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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-01-20 2020-2022MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Chair & Presiding Officer AARON S. Y. CHUNG Vice Chair 4'h Session JNt-4 OF hljy COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii January 20, 2021 1:00 P.M. Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM HOLEKA GORO INABA MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ HEATHER L. KIMBALL SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III REBECCA VILLEGAS Pursuant to Governor Ige's most recent proclamation, in order to minimize physical contact and maximize social distancing, this meeting will not be open to the public. Oral Public Testimony: The public may provide oral testimony via Zoom. To register to testify, please email jean. muramoto(a�hawaiicount �gov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. 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 counciltestimonyJa�hawaiicountLgov, (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 Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at hitp://www.hawaiicouniy.gov. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM Hawaii County Council -4 INVOCATION Pastor Eric Anderson of Church of the Holy Cross CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE January 20, 2021 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 14, 2020 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 53: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS INABA, RICHARDS, AND VILLEGAS AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING ON DECEMBER 16, 2020, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, dated December 16, 2020. Comm. 53.1: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS INABA, KIERKIEWICZ, KIMBALL, LEE LOY, RICHARDS, AND VILLEGAS AT THE KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING ON DECEMBER 16, 2020, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated December 18, 2020. Comm. 53.2: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS INABA, KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER, KIMBALL, AND VILLEGAS AT THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN LAW TRAINING COURSE HELD VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING ON JANUARY 11 AND 12, 2021, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated January 12, 2021. Page 2 Hawaii County Council -4 Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM January 20, 2021 Comm. 53.3: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS INABA, KIERKIEWICZ, LEE LOY, RICHARDS, AND VILLEGAS IN A VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING WITH KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS ON JANUARY 8, 2021, TO DISCUSS PRIORITIES IN HAWAII COUNTY, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Susan "Sue" L. Keohokapu Lee Loy, dated January 13, 2021. 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) Approve: FC -2 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 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) Approve: FC -3 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) Approve: FC -4 Page 3 Hawaii County Council -4 Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM January 20, 2021 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) Approve: FC -5 Res. 32-21: 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 PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement, with an approximate monthly cost of $158. Reference: Comm. 62 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 33-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS Allows for the receipt of $345,373.33 of Federally -derived funds, which would be used to purchase personal protective equipment for the Hawaii Fire Department in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 63 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM Hawaii County Council -4 January 20, 2021 Res. 34-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE Allows for the receipt of $30 million of Federally -derived funds, which would be used to pay rent, utilities, and other housing expenses for eligible households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 83 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 6: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-32 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 1,000 SQUARE FEET (RS -7.5) AND MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 1,000 SQUARE FEET (RM -1) TO MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 1,500 SQUARE FEET (RM -1.5) AT KUKUAU 1sT, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-4-025:048, 053 AND 080 (Annlicant: Ikaika Ohana_ formerly Giambaolo "Paul" Boschetti) (Area: 5.5 Acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which would allow revisions or time extensions to five conditions to the existing change of zone ordinance. The new applicant proposes to build a 64 -unit affordable housing development with a community center and garden, laundry facilities, and a 116 -stall parking lot, to be located on Kapiolani Street across from the Police Department's Hilo Headquarters. Reference: Comm. 18 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC -1 Page 5 Hawaii County Council -4 Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM January 20, 2021 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) Approve: FC -6 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter 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) Approve: FC -7 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter 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) Approve: FC -8 Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM Hawaii County Council -4 January 20, 2021 Bill 16: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2021 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants — Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Grant account ($345,373.33); and appropriates the same to the AFG 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Grant account Funds would be used to purchase personal protective equipment for the Hawaii Fire Department in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 63 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 17: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2021 Appropriates revenues in the Federal — Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 account ($30 million); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rental Assistance COVID-19 accounts: Program ($27 million) and Administration ($3 million). Funds would be used to pay rent, utilities, and other housing expenses for eligible households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 83 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-KI einfelder (B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS FC -1 APPOINTMENT OF DEANNA S. SAKO AS FINANCE DIRECTOR (Comm. 36): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 5, 2021 (Section 13-8, Hawai `i County Charter) PWMTC-1 APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN I. RODENHURST AS PUBLIC WORKS (Comm. 38): DIRECTOR Requires Council Confirmation by: February 5, 2021 (Section 13-8, Hawai `i County Charter) Page 7 Hawaii County Council -4 PRPSC-1 (Comm. 42) RAWEEMC-1 (Comm. 43): GOREDC-1 (Comm. 37) GOREDC-2 (Comm. 39): GOREDC-3 (Comm. 40) GOREDC-4 (Comm. 41) Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM January 20, 2021 APPOINTMENT OF MAURICE C. MESSINA AS PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR Requires Council Confirmation by: February 5, 2021 (Section 13-8, Hawai `i County Charter) APPOINTMENT OF RAMZI I. MANSOUR AS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Requires Council Confirmation by: February 5, 2021 (Section 13-8, Hawai `i County Charter) APPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH A. STRANCE AS CORPORATION COUNSEL Appointment Effective: Upon Council's confirmation (Section 6-5.6, Hawaii County Charter) APPOINTMENT OF LEE E. LORD AS MANAGING DIRECTOR Requires Council Confirmation by: February 5, 2021 (Section 13-8, Hawai `i County Charter) APPOINTMENT OF DOUGLASS S. ADAMS AS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Requires Council Confirmation by: February 5, 2021 (Section 13-8, Hawai `i County Charter) APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT UEHARA AS DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Requires Council Confirmation by: February 5, 2021 (Section 13-8, Hawai `i County Charter) Page 8 Hawaii County Council -4 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Hawaii County Clerk 01/14/2021 02:26:41 PM January 20, 2021 A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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 party. 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Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimon a, hawaiicouno�.gov 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 9