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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-10-20 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 25'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii October 20, 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, October 19, 2021. 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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 INVOCATION Senior Pastor Bill Dierking of Kona Coast Baptist Church CALL TO ORDER 9:00 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 COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 211-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING PRO SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated annual cost of$47,045.16 beginning December 1, 2021, with an annual 3.5 percent increase. Reference: Comm. 406 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-81 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 224-21: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO THE RENOVATION OF THE KAPA`AU VETERANS WALL OF HONOR IN NORTH KOHALA Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 423 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Res. 225-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY-PUU HO`OMAHA O NA POB KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY Transfers $1,250 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 424 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 226-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY-PU`U HO`OMAHA O NA POB KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY Transfers $1,500 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. 425 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Res. 227-21: 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 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 426 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 228-21: 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 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 427 Intr. by: Ms. David 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. 229-21: 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 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 428 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball 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-25 October 20,2021 Res. 230-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR THE LIGHT UP THE NIGHT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 429 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball 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. 231-21: 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 THE KONA COMMUNITY Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 430 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas 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 6 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 232-21: 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 EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 431 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy ADOPTED: 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. Res. 233-21: 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 EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 432 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz ADOPTED: 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. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 234-21: 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 EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR ITS NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, "ART FORWARD" Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 433 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz ADOPTED: 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. Res. 235-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HO`OLA VETERAN SERVICES FOR ITS HAWAII FARM-TO-CAR PROGRAM Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 434 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz ADOPTED: 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. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 236-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWO CONCRETE ABSTRACT ART PRINTS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII The donation from Davit Mirzoyan, with a total value of$2,500, would be displayed in the offices of the Mayor and Council District 4. Reference: Comm. 435 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 435.1: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated October 7, 2021, transmitting pictures of the artwork. Res. 238-21: SUPPORTS ADDITION OF AN ITEM TITLED "AMENDING THE SUNSHINE LAW, PART I OF CHAPTER 92, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF COUNTY COUNCILS TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY WHILE ASSURING TRANSPARENCY AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT" FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2022 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Reference: Comm. 438 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Waived: GOREDC 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 9 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 239-21: SUPPORTS ADDITION OF AN ITEM TITLED "DEVELOP AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO SECURE FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADDRESS THE COUNTIES' WASTEWATER NEEDS" FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2022 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Reference: Comm. 439 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Waived: GOREDC AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—6. Noes: Council Member Chung— 1. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 439.1: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated October 11, 2021, transmitting State of Hawaii Senate Bill 997, Senate Draft 1. ; and Comm. 439.2: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated October 12, 2021, transmitting a proposed amendment to Res. 239-21. Res. 240-21: APPROVES A STATE BILL RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2022 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE The proposed State legislation will remove the $10 limit on highway beautification fees used to support the disposal of abandoned and/or derelict vehicles. Reference: Comm. 440 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Waived: GOREDC 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 10 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 242-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR KNOWINK ELECTRONIC POLL BOOK SOFTWARE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS DIVISION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with a total approximate cost of$26,468. Reference: Comm. 442 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. 243-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWENTY LAPTOPS TO THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The donation from Vibrant Hawaii, with a total approximate value of$11,185, would be used for distance-learning by children who reside at Na Kahua Hale o Ulu Wini. Reference: Comm. 444 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 244-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE Allows for the receipt of$6.11 million in Federally-derived funds, to be used to assist families who are at risk of becoming homeless or experiencing housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 445 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. 245-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Allows for the receipt of$3.25 million in Federally-derived funds, to be used to execute emergency response and protective measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 446 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. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Res. 246-21: 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. 450 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 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) Bill 76: 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 Office of Management Private Contributions account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Management Miscellaneous Private Contributions account to allow the County to efficiently accept and expend private contributions. Reference: Comm. 443 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 3, 2021: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: Council Member Lee Loy — 1. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Bill 77: 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 —Emergency Rent Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA1 PT) account($6,110,000); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rent Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA1 PT) ($5,499,000) and Administration ($611,000) accounts. Funds would be used to assist families who are at risk of becoming homeless or experiencing housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 445 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 78: 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 —Federal Emergency Management Agency — COVID-19 account($3,250,000); and appropriates the same to the Federal Emergency Management Agency —COVID-19 account. Funds would be used to execute emergency response and protective measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 446 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC PASSED IST READING: 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 14 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 Bill 79: 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 —Volunteer Fire Assistance account ($107,637); and appropriates the same to the Volunteer Fire Assistance—Federal account, for a total appropriation of$197,637. Funds would be used to provide training and equipment to the Hawaii Fire Department. Reference: Comm. 447 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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 First Reading: October 6, 2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: 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 15 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 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 First Reading: October 6, 2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. 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) First Reading: October 6, 2021 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 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) First Reading: October 6, 2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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) First Reading: October 6, 2021 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. REPORTS Page 17 Hawaii County Council-25 October 20,2021 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. 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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 18