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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-10-06 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 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 24'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii October 6, 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.araceleyJa�hawaiicouno�.gov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. 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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 INVOCATION Rimban Kazunori Takahashi of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin 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 September 8, 2021 September 22, 2021 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 199-21: CREATES ONE NEW INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST IV POSITION FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT The position would provide direct island-wide technological support to the Fire Department. Reference: Comm. 388 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-75 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 Res. 200-21: 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 Hawaii to fund its "Prevention and Management of Little Fire Ants in Farms"program. Reference: Comm. 389 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-76 Res. 201-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Provides $21,166 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawai`i to fund its "Examining Korean Natural Farming in Hawai`i Floriculture and Foliage—Year 2"program. Reference: Comm. 390 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-77 Res. 202-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Provides $21,200.10 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawai`i to fund its "Evaluating Garlic Production in Hawai`i County"program. Reference: Comm. 391 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-78 Res. 203-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Provides $25,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawaii to fund its "GoFarm Hawaii: Growing Sustainable Farmers for Hawai`i Island"program. Reference: Comm. 392 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-79 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 Res. 204-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Provides $75,000 from the Department of Research and Development to support Ka`u High and Pahala Elementary Schools Agri-preneurship Academy project. Reference: Comm. 393 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Approve: FC-80 Res. 209-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MA`ONA COMMUNITY GARDEN TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS CARDBOARD SHREDDING EVENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 403 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 210-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MA`ONA COMMUNITY GARDEN TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS CARDBOARD SHREDDING EVENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 404 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 Res. 212-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Allows for the receipt of$225,000 in Federally-derived funds, to be used to provide technical assistance and capacity building for community collaboration in implementing the Kilauea Recovery and Resilience Plan. Reference: Comm. 407 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: FC Res. 213-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Allows for the receipt of$1,377,000 in Federally-derived funds, to be used to purchase wastewater treatment facility generators. Reference: Comm. 408 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 214-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Allows for the receipt of$1 million in Federally-derived funds, to be used for costs associated with the Mana Road fire that occurred in August 2021. Reference: Comm. 409 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 215-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT TO THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT The donation from Greater Good Charities, valued at approximately $55,000, would be used for animal control services. Reference: Comm. 410 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 Res. 216-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A LIVE FIND TRACKING K9 WITH K9 AND HANDLER TRAINING TO THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT The donation from Hawaii Island K9 Association, valued at approximately $16,000, would be used to assist emergency responders in tracking missing children and endangered adults. Reference: Comm. 411 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 217-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Allows for the receipt of$3,511,641 in Federally-derived funds, to be used to fund six Fire Captain and three Fire Fighter positions for three years. Reference: Comm. 412 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 218-21: CREATES TWO NEW FIRE CAPTAIN AND THREE NEW FIRE FIGHTER POSITIONS FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Reference: Comm. 413 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 219-21: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE WATER HOSE ATTACHMENTS FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Transfers $865.97 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection- Other Current Expenses. Reference: Comm. 414 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 Res. 220-21: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF THOSE CERTAIN ROADWAY LOTS IDENTIFIED AS: LOT 67 (KUKUAU STREET)IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:128; LOT 68 (KUKU STREET), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:129; LOT 69 (KILAKILA PLACE), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:130; LOT 70 (PALEKANA PLACE), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:131; LOT 71 (LUNA WAY), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:132; LOT 72 (WEST KAWAILANI STREET), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:133; AND LOT 73 (KUKU PLACE), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:134; TOGETHER WITH EASEMENTS IDENTIFIED AS EASEMENT 1, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 4, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:065; EASEMENT 8, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 18, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:079; EASEMENT 41, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 53, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:114; AND EASEMENT 54, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 65, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:126, SITUATED AT HILO HILLSIDE ESTATES PHASE 2, KUKUAU 1 ST, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, FROM MOANIALA HOLDINGS, LLC The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 415 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R) Waived: PWMTC Res. 221-21: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF THOSE CERTAIN ROADWAY LOTS IDENTIFIED AS: LOT 22 (KALULU STREET), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:155; LOTS 23 AND 24 (KUPULAU ROAD), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:156; AND LOT 25 (KINI NANI PLACE), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:157, SITUATED AT HILO HILLSIDE ESTATES PHASE 3, KUKUAU 1 ST, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, FROM MOANIALA HOLDINGS, LLC The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 416 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R) Waived: PWMTC Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 Res. 222-21: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE WATER HOSE ATTACHMENTS FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Transfers $865.97 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection- Other Current Expenses. Reference: Comm. 418 Intr. by: Mr. Richards BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 66: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 15-63, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Replaces "chairman" and"vice chairman"with"chairperson" and"vice chairperson" and requires the chairperson to have served in the United States Uniformed Services. Reference: Comm. 386 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Lee Loy Approve: PRPSC-19 Bill 71: 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—Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge account($225,000); and appropriates the same to the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge account. Funds would be used to provide technical assistance and capacity building for community collaboration in implementing the Kilauea Recovery and Resilience Plan. Reference: Comm. 407 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: FC Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 Bill 72: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-39, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2021, TO JUNE 30, 2022 Adds the following Environmental Management Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Generators projects to the Capital Budget: Federal Emergency Management Agency ($1,377,000) and County ($459,000). Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($459,000) and Federal Grants Receivable ($1,377,000), to be used to purchase wastewater treatment facility generators. Reference: Comm. 408 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 Bill 73: 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—Fire Management Assistance Grant—Mana Road Fire account($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Fire Management Assistance Grant—Mana Road Fire account. Funds would be used for costs associated with the Mana Road fire that occurred in August 2021. Reference: Comm. 409 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Bill 74: 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—Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response account($487,728); and appropriates the same to the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response account. Funds would be used to fund six Fire Captain and three Fire Fighter positions for three years. Reference: Comm. 412 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 62: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 Increases revenues in the Federal—Area Plan on Aging account($1,327,797); and appropriates the same to the Area Plan on Aging account. Funds would be used to provide services outlined in the Older Americans Act of 1965 with a focus on alleviating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on seniors. Reference: Comm. 367 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: September 22, 2021 Bill 63: 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—Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Supplemental 2 account($23,720,000); and appropriates the same to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Supplemental 2 account. Funds would be primarily used to support disaster relief and long-term recovery related to the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 369 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: September 22, 2021 Bill 67: 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—Hazard Mitigation Grant Program— Hawai`i Police Department account($162,190.50); and appropriates the same to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program—Hawai`i Police Department account. Funds would be used for drainage improvements to mitigate flooding impact to the Police Department's Public Safety Building located at 349 Kapiolani Street. Reference: Comm. 396 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: September 22, 2021 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 Bill 68: 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—2021 Hawaii Island Homeowner Assistance Program—Administration account($39,500); and appropriates the same to the 2021 Hawaii Island Homeowner Assistance Program— Administration account. Funds would be used to implement a homeowner assistance fund program for households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 398 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder First Reading: September 22, 2021 Bill 69: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Rural Transit Assistance Program account($20,000); and appropriates the same to the Rural Transit Assistance Program account, for a total appropriation of$30,000. Funds would be used by Mass Transit staff to attend the Zero Emission Bus Conference. Reference: Comm. 399 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder First Reading: September 22, 2021 Bill 70: 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—Hazard Mitigation Grant Program— Climate Change Adaptation account($75,000); and appropriates the same to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program—Climate Change Adaptation account. Funds would be used to identify climate change impacts and develop mitigation measures, action priorities, and an implementation plan. Reference: Comm. 400 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder First Reading: September 22, 2021 Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 REPORTS PC-30 NOMINATION OF MELISSA LEILANI DEMELLO TO THE PUNA (Comm. 383): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: October 16, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) PC-31 NOMINATION OF KANOE WILSON TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY (Comm. 384): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: October 16, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) PC-32 NOMINATION OF FAYLENE MAHINA PAISHON-DUARTE TO THE (Comm. 385): LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: October 16, 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 October 4, 2021. If a response is received after October 4, 2021, we will try to Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 09/30/2021 10:13:12 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021 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. 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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 13