. (Note: Res. 783-20 was taken up previously, out of order.) Page 7 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Res. 765-20: CHANGES THE FUNDING SOURCE OF ONE SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK TEMPORARY POSITION A contract position currently funded by an agreement with the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration would be retained by the County’s Public Works Department to assist with FEMA recordkeeping and reporting required to obtain disaster/emergency reimbursements. Reference: Comm. 1134 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-156 (Note: Comm. 1134.1, from Public Works Director David Yamamoto dated November 17, 2020, transmitting a list of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) disaster/emergency projects, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 765-20 and Finance Committee Report No. 156. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? MS. DAVID: Chair, just ask for continued support. It passed unanimously out of Finance. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Anyone else? There being none, all those in favor say “aye.” Vote on Res. 765-20: The motion to adopt Res. 765-20 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 156 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Page 8 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Res. 766-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I Funds in the amount of $20,207 would be provided to the University of Hawai‘i for its Examining Korean Natural Farming in Anthuriums: A Systems Approach project. Funds would be used toward labor for data collection, analyses, travel to experiment sites, purchase of supplies, and publication costs. Reference: Comm. 1135 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-157 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 766-20 and Finance Committee Report No. 157. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? MS. DAVID: Just for your continued support I ask. Mahalo. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah. Okay. There being none, all those in favor say “aye.” Vote on Res. 766-20: The motion to adopt Res. 766-20 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 157 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. 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: November 6, 2020 Page 9 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. David, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to approve Res. 768-20.) MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair, if I might. CHR. CHUNG: Yes, I think this needs some explanation. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. If you’ll recall, during our housing agency meeting we voted to postpone any movement on the action plan to the call of the Chair; wanting to give the new Administration and the community a chance to connect and see if there are ways that this document can be reworked. Since then, I’ve been in touch with the Recovery Officer and Finance Director who have been in communication to HUD (United States Department of Housing and Urban Development), with HUD, excuse me, to see if we can schedule some kind of presentation webinar Q&A (question and answer) between community and HUD so that there is clear understanding among community of how the funds can be used. We also have a meeting of the recovery task force occurring on Thursday where we will be reviewing the Kīlauea Recovery and Resilience Plan. And I think that’s really critical so that we know where this action plan fits into the larger scheme of things with Puna’s recovery. And so, I would like to make a motion to postpone Resolution 768-20 to the call of the Chair— MS. LEE LOY: Second. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Just because we need a bit more time to sort through the details with community, with the recovery team, and the incoming Administration. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to postpone Res. 768-20 to the call Postpone: of the Chair. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Okay, let’s take the companion Bill 219. Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the of Business: following items were taken out of order: Page 10 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 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) First Reading: November 6, 2020 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 219 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. CHUNG: Discussion? Ms. Kierkiewicz MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair, given the context I provided for the companion resolution, I would like to postpone Bill 219 to the call of the Chair. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to postpone Bill 219 to the call of Postpone: the Chair. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Mr. Clerk, can we take, at the request of the Planning Department, Bills 200 and 201 out of order? Page 11 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 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 and November 6, 2020 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to approve Bill 200; and a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to amend Bill 200 with the contents of Comm. 1077.8.) ; and Comm. 1077.8: From Council Members Ashley L. Kierkiewicz and Rebecca Villegas, dated November 4, 2020, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 200. CHR. CHUNG: Do we need any kind of motion here? MR. HENRICKS: No. So, where we are right now is on the motion to amend Bill 200 with the contents of Communication 1077.8. CHR. CHUNG: All right. Who wants to go first? Rebecca or Ashley? Rebecca, this is your district. Do you want to make the first comment? MS. VILLEGAS: Sure. CHR. CHUNG: Go ahead. MS. VILLEGAS: I don’t need to make the motion, though. Correct? MR. HENRICKS: The motion on the floor is to amend right now. CHR. CHUNG: Correct. MS. VILLEGAS: Okay. Okay, great. I am extremely grateful for this communication and the information that it contains. It was wonderful to be able to postpone the last time to have the opportunity to share this communication and the amendments that it contains with members of our community who were Page 12 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 concerned about the parameters of this bill, and any exemptions that had been provided. What this communication reflects is that those exceptions had been put back in. And so, in the last, or last week—the weeks are all blurring in 2020. Last week, we got together and we had a digital community meeting. Prior to it, we were able to share. My office was able to share the contents of this communication with all of the community members who had texted, emailed, or called my office and shared concerns. I was extremely grateful to have such a great showing. Approximately 20 community members joined us on my first hosted Zoom call, which actually went fairly smoothly which I’m very grateful for. We had representatives of the Planning Department, representatives of the developer and of the potential buyer of the property. We spent a good hour and a half going over the contents of the bills and the concerns of the community about the area. Most of them came back to traffic. And I was really grateful that those that participated had positive suggestions, were able to share concerns, and were also open to the insights and input, not only of the Planning Department, but of the representatives of the developer. And as we got off that call, you know, definitely a continued learning in this job is that not everybody will always be happy. But I really appreciate the commitment from the constituency in District 7 to participate and to take responsibility for their role in participating in the planning and the organization, and just being committed to our community as a whole and really humbly taking into consideration how even all of our own being here contributes to the issues that we find it easy to squawk about. And so, taking that responsibility that we are also sometimes part of the problem and how do we participate, then, in the solutions. So with that—and hopefully you can hold my hand through this, Jon—is an understanding of how to go ahead and we’d love to pass this communication with these amendments. And I’m not sure if it’s okay for me to talk about some future amendments now and what came out of that meeting, and some further negotiations and concessions that were made by the developer, or do we need to pass this communication first? MR. HENRICKS: Because there’s a motion to amend right now, the discussion should be restricted to these particular amendments. And then assuming—well, whether or not these amendments pass, when you’re back on the main motion then there’s more room for expanded discussion on the main topic of this proposed ordinance. MS. VILLEGAS: Okay. Okay, great. And then with that interest, I would love to just quickly point out the areas that this communication reflects some of the concessions made by the developer. And as I’ve said before, unfortunately there Page 13 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 was an article in the newspaper that implied that there had been a closed-door meeting. And as I’ve also said before, having grown up here as kind of an activist and an advocate holding developers responsible to our community, this was a really—I was really grateful for this negotiation and this opportunity to talk. And I really am hoping that the community understands that in good faith the developer came to the table. The current property owner and the potential future property owner put back in and made the concessions that Planning had asked for and that the Planning Commission had asked for; the three final concessions that they hadn’t been able to come to on their own. Without any conflict of the Sunshine Law, Ashley and I were able to meet with the parties at hand and talk about the time for the construction to be completed. And we were able to come to: The construction must begin within five years, and it must be completed within another five years. They are also working on the General Plan, and the goal is to get as close as possible to a TOD (transit-oriented development) requirement. They also put back in the affordable housing requirements, and they also were able to come to an understanding with Planning that allows for Planning to—the timeframe for when they need to have things returned to be based upon acceptance, as opposed to based upon submittal. So, I really feel like this is an example of a circumstance that wasn’t able to be resolved in the initial meetings with the Planning Director and with the Planning Commission, but as a County Council, I mean, I have—and a Council representative, I’ve definitely taken a lot of heat from people who could not conceive of why the Council would allow for this to move forward with negative recommendations from the Planning Commission and the Planning Director. And this being one of my first opportunities since being in this role to actually navigate this path, I’m actually quite relieved, No. 1, but I also hope that people understand that this is actually a reflection of due diligence. It wasn’t able to be worked out in the capacity that it is now under those circumstances, but through continued commitment and communication and collaboration and some concessions, which I will say have been on the side of the developer, we’re able now to get where ideally they would have been able to get to through the Planning Department and the Planning Commission. And in my conversations with members of the Planning Commission and the Planning Department, they’ve confirmed to me that we are there. And for that, I’m extremely grateful because I don’t want to undo what they’ve done. And the goal is to represent the highest good, both for our community and without negatively impacting a private landowner because we are setting precedence. And this area of our community and of District 7 is slated to be our more urban core. Whether or not it’s my highest goal of the areas, these are the areas that Kona is slated to grow. Page 14 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 So, those were just things that we took into consideration, and I’m really grateful for the process. I can’t thank the members and the representatives of the developer and the landowner or Planning or Planning Commission more for holding my hand, guiding me through this process, helping for there to be an understanding and the highest good to come out of it. So with that, I yield. Thank you. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Okay, we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor—anyone else wants to talk? Okay, we have a motion on the floor on the amendment. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 200 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 1077.8 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards – 1. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, let’s go back to the main motion. Any discussion there? MS. VILLEGAS: Yes, please. CHR. CHUNG: Yes, Rebecca. Go ahead. MS. VILLEGAS: Okay. I just—and correct me if I’m wrong because, once again, I’m new to what can be spoken about—but there are some future amendments coming forward and some generous concessions by the developer and the property owner of putting back in not only what had been included originally in the agreement for this property and for the bill, but also some other additional concessions that I feel and they feel and I’m hoping that the community recognizes as good faith, you know, paying it forward to make sure that as things progress and in the right timeframe, that all of the right support and responsibilities are held in the correct capacities. So, is it okay for me to share what those amendments will be or do—okay. CHR. CHUNG: Well, it really depends because I’m not privy to what kind of discussions you guys—you or others may have had. And if it’s something that you’re going to advance right now, then of course. If not—it’s too cryptic. MS. VILLEGAS: Gotcha. Thanks for— CHR. CHUNG: Yeah, right. Page 15 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 MS. VILLEGAS: Gotcha. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. MS. VILLEGAS: Okay. So with that being said, my hope is, today, that Bill 200 would proceed to second reading with just a knowledge and statement out there that there are amendments currently being worked on but that, as a representative of District 7, I don’t see any reason for this to be postponed today, but we will be coming forward with another communication that reflects other upcoming amendments. CHR. CHUNG: There you go. Very nice, Rebecca. Okay, we have a motion on the floor. Any further discussion? There being none, all those in favor signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Bill 200: The motion to pass Bill 200, as amended to Draft 2, on first (Draft 2) reading and adopt Planning Committee Report No. 56 was (Approved) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Let’s go on to Bill 201. 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 and November 6, 2020 Page 16 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to approve Bill 201; and a motion by Ms. Villegas, seconded by Ms. Poindexter, to amend Bill 201 with the contents of Comm. 1078.2.) ; and Comm. 1078.2: From Council Members Ashley L. Kierkiewicz and Rebecca Villegas, dated November 4, 2020, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 201. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. So, we have a motion on the floor with the amendment. It’s almost identical to the other matter, right? Ms. Villegas, you want to make a few remarks on this? MS. VILLEGAS: Yes. I would just like to ask for the support of my colleagues. This is right in alignment with Bill 200 and the same parameters apply. And so, we would like to move this bill forward with the contents of this communication. And once again, there will be other amendments coming forward. It will be forthcoming during the second reading. CHR. CHUNG: All right. Thank you, Ms. Villegas. We have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 201 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 1078.2 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Let’s go back to the main motion. Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. I just want to acknowledge the effort put forth by LRB (Legislative Research Branch), Planning Department, the developer, my colleague Council Member Villegas. A lot of work was done to get to this place. And I think we really believe that if this time and this dialog had occurred on the front-end, I think the recommendations by the Planning Department and Planning Commission would have been very different. And so, I’m glad that we were able to hold space and come together and ensure that we are proceeding in a way where community is understanding of process and that we, as legislators, are able to make a difference and really usher through Page 17 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 and let community know how things work, but that they can also have the ability to affect some change. So, just really appreciative of everybody that was involved to get us to this place. I yield. CHR. CHUNG: And I guess, as both you and Ms. Villegas stated, this is a fine example of teamwork. This is how government should work. And it’s not done behind the scenes or in secret or anything like that. It’s all done in the open, but it’s all of the government agencies and stakeholders working together for a better result. So, congratulations, both you and Ms. Villegas. All right. We have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Bill 201: The motion to pass Bill 201, as amended to Draft 2, on first (Draft 2) reading and adopt Planning Committee Report No. 57 was (Approved) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Okay, Mr. Clerk, we have two employees of ours. Prosecutor’s office has been holding on WebEx for Resolution 782-20 and Bill 227. We should think of a better system in advising employees who are waiting to testify, waiting to provide information. Res. 782-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Allows for the receipt of $163,092 of Federally-derived funds to be used to prepare for, prevent the spread of, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Reference: Comm. 1158 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 782-20. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. CHUNG: Ms. David, go ahead. Page 18 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you, Chair. I believe this was also waived out of Committee. And so, I believe Deputy Prosecutor Dale Ross is available on WebEx to give us a brief rundown of the purpose of these Federal funds. I’m not sure if it’s actually Ms. Ross or someone else from the office. Staff, who do we have on WebEx for this? CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Ross is participating via WebEx, and I also understand that there might be a Stephen Frye possibly. MS. DAVID: Okay. Well, then, go ahead— CHR. CHUNG: But Ms. Ross can explain everything. MS. DAVID: Thank you. (Note: At this time, First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Dale Ross came forward to address the members of the Council, via videoconferencing.) MS. ROSS: Good morning. Can you hear me? CHR. CHUNG: Loud and clear. MS. DAVID: Yes. MS. ROSS: Fantastic. Through the Department of the Attorney General CPJAD (Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division) crime prevention group, we’re able to obtain Federal funding to enhance our response to COVID in two ways. One, by getting needed equipment so that we can conduct hearings, debriefs for our employees and our witnesses and, secondly, we were able to explore a drug diversion program. As you know, due to COVID concerns in the jails, the courts started releasing many offenders. A lot of offenders do have drug problems. And we want to do a better job at intervening on behalf of someone who has a drug problem, giving them a chance to perhaps address their addiction in a way that is researched and using the best practices. And for that purpose, we propose using the funds for a contract to do that research. CHR. CHUNG: All right. Maile. MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you, Ms. Ross, for that explanation and I believe this is a very important program that you folks are doing, especially on the prosecuting end of it, right. So, thank you so much for all your work on this and I will yield. Thank you, Chair. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, anyone else? Okay, there being no further discussion, we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Page 19 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Vote on Res. 782-20: The motion to adopt Res. 782-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Let’s go on to Bill 227. Bill 227: 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 – Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF)-Hawai‘i County Safe Protocol Logistics account ($163,092); and appropriates the same to the CESF-Hawai‘i County Safe Protocol Logistics account. Funds would be used to prepare for, prevent the spread of, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Reference: Comm. 1158 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 227 on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? Maile, you? MS. DAVID: I don’t believe so. I think Prosecutor Ross explained this quite well. I just ask for your support. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Perfect. And I do want to apologize to Dale for the long wait. It’s like over about an hour and a half that you guys were in that waiting room. So, we’re going to try to figure out a better way of keeping our employees at work and not waiting. We’ll see how things go. Yeah. MS. ROSS: Thank you. CHR. CHUNG: But we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Page 20 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Vote on Bill 227: The motion to pass Bill 227 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Thanks, Dale. MS. ROSS: Thank you. CHR. CHUNG: Bye. Let’s take up Mr. Richards and 216. 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: November 6, 2020 (Note: Comm. 1119.3, from Council Member Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, dated November 17, 2020, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 216, was circulated.) (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Richards, seconded by Ms. David, to approve Bill 216.) MR. RICHARDS: Chair? CHR. CHUNG: Yes. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you, Clerk. Do I have the floor? Page 21 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 CHR. CHUNG: Are you going to make a motion? Oh, no, we already have a motion, right? MR. RICHARDS: Yes, correct. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah, okay. Yes, go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you, Chair. Motion to Amend: Mr. Richards moved to amend Bill 216 with the contents of Comm. 1119.3. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. CHUNG: Go ahead, Tim. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you so much. Yeah, again, as we’ve had a very robust conversation about this and a lot of housekeeping, housecleaning going on with our Code, and this is just a furtherance of that. This is to refine the bill before you. So, I ask for your support and we can come back to finishing discussing this bill. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Any further discussion on this matter? There being none, all those in favor say “aye.” Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 216 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 1119.3 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Back to the main motion. Mr. Richards, any discussion there? MR. RICHARDS: Yeah. Now, since we have amended this, do we need to suspend our five-day rule since we’re in Council? MR. HENRICKS: No, Mr. Richards. We’re still at first reading. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, so, thank you. Go ahead. Again, we’ve had the robust conversation about this bill. It’s pretty straightforward. We can entertain any questions, but what it does is it cleans up a lot of things for Environmental Management, every pun intended on that one. And if there’s any questions, let’s Page 22 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 float them out there. I don’t know if someone from Environmental Management’s there. I think I see Bill in chambers. Bill, is that you? Yes? Okay. CHR. CHUNG: Yes, that’s him. MR. RICHARDS: Okay. So, if there’s any questions, I’m sure Bill’s there. I just ask for my Council Members’ support and I yield. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Any further questions? Discussion? Yeah, there being none, all those in favor signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Bill 216: The motion to pass Bill 216, as amended to Draft 2, on first (Draft 2) reading and adopt Agriculture, Water, Energy, and (Approved) Environmental Management Committee Report No. 18 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. All right. Val, do you want to take up your Taka Domingo resolution now or later? MS. POINDEXTER: Taking it up now would be nice. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Let’s do it. Bill 222: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE, CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY NAMING THE PAVILION AT KUKUIHAELE PARK THE “TAKASHI ‘TAKA’ DOMINGO PAVILION,” IN HONOR OF TAKASHI DOMINGO Reference: Comm. 1145 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Waived: PRC Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to pass Bill 222 on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. CHUNG: Take it away, Val. Page 23 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 MS. POINDEXTER: Yes. CHR. CHUNG: And you’ve got to speak a little bit louder, Val. Sorry, yeah. MS. POINDEXTER: Oh, okay. I’m going to take off my mask. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah. Please. MS. POINDEXTER: We’ve heard beautiful testimony by Sid Fuke about Taka. And I also received three pieces of testimony from his children, and I just wanted to read a little bit of each. His daughter Kimberly said, “a very intelligent, humble, a good listener who never raised his voice in conversations that he disagreed on, never praised himself for the great outcome of situations. He pushed himself to become a greater leader and person. We’re grateful as a family to have the Kukuihaele Pavilion named on behalf of my dad, a place, community where he lived, served, and appreciated his entire life. . . . My dad always reminded me ‘share a smile.’ It doesn’t cost anything but it will set the mood and make someone happy for we don’t know what they are going through.” (See Comm. 1145.1.) And that speaks so true of who Taka was. His son-in-law wrote, “I have known Mr. Domingo for 34 years. I came into the family in 1982 when he was serving in his second term as a County Councilman serving in the North Hilo/Hāmākua district. My impression of this man was pure humbleness. As our relationship grew throughout the years and to live under his roof for several years, I had the opportunity to witness him in his responsibility as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and the elected official of his district. “To be an elected official is a special breed of person, like all of you currently serving in your capacity. I would witness him answer just about every phone call, listen to individuals’ complaints, ideas, wants, and needs. He was always the same person—humble and sincere, willing to help under these different circumstances. ‘Taka,’ as we called him, was never an ‘I’ person. He was never one to be put on a pedestal for his accomplishments in this life. He was about ‘we’ and ‘us.’ “I have done some research on Hawai‘i County politicians, and I could not find a County Councilman who served for 20 consecutive years in one district. And I think it’s safe to say we will never see this be accomplished again. This speaks volumes of the individual he was. By naming the pavilion, it will be an honor and a privilege to have something to remember this special individual so that his community, grandchildren, and future generations will come to know ‘Taka’ Domingo.” (See Comm. 1145.2.) I read almost his entire testimony, but his daughter and son-in-law, I just want to read a small portion. Leslie said he “was looked at as a sequential immigrant Page 24 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 plantation worker that could never be a force for change in the atmosphere of the political realm that existed at the time. I write this because as times changed, he persevered and never changed his approach to serving the community tirelessly, regardless of what needed to be done. Even after he left office, he didn’t slow down. Taka, having been born and raised in Kukuihaele, always had a deep appreciation for his roots and small community relationships.” (See Comm. 1145.3.) That was who Taka was. He would never raise his voice. He would always lecture me about me raising my voice. And he was the best political mentor I could ever ask for. He was the one who encouraged me to run for office, and till his dying days, I sat with him and took a lot of his advice. He’s been known for—and I’ve used this a lot of times in saying, “It did come from Taka.” He made me promise, you know, you can negotiate on the issues. Compromise on the issues but don’t compromise on your values. And I promised him that. And when Sid (Sidney) was talking about him, it brought back the memory of when just before he passed and he asked to see Sid. So, I called Sid and Sid drove out to his home in Kapulena, and they spent some time together. So, I know how close they were, and Taka made me promise to treat Sid—always take his advice. I promised Taka I couldn’t—I told him I couldn’t promise him that I would always agree with Sid, but I promised him that I wouldn’t argue with him or raise my voice like how Taka was. So, we can learn a lot about being a good politician and being a good public servant through this wonderful man—Taka Domingo. So, I’m so glad that this park that he encouraged me not to give up fighting for can be named after him, the pavilion where people will gather and create those special relationships. Because, he knew that in order to build a safe and healthy community, we need to build our relationships within our community and in our County. So, I just ask for your support. And I’m sure a lot of you know him and have a lot of good things to say about him. And I’d like nothing more than to hear if you have anything to share. So, thank you. I yield at this time. Thank you, Chair. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah, that was very nice, Ms. Poindexter. And another person who has a close connection to him would like to say a few words, and that’s Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Ms. Poindexter, for advancing this. You have actually summed it all up, and I’m feeling a little nostalgic today, and all the gratitude that we’ve had expressed this morning with our Mayor and now with this bill for Taka. And like you said, he was just an amazing mentor, just a calming and leveling influence. And getting to know him at an age where I was still trying to figure out what I wanted to be when I grow up. I think sometimes I still am. It’s because of Taka and that calming and leveling influence that he provided as the Planning Committee Chair. Page 25 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 And I look around at the landscape of our island today and recognize how much Taka has brought to our community. His network, his fingerprints are really contained with a lot of the land use and growth patterns that we see today. And it was because he was so willing to collaborate with community and with property owners that we have a landscape that really connects community. And we have so much to be grateful for with Taka, and this is just so fitting to name that park pavilion after him. So, Ms. Poindexter, thank you so much for advancing this, and I will be wholeheartedly supporting this measure. Thank you, Chair. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah. Anyone else in Kona? All right. Yeah, for those of you who never met or had the pleasure of working with Taka, he was such a wonderful individual. Calm. Gentleman. Class all the way but very effective. Val mentioned the 20 years that he was in office. We’re not going to see that anymore. And can you imagine the type of traction that an individual like that would have at the Legislature and at NACo (National Association of Counties)? Because he was a force at NACo. Everyone there knew Taka Domingo, and that was because he was able to establish that type of relationship over 20 years. We have Mr. Richards there but he’s only been working that system for about three or four years. Imagine somebody who was there for 20 years. A lot of respect for that gentleman. And he was just a really humble individual. So, Val, thank you very much. One of these days, we should all go over there and have a beer or something at the Taka Domingo—oh, well, get a permit or something, yeah. But okay. But we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying—well, let’s do it by a roll call vote, Mr. Henricks. Vote on Bill 222: The motion to pass Bill 222 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, thank you. Motion carried. Mr. Clerk, can we also take this Resolution 773-20 out of order? And the reason for that is we have someone on WebEx waiting as a resource just in case. We don’t want to keep him waiting too much longer. Page 26 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Res. 773-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DUGOUTS AND FENCING AT HUALANI PARK Transfers $5,530 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Friends of the Park account. Reference: Comm. 1143 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 773-20. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: No. Actually, well, I’m thinking we do have someone in WebEx, but this is one of those partnerships that was lucky enough to have an Eagle Scout who’s looking for an Eagle Scout project. And this is that type of community partnership that I think we’re going to be looking at a lot going into this next fiscal cycle. And so, I just wanted to take the time to thank the Eagles and the Eagle Scout projects that are out there, and just providing the resources so that they can help improve so much of our County assets that need help at this time. And I really am asking for my other Council Members’ support. This really will become a great model for other County assets in everyone’s district. So, I yield. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. We have a Caide Malani who is on WebEx. Who is that? MS. LEE LOY: Caide is our Eagle Scout candidate. CHR. CHUNG: He’s the Eagle Scout. So, why don’t we allow him since he’s been waiting patiently on WebEx to just say a few words if he wants to. Caide? MS. LEE LOY: Caide, if I could kind of guide it up. If you could just share what the goal is for your Eagle Scout project. There’s been so many challenges with COVID. And so, the idea that they’re still striving to accomplish their Eagle certifications speaks volumes to the character and innovation of our scouts and our scout candidates. Caide? Please. CHR. CHUNG: Is he still on? MS. GOODENOW: Yes, he is. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Page 27 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 (Note: At this time, Eagle Scout Caide Malani came forward to address the members of the Council, via videoconferencing.) MR. MALANI: Aloha. Can you hear me? CHR. CHUNG: Yes. MR. MALANI: Aloha, Hawai‘i County Council. My name is Caide Malani. My goal with this project—oh, sorry. (Inaudible) member of the Boy Scouts with Troop 95. And my goal with this project was to briefly just ensure safety down at the park. I’ve been playing baseball—I did play baseball practically all my life, and I noticed that there’s been a lot of safety issues down at that park regarding flooding and dugouts and safety issues with the fencing. My goal was just to bring awareness and safety to the community just with those parks and the dugouts. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. You want to take this opportunity to give a shout-out to your parents or troop leader, anybody from the County who might have helped you especially or will be helping you? MR. MALANI: I’d love to give a big mahalo to Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy. She’s been very helpful through this whole process and I’m very fortunate to have her. And to my parents as well. They’re very helpful. CHR. CHUNG: Yeah, don’t forget them. Because really, this Eagle Scout, we haven’t had one for a long time, an Eagle Scout presentation here at the County Council. But it really is the culmination of a lot of good things and a lot of sacrifices on the part of your parents, yeah. So, I think it’s always good to recognize them. All right. But congratulations, Caide. MR. MALANI: Very good. Thank you. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. MR. RICHARDS: Chair? CHR. CHUNG: Oh yeah, Tim, go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: I want to do a shout-out—of course I’m going to support this—but I wanted to echo what you just said about the Eagle Scout program. As the whole Council knows, I’m very involved with my alma mater, University of Washington State, and I work with the crew team there. And I have to say, in the last 20 years the captains of the teams, at least three-quarters of them, are Eagle Scouts, which shows that it teaches leadership. So, just a big shout-out to the whole Eagle Scout program because, I tell you, the individuals that come out of that program are outstanding. That’s all. Thank you. Page 28 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 CHR. CHUNG: All right. Thank you, Tim. Okay, we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Res. 773-20: The motion to adopt Res. 773-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. All right, let’s just go again to where we left off at the top. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: Res. 769-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1139 Intr. by: Ms. David Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 769-20. Seconded by Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? Ms. David. MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you, Chair. I just wanted to thank Hospice of Hilo and Pōhai Mālama Care Center. This contingency will help them create a center brochure that raises awareness and education of end-of-life choices, especially during this COVID time. So, I really ask for your support and I mahalo them also. Thank you. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, anyone else? There being no further discussion, all those in favor signify by saying “aye.” Page 29 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Vote on Res. 769-20: The motion to adopt Res. 769-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Res. 770-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR ITS PAʻAUILO COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM AT ST. COLUMBA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 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. 1140 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 770-20. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, anyone? Discussion? MS. POINDEXTER: No. It’s self-explanatory. I just ask for your support. CHR. CHUNG: All right. There being none, all those in favor say “aye.” Vote on Res. 770-20: The motion to adopt Res. 770-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 30 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Res. 771-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MINI FOOT PEDDLERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION’S NUTRITION SITES AND SENIOR CENTERS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Recreation Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1141 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 771-20. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. CHUNG: Val? MS. POINDEXTER: Yeah, it’s self-explanatory. I just ask for your support. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. All right. All those in favor, say “aye.” Vote on Res. 771-20: The motion to adopt Res. 771-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Res. 772-20: 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 HOLIDAY EVENTS PROJECT Transfers $4,400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1142 Intr. by: Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder Page 31 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 772-20. Seconded by Ms. Eoff. CHR. CHUNG: Matt, go ahead. MR. KANEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER: This is a resolution to transfer funds to the Pāhoa Lava Museum, which is a nonprofit in Pāhoa. And through that, we’re able to fund both, as a reimbursement, the Halloween Trunk-or-Treat that we put on at the Puna Kai Shopping Center as well as more holiday events going forward. Just due to COVID and what’s happening in the community, this gives some much- needed funding to help do holiday festivities going forward. So, I would appreciate everyone’s support. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, anyone else? There being none, all those in favor say “aye.” Vote on Res. 772-20: The motion to adopt Res. 772-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Res. 774-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO ASSIST WITH ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AND OTHER RELATED SUPPLIES FOR THE LAUPĀHOEHOE CIVIC CENTER IN DISTRICT 1 Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General account. Reference: Comm. 1144 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Motion to Approve: Ms. Poindexter moved to adopt Res. 774-20. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. CHUNG: Val? Page 32 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 MS. POINDEXTER: Yeah, it’s self-explanatory. Just ask for your support. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. All those in favor, say “aye.” Vote on Res. 774-20: The motion to adopt Res. 774-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Res. 778-20: APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU COUNCIL MEMBER JOEY MANAHAN TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reference: Comm. 1153 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: GREDC Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 778-20. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion there? Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair, just some context. When Council Chairman Ikaika Anderson resigns from Honolulu City Council, you know, at that point in time we had all agreed that he would be serving as representative to the NACo board. But since his resignation, we needed to fulfill or find someone to fill his position. And so, HSAC (Hawai‘i State Association of Counties) had elected to put forward Joey Manahan who is also president of HSAC. So, going through the motions of having all councils formally approve this so that he can serve in that capacity. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Any further discussion? There being none— MS. VILLEGAS: Yes, please, Chair Chung. CHR. CHUNG: Yes, go ahead, Rebecca. Page 33 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 MS. VILLEGAS: I just have to throw a huge congratulations to Mr. Manahan. I had the honor and privilege of traveling with him to New York last year and getting to spend some time together representing the islands at the UN (United Nations), Climate Week, and Global Assembly. Represented O‘ahu at the Climate Strong Islands Summit. And I just want to say congratulations, Mr. Manahan, for your continued leadership and service for our community and our State. I yield. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, anyone else? There being none, all those in favor signify by saying “aye.” Vote on Res. 778-20: The motion to adopt Res. 778-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Res. 780-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NO NA OPIO TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR NA HOA O PUNA SOCCER’S NA HOA CUP Transfers $6,350 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1155 Intr. by: Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 780-20. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. CHR. CHUNG: Discussion? Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER: I ask for everyone’s support on this. This is a substantial amount of funding to help with a very solid soccer club in Puna with different things ranging from nets and goals to jerseys for our keiki. And Na Hoa O Puna has put out some amazing players over the years, and I think we’ll continue to. So, I ask for everyone’s support on this to support the keiki of Puna. Page 34 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 CHR. CHUNG: Anyone else? There being none, all those in favor say “aye.” Vote on Res. 780-20: The motion to adopt Res. 780-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Res. 781-20: APPROVES THE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2021 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Includes four proposals submitted by the County of Maui, three by the County of Kaua‘i, and one by the City and County of Honolulu. Reference: Comm. 1157 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: GREDC Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 781-20. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. CHUNG: Ms. Kierkiewicz, go ahead. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair, this was the package that was approved by the Executive Committee at the October meeting, which I was unable to attend. So, my alternate, Council Member Villegas, might have some additional information about that conversation. But a number of these bills that are being put forward in this year’s package are actually carryovers from the 2020 session, and COVID really cut that short. And these are worthwhile endeavors for the counties to be championing as a body. So, looking for everyone’s support on this. I yield. CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Anyone else? There being none, all those in favor say “aye.” Page 35 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Vote on Res. 781-20: The motion to adopt Res. 781-20 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of THE DAY the Day (Second or Final Reading). (SECOND OR FINAL READING): (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) 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) First Reading: November 6, 2020 Page 36 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Vote on Bill 208: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 208 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. 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) First Reading: November 6, 2020 Vote on Bill 218: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 218 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Maile— MS. DAVID: Yes. CHR. CHUNG: We also need that five-day holdover reconsideration request. MS. DAVID: Right. Page 37 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Vote on Motion to Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Suspend Council 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy Rules: and carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. 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) First Reading: November 6, 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 220: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 220 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Page 38 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 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) First Reading: November 6, 2020 Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 221 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder. CHR. CHUNG: Any discussion? MR. HENRICKS: Yes, Mr. Chair, just very quickly. CHR. CHUNG: Yes. MR. HENRICKS: During our last discussion, we had briefly shared that we were hoping to spend down what we’re not going to use for supplies and equipment on our bank note for the Agilis ballot sorting machine, and we received good news from the Center for Tech and Civic Life. They approved that. So, whatever we don’t use for this year’s supplies, we’ll be able to pay off not all of our bank note, but most of it. So, that’s great news. CHR. CHUNG: Terrific. Did you guys hear that? MS. DAVID: Yes. Awesome. CHR. CHUNG: Okay, very good. Okay, any further discussion? Questions? There being none, we have a motion on the floor. All those in favor, signify by saying “aye.” Page 39 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 Vote on Bill 221: The motion to pass Bill 221 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. We’ve come to the end of our agenda. MR. HENRICKS: Mr. Chair? CHR. CHUNG: Yes. MR. HENRICKS: If I could be so kind to ask for a motion to waive the five-day holdover on Bill 221? CHR. CHUNG: Okay. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to Suspend Council waive the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Rules: Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. (There were none.) REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals EXECUTIVE for Executive Session. SESSION: (There were none.) Page 40 Hawai‘i County Council-56 November 18, 2020 OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other BUSINESS: Business. (There were none.) ANNOUNCE-The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: Announcements. CHR. CHUNG: Now we’ve come to the end of our agenda. MS. LEE LOY: Chair? CHR. CHUNG: Yeah. Ms. Lee Loy, go ahead. Everybody’s trying to abort this. Go ahead. Yes. MS. LEE LOY: I just wanted to take a short moment to recognize one of our colleagues; Mr. Richards. He recently—and he’ll never speak of it—but he was given the Legislator of the Year Award for his work in agriculture and the work he’s doing to advance agriculture from the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau. And so, I just wanted to share that because I know my friend, our resident cowboy, wouldn’t say a word. But, Tim, congratulations for all your hard work. It really is an award and it demonstrates how big a champion you are for our agricultural industry. Congratulations. CHR. CHUNG: Wow. Thank you very much. I didn’t know about that too. That’s a great honor. Congratulations, Tim. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you and thanks, everyone. MS. DAVID: Congratulations. MS. LEE LOY: This is an award that’s never given to a local Council Member. It’s always someone of higher office, a legislator or even higher. And it’s never been awarded to a local Council Member. So, this is really kind of a big deal for our friend over in Waimea. CHR. CHUNG: Wow. Fantastic. Terrific. Congratulations. Okay, now we’ve come to the end of our agenda. Page 41 Hawaii County Council-56 November 18. 2020 ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 11:02 a.m., Ms. Lee Loy moved to adjourn the MENT: meeting. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung— 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. CHUNG: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. DEC 2 3 2020 Council Approval: ._ COUNT CLERK JH/dg Page 42