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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2021/11/03 (2020-2022) ACTIONSMATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Chan and Presiding Officer HEATHER L. KIMBALL Vice Chan 22'd �P,SStnll ,TE OF•NF'� COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii November 3, 2021 9:00 a.m. AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID HOLEKA GORO INABA ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS III REBECCA VILLEGAS 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, November 1, 2021. Written Testimony: The Council encourages the public to submit thoughts, comments, and input via written testimony. To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, November 1, 2021, by: (1) email to counciltestimony(a]hawaiicouno�.gov, (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made a part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Live stream of County Council Committee Meetings: Meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at http://www.hawaiicounly_gov. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC -22 CALL TO ORDER — 9:02 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS November 3, 2021 Comm. 31.22: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER 16 — 30, 2021 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 7, 2021, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1. Excused: None. Comm. 460: REPORT OF UNCAPITALIZED DONATIONS: IST QUARTER (JULY — SEPTEMBER 2021) From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 15, 2021, transmitting the above report pursuant to Resolution Number 176-21. FILED Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 461: REQUESTS A DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND From Council Member Herbert M. Richards IH, dated October 14, 2021, requesting discussion on implementation of Hawaii County Charter amendments approved at the November 3, 2020, General Election. (Vote on Comm. 461 is on the next page) Page 2 FC -22 FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. November 3, 2021 Comm. 462: NOTIFICATION OF FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2021 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 15, 2021, transmitting the above pursuant to Section 2-124, Hawaii County Code. The total budgetary fund balance is $52,683,427.32. FILED Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 6. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung, David, and Lee Loy — 3. Excused: None. Comm. 471: REQUESTS AN UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING KILAUEA ERUPTION EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING SOURCES AND EXPENDITURES From Council Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, dated October 14, 2021. FILED: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Excused ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Committee Members David, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 8. None. Committee Member Chung — 1. None. Res. 251-21: CREATES ONE NEW FIRE CAPTAIN POSITION FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 15, 2021, requests creation of a supervisory position to oversee and assist with Fire Dispatch services. Reference: Comm. 463 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) (Vote on Res. 251-21 is on the next page.) Page 3 FC -22 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Kierkiewicz — 2. Excused: None. November 3, 2021 Res. 252-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Allows for the receipt of $69,000 in federally derived funds, which would be used to implement a landlord -tenant mediation program for those impacted by the expiration of the moratorium on evictions. Reference: Comm. 465 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1. Excused: Committee Member Inaba —1. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 81: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE TO IMPLEMENT A COUNTY TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX Establishes a three percent transient accommodations tax to be levied on all gross rental, gross rental proceeds, and fair market rental value considered taxable, under the definitions of Section 237D-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, beginning on January 1, 2022. Reference: Comm. 449 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Postponed: October 19, 2021 (Vote on Bill 81 is on the next page) Page 4 FC -22 November 3, 2021 ; and Comm. 449.1: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated October 11, 2021, transmitting the Kauai Transient Accommodation Tax Bill (Exhibit A) and the Maui Transient Accommodation Tax Bill (Exhibit B). (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kimball, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to recommend passage of Bill 81 on first reading.) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Lee Loy — 1. Excused: None. Bill 82: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 Increases revenues in the State Grants — West Hawaii Ocean Safety account ($27,399), and appropriates same to the West Hawaii Ocean Safety Salary and Wages account, bringing the total appropriation to $1,252,785. Funds would be used to fund operations at Hapuna Beach Park. Reference: Comm. 464 Intr. By: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Lee Loy, Richards, and Acting Chair Kimball — 6. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, and Villegas — 3. Excused: None. Page 5 FC -22 Bill 83: Bill 84: November 3, 2021 AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2022 Appropriates revenues in the Federal—Hawaii Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation Grant - American Rescue Plan Act account ($69,000), and appropriates same to the Hawai `i Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation Grant - American Rescue Plan Act account. Funds would be used to implement a landlord -tenant mediation program for those impacted by the expiration of the moratorium on evictions. Reference: Comm. 465 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung — 1. Excused: Committee Member Inaba — 1. AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2022 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants — Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act account ($40,127), and appropriates same to the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act — Adult Program 2020-21 account. Funds would be used to provide adult workforce training to increase employment, retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 466 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members David, Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Inaba — 2. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT — 3:38 p.m. Page 6 FC -22 November 3, 2021 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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Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimony�ic ,hawaiicountygov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. 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 7