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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-06-16 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 17'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii June 16, 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 relley.aracele a,hawaiicountgov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. 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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Council-17 June 16,2021 INVOCATION Pastor Mel Haug of Bible First Mission Church CALL TO ORDER 9:01 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 May 19, 2021 May 20, 2021 APPROVED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 288: NOMINATION OF DALE K. TOKUUKE TO THE REAL PROPERTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 3, 2021, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Waived: FC Requires Council Confirmation by: July 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. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-17 June 16,2021 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 130-21: RECOGNIZES THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT OF 1920, AS AMENDED Reference: Comm. 262 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Approve: GOREDC-12 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. 134-21: 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 will be located at the recreational area commonly known as "Isles." Reference: Comm. 268 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-44 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. 135-21: RECOGNIZES JUNE AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, INTERSEX, AND ASEXUAL PRIDE MONTH IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Reference: Comm. 269 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Approve: GOREDC-13 (Vote on Res. 135-21 is on the next page.) Page 3 Hawaii County Council-17 June 16,2021 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. 146-21: CREATES FOUR NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING CLERK POSITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Reference: Comm. 287 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. Res. 147-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS ANNUAL PROGRAM ORGANIZER TRAINING WORKSHOP Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 289 Intr. by: Mr. Richards 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-17 June 16,2021 Res. 148-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS FEED KOHALA PROGRAM Transfers $3,385.84 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 290 Intr. by: Mr. Richards 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. 149-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIMEA ARTS COUNCIL FOR ITS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 291 Intr. by: Mr. Richards 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 5 Hawaii County Council-17 June 16,2021 Res. 150-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT EXISTING PARKS, GYMS, POOLS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account. Reference: Comm. 292 Intr. by: Mr. Richards 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. 151-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 Transfers $13,313 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account. Reference: Comm. 293 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder 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 6 Hawaii County Council-17 June 16,2021 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 34: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM OPEN TO INDUSTRIAL—COMMERCIAL MIXED —20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT PIOPIO, WAIAKEA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-001:008, 017, 018, 019, 024, 030, AND 034 (Applicants: M. Anderson and N. Pi`ianaia Trusts; and Kapoho Properties, LLC) (Area: 3.29 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation and concurs with the Planning Director's request to approve the removal of the affordable housing condition (J). The applicants are proposing to consolidate and subdivide the existing seven separate parcels into four separate parcels. The property is located at Old Hilo Iron Works property located at 1280 Kamehameha Avenue. Reference: Comm. 233 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) First Reading: June 2, 2021 POSTPONED TO JULY 7, 2021: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair David—5. Noes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Richards —4. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 35: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-138 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM (Draft 2) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED —20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIAKEA HOUSELOTS, WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-035:034 (Applicant: JP Automotive, LLC) (Area: 22,300 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to approve this amendment, which would allow a five-year time extension to Condition D (Time to Complete Construction). The property is located at 513 Kalanikoa Street, Waiakea Houselots. Reference: Comm. 234.3 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) First Reading: June 2, 2021 (Vote on Bill 35, Draft 2, is on the next page.) Page 7 Hawaii County Council-17 June 16,2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas —2. Excused: None. Bill 36: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 723 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL(RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-041:PORTION OF 75 (Applicant: Kelly Ka ig moto) (Area: 9,425 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to approve this amendment, which would repeal all conditions of approval while retaining the Neighborhood Commercial district classification to allow for the development of a retail building. The property is located at 2169 Kino`ole Street, Waiakea Homestead Lots. Reference: Comm. 235 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) First Reading: June 2, 2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Villegas —2. Excused: None. Bill 41: 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 Grants —2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program COVID-19 Supplemental account($50,000); and appropriates the same to the 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program COVID-19 Supplemental account. Funds would be used to develop an emergency food plan for Hawaii Island. Reference: Comm. 273 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: June 2, 2021 (Vote on Bill 41 is on the next page) Page 8 Hawaii County Council-17 June 16,2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Bill 42: 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 —Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 account($12,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 account($10,500,000) and the Emergency Rent Assistance 2 Administration COVID-19 account($1,500,000). Funds would be used for rent, utilities, and other housing expenses in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 274 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: June 2, 2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Bill 43: 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 Grants —Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds account($19,570,769); and appropriates the same to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds account. Funds would be used to provide resources to support response efforts, address economic fallout, and assist with recovery in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 275 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: June 2, 2021 (Vote on Bill 43 is on the next page) Page 9 Hawaii County Council-17 June 16,2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. REPORTS 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: 10:51 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. 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