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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2021/07/06 (2020-2022) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <+us a AARON S. Y. CHUNG oN. �`� Chan and Presiding Officer MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID�o.• '• �� HOLEKA GORO INABA ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ HEATHER L.KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chan •� of N��` HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 14'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii July 6, 2021 1:30 p.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.araceley(a]hawaiicouno�.go or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, July 2, 2021. 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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-14 July 6,2021 CALL TO ORDER—1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 30.12: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: MAY 16 —31, 2021 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated June 10, 2021. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 31.14: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MAY 16 —31, 2021 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated June 4, 2021, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. REPORT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AS OF MAY 21, 2021 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated June 3, 2021, transmitting the above report pursuant to Resolution 468-20. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-14 July 6,2021 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 142-21: FORMS A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF COUNTY ASSETS AND TO URGE THE ADMINISTRATION TO UTILIZE THIS ASSESSMENT TO TRANSFORM THE DEVELOPMENT AND REPORTING OF THE CAPITAL BUDGET AND CAPITAL PROGRAM AS OUTLINED IN ARTICLE X, SECTION 10-6, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER Council Members Ashley Kierkiewicz and Susan Lee Loy would Co-Chair the Working Group, which would include representatives from the Department of Finance, Planning Department, Department of Public Works, Office of the Corporation Counsel, and the Office of the Mayor. Reference: Comm. 280 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy and Ms. Kierkiewicz Postponed: June 15, 2021 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards to recommend adoption of Res. 142-21.) POSTPONED TO JULY 20, 2021: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 153-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Provides for a five-year agreement with the Department of Research and Development to partner with the community to advance knowledge and innovation through data visualization, for a period of five years. Reference: Comm. 303 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 FC-14 July 6,2021 Res. 154-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A ONE-METER DIVING STAND AND DIVING BOARD TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation from the Hawaii HI-Diving Friends, valued at$14,750 would be located at the Charles "Sparky" Kawamoto Swim Stadium. Reference: Comm. 304 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 155-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF AN `ALALA (HAWAIIAN CROW) ENCLOSURE TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation from the Friends of Pana`ewa Zoo, valued at$143,409.04 would be located at the Pana`ewa Zoo. Reference: Comm. 305 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-14 July 6,2021 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 45: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND MAINTENANCE FUND Aligns the language in this section of the Code with Charter amendments approved by voters during the 2020 General Election by redirecting the administration and management of the Maintenance Fund from the Department of Parks and Recreation to the Department of Finance, and removing the requirement that the commission's composition not be made up of more than a bare majority of any particular political parry. Reference: Comm. 294 Intr. by: Ms. David RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 47: REPEALS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 41 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE DISASTER AND EMERGENCY FUND Repeals this section of the Code, which became obsolete upon establishment of Hawaii County Charter Section 10-17 approved by voters during the 2020 General Election. Reference: Comm. 297 Intr. by: Ms. David RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 5 FC-14 July 6,2021 ADJOURNMENT—2:15 p.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 July 1, 2021. If a response is received after July 1, 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 may also be present at the Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A and/or participating via interactive conference technology from other locations. 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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 6