HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-12-08 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk 12/02/2021 09:09:15 AM
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Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� '•�,�
ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
AARON S.Y.CHUNG HEATHER L.KIMBALL
Vice Chair
SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
28fl' Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
December 8, 2021
1:00 P.M.
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INVOCATION Kahu Charlie Kama of Hale Pule Ke Ola Hou
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 262-21: URGES THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY
OF ESTABLISHING A METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
Requests the Planning Department to determine the necessary resources for the
administration of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, which would leverage
federal funding and collaborate with private and government sectors to increase
access to multimodal pedestrian, bicycle, and transit options.
Reference: Comm. 492
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: PC-33
Res. 263-21: APPROVES THE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN THE
(Draft 2) 2022 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE
PACKAGE
Includes a total of eight proposals, four submitted by the County of Maui, one by
the City and County of Honolulu, two from the Hawaii State Association of
Counties Executive Committee, and one by the County of Hawaii.
Reference: Comm. 497.3
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: GOREDC-19
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Comm. 497.4: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated November 29, 2021,
transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 263-21, Draft 2.
Res. 264-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEAUKAHA SCHOOL
FOUNDATION FOR KEAUKAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S PRESCHOOL
ACTIVITIES IN THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers $2,500 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. 499
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 265-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF KEAU`OHANA STATE
FOREST RESERVE
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 500
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 266-21: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS
MAINTENANCE PROJECT AT THE HAROLD H. HIGASHIHARA PARK
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 501
Intr. by: Ms. David
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Res. 267-21: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS
MAINTENANCE PROJECT AT THE HAROLD H. HIGASHIHARA PARK
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 502
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 268-21: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAII
YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER
Transfers $5,000 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. 516
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 269-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAII TO
SUPPORT HA`AHEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER
ORGANIZATION'S TENT PROGRAM
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 517
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
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Res. 270-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO EAST HAWAII CULTURAL
CENTER TO SUPPORT ITS OUT-OF-DOORS PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 518
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 271-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND LGBTQ
PRIDE TO SUPPORT ITS 10TH ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 519
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 272-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN PARADISE
PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH FOR ITS MONTHLY COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 520
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
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Res. 276-21: CREATES ONE NEW ACCOUNTANT I AND TWO NEW SENIOR
ACCOUNT CLERK POSITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
These positions would implement a transient accommodations tax collection,
reconciliation, and enforcement program for Hawaii County.
Reference: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 277-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Allows for the receipt of$500,000, to be used towards economic recovery efforts
related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 528
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 278-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ONE SAND
FILTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The donation from Hawaii Water Service, valued at approximately $200,000,
would be installed at the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Reference: Comm. 529
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 279-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$216, to be used by the department's Traffic
Division.
Reference: Comm. 530
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 280-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$176, to be used by the department's Engineering
Division's Hilo office.
Reference: Comm. 531
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 281-21: AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE
DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Provides a grant of$250,000 to be used in conjunction with other funding sources
to purchase a helicopter to donate to the Hawaii Fire Department.
Reference: Comm. 535
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 89: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—
10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL MIXED—
20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIAKEA HOUSELOTS, WAIAKEA,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-035:049
AND 096 (Applicant: Leila Shimizu) (Area: 22,300 Square Feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow the applicant to convert an existing single-
family dwelling into an office building to rent for private use and to develop a
parking lot and related improvements. The properties are located at the northeast
corner of the Kekuana6`a Street- Kalanikoa Street intersection.
Reference: Comm. 473
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-34
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Bill 90: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 12-33 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO
RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET (RCX-20)
AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 2-2-038:028
(Applicant: Takata Dental Health Center, Inc.) (Area: One Acrel
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow the applicant a five-year time extension to
comply with Condition B (Time to Complete Construction) and a 180-day
extension to comply with Condition C (Water Commitment). The applicant wishes
to relocate its existing dental practice to the subject property, which is located at
1732 Kilauea Avenue.
Reference: Comm. 474
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-35
Bill 91: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 12 PROHIBITING USE OF
GLYPHOSATE-BASED PESTICIDES IN COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Prohibits the use of glyphosate-based pesticides by the County or its contractors in
County parks and facilities listed in Section 15-68.1 of the Hawaii County Code,
effective July 1, 2022. Provides certain exemptions, including the Hilo Municipal
Golf Course, Hilo Drag Strip, and County cemeteries.
Reference: Comm. 491
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Approve: CRNRMC-1
and
Comm. 491.62: From Council Member Rebecca Villegas, dated November 29, 2021, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 91.
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Bill 92: 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—Mainstream Voucher Program account
($600,000) and the Federal Grants—Mainstream Voucher Administration account
($75,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing's Mainstream
Voucher Program account($600,000) and Other Current Expenses accounts
($75,000). Funds would be used for payment of rental assistance for eligible
participants, and administrative fees.
Reference: Comm. 495
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-90
Bill 95: 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 following State Grants accounts: Periodic Motor Vehicle
Inspection Program Income ($868) and Commercial Driver's License Program
Income ($868), and appropriates same to the following accounts: Periodic Motor
Vehicle Inspection Program Equipment($868) and Commercial Driver's License
Program Equipment($868), bringing the total of both appropriations to $2,002 and
$1,268, respectively. Funds would be used by Vehicle Registration and Licensing
Division to purchase computers.
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 96: 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—Fiscal Year 2021 Economic Development
Administration American Rescue Plan Act account($500,000), and appropriates
same to the Fiscal Year 2021 Economic Development Administration American
Rescue Plan Act account. Funds would be used towards economic recovery efforts
related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 528
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
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Bill 97: 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 Public Works projects to the Capital Budget: 4 Mile Creek
Bridge ($6 million) and 4 Mile Creek Bridge—State ($12 million). Funds for this
project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($6 million) and State Grants Receivable
($12 million), to be used to reconstruct the existing bridge from one lane to two
lanes.
Reference: Comm. 532
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 81: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (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. 449.10
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
First Reading: November 18, 2021
Bill 82: 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 State Grants—West Hawai`i 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)
First Reading: November 18, 2021
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Bill 83: 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—Hawaii Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation
Grant- American Rescue Plan Act account($69,000), and appropriates same to the
Hawaii 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)
First Reading: November 18, 2021
Bill 84: 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—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)
First Reading: November 18, 2021
Bill 93: 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($60,000), and appropriates same to the Mass Transit Agency's Rural
Transit Assistance Program account, bringing the total appropriation to $90,000.
Funds would be used for costs of trainings and travel to conferences related to rural
transit operations, planning, and maintenance.
Reference: Comm. 496
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: November 18, 2021
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REPORTS
FC-89 NOMINATION OF JODIE ROSAM TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN
(Comm. 488): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: December 10, 2021 (Section 2-215(k),
Hawai`i County Code)
PWMTC-12 NOMINATION OF NEVA SUPE-ROQUE TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 455): COMMISSION
PRPSC-21 NOMINATION OF BRIAN HARRINGTON TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY
(Comm. 489): COMMITTEE
PRPSC-22 NOMINATION OF LAURIE SOARES TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY
(Comm. 490): COMMITTEE
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 299.4: NAKAMOTO VS. KAWAUCHI, ET AL.; AYAU VS. KAWAUCHI, ET AL.
CONSOLIDATED CIVIL NOS. 12-1-0466, 12-1-0467
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Lerisa L. Heroldt, dated
November 2, 2021, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult
with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including litigation filed by
Ted H. S. Hong, Esquire, on behalf of his clients Patricia Nakamoto and
Shyla Ayau.
Comm. 478: CHODA, LANCE S. VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII; CIVIL ACTION
NO. 1:21-CV-384
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto, dated October 22, 2021,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
The Council anticipates convening executive meetings regarding the above matters, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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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