HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE GOREDC 2021/02/02 (2020-2022) ACTIONSHEATHER L. KIMBALL
Chan and Presiding Officer
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
Vice Chan
2nd Session
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i, 96720
AARON S. Y. CHUNG
MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
HOLEKA GORO INABA
MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS,
RELATIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
February 2, 2021
9:30 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
Monday, February 1, 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.
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CALL TO ORDER — 9:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
February 2, 2021
Comm. 34.1: REQUESTS AN UPDATE FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE REGARDING THE
ADMINISTRATION'S UPCOMING PLANS AND PENDING PROJECTS
From Council Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, dated January 12, 2021.
FILED
Ayes:
Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kimball — 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
Comm. 93: NOMINATION OF CHARLES KUNZ TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated January 7, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 21, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION
Ayes:
Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kimball — 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
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Comm. 94: NOMINATION OF AMY SELF TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
From Acting Mayor Lee E. Lord, dated January 8, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 25, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Kimball — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Villegas —1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 95: NOMINATION OF KELLY VALENZUELA TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
From Acting Mayor Lee E. Lord, dated January 13, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 26, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kimball — 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
February 2, 2021
Res. 35-21: URGES THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A JOBS CORPS PROGRAM
FOR HAWAUI ISLAND TO HELP ADDRESS UNEMPLOYMENT IMPACTS OF
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
Requests the Department of Research and Development and Office of Housing and
Community Development to collaborate with the Hawaii County Workforce
Development Board to provide a structured program focused on talent development and
career training, with an emphasis on green sector jobs.
Reference: Comm. 89
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
Ayes:
Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kimball — 9.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
None.
Excused:
None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
ADJOURNMENT —11:13 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.
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as possible, preferably by January 29, 2021. If a response is received after January 29, 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 Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A.
The full text of the agendas are made available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.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.
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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).
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