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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-04-07 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk 04/01/2021 12:24:34 PM MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID tY OF p HOLEKA GORO INABA Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� '•�,� ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ AARON S.Y.CHUNG HEATHER L.KIMBALL Vice Chair SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY f''dF'N►''� HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 9'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii April 7, 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�hawaiicount�gov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday,April 6, 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 no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday,April 6, 2021, by: (1) email to counciltestimonyCa�hawaiicouno�.9 v, (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 04/01/2021 12:24:34 PM Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021 INVOCATION Pastor Howard Nash of Thy Word Ministries CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 3, 2021 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 16: REQUESTS THE FORMATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO APPOINT A NEW COUNTY AUDITOR From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated November 17, 2020, requesting the formation of an ad hoc committee to review applications, conduct interviews, and score applicants in order to identify a list of candidates who will advance to a round of interviews and final decision by the County Council. Waived: GOREDC Postponed: December 23, 2020 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to close file on Comm. 16.) ; and Comm. 16.1: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 30, 2021, transmitting a report of the ad hoc committee's findings and recommendations. Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 04/01/2021 12:24:34 PM Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021 Comm. 53.5: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS INABA, RICHARDS, AND VILLEGAS AT A MASS TRANSIT AGENCY MEETING REGARDING SITES UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR A KONA HUB AND SPOKE LOCATION HELD VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING ON MARCH 29, 2021, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated March 30, 2021. 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) Approve: FC-25 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. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-26 Res. 72-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR FOR THE HAWAII ISLAND CHEF CHALLENGE SHOW Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Mayor, Office of Management Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 174 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 04/01/2021 12:24:34 PM Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021 Res. 74-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOLUALOA FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS DONKEY MILL ART CENTER EXHIBITION PROGRAM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 177 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 78-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE DIGITAL POSTAGE METER FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$50. Reference: Comm. 181 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 26: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 12-128, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-23 (MOUNTAIN VIEW ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10) AT `OLA`A, PUNA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-8-002:064 (Planning Director Initiated) (Area: 13,785 Square Feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to repeal Ordinance No. 12-128, which would revert the property's classification back to its original designation of Single-Family Residential— 10,000 square feet. The property is located on the northwest corner of Highway 11 and Nichols Road. Reference: Comm. 143 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC-15 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 04/01/2021 12:24:34 PM Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021 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 Approve: FC-27 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS FC-23 NOMINATION OF DIANE KANEALI`I TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN (Comm. 155): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 11, 2021 (Section 2-215(k), Hawai`i County Code) FC-24 NOMINATION OF STEVEN PAVAO TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Comm. 156): Requires Council Confirmation by: April 18, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) PC-12 NOMINATION OF DANA ASIS TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING (Comm. 161): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 04/01/2021 12:24:34 PM Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021 PC-13 NOMINATION OF CLEMENT KANUHA, III, TO THE LEEWARD (Comm. 162): PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) PC-14 REAPPOINTMENT OF NICOLE LUI TO THE HAWAII COUNTY (Comm. 163): CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION PWMTC-5 NOMINATION OF JAMES LEE TO THE TRANSPORTATION (Comm. 160): COMMISSION GOREDC-10 NOMINATION OF BREEANI SUMERA-LEE TO THE REDISTRICTING (Comm. 157): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) PRPSC-16 NOMINATION OF DEBRA LEWIS TO THE VETERAN'S ADVISORY (Comm. 158): COMMITTEE RAWEEMC-5 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL BELL TO THE WATER BOARD (Comm. 164): Requires Council Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) RAWEEMC-6 NOMINATION OF CORTNEY OKUMURA TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT (Comm. 165): ADVISORY COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 04/01/2021 12:24:34 PM Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021 RAWEEMC-7 NOMINATION OF LEOMANA TURALDE TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT (Comm. 166): ADVISORY COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) RAWEEMC-8 NOMINATION OF ELYSE ROBINSON TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL (Comm. 167): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by April 5, 2021. If a response is received after April 5, 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 is made available on the County website at www.hawaiicounly.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. Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 04/01/2021 12:24:34 PM Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021 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 8