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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2021/07/20 (2020-2022) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <+es a� AARON S. Y. CHUNG o+' ChaMAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Chair and Presiding Officer HOLEKA GORO INABA ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ HEATHER L.KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chan r�rE OF a+� 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 15'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii July 20, 2021 2:30 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 Monday, July 19, 2021. 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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-15 July 20,2021 CALL TO ORDER—3:15 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 30.13: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 1 — 15, 2021 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated June 23, 2021. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 31.15: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 1 — 15, 2021 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated June 22, 2021, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-15 July 20,2021 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 and July 6, 2021 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards to recommend adoption of Res. 142-21.) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED ADOPTION Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Res. 161-21: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND/OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS 9-4-001:008, 009, 016, 017, AND 023, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF KIOLAKA`A AND WAI`OMA`O, DISTRICT OF KA`U, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire the properties in whole or conservation easements to protect cultural and natural resources and important agricultural lands, preserve portions of the ala loa or Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, and facilitate responsible public access. The parcels, consisting of approximately 1,841 acres, were listed as the number two priority for acquisition in the 2020 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 315 Intr. by: Ms. David (Vote on Res. 161-21 is on the next page.) Page 3 FC-15 July 20,2021 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 163-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$189.71, and would be used by the department's Disaster Recovery team. Reference: Comm. 321 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder (B/R) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 321.1: From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated July 12, 2021, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 163-21. Res. 165-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COLOR PRINTER FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, KONA COUNCIL DISTRICT OFFICE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$295. Reference: Comm. 325 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder (B/R) (Vote on Res. 165-21 is on the next page.) Page 4 FC-15 July 20,2021 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 54: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 Appropriates revenues in the Federal —Housing Choice Emergency Housing Voucher Program account($1,250,000) and the Federal —Housing Choice Emergency Housing Voucher Program Administration account($650,000); and appropriates the same to the Housing Choice Emergency Voucher Program account($1,250,000) and the Office of Housing Other Current Expenses account($650,000), for a total appropriation of$1.9 million. Funds would be used for immediate start-up costs, payment of rental assistance for eligible participants, and administrative fees. Reference: Comm. 322 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder(B/R) 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 55: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Block Grants account($41,851); and appropriates the same to the Kiheipua Emergency Shelter—Certified Kitchen Construction account($2,082) and the Administration, Planning and Fair Housing account($39,769), for a total appropriation of$41,851. Funds would be used towards housing and related needs of persons of low and moderate income throughout the island. Reference: Comm. 323 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder(B/R) (Vote on Bill 55 is on the next page) Page 5 FC-15 July 20,2021 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. ADJOURNMENT—5:06 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 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 July 16, 2021. If a response is received after July 16, 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 Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401, 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