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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-04-21 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM 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 10'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii April 21, 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 jeanette.aiello(a�hawaiicount�gov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday,April 20, 2021. 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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 2021 INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Alm of Kona United Methodist Church 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 17, 2021 April 7, 2021 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 73-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2019 INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Presents for the County Council's consideration an updated integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, as required pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 342G, Part III. Reference: Comm. 175 Intr. by: Mr. Richards (B/R) Approve: RAWEEMC-10 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 2021 Res. 75-21: URGES THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR RESIDENTS OF LAVA ZONES 1 AND 2 Requests the Department of Finance to investigate and explore all possible mechanisms, including a captive insurance company, to provide affordable property insurance to"High Risk"properties within Lava Zones 1 and 2, and provide its findings by October 31, 2021. Reference: Comm. 178 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Approve: GOREDC-11 Res. 76-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A WATER POLO LANE LINE COURSE TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation,provided by the USA Women's Water Polo Team, is valued at approximately $5,500 and would be used at the Kona Community Aquatic Center in Kailua-Kona. Reference: Comm. 179 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-28 Res. 77-21: ADOPTS THE 2021 COUNTY OF HAWAII ACTION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AND HOUSING TRUST FUNDS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND STATE OF HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The 2021 County of Hawaii Action Plan describes the projects and activities that will be executed by the County to provide decent housing, suitable and safe living environments, and accessibility for disabled individuals to public facilities using the County's share of Community Development Block Grant program funds. Reference: Comm. 180 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-29 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 2021 Res. 79-21: 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 $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Mayor, Office of Management Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 185 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 84-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO IKAIKAMAULOA YOUTH FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS KONA GOLD BOXING CLUB Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 190 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 85-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ST. JAMES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR THE PA`AUILO COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM AT ST. COLUMBA'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH TO HELP THE COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RECOVERY PERIOD Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 191 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 2021 Res. 86-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LAUPAHOEHOE TRAIN MUSEUM, A DESIGNATED RESILIENCE HUB, TO SUPPORT ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RECOVERY PERIOD Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 192 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 87-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC., A DESIGNATED RESILIENCE HUB, TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RECOVERY PERIOD Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 193 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 93-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF MOSAIC ALPHABET TILE BOARDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation,provided by Gerdine Markus and made in collaboration with 11 other local artists and valued at$12,000, would be placed on pillars surrounding Lincoln Park. Reference: Comm. 201 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 2021 Res. 94-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Funds in the amount of$150,000 would be provided to the University of Hawaii to provide research for the establishment of shoreline and riparian setbacks. Reference: Comm. 203 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 95-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A SELF- CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AIR COMPRESSOR FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII TO THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT The donation, valued at approximately $6,000, would be used to fill air tanks at the Waiakea Fire Station. Reference: Comm. 204 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 96-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 205 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 2021 Res. 97-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF KEAU`OHANA STATE FOREST RESERVE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 206 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 29: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 Appropriates revenues in the Federal—Block Grant account($2,699,374) and the Block Grant—Program Income account($100,000); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant—Repairs ($1,420,889); Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Certified Kitchen— Conversion ($495,500); Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter -Interior& Exterior Renovations ($225,760); West Hawai`i Domestic Abuse Shelter—Interior& Exterior Renovations ($157,225); and Administration, Planning& Fair Housing ($500,000). Reference: Comm. 180 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-30 Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 2021 Bill 31: 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 Adds the Parks and Recreation Hilo Bayfront Trails Phase II—Federal project for $69,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable. Reference: Comm. 202 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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) First Reading: April 7, 2021 Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 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 First Reading: April 7, 2021 REPORTS RAWEEMC-9 NOMINATION OF CARRIE HOOPII TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL (Comm. 182): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: May 6, 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 19, 2021. If a response is received after April 19, 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. Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:53:06 AM Hawaii County Council-10 April 21, 2021 Council Members may also be present at the Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401. 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. 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 10