Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2021-12-22 2020-2022 Hawaii County Council 29th Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii December 22, 2021 INVOCATION: Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of Chabad Jewish Center gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Chair Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Vice Chair Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Member Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) (came in later) Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member(via videoconference) Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member Mr. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. (At this time, County Clerk Jon Henricks led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITIONS, The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions, MEMORIALS, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND (Note: At this time, Ms. Lee Loy presented a Certificate of Merit to the family of EXPRESSIONS OF the late Chad "Kalepa" Baybayan, honoring his many lifetime achievements and CONDOLENCE: positive contributions to community.) Recess: At 9:22 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:25 a.m. Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Cory Harden: Bill 91, Draft 2 (Comm. 491.63), in support. (representing Sierra Club — (See Comm. 491.102) Hawaii Island Group) Kawehi Inaba: Res. 284-21 (Comm. 538), in support. (representing La`i`6pua 2020) Bob Ernst: Bill 97 (Comm. 532), in opposition. (See Comm. 532.1) Lorie Farrell: Bill 91, Draft 2 (Comm. 491.63), in opposition. (representing Hawaii Farmers and Ranchers United) Teri Impson: Bill 91, Draft 2 (Comm. 491.63), in opposition. Margaret Wille: Bill 91, Draft 2 (Comm. 491.63), in support. Michael Konowicz: Bill 91, Draft 2 (Comm. 491.63), in opposition. Stephanie Bath: Bill 91, Draft 2 (Comm. 491.63); Bill 93 (Comm. 496); and Bill 97 (Comm. 532), in support. APPROVAL The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval OF MINUTES: of Minutes. Vote on Approval Ms. Lee Loy moved to approve the Minutes of of Minutes: November 18, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Richards and (Approved) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: 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 Requires Council Confirmation by: January 12, 2022 (Section 134(k), Hawaii County Charter) Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Scott Nagata to the South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee. Seconded by Mr. Richards. (Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome came forward to address the members of the Council.) CHR. DAVID: Mahalo, Ms. Bartolome. Okay. Relley, is he (Mr. Nagata) on Zoom by any chance? No? Okay. MR. ARACELEY: Sorry, Chair. Mr. Nagata was on Zoom earlier in the meeting, but he is no longer with us. CHR. DAVID: Okay. Council Members, comments, please? Questions? Mr. Richards MR. RICHARDS: Chair? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you. I don't know if we have a technological problem or whatever. Mr. Nagata, he is South Kohala CDP (Community Development Plan), and this is an area that Councilwoman Heather Kimball and I share. And I know he's coming from District 1. It would be nice to have some conversation. I think we are probably going to vote to approve him, but it's been the general feeling of this Council that we talk story before we approve. So, I'm thinking maybe we'd want to table this and then see if we can get ahold of him or something. CHR. DAVID: Okay. Any other suggestions from Council Members? I believe we may have time. Ms. Bartolome, our next Council meeting would be on January 5h in Hilo. Would that, if we proceed Page 3 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MS. LEE LOY: We're at Council. CHR. DAVID: Oh, we are already. Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy. This is our last meeting. Okay, your preference, Council Members. Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Yeah, thank you, Chair. I would love to hear from the candidate and even some recommendations from our colleagues, and I'm not hearing that. We are at Council and the motion is to approve, so I think the choices are either to postpone to the end of the agenda and maybe get him back on or wait till the next year. CHR. DAVID: Or we can table. MS. LEE LOY: Table. CHR. DAVID: Yeah, okay. I'm sorry, I was just told by staff that we need to confirm him by January 12''. So, if we postpone this to January 5h, we could do—and, Ms. Bartolome, would you please ask him to be present for that because that's going to be our last Council meeting that we need to decide, okay. MS. BARTOLOME: Yes, Madam Chair. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: All right. Mr. Richards, given that, are you going to do a motion? MR. RICHARDS: Yeah. Vote on Motion to Mr. Richards moved to postpone Comm. 545 to January 5, Postpone: 2022. Seconded by Mr. Inaba and carried by the following (Approved) voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David–9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Mahalo. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Comm. 546: NOMINATION OF DESIREE MOANA CRUZ TO THE HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated November 24, 2021, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Waived: PC Requires Council Confirmation by: January 12, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Vote on Ms. Lee Loy moved to confirm the appointment of Comm. 546: Ms. Desiree Moana Cruz to the Hamakua Community (Approved) Development Plan Action Committee. Seconded by Mr. Inaba and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome and nominee Desiree Moana Cruz came forward to address the members of the Council. Council Members spoke in favor of the appointment.) Comm. 547: NOMINATION OF NEAL HERBERT TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated December 2, 2021, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Waived: FC Requires Council Confirmation by: January 16, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Neal Herbert to the Cost of Government Commission. Seconded by Mr. Richards. (Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome and nominee Neal Herbert came forward to address the members of the Council.) Page 5 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 (Council Member Kimball thanked Mr. Herbert for serving on the commission. Council Member Kierkiewicz suggested he speak with others who have served for a number of years in order to gain insight on what is possible and see what progress has been made on recommendations made by prior commissions.) MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair,just a little latitude. I wanted to ask Ms. Bartolome about the last Cost of Government Commission and a report that was not filed with the Council. Is that possible? CHR. DAVID: Unless there's any objections, I see none. Go ahead. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. Ms. Bartolome, when we had a slate of Cost of Government Commission candidates come before the Council at the last meeting, I mentioned to you going into Laserfiche in the public record and not seeing that last report. You were able to obtain it,but were you able to provide information as to why it was never officially filed with the Council? MS. BARTOLOME: It was just not I guess it was not pursued just because the lava had happened during that time. This was back in 2018. This is what I was told from the last secretary anyways. And so it just kind of fell to the side. And so right now, what I'm trying to do is just pick it up and see if we can file it because it's there. The recommendations are there. It's just a matter of filing it and submitting it for review and bringing that forward. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Perfect. If you could just file it with the Council and get it up onto the Cost of Government Commission folder online, I think that would be incredibly valuable and helpful to this new commission to just see all of the most recent recommendations. And so we, as Council Members, can also see the body of work that all those commissioners put in in a very intense 11-month period. So that would be great. Thank you. I really appreciate your perspective and willingness to step up. Thank you, Mr. Herbert. Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Mr. Richards, go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. And thanks, Ms. Kierkiewicz, for putting forth some of those comments. Mr. Herbert, first of all, thank you for your service in the past. And I think with that, Pomai, and actually to the Administration, this Cost of Government Commission you're putting together again is we're getting people with that critical thinking and the ability to really criticize. And, Mr. Herbert, with your background of the Coast Guard, seeing where money has been spent, I think you can be nice and critical for us to have that thought process. So, I definitely am going to be supporting you. Chair, I yield. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else here in Kona? In Hilo? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving the nomination of Neal Herbert to the Cost of Government Commission,please say "aye." Vote on The motion to confirm the appointment of Mr. Neal Comm. 547: Herbert to the Cost of Government Commission was (Approved) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Herbert, for being here today. Clerk Henricks, can we just go straight to all of the reports because I believe we may have some nominees on the Zoom? So, I'd like to take all of those reports out of order, please. Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the of Business: following items were taken out of order: FC-91 NOMINATION OF GEORGE ESPINOSA TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT (Comm. 503): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: December 31, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Vote on FC-91: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Finance Committee Report (Adopted) No. 91. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: 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 7 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 FC-92 NOMINATION OF MATTIAS KUSCH TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT (Comm. 504): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: December 31, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Vote on FC-92: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Finance Committee Report (Adopted) No. 92. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. FC-93 NOMINATION OF KENNETH OBENSKI TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT (Comm. 505): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: December 31, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Vote on FC-93: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Finance Committee Report (Adopted) No. 93. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. FC-94 NOMINATION OF KARIE WAKAT TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT (Comm. 506): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: December 31, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Page 8 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on FC-94: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Finance Committee Report (Adopted) No. 94. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. FC-95 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL KONOWICZ TO THE COST OF (Comm. 507): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Vote on FC-95: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Finance Committee Report (Adopted) No. 95. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. FC-96 NOMINATION OF DANIEL MALAKIE III TO THE COST OF (Comm. 508): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Page 9 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on FC-96: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Finance Committee Report (Adopted) No. 96. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. PC-36 NOMINATION OF RICHARD CUNNINGHAM TO THE BOARD OF (Comm. 510): APPEALS Requires Council Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Vote on PC-36: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Planning Committee Report (Adopted) No. 36. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. GOREDC-20 REAPPOINTMENT OF GABRIELLA CABANAS TO THE MERIT APPEALS (Comm. 509): BOARD Requires Council Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Page 10 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Governmental Operations, GOREDC-20: Relations, and Economic Development Committee Report (Adopted) No. 20. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. PRPSC-23 REAPPOINTMENT OF ISAAC NAHAKU`ELUA TO THE VETERANS (Comm. 511): ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vote on PRPSC-23: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Parks and Recreation and (Adopted) Public Safety Committee Report No. 23. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. PRPSC-24 REAPPOINTMENT OF MINORU HANATO TO THE VETERANS (Comm. 512): ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vote on PRPSC-24: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Parks and Recreation and (Adopted) Public Safety Committee Report No. 24. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: 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 11 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 PRPSC-25 REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL DOOLITTLE TO THE VETERANS (Comm. 513): ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vote on PRPSC-25: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Parks and Recreation and (Adopted) Public Safety Committee Report No. 25. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. PRPSC-26 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL HUGHES TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL (Comm. 514): ADJUDICATION BOARD Requires Council Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 134(k), Hawaii County Charter) Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee Report No. 26. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. DAVID: Any discussion? Mr. Inaba, go ahead. MR. INABA: Yeah. Hi, Chair. I just had received a letter in the mail. I'm not sure if any of my colleagues did yesterday. It was dated December 17''. And, Ms. Bartolome, I just have a question regarding these last two nominations, and just wondering if you can provide a little bit of input on why the District 7 seat has sat vacant for a year because I believe Mr. Onizuka was the last one to sit in this seat. (Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. BARTOLOME: I'm sorry. This is for the Liquor Commission? MR. INABA: This seems to be for our last two nominationsso, Mr. Hughes and Mr. Onizuka. But for sure Mr. Onizuka's seat was vacant, I believe, for a year, and he was the last one to sit on it. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MS. BARTOLOME: Okay, so to be honest I'm not sure. I have to go back and triple check why, if that is true, there was a vacancy for District 7 for a year. I need to go back and do my research and then I can come back and answer that question, or email or call you. MR. INABA: Okay. An email is fine. Thank you so much. I just wanted to follow up on this letter that we received. Chair, I don't have any further questions at this time. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving the nomination of Michael Hughes to the Liquor Control Adjudication Board, please say "aye." Vote on PRPSC-26: The motion to adopt Parks and Recreation and Public (Adopted) Safety Committee Report No. 26 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. PRPSC-27 NOMINATION OF CLAUDE S. ONIZUKA TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 515): Requires Council Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee Report No. 27. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. DAVID: Discussion, Council Members? MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair David. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. I just want to mahalo all of the nominees who are present in the Hilo chambers and on Zoom and patiently waited for us as Council to deliberate and officially approve their nominations. Mahalo nui for braving the rain and joining us amidst your busy schedules, and I also want to just take this opportunity to mahalo nui Pomaika`i for all of her hard work this year to Page 13 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 put forward a number of really wonderful candidates to serve in these volunteer roles. So, thank you, Pomai, and thank you so much to all of our new board members and commissioners. Thank you, Chair, for the latitude. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving the nomination of Claude S. Onizuka to the Liquor Commission, please say "aye." Vote on PRPSC-27: The motion to adopt Parks and Recreation and Public (Adopted) Safety Committee Report No. 27 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Pomaika`i, and thank you to all the nominees and congratulations. Merry Christmas. We can go back to the top of the agenda, Mr. Clerk. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. Res. 273-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR PARATRANSIT ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENTS AND PARATRANSIT OPERATIONS FOR THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a one-year and three-month lease agreement to pursue a single agreement for fixed route and paratransit services in Fiscal Year 2023. Reference: Comm. 522 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-97 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 273-21 and Finance Committee Report No. 97. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: I have no discussion, Chair. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else, Council Members? MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. I just want to mahalo nui administrator Andoh for securing this and moving forward on this contract. It expands services to Hilo and Kona, but it also offers new services to the Puna community. And I know that Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and I just really appreciate all of the increased attention and service that is being brought to our region of Puna and just more access to public transportation for people that really do need it. So mahalo, John, for, wow, being so festive and all of your hard work for our Big Island community. Thank you, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, Mr. Andoh, I just want to MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Chair? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: I was just going to say if the director would likeI'm sorry. Are you interim director still, sir? (Note: At this time, Interim Mass Transit Administrator John Andoh came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. ANDOH: Yes, I'm still interim. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: That is too bad. Okay, if the interim director has anything to add, I'd love to hear it. Thank you, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Go ahead. MR. ANDOH: Oh, I do not have anything to add. I was just looking forward for Council's approval so we can move forward with this request for proposals so we can get a paratransit contractor to start the expanded services using a County- owned fleet. Thank you. Mahalo. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MS. VILLEGAS: Chair? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: Aloha, Mr. Andoh. Wow. Look at your sparkling lei. It's been such a joy to watch you step into this position of leadership and to inspire your team with the courage to make challenging decisions, the vision to execute those decisions, and the support that you provide them. I also really enjoy your spirit and your passion and the way that you have brought a positive transformation. I just want to send out my best wishes to Brenda Cassera and hope that she is doing well andI think she may have had some health challenges. So,just want her to know in this holiday season we send her our absolute best. But I, too, am hopeful that at some point the "interim"will be dropped in front of your title, and we can look forward to long-term leadership in this department. The momentum, the energy, the positive transformation that you have brought about is invaluable to our County in this time when transportation is such a vital need for our people. So, thank you again. Happy holidays. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Aloha. MR. ANDOH: Mahalo. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Villegas. Mr. Richards, go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, thank you, Chair and interim director. Mr. Andoh, thank you so much. It's outstanding. I was all excited because I saw you and thought you would give us another testimony that was inspiring. But we will definitely support you going forward. Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Mr. Inaba, go ahead. MR. INABA: Good morning. Just a follow-up. This resolution that's before us is requesting funds from a later fiscal year. Is there an amount here because I don't see it in the resolution. Mr. Andoh, sorry, I'll just rephrase my question more clearly. Is there a specific amount being requested for this resolution? MR. ANDOH: At the present time, no, because we've not gone out to bid for the services. So, once we've gone out to bid to know what the cost of the services would be for the multi-year, then we can definitely let the Council know. MR. INABA: Okay. MR. ANDOH: Through the County Code, if we request the contractor exceed a fiscal year, we need to get Council approval first. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MR. INABA: Got it. Thank you so much, Mr. Andoh. Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else? Hilo? No more questions? All right. Mr. Andoh, thank you for being so festive and brightening our morning. All those in favor of approving Resolution 273-21, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 273-21: The motion to adopt Res. 273-21 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 97 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Chair? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead. Vote on Motion to Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to suspend Council Suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Rules: Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following (Approved) voice vote: 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. 274-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH SERVICES AND LEGAL PRINT RESOURCES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Thomson Reuters, Westlaw. Reference: Comm. 523 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-98 Page 17 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 274-21 and Finance Committee Report No. 98. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: No discussion, Chair. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Mahalo. Anyone else? MR. INABA: Yeah. CHR. DAVID: Mr. Inaba, go ahead. MR. INABA: Yes, thank you, Chair. Just a similar question to the last resolution. Judge Strance, if you're able to speak to this? I think you might have an amount to share with the Council being that it's also not in the B-52. (Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Elizabeth Strance came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. STRANCE: Good morning. CHR. DAVID: Morning. MS. STRANCE: Elizabeth Strance, Corporation Counsel. This request is not a request for additional funds. The funds for our legal research contract are currently budgeted. What the request is, is to allow our office to enter into a five- year rather than annual leases in order to take advantage of savings that would limit the annual price increase for this service to 2 percent rather than 7 percent. Currently, our monthly cost for our legal research is $5,539 a month. The proposal that we received from the Westlaw vendor was a 7 percent increase, which would have increased our monthly cost for legal research to $5,926.73. By entering into a five-year contract with annual 2 percent caps, the first year of our new contract would be $5,794so, a $200-a-month savings—and then the limits imposed by the 2 percent annual increase rather than what is expected to be a 7 percent annual increase. Within our existing contract, we also added a new feature since it would not increase the cost of our monthly obligations to add a feature called "Westlaw Edge,"which is to take advantage of the growing availability of Al (artificial intelligence) in legal research engines. So, given the five-year nature of the contract and what is or has become an industry standard with the availability of Al for increasing the efficiency of our research, we added that feature since it would not increase the cost of our contract. Page 18 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MR. INABA: Got it. Thank you so much. And I think it's just helpful for us to have that information either on record or here on forms. So, thank you for those answers today. Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 274-21, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 274-21: The motion to adopt Res. 274-21 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 98 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Strance. Res. 275-21: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOT 58, KIKAHA AT WEHILANI, PHASE 1, BEING IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-037:058, SITUATED AT WAIKOLOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII FROM CASTLE & COOKE WAIKOLOA, LLC, A HAWAII LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 525 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R) Approve: PWMTC-13 Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 275-21 and Public Works and Mass Transit Committee Report No. 13. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. I have nothing more to offer, but we do have here in the Kona chambers Deputy Corporation Counsel Dalilah Schlueter if any of you have questions. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Council Members, any questions? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 275-21,please say "aye." Page 19 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on Res. 275-21: The motion to adopt Res. 275-21 and Public Works and (Adopted) Mass Transit Committee Report No. 13 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. 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 Postponed: December 8, 2021 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Mr. Richards, to adopt Res. 277-21.) CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Already a motion's on the floor. Council Members, any discussion? MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Chair, if I could. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: We have Mr. Sako here today if there's any questions from the Council Members. I just wanted to offer that. And then as well, I'd like to say this has a great potential for our community. I'd really like to hear what R&D (Research and Development) has to offer as far as any kind of insight knowledge that they have on this. But, Mr. Sako, if you could, and then introduce yourself for the record. (Note: At this time, Economic Development Specialist Glenn Sako, Food Systems Specialist Sarah Freeman, and Economic Development Specialist Elizabeth Dykstra, Department of Research and Development, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Page 20 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MR. SAKO: Thank you. Glenn Sako, Economic Development Specialist, Department of Research and Development. Thank you very much for this opportunity. I just wanted to ask; do we have—we also have Sarah Freeman, and today we also have Beth Dykstra. They were the principal grant writers for this application. And I don't know if Director Adams might be in the Kona chambers. You might want to hear from him first if he is available. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. Is Mr. Adams in Kona today, Chair? CHR. DAVID: Yes. Yes, he is, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Mr. Adams, would you like to take the table? Thank you. (Note: At this time, Research and Development Director Douglass Adams came forward to address the members of the Council.) CHR. DAVID: Go ahead and state your name. Just press that button at the bottom. Yes, there you go. MR. ADAMS: Thanks. I actually tried to and it didn't light up for me. So, thank you. So, Doug Adams, Director of R&D. CHR. DAVID: Director, would you mind taking your mask off? MR. ADAMS: That would be fine? CHR. DAVID: Yeah. MR. ADAMS: I'd be happy to do that. I just noticed you all really had them, so I wasn't going to assume. CHR. DAVID: We can hear you clearer. Yes, thank you. MR. ADAMS: So, thank you very much for the opportunity here and thank you, Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, as well. The team that we have, we have obviously Glenn Sako and Beth Dykstra and Sarah Freeman, who actually is on vacation right now but with us on Zoom. Before I go too far, having done this a number of times, I'm going to do some of the things that we always do at the end so I don't forget. So, obviously, we're talking about Resolution 277. Any of the conversation we have here would also reflect on Bill 96 that you'll be taking up later. And I appreciate the opportunity. If there is a desire by the Council to do so, we would support a waiver of the five- day hold period as well. And then also finally, happy holidays to all of you. All right. I've done enough of these things and forgot to say thanks to my wife that I just do it at the beginning nowadays. This Build Back Better Regional Page 21 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Challenge Grant, Phase 1, application was something that we worked on during the fall time period. It became available to us in July, as did the rest of the country. We were approached by members of our community as well to consider being a lead institution. There were seven applications that were submitted by members of the State; different entities that applied. And we were fortunate enough to be one of the 60 finalists that were announced December 13'', a week ago Monday, after a couple of months of review of over 500 applications across the country in a variety of different sectors. Our particular sector is the aquacultural center. That's what we decided we would focus on. I think that that helped us, to be honest with you, because we were pretty narrow in the focus on what we were talking about. It's a broad area but it's not spread out across a variety of different types of areas. I'm going to, with your permission, allow Sarah and Glenn and Beth to talk about the details here. But we've already had the opportunity to meet with the Federal government at a webinar last Friday. We participated in that. We've already had our first coalition meeting Friday afternoon with members of our own regional coalition to talk about moving forward. There's a couple of different steps that are part of this Phase 1 application. And then we had the opportunity to meet with the project officer from the Economic Development Administration region in Seattle, who will be the individual that we work with closely as we work forward towards making sure that we do what we're supposed to do with the Phase 1, get the most out of that. But in addition, the key part of this is making sure that we also are applying correctly and with as strong an application as possible for the Phase 2 portion of this, which is the big money if you will. So, at this point, I'm going to ask, Sarah, if you would just take the initial lead here and talk a little bit about the vision and the way forward for us in Phase 1 and our talks for Phase 2. Thanks. MS. FREEMAN: Hi, everyone. Sarah Freeman, Food Systems Specialist in Research and Development. I, first, want to say that this workgroup was really borne out of community initiatives that have been going on for the past three-plus years. Can everyone hear me okay? I can also turn off CHR. DAVID: Yes, we can. MS. FREEMAN: My camera if it's limiting the connection. All right. And I think it has been since mid-Council but starting in 2019 with the Hawaii Island Ag (Agriculture) Partnership and also the Hawaii Island Food Alliance, there was a food and ag system study done to assess market constraints within our system and just do an overall assessment. And this work that was done by a community Page 22 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 engagement process really led to a lot of what was made up of this proposal and broad-scale collaboration and participation in this process. And so, as we were looking at how do we transform our ag economy within Hawaii County, a lot of that information is in there. And we can also resubmit that study to you all for reference. Within that study, we are also looking at an ag innovation center. One of the main things might be—it's not new to many of you here—is that a lot of ag is really needed. And also community members need more access to processing and distribution centers within the County. And so, this works to address that and also is working on building a model for shared resource and access to these kinds of facilities. That has also been a challenge throughout the County as well. So, we are really looking at systematic constraints that affect our industry. Also, we are looking at how to improve our waste stream systems to decrease our waste and also increase ag inputs available to our ag producers. I learned through this process that our main export by weight is cardboard. And that is definitely something within our sustainability goals, by reducing that and turning it into soil, to have a measurable impact within our County. We are also looking at market system services to businesses and also increasing access to capital and technical assistance services to those within ag and also in value-added production, and also increasing the availability of canoe crops and different varieties and also increasing traditional food preservation methods as well. We are also assessing within the UH (University of Hawaii) system. So, many includes the community college and the diverse entities that make up the system. And in this first round, we'll be doing an ROI (return on investment) on investment to make sure that anything that's being invested in, whether it's staff, equipment, or curriculum, will have a life and an impact beyond the grant period. And also, we are looking at increasing and improving some existing facilities to improve value-added processing on the island. I'll yield there and then pass it to Glenn and Beth if they have anything to add. MR. SAKO: Thank you, Sarah. So, I just wanted to add that Sarah gave a very brief description of this project, and it is a very large project. We are hopeful that our coalition members will be able to prepare applications that will really showcase Hawai`i's needs and our outlook for agriculture on this island and will be successful in being awarded this grant. We're still working on some of the scope of work for these different coalition members. And we'll be looking to get some contracts out as soon as possible, which is why time is of the essence. We have a very short window. The Phase 2 grant application is due March 15'', and that is a very short time in which we need Page 23 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 to gather data, we need to get our studies moving. And then our coalition members are actually starting to prepare the applications already, and we need to fill in their gaps with data and other measurables to help build up that application. Beth, do you have anything you want to add? MS. DYKSTRA: Thanks, Glenn. Beth Dykstra, Economic Development Specialist, Department of R&D. I was just a grant writer on the project, and it's a privilege to work on it. It's an exciting project. The point of it is to build an economic cluster on a region. So, our region was the island. It's big enough to be a region. And the cluster, although it has the title "agriculture," as Director Adams noted, it's narrow but quite broad. So, it will reach retail, wholesale, export. It will reach probably every person who lives here on this island in some respect, whether they're farmers and their cost of inputs will decrease, and they will have a better way of getting to market or to consumers for cost of food. And there's an equity piece in this that's really important. And so it's quite exciting. We have a March 15'h deadline. It's going to be super competitive. Not all will get the Phase 2 award, so we really need to get good applications in. And not all projects will be funded, but the EDA (Economic Development Administration) has promised that all these applications were so stellar and they were so excited about all the projects that they will help to try to find other resources for ones that they don't fund. Thanks. MR. ADAMS: If I may, Chair David? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead. MR. ADAMS: Thanks to the team that really did the hard work. Let me just identify briefly the members of the coalition: Food Basket, Hamakua Institute, Kohala Center, Ma`ona Community Garden, Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, our East Hawaii Community Development Corporation. And then University of Hawaii, it brings with it the College of Ag, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management; the Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center; our College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR); GoFarm Hawaii; Big Island Invasive Species Committee; Hawaii Community College; and The Data Sciences Institute. So, that's a really big coalition member, and we're very happy to have all of these members as part of this team because, as Sarah mentioned, this has been an ongoing project. And we see this as a culmination really of a lot of the work that's been ongoing, including the food study that was done early in 2020 and 2021. And this gave us an opportunity to take a lot of the work that had been Page 24 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 done there and turn it potentially into action with the funding that may be available to us as a part of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge funding. So, the Phase 1 is a two-year grant. We won't be able to really get much started on it before we're actually supposed to apply for the Phase 2-we understand that. Everybody that is a part of this process understands that. It's designed so that we can do some technical assistance work in preparation for a Phase 2 success. We may or may not; there's 20-30 out of the 60 that will receive the funding that would come out of the Phase 2 applications. Both the Secretary of Commerce as well as the Economic Development Administration Administrator both said, "Look, not everybody's going to win these dollars, but we're going to work with you to get you some dollars if you aren't successful in the second phase." And we take them at their word in terms of looking to help us along the way. This is with the EDA. This is about our economy, and we see, obviously, the agricultural sector as a huge part of our economy, not just in our food but in our jobs and in the aggregation and distribution of those foods to (inaudible), not to mention—well, I'm going to mention it, the food security aspect as well. All these things are part of why this is so important and why we decided that this is the area that we wanted to move forward with in this particular opportunity. So, we're available for your questions. CHR. DAVID: Thank you so much, Director Adams. Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, I believe you have the floor. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Yes,please, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you, ma'am. Mr. Adams, Mr. Sako, Ms. Dykstra, and Ms. Freeman, I really do appreciate your efforts on this. This has great potential for our community. This has the potential to be huge for our island. So, mahalo for what you've done to get us this far, and I hope that we get our Phase 2 funding as well when we get there. I have a couple of comments. I had an ag summit I attended I think in 2018 and '19. One of the speakers there—and this has stuck with me ever since—is his closing words or his opening sentenceI forget which one it was but it was "normalize indigenous farming methods." And when I'm looking at your supplemental data that you've attached to this, you're going for canoe crops, you're going for sustainability, you're focusing in on what makes us sustainable and what we can do here on-island, and I really like that. I want to touch on something I'm not seeing here. Are we doing any look into shipping and what shipping is like for manufacturers, or exporting? I know it Page 25 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 affects our cattle industry. For my business, everything that we bring in—our jars, our lids—not only has the price gone up exponentially, but shipping from the Mainland to here or Oahu to here is huge. So, is there any aspect of shipping costs because we all are affected by those costs? That can be addressed in this Build Back Better funding source possibly. MR. ADAMS: So, Council Member, I'll take that. It's not included in this particular application. We do know that the you've already stated the concerns and the issues. It is an area that we are having conversations with our shippers and within the Administration about. It's not something that we're just going to not worry about or try and alleviate in some way. But it's not necessarily part of this application. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay, thank you. That's a good answer. MS. FREEMAN: I can also add that, through the Hawaii Island Food Alliance, we do work with Derek Chow, who's part of the Department of Transportation. And he has a working group through the Governor's office that is working on improved solutions to cost of transportation. And so, that has been worked on through that group for the Governor's office. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Wonderful. Thank you, Sarah, because that isI mean, again this is a huge cost of my business, but I know it affects anyone and everyone who does a wide range of—whether it's manufacturing, farming, cattle exporting, anything, they're all affected by that. So, it'd be wonderful to take a look at that if can, but I understand that it's not a part of this application. And then I looked over the—one of the things that caught my eye was the Miko Meat facility. Can you tell me a little bit about that? MS. FREEMAN: Sure. So, the Miko Meat facility used to be more up and running and providingI think they used to produce hotdogs that would go into the DOE(Department of Education) system. So, the plan for that facility is to evaluate upgrades that are needed to get it up and going again, and also to have it be a hard-use facility for businesses. Currently, the Hilo Food Hub is in a smaller facility, and they do offer technical assistance services to start-up businesses that do value-added production or food service businesses. And so, this will help expand their region, their ability to support those within that industry, and provide a larger space ideally with more equipment and use. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Amazing. That is good to hear. And I've wondered for a while, the Miko Meat building is currently open or closed? MS. FREEMAN: From my understanding, it is currently open and is used for maybe some kombucha brewing. I don't know the other businesses that are currently a part of that at the moment. Page 26 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. I love it. I love what you guys are doing. I'm going to yield for now, Chair. Thank you very much, but thank you very much to the Department of Research and Development. You guys are amazing. Keep it up. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Mr. Richards, go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Doug, way to go. This is definitely the right direction we need to be going in. Listening very carefully to what Sarah's talking about, Glenn, the right direction we need to. A couple of comments on this: One of the things that we are seriously missing in most of our agriculture is the statistics of the agriculture, and that was cut back in the great financial crisis of 2007, 2008. I think we're starting to get some of that back. But with some of this funding, getting some numbers down would be very helpful for policy decisions later. So I throw that out as a comment. I know I worked with Glenn previously on Sharwil avocado and the export marketing. Keenly interested in the overall economy of agriculture because we talked about having economic development here. Our County is about 4 percent GDP (Gross Domestic Product), as near as I can figure from agriculture, which is four times the State percentage, which tells me that we have quite an active ongoing and live economy in agriculture here. The problem is we need to support it better. So I like the comments about value-adding. I do know for the cattle industry today, the retail that the cattle industry produces, the rancher gets about 17 cents on the dollar. So, 17 percent of the retail dollar. Forty years ago, the rancher got about 32, 33 cents, and I cannot imagine that the rest of agriculture is too much different. Getting that producer closer to the retail dollar is really important, and that's what I'm hearing here participating in whatever through the food hub, but having that producer participate closer to the retail dollar because that's what is going to grow us. This County consumes about a million pounds of food a day, and we have the potential industries right here if we have good policy. But in order to have good policy, we've got to have the numbers and we've got to have the programs up and running. So, I'm very interested in seeing what evolves out of this and we'll go from there. I do appreciate what—Sarah made the comment: not just for the life of this grant but then what. And is this something that we're going to see going forward? We've seen a lot of government start-ups in agriculture that as soon as the funding runs out, the thing stops. So, I like the premise of starting with the intention of, "This is okay. We're going to be flowing on afterwards." I point to Mr. Kaneali`i-KI einfelder's comment on transportation. That is key. If we're going to be exporting, that is key and we have to look at our ports, both air Page 27 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 and sea as far as having the facilities for export. And we do have the Daniel Akaka Marine Highway system in our State right now. I think there's some things that we need to work on at the State and Federal levels, but again opening up markets for our local agriculture. So, this is really exciting for me. I like everything I'm hearing so far. Whatever we can do to keep moving this model forward, please let us know. Thank you very much—and exciting. Thanks, Glenn. Thanks, Sarah. Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Ms. Villegas MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair? CHR. DAVID: Oh, I'm sorry. I'm going to go to Ms. Villegas; I saw her light first. I'm sorry. And then I'll go to you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: No worries. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. MS. VILLEGAS: Aloha, Mr. Adams. Thank you for being here and congratulations. Congratulations as well to you, Ms. Freeman. I had hoped to have had a presentation by her this year, but in lieu of all of the important information that's being brought forth by my colleagues, we're putting it off until January. But I think that that timing may end up being quite serendipitous and hopefully with more good news to come. My ears perked up, Ms. Freeman, when you started talking about cardboard and that recognition of it as a carbon sequestration resource, essentially, when we bring it back to the soils. Something that's been viewed as waste and to be sent away is being transitioned and recognized as a pivotal resource and opportunity for the health of our soils and ecosystems. We heard Kawehi Inaba speaking earlier today about one of the projects at La`i`opua, and I'm excited to have been contributing some funding for another cardboard shredder for that space. And one of the big issues that's being brought up today in its final reading is the herbicide legislation. I am encouraged and excited for this opportunity for regenerative agriculture to be taken into consideration or diversified treatments for the long-term benefit of our health and soils. And for taking into consideration those microbiomes and that we need them to be healthy and strong and sequestering carbon in our soils. And so I'm really excited and grateful. And also, I see the alignment with the `Rina Aloha Economic Futures initiative and the recognition of the strength in returning to the wisdom of our host culture and the regenerative practices of the Hawaiian people and how they prioritize and Page 28 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 malama this `aina. So, I really see a lot of alignment there, and I'm really excited to see how this continues. And to have it recognized in a national platform, we have this opportunity to be a model for the rest of the world. And I just want to thank you tremendously for supporting your team because it takes leadership and vision and initiative and courage to step out and make statements and endeavor to return, I guess, in some way. So, thank you, Mr. Adams, for your leadership, for your incredible team, that every time—and thank you for your new Deputy Director. I had such a great time meeting with him as well. And so I am heartened as we step into 2022 for the future of our agricultural industries, transitioning away from some of the practices of big ag, utilizing the wisdom of indigenous knowledge and executing. Really executing. This is just really positive. So, thank you for taking action in those areas. So, a big mahalo to all of you. And we look forward to the presentation from Ms. Freeman in January to discover in a little more detail what the County has been working on and what some of these specific programs are even above and beyond this particular grant. So, thank you for supporting her and the rest of the people that worked on this. I really appreciate that. I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. MR. ADAMS: Thank you, Council Member. I'll completely deflect any of your comments toward me. This application was completely the work of the folks that you see that are here on this call. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Director, and thank you, Ms. Villegas. Ms. Kierkiewicz, go ahead. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Mahalo nui, Chair. I, too, want to just recognize the incredible efforts of Beth, Glenn, and Sarah. Writing a Federal grant, one that gets awarded is not easy. So, congratulations on submitting and being awarded such a stellar application. I really appreciate how we had a plan about our food system offered up in April of this year, and you quickly worked to find ways to fund that plan and bring a lot of the recommendations to life through this grant. So, thank you for taking quick action. And that's what community is wanting, right? We've had these talk stories. Director convenes island-wide about sustainability of our food system, of our island system. There were all those summits and TED Talks that really got everybody energized. In the background, you folks were working really diligently to find funding to really make all of those wonderful ideas happen. I really appreciate the diverse and thoughtful mix of the products. The projects here that are listed in the application, they all come together very nicely to strengthen and reinvigorate our ag system. So thank you for that. Page 29 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Director, I just had a couple of questions. So, is the intention with helping these particular eight entities that are your coalition members, to help each of them submit an application for Phase 2 funding from the EDA? MR. ADAMS: Thank you, Council Member. Yes. The answer is "yes"to that. In the conversation, it was unclear to us, at least it was unclear to me, about the way the Phase 2 was going to move forward, whether the coalition members would need to apply separately. It turns out that they will apply as if they were separate entities, but it will be included in a single Phase 2 application where we're the lead institution submedian. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: The Federal government loves to make things so easy for us. Thank you, Director, for that. I'm just curious. This is a really sizable grant. Are you folks anticipating bringing on additional administrative support to help administer and keep on with the reporting? Because, I know that that stuff is quite a bear to handle. MR. ADAMS: We've had those conversations. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Is that"yes"? I'm just curious. MR. ADAMS: I'm not in charge of the final decision on personnel inside the County. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. Thank you for that. Well, we certainly support getting you all the folks that you need to carry this out successfully. The final question I have is there are a lot of other food system-related projects that are happening all around the island. I think of amazing work happening throughout Puna and in Ka`u, and I just wonder if there are opportunities to either sync up with those particular projects or supply them with some technical assistance as Phase 2 applications are being developed. MR. ADAMS: I think that we have opportunities here, as explained to us by the project officer as well as the project lead from the EDA, to modify. And so as we take a look, there's a couple things that we are cognizant of. One is we have a really short time to turn around a really important application, right. March 15'h is not that long. That's part of the reason why we have the coalition members that we have because they already have—we like to talk about shovel-ready. They have that type of project already available as a part of what they're working on. And so, our ability to take that and turn those into manageable and also forward- looking projects that can get funded is really important to us. The ability to connect with other projects that are ongoing, I would say that we already are doing that. For example, in Ka`u, part of the innovation grants that we have out includes, for example, Ka`u High and the three different innovation projects that they have there. And so, we're cognizant of some of the work that's Page 30 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 being done there, as we hear. And because this is island-wide because this is a region, the idea is to develop these aggregation opportunities, for example, around the island, not just in any particular area of the island. So, we're going to be looking to see how can we scale whatever we're able to do. Whatever the amount is that we're able to get out of Phase 2, assuming that we're successful in that application, clearly that amount is going to be a starting amount, not a final amount, for improving the sector around the island. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Director. I also see that Sarah has her hand raised. Sarah, did you want to chime in? MS. FREEMAN: Yeah. I just wanted to add some of the parts of the technical assistance for Phase 1 but also Phase 2 again are around technical assistance to farmers and ag-related businesses to support them in their business services as well as supporting them increasing their access to capital, and also adding market system development services. So ideally, this will support all businesses in those areas as we try to grow those services that are available to our community. And also the Hawaii Island Ag Partnership, I think that they want to hold some different sessions to get more feedback through this process as they look at growing those market system development services. So, I would encourage those businesses to check out that website and maybe join a meeting. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay, great. So again, I just want to go back through a couple more details: 2027 is the deadline to administer this particular grant. Is that correct? Did I read that correctly in the proposal? MR. ADAMS: Actually, that's for the Phase 2. This is a two-year grant. So, we have through 2023, 2024 for this particular grant, the Phase 1, that we have been awarded. Phase 2 is 2027. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Got it. Okay, thank you for that clarification, Director. And what I'm also hearing is Phase 1 projects are a team working on another application for Phase 2. There could be wiggle room to add on more partners, but presently, these are the folks you have assembled to go after Phase 2 funding. MR. ADAMS: That's correct. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. I just want to make sure. I don't want to make any unnecessary calls. And then finally, are you precluded from applying for Phase 2 funds if you are not a Phase 1 finalist? MR. ADAMS: Yes. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. Thanks for those clarifications. I think you've got an excellent team of folks assembled here in the County and also in the community. Real high-capacity folks that I think just really needed some infusion Page 31 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 of cash and some TA (technical assistance) to get to the next level. So, excited to see progress made, and hopefully, you can provide some quarterly reports to the Council on information gathered, progress made through this grant. Thank you, Chair. I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Ms. Kimball, go ahead. MS. KIMBALL: Thank you, Chair. I just wanted to also weigh in with congratulations to Doug and Sarah and Beth and Glenn. As Council Member Kierkiewicz already alluded to, Federal grants are difficult. This one in particular, very narrow timeframe and a pretty heavy lift. So, this accomplishment is not at all trivial, and it wasn't just those couple of months putting the application together. I think we were so well poised to apply for this particular program because of all the work that you've done for the past couple of years. And you have mentioned this, Sarah, about the ag hui and data and plans and everything that have been developed that led to this moment in culmination. So,just so impressed with all the work that you folks have done, the collaborators have done; Hamakua Institute, Kohala Center. I know that this application really focuses on strengthening those partnerships, and it's just so impressive to see all of the work that they've done, and even some pilot projects in the Hamakua District. So, I just really want to just offer a warm, from the cold north here, a very warm congratulations to all of you for this major accomplishment. And I look forward to seeing what you guys do with it. Mahalo, Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kimball. Anyone else here on this side? Seeing none, Hilo? All right, thank you. Director Adams, I'm not going to repeat everything that my Council Members have spoken because it's all true, and I just want to say congratulations and mahalo nui to you, your staff, and the coalition. Anxious to see as well. MR. ADAMS: I appreciate that, Chair. And I think I would be remiss if I didn't indicate I think that Council Member Kimball alluded to the fact that this has been something more than a few months in the making,right. There's been a lot of work that has set this up. I think the Federal government did it with a purpose where I think they were looking for regions that were already prepped. And in the agricultural sector, we've had a lot of folks who had been working for quite a few years. And so, I'd be remiss if I didn't note that my predecessor, whose focus was agriculture—Diane Ley—would have had a tremendous amount of influence on the department's ability to be prepared for this moment as well. So, obviously, the hard work was done by the team that's right here, but this is more than just a year in the making. So thank you, all. This has been terrific, obviously, but this will mean nothing if we don't actually deliver. And that always is what's driving us as a department and as an administration. Thank you. Page 32 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 CHR. DAVID: Thank you so much for mentioning former Director Ley. Thank you. All right, Council Members, all those in favor of approving Resolution 277-21, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 277-21: The motion to adopt Res. 277-21 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: Chair, may I make a motion,please? CHR. DAVID: Sure. Vote on Motion to Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to suspend Council Suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Rules: Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the following (Approved) voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: After Mr. Chung's resolution, I need to take something out of order. Res. 282-21: 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 $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 536 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 33 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 (Note: Comm. 536.1, from Council Member Aaron S. Y. Chung dated December 21, 2021, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 282-21, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 282-21. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Chung. Motion to Amend: Mr. Chung moved to amend Res. 282-21 with the contents of Comm. 536.1. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Mr. Chung. MR. CHUNG: Yeah, it merely bumps up the amount from 1,000 to 3,000. If I could get everyone's support on the amendment. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Mr. Richards, go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: Mr. Chung, thank you. This is a program that I stumbled into many years ago and this is so needed. It needs the support of the community. So, thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Seeing none, on the motion to amend, all those in favor please say "aye." Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 282-21 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 536.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Back to the main motion. Page 34 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on Motion to Ms. Lee Loy moved to suspend Council Rule 24 to waive Suspend Council the holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules: Res. 282-21. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Mr. Chung, go ahead. MR. CHUNG: Yeah. I've been going to the YMCA quite often for various and sundry reasons, and I also understand that Ms. Kierkiewicz is going to be going pretty often as well. But it has given me the opportunity of observing these families. I think most of you are aware of the visitation program that's being run by YMCA. And I wanted to also recognize Ms. Kimball because she did have a resolution the last time we were here for $5,000 actually, if I'm not mistaken, and every little bit helps on this matter. These visitation programs are for those families that the parents, for some reason or another, are not really on the same page, right. And sometimes, these things are court-ordered, these visits at the YMCA. But to see all of these children with their one parent and the time that they have to spend with them, it's really, not trying to be clich6, but it is priceless. And I get to see this a lot, particularly on the weekends. Of course, we don't intrude on their privacy, but it's not difficult to ignore what's going on. So, I just wanted to make that point. Yeah, thank you. I hope I can get your support. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Chung. Anyone else? Seeing none, all right, all those in favor of approving Resolution 282, as amended with Communication 536.1,please say "aye." Vote on Res. 282-21: The motion to adopt Res. 282-21, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 was carried by the following voice vote: (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 35 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Vote on Motion to Mr. Chung moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Suspend Council 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Mr. Richards Rules: and carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David–9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: All right, I believe we have Fire Department in our Hilo office. Could I just skip over to Resolution 286,please? Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the of Business: following item was taken out of order: Res. 286-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF USED EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Provides a variety of tools and equipment donated by the Honolulu Fire Department with a total estimated value of$9,285. Reference: Comm. 540 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 286-21. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Mahalo, Chair. We have Battalion Chief Springer here today. If you could, sir, and thank you for your patience this morning. We ran—we're being talkative this morning. Thank you very much for waiting. Push the button and introduce yourself, and then anything you want to offer. (Note: At this time, Battalion Chief Patrick Springer, Fire Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. SPRINGER: Good morning. My name is Battalion Chief Patrick Springer, Hawaii Fire Department, Training Bureau. I just wanted to say good morning and happy holidays to the Council and everybody else listening at home. I Page 36 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 appreciate the time you're taking this morning to accept this donated equipment from Honolulu Fire Department. It's not brand new equipment. It is used equipment at the end of its life cycle, but the benefit for us is that we're able to use it for backup training sets so our recruits can get high quality repetitions when they're training. And also, worst-case scenario, if we have a lot of equipment malfunctions or serviced with online equipment, this equipment could also serve as a backup. Following approval, we look forward to being able to test the equipment and put it in service. That's about all I have for you folks this morning. Thank you. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Mahalo, sir. I appreciate it. Chair, I don't have any more questions. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair David? CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Just one quick mana`o. I just want to mahalo BC Springer (Battalion Chief Springer) for running a really stellar training program for our recruits and for really establishing solid relationships with Honolulu Fire and counties across the State. This isn't the first time that you've come before us accepting donations, and I really think it's because you've really worked hard to cultivate those relationships with fire departments across the State. So thanks for doing that. We appreciate it. Thank you, Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, all right, all those in favor of approving Resolution 286-21, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 286-21: The motion to adopt Res. 286-21 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Now I guess we can go right back to 283-21. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: Page 37 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Res. 283-21: 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 UNITED WAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 537 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Motion to Approve: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 283-21. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Chung. MR. CHUNG: I just ask for your support. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor please say "aye." Vote on Res. 283-21: The motion to adopt Res. 283-21 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Vote on Motion to Mr. Chung moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the Suspend Council 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Mr. Richards Rules: and carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) 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 38 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Res. 284-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA 2020 FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 538 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 284-21. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: I just ask for my colleagues' support of this contribution to La`i`opua's important project as it relates to composting and shredding of cardboard. I know that Ma`ona Gardens traveled around the island with their cardboard shredder and shared that service and educated people. And it's exciting to see other community organizations looking to implement those kinds of projects in their own facilities. So I ask for your support. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Villegas. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 284-21, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 284-21: The motion to adopt Res. 284-21 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 285-21: 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 FRIENDS OF LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS FOR ITS CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK EVENT Transfers $2,580 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 539 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 39 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 (Note: Comm. 539.1, from Council Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder dated December 8, 2021, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 285-21, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 285-21. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Mahalo, Chair. This event is actually scheduled for December 23rd to the 25h. So, the resolution is a little behind but quite timely. And just to put it out there, this is actually an amazing event that K. T. Cannon-Eger puts on and has been doing for the last five years, and we jumped in last year to help her out. She does an amazing job, but we wanted to kind of propel her idea. So, we were able to get some volunteers from the community, like Backyard Monkey and the Lions Club and different organizations who are going to help light up Lili`uokalani Gardens this year, and hopefully next year and for the years coming. I really do appreciate K. T. She is the backbone for this; this is her idea. Without her pushing, we wouldn't have jumped in. But I think this has potential to be an amazing event for the community. So, kind of saying that for everyone's information, but also just really appreciating K. T. and what she does for the park and for our community. I do need to make a motion to amend this if there's any further discussion. CHR. DAVID: Seeing none, go ahead. Motion to Amend: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to amend Res. 285-21 with the contents of Comm. 539.1. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you, Chair. I realized that I needed to do a little bit more funding for her than I had originally intended, given what she's hoping to put forward. So, with that, you see an increase in the monetary donation to the Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens. Thank you, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Anyone else on the amendment? Seeing none, all those in favor of the motion to amend Resolution 285-21 with the contents of Communication 539.1, please say "aye." Page 40 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 285-21 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 539.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: May I have a motion? Vote on Motion to Ms. Lee Loy moved to suspend Council Rule 24 to waive Suspend Council the holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules: Res. 285-21. Seconded by Mr. Inaba and carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Back to the main motion. Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, go ahead. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: I'm just hoping for everyone's support. And again, December 23rd, 24h, 25h from 6-9 p.m., we'll be lighting up the Lili`uokalani Gardens and this is the fifth annual. So, mahalo for everyone's support. Thank you, Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Mahalo. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 285-21, as amended with Communication 539.1, please say Ic aye. Vote on Res. 285-21: The motion to adopt Res. 285-21, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, are you doing a motion to waive ? Page 41 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Yes,please. CHR. DAVID: Alrighty, go ahead. Vote on Motion to Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to suspend Council Suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Rules: Seconded by Mr. Inaba and carried by the following voice (Approved) vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Res. 287-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR TWO MULTIFUNCTION COLOR PRINTERS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate total monthly cost of$2,400 for both printers, to be used by staff in the Hilo and Kona offices. Reference: Comm. 541 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 287-21. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Fairly self-explanatory. Mahalo for your consideration. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 287-21, please say "aye." Page 42 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on Res. 287-21: The motion to adopt Res. 287-21 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Res. 288-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION Provides County funds in the amount of$10,000 to maintain the Hawaii County Data Portal for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. Reference: Comm. 542 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 288-21. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: Thank you, Chair. Fairly self-explanatory and this was waived to Council. There is a B-52 attached for people's information. But I really wanted to commend Research and Development. I mean, they're just going after a lot of—they're going in a lot of different directions, and they're moving fairly quickly. So, I really appreciate what they're doing. And I just want to mahalo Director Adams. I know he's probably present in the chambers. If he has anything to add, that'd be amazing, but mahalo to the department. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 288-21, please say "aye." Page 43 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on Res. 288-21: The motion to adopt Res. 288-21 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: 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. 289-21: APPROVES THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE OF OFFICERS Ratifies the slate of officers approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties Executive Committee on November 23, 2021, as follows: Kauai County Council Members Mason K. Chock, President(Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Alternate); Maui County Council Members Kelly Takaya King, Vice President(Tamara Paltin, Alternate); Hawaii County Council Members Heather L. Kimball, Secretary (Rebecca Villegas, Alternate); and Honolulu City Council Members Tommy Waters, Treasurer(Andria Tupola, Alternate). Reference: Comm. 543 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Waived: GOREDC Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 289-21. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kimball. MS. KIMBALL: Thank you, Chair. This resolution just affirms the current slate of officers for another year until 2023. So,just hoping everyone can continue to support the work of this Executive Committee. I do want to take a moment to just share. It's amazing what a small world we are in, but it turns out that Council Member Keani Rawlins-Fernandez is in the same town of Michigan as I am right now. So, small world. But just hope for everyone's approval on this. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kimball. Anyone else in Hilo or Kona? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 289-21, please say "aye." Page 44 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on Res. 289-21: The motion to adopt Res. 289-21 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: 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 The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST 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) Approve: FC-99 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Vote on Bill 94: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 94 on first (Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 99. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: 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 45 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 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 Postponed: December 8, 2021 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Mr. Richards, to pass Bill 96 on first reading.) (Note: Comm. 528.1, from Research and Development Director Douglass Adams dated December 16, 2021, transmitting the project and budget narratives for Phase 1 funds, was circulated.) Vote on Bill 96: The motion to pass Bill 96 on first reading was carried by (Approved) the following voice vote: 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 Approve: PRPSC-28 Page 46 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to pass Bill 98 on first reading and adopt Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee Report No. 28. Seconded by Mr. Inaba. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. I just want to continue to ask for my colleagues' support. I think at Committee we had a lot of fun with this one, reminiscing and just talking about the contributions that Mr. Cabral provided to this facility. I look forward to your support. I yield. CHR. DAVID: Mahalo, Ms. Lee Loy. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Bill 98 at first reading, please say "aye." Vote on Bill 98: The motion to pass Bill 98 on first reading and adopt Parks (Approved) and Recreation and Public Safety Committee Report No. 28 was carried by the following voice vote: 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 Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of THE DAY the Day (Second or Final Reading). (SECOND OR FINAL READING): Page 47 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 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) First Reading: December 8, 2021 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 89 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. Just asking everyone for their continued support. We've had a robust discussion in Committee. The request is very straightforward with positive recommendations from the Commission and the department. And the request is certainly in line with the nature of the area. Thank you, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Mahalo. Is there anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Bill 89 at second and final reading, please say "aye." Vote on Bill 89: The motion to pass Bill 89 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: 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 48 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 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 Acre) 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) First Reading: December 8, 2021 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 90 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Richards. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. Another request that gets a positive recommendation from our Commission and Planning Department. In reviewing the ordinance at Committee, I think we all unanimously found that there are safeguards in place so that if the applicant goes beyond what is currently proposed, there is a very clear path for how they would do that. Looking for everyone's continued support. Thank you, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Bill 90 at second and final reading,please say "aye." Vote on Bill 90: The motion to pass Bill 90 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: 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 49 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Bill 91: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS (Draft 2) 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. 491.63 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas First Reading: December 8, 2021 Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to pass Bill 91, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Inaba. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: It's an exciting day for a lot of people. I've heard a lot of really positive commentary and gratitude from people island-wide for this opportunity to put in writing and codify the means in which our parks will continue to be managed. In kind of preparing for this, I was trying to figure out kind of the ultimate vision and purpose and the core of my heart's intention in presenting this legislation and in looking for my colleagues' continued support. And in doing so, I was brought back to the `Rina Aloha Economic initiatives and some of the writings in this incredible document. And we, as a Council,passed a resolution in the last term (see Res. 692-20, Draft 2) indicating our support of this initiative and a prioritizing of the value systems outlined in this initiative. And I wanted to just read a portion of this. In approving that, as a Council we agree that we affirm that Native Hawaiian culture and perspectives are strengths in rebuilding a resilient Hawaii, and that we would seek to place as a top priority the well-being of our `aina, water sources, oceans, skies, and the biodiversity integral to these, recognizing the long-held understanding that the `aina is our ali`i and we are its servants. That we would exercise the traditional and cultural rights of`Oiwi Hawaii and place `ike kupuna as a foundation upon which we determine our actions. That we would empower in decision-making circles those whose life work embodies the wisdom of the first and highly successful stewards of Hawaii, especially when such decisions affect our natural environment and the cultural practices that take place in its embrace. And we assert collective kuleana to restore degraded environments, sustainably managed human-occupied spaces, and protect the vibrancy of intact ecosystems. And we would recognize, as is occurring worldwide, that indigenous perspectives, Page 50 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 insights, and genealogical connections to place are essential in ensuring environmental vibrancy and community cohesion. We would address historical and current injustices against `Oiwi Hawaii, including water rights and issues related to historical hoa`aina or land tenant rights. We would honor the fact that `Oiwi Hawaii are a living evolving people whose well-being is essential to Hawai`i's continued vitality, and that collective well- being is intrinsically tied to the health and well-being of our `aina. And that we would recognize the climate changes creating a future with new challenges and difficulties requiring the development of solutions grounded in principles of resiliency, sustainability, and the Hawaiian concept of`aina aloha or beloved homeland. In the resolution that I'm so grateful was brought forward by Council Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy (see Res. 692-20, Draft 2), it stated that "Whereas `Opu Alii is a guiding principle that states: `Our leaders understand that their privilege to lead is directly dependent on those they serve. From the most vulnerable to the most privileged, we seek to regenerate an abundance that provides for everyone. Decision makers understand and embrace their duty and accountability to Community. Our social, economic and government systems engage and respond to a collective voice in integrative ways to balance power and benefit."' I believe that this herbicide legislation does that. I want to express my extreme gratitude to Parks and Rec. (Recreation) Director Maurice Messina and his team and their willingness to transition away from the use of glyphosate. I want to express incredible gratitude to the members of the community who have stepped forward in support of this. And for those who kind of began this journey and continue to walk side-by-side and hand-in-hand, and to the keiki who will be kept safe from potential exposure. And I also want to clarify that this piece of legislation pertains only to our Parks and Rec. facilities. And so, the interesting concepts and fears that this is a slippery slope, while on my own personal desiresChair,just a little bit of latitude? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead. MS. VILLEGAS: I do look forward to us embracing more regenerative practices. This piece of legislation in no way impacts the way that ranchers or farmers or anyone currently manages their private land. It simply applies to the way that our Parks and Rec. departments will, in perpetuity, manage the ecosystems and public spaces that are currently managed by Parks and Rec. facility. And I hope for the continued support of my colleagues in passing Bill 91 in its current form. I yield. Page 51 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Villegas. Anyone else? Hilo? Seeing none, Kona? Mr. Richards, go ahead. MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Again, it's no secret I don't support Bill 91. I do view it as an anti-agriculture bill and for the reasons that have been well-articulated by people from agriculture. I base my decisions on science, and the science supports not supporting this bill. I understand the concern. We raised the questions about regenerative agriculture, and it's no secret I had to go look that up because it's actually something the ranchers on this island have been doing for decades. So, it's not something new. It's not a new concept. It's actually something that's been practiced back into the '70s, if not earlier. I don't support legislation like this because it's a tool in the tool belt. And you've read the testimonies. You've heard testimony. It's something that we can use; use judiciously, use appropriately. But removing it is something that I get very concerned about going forward. We talked about agriculture in this island, in this State. And if we don't have good public policy that supports agriculture, then we are going to end up not having agriculture. We need agriculture of scale if we are serious about feeding our community. Like I said earlier, this County consumes about 1 million pounds of food a day. To put that in perspective Point of Order: MS. VILLEGAS: Chair, can I call a point of order? This legislation does not have to do with agriculture, and I'd just like to bring it back to that point. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Point of order noted. Mr. MR. RICHARDS: I find it interesting I get interrupted when I'm cordial to her, Chair. But I will respect that because I actually respect the Chair. I do not support this because it's not founded upon science; it's founded upon emotion. It's not concerned about the economy and the people that actually do work and need the tools in their tool belt to get things done. I realize you want to play games on that. So once again, I will not support this, and you will see that the community also doesn't support this. You have your supporters as do L I think you're wrong on this and with that, Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Hilo? Seeing none, Mr. Inaba, go ahead. MR. INABA: Yup, thank you. I think we had a lot of discussion already. We had a lot of input from community members, and I am ready to take the vote on this if you have nothing else to say. And I'm happy to be supporting this today. Mahalo. Page 52 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else? Seeing none, it's my turn. I believe I've expressed my opinions, and it's my opinion alone that had this applied to farmers and ranchers, I would not be supporting this. But I believe this is a good step in the right direction. And for those that believe that this is a stepping stone, for my own personal belief what's before us right now is County facilities. And whether those other fears come up in the future, it will be dealt with by the body that sits here at that time, and I'm sure there will be a lot of good discussions on both sides of the issue. So, that's my position. I still support this wholeheartedly and am ready to take the vote. All those in favor, please say Ic aye. Vote on Bill 91: The motion to pass Bill 91, Draft 2, on second and final Draft 2 reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: Council Member Richards — 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Mr. Clerk, move on. 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 Postponed: December 8, 2021 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to pass Bill 93 on second and final reading.) CHR. DAVID: Thank you. We already have a motion on the floor. Discussion, Council Members? Hilo, any comments? Seeing none, on the Kona side any comments? No? I see Director; you're blinking over there. So, if you have anything to add before we take the final vote, go right ahead. Page 53 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 (Note: At this time, Interim Mass Transit Administrator John Andoh came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. ANDOH: Yes. Just to let the Council know that this is additional dollars to help train our staff to be proficient in our duties and that we're able to increase the allocation by 60,000 so we have 90,000 in RTAP (Rural Transit Assistance Program) funds. And that we've scheduled multiple training opportunities for our management staff as well as our maintenance staff. So, these funds will be greatly appreciated from HDOT (Hawai`i Department of Transportation). CHR. DAVID: Thank you for your dedication and being here at every meeting that we have on Mass Transit. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Bill 93 at second and final reading, please say "aye." Vote on Bill 93: The motion to pass Bill 93 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Move on. 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) First Reading: December 8, 2021 Page 54 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 Vote on Bill 95: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 95 on second (Adopted) and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Inaba and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: Okay. 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 First Reading: December 8, 2021 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to pass Bill 97 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Inaba. CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Lee Loy. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you. I know all of you got a copy of Bob Ernst's letter (see Comm. 532.1), and I actually had a really fun discussion with him. I spoke to him and then he also spoke to our staff, and I actually think he does raise a really great issue about the need for a larger vision for larger connectivity island- wide. And as we began that conversation, that's what really began to emerge, but I also think it highlighted how long some of these infrastructure projects take. And so, I'm continuing to ask for my colleagues' support on this, but also looking forward a little bit and maybe around the corner as we start to look at some of the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) monies coming down. And if that Build Back Better legislation goes forward, we are looking at a lot of infrastructure Page 55 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 monies. And the sooner we can put our heads together, not only here locally but with our State legislators and our Federal legislators, I think it will serve what I hope to be, which is the intention of the ARPA funds and the Build Back Better bill, is a way to really revitalize all of our communities. With that, I'll yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Discussion in Hilo? MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair? CHR. DAVID: No? MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Yes please, Chair. MS. KIMBALL: Chair, if I may? CHR. DAVID: Oh, I'm sorry. Yeah, Mr. Chung had his light on. I'm going to go to him first, Heather, and then I'll go to you, okay? MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair, me as well. CHR. DAVID: Okay, and then Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: I had noted that. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thanks. MR. CHUNG: I've said on a number of occasions that I certainly stand at the ready to support any initiative that is going to help individual Council Members improve the quality of life of their constituents. Most recently I said that, I think, during the course of Mr. Kaneali`i-KI einfelder's improvement district bill for the Hawaiian Acres area. So, I'm going to be supporting this measure, but I've got to tell you I've got some reservations, okay. First of all, let's look at the positives. I know Ms. Lee Loy has worked really hard in working with the State and getting that$12 million. So, our $6 million is leveraging $12 million. That's a great trade-off. But let's look at what's going on at Kalaniana`ole, all right? And I hate to go back to that, but this is, I think—Sue, how long has that project been going on? MS. LEE LOY: Five years. MR. CHUNG: Five years? Okay. If we try to improve that bridge area, yeah it is a bottleneck right now but can you imagine what would happen if we lose that bridge for five years? It's going to be horrendous,the impact on the main highway. Page 56 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 I disagree with Mr. Ernst, and I did read his email. He said he rarely or never travels from Puna to Hilo on that bridge because there's no reason to. There is actually a reason for those people who want to go up Haihai, yeah. It's a large area up there. Nobody is going to go on the highway, drive on Kawailani, and then go back and go up Haihaicrazy! So that's wrong. But what I would like, and I'm going to be voting in favor of this today, but I've got to, in good conscience, state some of my concerns. I don't know how historic this bridge is. I'm sure it carries some historic value. And I'm just wondering if they could make a new bridge—retain this one bridge; one lane going and then making a new bridge coming the other side. But I also don't know what's involved in constructing something like that over that waterway. I mean, you know how long—well, this isI can't say this is the same as the Wailoa bridge, but the Wailoa River bridge took longer than the Golden Gate Bridge to construct. Right? I think that was the whole big thing at that time. It's kind of ridiculous. But what I would like in voting for this, I would like to ask the Department of Public Works to provide the Council, soon, with exactly what needs to be done. What approvals need to be had, the timetables from the time that they receive the monies and the approval for the $6 million from the County end, receive the $12 million, what is the specific timetable and what permits or other things need to be approved. We have to have a real firm grasp as to how long this thing is going to take and what's involved in all of that. So, having said that, I fully support, as I said, whatever it takes to help out my fellow Councilperson. And I know, Sue, you worked really hard on this, and know you're kind of like in the middle, of course, yeah. But I just had to say that. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Chung. Going to Ms. Kimball and then Ms. Kierkiewicz. MS. KIMBALL: Thank you, Chair. Yeah, I'll just share the same position, essentially, as my colleague Mr. Chung. Happy to support this. Now, I know that when we get these funds, we've got to jump on them. There's really no choice. I have the same sorts of reservations. And to echo what you said, Council Member Lee Loy, in my conversation with Mr. Ernst as well, there was a lot of discussion about just a transparent process about how we prioritize projects, particularly for roadways in the Department of Public Works. And so, hoping that I know that you and Council Member Kierkiewicz were working on the metrics for prioritizing projects. Hopefully, we'll see some fruition of that project soon. But I just share your position that it will be beneficial for accountability and transparency to have a clear process for prioritizing projects throughout the County. And we'll be happy to support this. Thanks, Chair, I yield. Page 57 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 CHR. DAVID: Thanks, Ms. Kimball. Ms. Kierkiewicz, go ahead. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. Just wondering if Deputy Director Steve Pause is in Kona chambers. CHR. DAVID: Yes, he is. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay, maybe he can come forward. I know he's actively kind of tuning in to the conversation. (Note: At this time, Public Works Deputy Director Stephen Pause came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Acting Director,just wondering if you can kind of weigh in here. You've heard the comments of my colleagues. I think we've shared these sentiments during Committee as well. There's, I think, a lot of gratitude, abundance of gratitude to the State Legislature, specifically Rep. (Representative) Onishi. And mahalo nui, Council Member Lee Loy, for your hard work in helping to secure these funds. We're grateful for the funding, but with this funding comes great responsibility. And as Council Member Chung noted earlier, we've got a couple of big County projects that continue to linger, drag on. They're not on time. They're not on budget. And so there's some apprehension around our ability to really execute so that as we're moving forward on something that could be really positive and beneficial to community, we're mitigating as much as possible adverse impacts as it relates to the design/engineering/construction phase. So,just wondering if you could provide a little insight into just sort of the project management for this particular project. MR. PAUSE: Yes, thank you for that question. Happy to respond. Steve Pause, Deputy Director of DPW (Department of Public Works). So, obviously I've been in the hot seat here for about a week with my Director off-island, and I tell everybody it's a big seat to fill. So, I'll leave it at that. Obviously, I'm really involved in working with Councilman Lee Loy on trying to resolve all the issues associated with Kalaniana`ole and that challenge. I will tell you a couple things just in respect to general project management. We do need to get better as a County, as a department at managing projects. I don't like to talk about how old I am, but I've been managing projects for more than 35 years. A project's pretty simple, right? It's a scope; it's a schedule; and it's a budget. And part of that is also the transparency that it's associated with communicating what you're doing. Say what you do; do what you say. And I'm coming along late in the game, especially on that project, but there's an opportunity to do better. What's transpired specifically there is an unfortunate Page 58 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 reality that happens sometimes in construction. You can't reach an agreement; you terminate; you move your separate ways. And you look for ways to continue forward to solve the problems; find somebody new to help you out. So, yes, the department needs to get better, and I see great hope in that. We've got really good people. We've got really good leadership in place, and there's an opportunity to get way better at delivering projects. I think Councilman Chung brought up an excellent idea, which is all part of communication, right. I said one of the parts of a project is a schedule. So, being able to formulate a schedule, give milestones: Here's the permits; here's what we anticipate; here's the timeframe; here's an update on how the activities are going; here's where we're being delayed; here's where we're actually picking up schedule. All of that stuff, I think, is part of being able to manage and deliver projects. And we will get better at that. We have good people and we have people who are willing to learn and just improve the overall performance of the department. These infrastructure projects are, again as Councilman Chung pointed out, they're big, long, lengthy, convoluted, complicated things, especially when you're dealing with a bridge that is a hundred years old and has historic significance. It's done its job for a hundred years, and it's great to look at but there's a lot going on: hydraulics, hydrology, all sorts of flooding, all sorts of wear and tear on the bridges, especially from a bridge infrastructure. Very complicated projects. But again, we owe the communities the—we owe them being able to explain what we're doing and how long it's going to take, and sticking to our timeframes and our schedules. And then, of course, budget is another one. Nobody likes to see budgets careen out of control. Being understanding and transparent up front: This is what it's going to cost. And when we do encounter things along the way, you know, there are risks. You don't always know what you've got until you open it up. But being able to communicate that with Council, with communities, and with other departments, I think it's all part of what we should be doing. And again, I know we can and will get better. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Deputy Director. The key thing you said there was "should be doing." Yes, absolutely. Public Works should be doing that. I can think of Kalaniana`ole. Things are happening related to Puna recovery where I'm still waiting for information related to scopes and timelines and why there are certain delays. And so,just raise that because there's a huge opportunity to continuously improve the communication and the messaging that's coming out of the department. This is not meant to be a criticism. This is more of a"how do we do better." Because when there's silence coming from the department around delays and cost-overages and also Riley can't come up with quick solutions, people begin to just lose their faith and trust in us. Page 59 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 So,just really want to encourage increase in communication and sharing with the Council as well as the community what the project flow is going to look like. So, just invite you to come to Council as frequently as possible to provide us updates on where we are with the project, the implementation for this and other projects that are really important to community and have been lingering. And I also just want to mahalo Council Member Kimball for bringing up the condition assessment resolution that the Council did adopt. I wanted to make sure that I noted that as well. Council Member Lee Loy and I are working with key departments to come up with that criteria, and we're hoping that that is a tool that the Council and other departments see value in. And it can be used this budget cycle, subsequent budget cycles, and just understanding where the needs are around the island so that we can be working as a solid body, as a Council with the Administration to secure appropriate funding. So, as soon as more information is available, we'll be sure to transmit that over. Thank you, Chair, for the latitude. I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Let me see. Mr. Chung, go ahead. MR. CHUNG: Yeah, thank you. One more comment. My memory was jogged by something that Ms. Kimball brought up and was actually referenced in Mr. Ernst's email. They have to do with the priorities and then the mauka—well, the interconnectivity and transportation needs of the makai-Puna area. Well, let's be reminded here. I mean, first of all, I don't like pitting districts against districts, okay. I mean, we all can get what we want, I believe, if we act responsibly. But I just want to remind, maybe, the public because I think those of us who were on the Council last term know this: We passed a Council-initiated $103 million bond float, okay. Included in that was interconnectivity for Puna as being one of the top priorities So, this Council has done its job in terms of providing the Administration with the necessary tools. GET (General Excise Tax), after holding off for a while, the Council came through. I think that's going to immeasurably help Mass Transit and other aspects of County government, particularly as it relates to transportation. And the bond float, it's in there. We already prioritized that with real money. So, let's not talk about I mean, I'm not criticizing Ms. Kimball or anything like that because she's just talking about what she read in the email, I think. But for members of the public, I just want them to be aware that we know what's going on. We're trying our best to address all of the priority needs around the island. It's there. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Chung. Anyone else? Ms. Lee Loy, go ahead. MS. LEE LOY: Thank you. I want to thank my colleagues because, at the reading of this bill at the last meeting, I asked specifically for you folks to help Page 60 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 me hold them accountable, and this is how we do it. I think in addition to a lot of what you heard today, Deputy Director Pause, everybody you're coming in new. But you have a wealth of understanding from us as a policy-making body on putting these pieces together. And I want to speak to two things. One is that bond float. There was a lot of discussion around that. And if Administration and department heads like yourself would just go back and watch, you would hear the clear sentiments of the intention of that$100 million bond float. We did the GE(General Excise) but we also did fuel tax. We are providing every kind of resource opportunity to see action. And finally, the one other point I wanted to share is something Mr. Chung said about that bridge being a hundred years old. When I got in back in 2016, I'm lucky to have had a lot of regulatory experience, especially with regulatory permits. And I specifically asked the question about the historic nature of that bridge and the need for specific regulatory permits that needed to start early. And I have that letter, and I'm sure the letter is in a file, in which we reached out to State Historic Preservation Division, specifically Sean Naleimailei, Hilo Director, because we wanted to start this project off with a strong understanding of the regulatory requirements. And so following up on that, if we as a body could get that punch list. And Mr. Chung, Ms. Kierkiewicz, we always talk about resource utilization; leveraging our connection, our networks to assist. Everybody's going to be watching this one, Mr. Pause. We have an example, actually a few examples, of what delays and over-budget looks like. But in addition to a project schedule and that punch list, I would love to see what it looks like if we have to pull the rip cord and not expend monies and waste it. We have a three-year appropriation. I would love to see what that option looks like also because I don't want to get down to a project 80 percent complete and we're looking for a new contractor. That is unacceptable. Chair, thank you for this opportunity. Thank you to my colleagues for helping me bring up the issues that we hear all the time and sharing them with the Administration. I look forward to everyone's support. I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy. Anyone else? MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Chair? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you. I don't want to say anything anyone else already said. There's a lot of good points raised today. Since our last Page 61 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 discussion on this at Council, I've thought about what this would do. This is on my drive home every day. I've used this route for years, and it does help bypass a majority of the traffic that you see occurring daily. Puna is growing. And the traffic that you see on Kilauea at the Haihai area is mainly residents from Puna or people returning to Shipman Industrial Park. And I really do share Mr. Chung's concerns on what this will do to traffic in the area. I am not loving the idea of an intersection with a stoplight being put in this area. That was brought up last time by the Director. We have seen so much traffic congestion since the implementation of the stoplight at Kipimana. And I am really concerned about what this is going to do to our traffic flow that is already getting worse; I mean, that's the simplest way to put it. What worries me more is, as we step into this, then we'll see the studies and then we'll see what's going to happen, but we're already moving. That worries me a lot because, ultimately, we'll be moving forward on a project that could really do some detrimental damage to our ability to get home at night for all the residents of Puna. It also screams more connections to upper Puna and lower Puna. It's really going to be interesting watching this proceed. And I do—I appreciate the funding. I appreciate the work to get this far. But I am very concerned about what this is going to do for the Puna residents. With that, I yield. Thank you, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Mr. Chung, go ahead. MR. CHUNG: Yeah, one last comment. My thought is this is going to cost way over $18 million. That's just my thought. Thank you. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Chung. Anyone else? Mr. Inaba, go ahead. MR. INABA: Real quick. Would you care to respond to that comment from Mr. Chung? MR. PAUSE: Regarding the 18 million? MR. INABA: Mm-hmm. MR. PAUSE: I sure hope not. MR. INABA: Alrighty, we'll leave it at that then. Chair, I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else? MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Chair, could I make one more comment? CHR. DAVID: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, go ahead. Page 62 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: I just wanted to say, I mean, because I'm only in my second term, but I've watched the way that the funding comes in and out of the County. As a person, $18 million is a huge amount of money. As a government agency, it changes and it's changed for me over time; so, watching the numbers go up and down. But this is an expensive project; $18 million is not a small price tag. And I just think how I wish there was a little bit more than just"Here's the funding and let's go." I just wish there was a little bit more of a readied report on what it's going to look like in the end, before you throw that"Yes, let's go. Let's do it." It's a fairly big price tag, and I thinkI don't know how everyone else feels, but sometimes I think we forget. This $18 million, I mean, that is a huge amount of funding. And the more we see these you see them all the time, you know: 10 million for this, 60,000 for this. That's a big price tag. I just wanted to say that. Thank you, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Anyone else? MR. PAUSE: Could I respond to that? CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Deputy. MR. PAUSE: Thank you. Again, I hear everyone here today loud and clear. I would like to believe, as I mentioned, that we can get better at doing projects. Clearly, when you build out a schedule and you build out a budget, especially just looking at milestones—and I think, too, in answer to Matt's questions, we ought to be able to build in off-ramps. So, we do some initial studies. We maybe do traffic studies. We maybe do some hydraulic studies. But you can build off-ramps into your project that says, "Okay, I've done this. Now it's not looking like 18 million; it's looking like 30 million." Or, "Now, it's like we have to do x, y, and z. We need to refocus, rethink this, and get all the stakeholders on board." So, I believe if we exercise the proper discipline in delivering projects and planning projects—it's called "front-end loading,"FEL; it's the things that you do up front before you actually start spending lots of money—we can do a good job. And it's the right way to be able to do things. I can't comment on why it's taken five years and seven project managers to finish less than a mile of road, correct, but we can and we will get better. We will. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Deputy Director. Ms. Lee Loy, go ahead. MS. LEE LOY: Yeah, and thank you, Mr. Pause. It's that off-ramp, right? That's the report. If we know we're going down a path and it's just going to spiral into an enormous number, that's part of the project management. And Page 63 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 thank you for acknowledging: seven project managers on a one-mile road. Right there, communication; that's where we need to do better. So, thank you. I don't want to digress too far. This is about monies for bridge reconstruction/repairs. So, thank you. I yield. CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy. Seeing no other discussion, Deputy Director, thank you for being here. Thank you for your explanation of the details. And then I really believe that my colleagues have raised some really great issues and concerns that need to be addressed, and I think that would go towards transparency for the citizens that they're asking for. MR. PAUSE: Always happy to continue the conversation. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Thank you very much. All right, all those in favor of approving Bill 97 at second and final reading, please say "aye." Vote on Bill 97: The motion to pass Bill 97 on second and final reading was (Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: 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: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals EXECUTIVE for Executive Session. SESSION: (There were none.) OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other BUSINESS: Business. (There were none.) ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: Announcements. CHR. DAVID: I believe that takes us to the end—Mr. Inaba, go ahead. Page 64 Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021 MR. INABA: Chair, real quick before we adjourn. I just wanted to say mahalo to our staff, both in Hilo and here in Kona, for the wonderful decorations to make our meeting rooms look so festive. So, mahalo to all of our staff on both sides of the island. CHR. DAVID: Yes. Thank you very much. MR. INABA: And with that, Chair. CHR. DAVID: Mr. Clerk, go ahead. MR. HENRICKS: Just an indulgence. I think we had a really great year and coming to a close now, at least for Council meetings. I just want to thank everybody for all the work they did. So much gratitude and such a fine example of service to the public. So, merry Christmas to everybody. Thank you for everything. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else wants to say merry Christmas wishes? All right, I will close it byoh, go ahead, Ms. Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: I'm sorry. May 2022 be so much better than 2021, and may we find some relief from the twilight zone that we continually find ourselves in. But I just want to thank all the staff in the Clerk's office as well, and LRB (Legislative Research Branch) for the teamwork and partnership and the support that they provide. Without them, we would not be able to do our jobs, and I, myself, am deeply grateful. Mahalo. CHR. DAVID: Thank you. And last but not least, I really want to thank the staff here and our staff in Hilo for doing a wonderful job on these decorations. They did it in one morning. So awesome! Thank you so much. And, Mr. Chung, this will be our last Christmas on this Council, so I'm just going to say merry Christmas to you and we look forward to our last year. Okay. A great year. So, aloha and merry Christmas to everyone. ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 12:20 p.m., Mr. Richards moved to adjourn the MENT: meeting. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote: 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 65 Cc-writ:, Council-29 December 22. 2021 CHR. DAVID: We are adjourned. Council Approval: FEB 0 9 2022 COUNTY CLERK JH/dz Pa_e 66