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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-05-05 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 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 12'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 5, 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, May 4,2021. 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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 INVOCATION President Greg Hendrickson of Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints 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 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS 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 Postponed: April 21, 2021 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Inaba, to adopt Res. 79-21.) ; and Comm. 185.1: From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated April 7, 2021, transmitting a proposed amendment to Res. 79-21. Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 Res. 80-21: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY 7-6-014:013, SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS KEAKEALANIWAHINE OF HOLUALOA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire this 15,372 square foot parcel to preserve historic cultural sites, protect open space located along Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona, and provide access for fishing, gathering, and recreational purposes. The parcel is listed as priority number nine for purchase in the 2020 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 186 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Approve: FC-31 Res. 81-21: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY 7-7-004:063, SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS MAGIC SANDS OF LA`ALOA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire this 8.814-acre parcel to protect flood plains that threaten public beaches, and preserve and promote Hawaiian culture, tradition, and customary practices. The parcel is listed as priority number fifteen for purchase in the 2020 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 187 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Approve: FC-32 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 Res. 82-21: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY 7-7-008:120 AND 124, SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS PAHOEHOE OF LA`ALOA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire these parcels, which consist of approximately 29.8 acres of land, to protect sacred burial grounds, natural resources, and buffer zones, and preserve and promote Hawaiian culture, tradition, and customary practices. The parcel is listed as priority number fourteen for purchase in the 2020 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 188 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Approve: FC-33 Res. 83-21: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY 7-6-004:003, SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS KE ALA KAKOU, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire this 2.4888-acre parcel to mitigate the risks of stormwater flooding damage, recharge area aquifers, and preserve and promote Hawaiian culture, tradition, and customary practices. The parcel is listed as priority number sixteen for purchase in the 2020 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 189 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Approve: FC-34 Res. 88-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF ONE TWO-MAN BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$5,333. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 196 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-35 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 Res. 89-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF ONE CRANE TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$5,000. The County will own the equipment at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 197 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-36 Res. 90-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Provides $15,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawai`i to fund its "Sustaining Hawai`i County Agriculture: Resources to Detect Banana Bunchy Top Virus"project. Funds will be used to lease a fluorometer and purchase reagents to perform tests. Reference: Comm. 198 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-37 Res. 91-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Provides $15,594 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawai`i to fund its "Sustaining Hawai`i County Agriculture: Resources to support On-Farm Consultation and Service Programs"project. Funds will be used for expenses to visit agricultural producers. Reference: Comm. 199 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-38 Res. 92-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO AWARD FUNDS TO CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES Awards an additional $10,000 to provide shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence. Reference: Comm. 200 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-39 Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 Res. 99-21: 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 PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 210 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 100-21: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS Transfers $4,500 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. 211 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 101-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PATH TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN PET WASTE BAGS FOR THE OLD WALUA TRAIL Transfers $1,200 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 212 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 Res. 102-21: 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 WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO CONSTRUCT A GOLD STAR MEMORIAL Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 213 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 103-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PU`U`EO COMMUNITY CENTER'S TEEN SCENE SUMMER FUN PROGRAM Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 214 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 104-21: 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 TO PURCHASE CITRIC ACID TO HELP CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 215 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 Res. 106-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR COPIER MAINTENANCE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year maintenance agreement with an approximate annual cost of$550. Reference: Comm. 219 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 107-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF 20 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FROM THE HILO MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, FOR USE BY THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT The donation includes training pads, cases, and a four-year maintenance program, with a total approximate value of$34,995. Reference: Comm. 220 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 108-21: 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 OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$550 per copier. Reference: Comm. 221 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 Res. 111-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PATH FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF SHIPPING EXPENSES FOR ADA-COMPLIANT BENCHES FOR THE WAIMEA COMMUNITY Transfers $1,564.16 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Public Works, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 226 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 112-21: CREATES THIRTY POLICE OFFICER 1 TEMPORARY POSITIONS FOR THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT The positions would accommodate Police recruits during the training process. Reference: Comm. 227 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 30: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 20-40 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2021 Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies. Reference: Comm. 195 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-40 Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 Bill 33: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 Increases revenues in the State Emergency Medical Services account($4,806,545); and appropriates the same to the Retirement Benefits account($3,270,008) and the following Fire Emergency Medical Services accounts: Salaries and Wages ($1,165,446) and Equipment($371,091). Reference: Comm. 222 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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) First Reading: 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) First Reading: April 21, 2021 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 04/29/2021 08:16:49 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 5,2021 REPORTS PRPSC-17 NOMINATION OF GERALD T. KOSAKI TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Comm. 194): Requires Council Confirmation by: May 15, 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 May 3, 2021. 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