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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
1st Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
January 5, 2021
1:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER—2:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 25: REPORT OF ISSUANCE AND SALE: GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND 2020
SERIES A, B, C, AND D
From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated November 13, 2020, transmitting a
notice of sale and issuance of$77,135,000 County of Hawaii General Obligation
Bonds.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 26: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMARY OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AS OF
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated November 13, 2020, transmitting the
above report as required per the issuance of$77,135,000 in general obligation bonds on
November 4, 2020.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 27: 2020 ANNUAL REPORT: REAL PROPERTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW
From Real Property Tax Board of Review Chair Michael Hughes, dated
December 1, 2020, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code
Section 19-97(e).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 28: FIRST QUARTER REALLOCATION REPORT: JULY—SEPTEMBER 2020
From Human Resources Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., dated November 24, 2020.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 30: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 16—31, 2020
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated November 5, 2020.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 30.1: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 1 — 15, 2020
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated November 18, 2020.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 30.2: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 16—30, 2020
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated December 1, 2020.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 31: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 16—31, 2020
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 4, 2020, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 31.1: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 1 — 15, 2020
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 16, 2020, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 31.2: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 16—30, 2020
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 3, 2020, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
JUNE 30, 2020
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 13, 2020, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 36: APPOINTMENT OF DEANNA S. SAKO AS FINANCE DIRECTOR
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated December 8, 2020, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 5, 2020 (Section 13-8,
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 20-21: CHANGES THE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STATUS OF AN AGING AND
DISABILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST I POSITION FROM A HALF-TIME
POSITION TO BECOME A FULL-TIME POSITION
Reference: Comm. 19
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 21-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
ONE COPY MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY AUDITOR
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement, with an approximate
monthly cost of$130.
Reference: Comm. 20
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
(Vote on Res. 21-21 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 22-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE
MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement, with an approximate
monthly cost of$112.50.
Reference: Comm. 21
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 23-21: 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$200,000 of Federally-derived funds, which would be used to
provide housing assistance to young adults at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Reference: Comm. 24
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 7: 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 Kalaniana`ole Avenue Reconstruction -Private project for
$425,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Private
Contributions.
Reference: Comm. 22
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 8: 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 Kalaniana`ole Avenue Reconstruction project for $10 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. 23
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 9: 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 following Federal —Foster Youth to Independence
Initiative Voucher accounts: Voucher ($175,000) and Administration ($25,000); and
appropriates the same to the following Foster Youth to Independence Initiative
Voucher accounts: Voucher ($175,000) and Administration ($25,000). Funds would
be used to provide housing assistance to young adults at risk of experiencing
homelessness.
Reference: Comm. 24
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT—4:12 p.m.
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