HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-04-07 2020-2022 ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID t.,OF p HOLEKA GORO INABA
Chair&Presiding Officer o?IN �k+,, MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
AARON S. Y. CHUNG �*
Vice Chair HEATHER L.KIMBALL
��.o:� SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 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.tnuratnoto(a�,hawaiicountgov 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
counciltestiinon a,hawaiicountgov, (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 htT://www.hawaiicoun ov.
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
INVOCATION Pastor Howard Nash of Thy Word Ministries
CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m.
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
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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.)
(Vote on Comm. 16 is on the next page)
Page 2
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; 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.
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.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—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)
Approve: FC-25
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
Page 3
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Page 4
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Page 5
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
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
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Page 6
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
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),
Hawaii County Code)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
FC-24 NOMINATION OF STEVEN PAVAO TO THE SALARY COMMISSION
(Comm. 156):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 18, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PC-12 NOMINATION OF DANA ASIS TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 161): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on PC-12 is on the next page)
Page 7
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Richards —4.
Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas,
and Chair David—5.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PC-14 REAPPOINTMENT OF NICOLE LUI TO THE HAWAII COUNTY
(Comm. 163): CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PWMTC-5 NOMINATION OF JAMES LEE TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 160): COMMISSION
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Page 8
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
GOREDC-10 NOMINATION OF BREEANI SUMERA-LEE TO THE REDISTRICTING
(Comm. 157): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-16 NOMINATION OF DEBRA LEWIS TO THE VETERAN'S ADVISORY
(Comm. 158): COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
RAWEEMC-5 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL BELL TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 164):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Page 9
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
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),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
RAWEEMC-8 NOMINATION OF ELYSE ROBINSON TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
(Comm. 167): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 10, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Page 10
Hawaii County Council-9 April 7,2021
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: 9:53 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 parry. 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.hawai i county. ov. 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 videotestiinon a,hawaiicountgov 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 11