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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2022-01-05 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk's Office - 12/30/2021 01:47:26 PM 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 30th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii January 5, 2022 2:00 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 for in-person attendance. Oral Public Testimony: To provide oral public testimony, email relley.aracele@hawaiicounty.gov or call(808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and receive information to join the meeting via Zoom video conferencing. Please contact our office and register by 12:00 p.m., Tuesday,January 4,2022. 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 Tuesday,January 4,2022,by: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.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 Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time,type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Please call 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. If the Council's stream is deemed inoperable, the following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNalwg40oK7a-7nGnEtGPA. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Clerk's Office - 12/30/2021 01:47:26 PM Hawaii County Council-30 January 5,2022 INVOCATION Pastor Ron Brav of Calvary Chapel Hilo 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 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 545: NOMINATION OF SCOTT NAGATA TO THE SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated November 24, 2021, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Waived: PC Postponed: December 22, 2021 Requires Council Confirmation by: January 12, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards,to confirm the appointment of Mr. Nagata to the South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee.) Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 12/30/2021 01:47:26 PM Hawaii County Council-30 January 5,2022 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 290-21: 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 PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 544 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 292-22: RECOGNIZES "MALAMA MAKUAHINE: YEAR OF THE MOTHER 2022" IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Supports the Committee on the Status of Women's lead in establishing programs, ceremonies, roundtables, and activities recognizing the role of mothers. Reference: Comm. 559 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: GOREDC Res. 293-22: 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 UNITED WAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 560 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 12/30/2021 01:47:26 PM Hawaii County Council-30 January 5,2022 Res. 294-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE APPROPRIATIONS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR FOR A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a one-year lease agreement for approximately 1,211 square feet of commercial space at the Queens' Marketplace in Waikoloa to park up to ten buses and provide a breakroom and rest area for bus operators. Reference: Comm. 565 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 295-22: CREATES ONE NEW ACCOUNT CLERK (TEMPORARY) AND ONE NEW CLERK III (TEMPORARY) POSITION FOR THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes positions to support the Animal Control Program. Reference: Comm. 566 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 296-22: RECOGNIZES JANUARY AS "SEX TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Recognizes the State entities, social providers, and community advocates working toward the elimination of sex trafficking in the State of Hawaii. Reference: Comm. 570 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Waived: PRPSC Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 12/30/2021 01:47:26 PM Hawaii County Council-30 January 5,2022 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 103: 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 Mass Transit Pahoa Transit Hub—State project for $100,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from State Grants Receivable, and would be used to support a site analysis and environmental assessment by the Mass Transit Agency for a new transit hub in Pahoa. Reference: Comm. 564 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 104: 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 Emergency Medical Services account($4,806,545), and appropriates same to the following accounts: Fire Emergency Medical Services— Salaries and Wages ($1,165,446), Fire Emergency Medical Services— Equipment($371,091), and Retirement Benefits ($3,270,008), bringing the total appropriation to $21,984,337. Funds would be used for collective bargaining agreement salaries and fringe benefits and equipment. Reference: Comm. 567 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 5 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 12/30/2021 01:47:26 PM Hawaii County Council-30 January 5,2022 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 94: 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 Environmental Management Pua Force Main Installation and Rehabilitation— State Revolving Funds project for$530,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from State Revolving Funds, and would be used to install a second Sewage Force Main and rehabilitate the existing Force Main that connects the Pua Sewage Pump Station to the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Reference: Comm. 524 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: December 22, 2021 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter 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) Postponed: December 8, 2021 First Reading: December 22, 2021 Page 6 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 12/30/2021 01:47:26 PM Hawaii County Council-30 January 5,2022 Bill 98: NAMES THE RODEO ARENA GRANDSTAND AT THE PANA`EWA EQUESTRIAN CENTER THE "ALVIN `AL' CABRAL RODEO ARENA GRANDSTAND" IN HONOR OF ALVIN"AL" CABRAL AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY AMENDING THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THIS ACTION Recognizes Alvin `Al' Cabral's numerous contributions to Hilo's equestrian community. Reference: Comm. 534 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy First Reading: December 22, 2021 REPORTS 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 January 3, 2022. If a response is received after January 3, 2022, 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 Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A, and/or participating via interactive conference technology from other locations. Page 7 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 12/30/2021 01:47:26 PM Hawaii County Council-30 January 5,2022 The full text of the agenda is made available on the County website at www.hawaiicouniy.gov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For copies of the agenda(s) or questions, please contact Council Services at 961-8255. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url)to videotestimon a,hawaiicounty.gov 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 8