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ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
AARON S. Y. CHUNG �*
Vice Chair HEATHER L.KIMBALL
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HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
30'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
January 5, 2022
2:00 p.m.
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Hawaii County Council-30 January 5,2022
INVOCATION Pastor Ron Brav of Calvary Chapel Hilo
CALL TO ORDER 2:02 p.m.
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),
Hawaii 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.)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
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. 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
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.
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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
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. 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
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.
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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
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. 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
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.
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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
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 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
(Vote on Bill 104 is on the next page)
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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 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
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.
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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
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 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
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.
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REPORTS
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