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Chair and Presiding Officer
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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
March 16, 2021
9:00 a.m.
AARON S. Y. CHUNG
MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
HOLEKA GORO INABA
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
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CALL TO ORDER — 9:03 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 30.5: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 — 15, 2021
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 16, 2021.
FILED:
Ayes:
Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
Committee Member Chung — 1.
Excused:
None.
Comm. 31.7: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 — 15, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 17, 2021, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes:
Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes:
None.
Absent:
Committee Member Chung — 1.
Excused:
None.
Comm. 32.2: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
AUGUST 31, 2020
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 22, 2021, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
(Vote on Comm. 32.2 is on the next page.)
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FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32.3: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 22, 2021, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32.4: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
OCTOBER 31 2020
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 22, 2021, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 134: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020
From Acting County Auditor Maxinne A. Pacheco, dated February 17, 2021,
transmitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared by the Department of
Finance, pursuant to Hawaii County Charter, Section 10-13.
; and
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Comm. 134.1 From Acting County Auditor Maxinne A. Pacheco, dated February 17, 2021,
transmitting a PowerPoint presentation prepared by N&K CPAs, Inc., titled "Financial
Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020."
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 151: FAIR SHARE ANNUAL REPORT AS OF JUNE 30 2020
From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated February 26, 2021, transmitting the above
report, pursuant to Hawaii County Code, Section 2-162.1(a).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 155: NOMINATION OF DIANE KANEALI`I TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated February 17, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 11, 2021 (Section 2-215(k),
Hawaii County Code)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Villegas — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Chung —1.
Excused: Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder — 1,
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Comm. 156: NOMINATION OF STEVEN PAVAO TO THE SALARY COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated February 25, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 18, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawai `i County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 169: REQUESTS EACH COUNCIL MEMBER TO SUBMIT A PRIORITY LIST OF FIVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITHIN THEIR DISTRICT FOR
CONSIDERATION IN THE 2021-2022 BUDGET
From Council Member Matt Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder, dated February 25, 2021.
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
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. 65-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF EQUIPMENT,
SUPPLIES AND FOOD TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FROM HAWAII RISE
FOUNDATION AND VIBRANT HAWAII
The donation, valued at $68,000, and will be used to provide support for virtual
learning spaces for children and corresponding food distribution.
Reference: Comm.148
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
(Vote on Res. 65-21 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Committee Member Kierkiewicz — 1.
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Res. 66-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A BRONZE STATUE
OF A MYTHOLOGICAL FISHERMAN TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
The statue, valued at $10,000, was donated by Henry Bianchini, and is located at
Lili`uokalani Gardens.
Reference: Comm. 149
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
WITHDRAWN
Res. 67-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR TWO
MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
monthly cost of $170 per copier.
Reference: Comm. 150
Intr. by: Mr. Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
March 16, 2021
Bill 27: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53, REPEALS CHAPTER 19,
ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-58.1 AND SECTION 19-58.2 OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE
NONSPECULATIVE RESIDENTIAL USE REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDICATION
Repeals the nonspeculative residential use dedication program, effective July 1, 2021.
Reference: Comm. 152
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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 —12:30 p.m.
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