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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2021/01/20 (2020-2022) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <+us a� AARON S. Y. CHUNG oN.•' ChaMAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Chair and Presiding Officer HOLEKA GORO INABA �* ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ HEATHER L.KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chan —o,:{� r�r.of M�� HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 2nd Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii January 20, 2021 9:00 a.m. 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]hawaiicouno�.go or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, January 15, 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 counciltestimony(a]hawaiicouno�.gov, (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made a part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Live stream of County Council Committee Meetings: Meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at http://www.hawaiicounly_gov. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-2 January 20,2021 CALL TO ORDER—9:03 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 31.3: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 1 — 15, 2020 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 21, 2020, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member David— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 57: REPORT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2020 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 30, 2020, transmitting the above report pursuant to Resolution No. 468-20. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member David— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 70: NOMINATION OF LISA ANNE KAMUELA MEHEULA TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated December 30, 2020, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Requires Council Confirmation by: February 6, 2021 (Section 2-215(k), Hawaii County Code) (Vote on Comm. 70 is on the next page) Page 2 FC-2 January 20,2021 RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member David— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 76: NOMINATION OF GAY MATHEWS TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated December 30, 2020, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Requires Council Confirmation by: February 19, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member David— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 77: NOMINATION OF GABRIELLA CABANAS TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated December 30, 2020, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Requires Council Confirmation by: February 12, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), 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. Page 3 FC-2 January 20,2021 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 31-21: 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 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement, with an approximate monthly cost of$750. Reference: Comm. 58 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. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 13: 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 Reappropriates lapsed fuel tax funds from past fiscal years by establishing the following program appropriation to the Capital Budget: Kawailani/P6hakulani/Ainaola and Kawailani/`Iwalani Traffic Signals Engineering Project($10,546.40). Reference: Comm. 59 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. Page 4 FC-2 January 20,2021 Bill 14: 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 Appropriates the seventh increment of the fuel tax revenues established by Resolution No. 504-08 to the following programs: Roadway Projects - Engineering ($1.7 million); Bridge Inspection, Repair and Replacement Program - Engineering ($1.2 million); and Local Road Improvements - Highways ($2.9 million). Reference: Comm. 60 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 15: 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 Appropriates excess fuel tax revenues collected pursuant t Ordinance 19-7 to the following programs: Roadway Projects ($27,420.13); Bridge Inspection/Repair ($18,280,08); and Local Road Projects ($45,700.21). Reference: Comm. 61 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—10:37 a.m. 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. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. Page 5 FC-2 January 20,2021 If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by January 14, 2021. If a response is received after January 14, 2021, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Council Members will also be present at the Kona Council Office, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A. The full text of the agendas are made available on the County website at www.hawaiicouniy.gov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For copies of the agenda(s) or questions, please contact Council Services at 961-8255. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url)to videotestimonyghawaiicounty_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 6