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Vice Chair HEATHER L.KIMBALL
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HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
33rd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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February 23, 2022
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Hawaii County Council-33 February 23,2022
PULE Kaha`i Ha`i-Kelly and Malia Cagampang of Ke Kula `O
`Ehunuikaimalino
CALL TO ORDER 9:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 19, 2022
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.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 305-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
NA MAMO O KAWA
Approves a grant of$117,577.48 to Na Mamo O Kawa, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit
organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the Kawa properties in Ka`u,
pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 592
Intr. by: Ms. David
Approve: FC-102
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 307-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
HO`OMALU KA`U
Approves a grant of$24,275 to Ho`omalu Ka`u, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit
organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the Kahua `Olohu Kaunamano
properties in Ka`u, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 594
Intr. by: Ms. David
Approve: FC-103
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 309-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Funds in the amount of$25,000 from the Department of Research and
Development would be used for the "Expanding Devil Weed Eradication Program
to the Puna District"project.
Reference: Comm. 602
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-104
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 311-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAII TO
PURCHASE REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS IN THE HILO-WAIAKEA COMPLEX AREA
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 609
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
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Res. 312-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEALAKEHE PROJECT
GRAD FOR THE 2022 GRADUATES OF KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL AND
WEST HAWAII EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 610
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 313-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA 2020 FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS KONA MELE
PROJECT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 611
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Inaba— 1.
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Res. 314-22: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BY AMENDING RULE NO. 2,
MEETINGS, AND RULE NO. 10, VOTING
Requires that all members participating via videoconference from a location other
than the Council Chambers keep their video enabled, except during recesses, and
activate their microphones prior to voting; also requires that a roll call vote be
taken when the result of a vote is not unanimous.
Reference: Comm. 613
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 316-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES
FOR TWO MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an estimated
total monthly cost of$580.
Reference: Comm. 623
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 317-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF A
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT
OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
The donation, valued at approximately $10,500, would be used by the department
in its daily operations.
Reference: Comm. 624
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 318-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
ONE ROLL-OFF TRAILER AND ONE DEWATERING BIN FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated
total monthly cost of$3,100 to dewater liquid and solid slurries generated from
sewer maintenance activities, and to haul away the waste.
Reference: Comm. 625
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2022:
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.
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Res. 319-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
ONE SEMI-TRACTOR AND TWO TRAILER MOUNTED BINS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated
total monthly cost of$9,100 to haul biosolids from the Hilo Wastewater Treatment
Plant to the West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill.
Reference: Comm. 626
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas,
and Chair David—5.
Noes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Richards —4.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Inaba voted "kanalua"then "aye.")
Res. 320-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
THREE SEMI-TRACTORS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated
total monthly cost of$14,100 to transport refuse from the East Hawaii Regional
Sort Station to the West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill.
Reference: Comm. 627
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2022:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—6.
Noes: Council Members Chung, Kimball, and Richards —3.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 321-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
FOUR WALKING FLOOR TRAILERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated
total monthly cost of$14,700 to collect and transport refuse.
Reference: Comm. 628
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 322-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
THREE BOOM TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated
total monthly cost of$13,800 to manage the increasing number of bulky items
deposited at transfer stations.
Reference: Comm. 629
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 323-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
FOUR 48-FOOT COMPACTING REFUSE TRAILERS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated
total monthly cost of$17,500 to transport refuse from the East Hawaii transfer
stations to the East Hawaii Regional Sort Station.
Reference: Comm. 630
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 324-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM, PURSUANT TO
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$160,000 in federally-derived funds, to be used for
Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the Coastal Zone Management- Shoreline Pursuit Project.
Reference: Comm. 631
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 325-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE ISLAND OF HAWAII
YMCA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF
KALAMAPII PLAY SCHOOL
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 632
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 111: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90, OF THE HAWAII
(Draft 2) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
REAL PROPERTY TAXES
Allocates 75 percent of real property tax revenue collected annually from
Residential Tier Two properties that is applied to the net taxable real property
value of$2 million or more to County-sponsored programs to address
homelessness, through June 30, 2027.
Reference: Comm. 589.2
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-105
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 589.3: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated February 15, 2022,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 111, Draft 2.
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Bill 113: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-26 (PAHOA 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 VILLAGE COMMERCIAL—
20,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-20) AT WAIAKAHIULA, PUNA, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-003:037
(Applicant: Aguinaldo 4, LLC) (Area: 1.545 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to temporarily use three
existing structures for commercial purposes, and then remove the three existing
structures and construct a 13,520 square foot mixed-use medical, retail, and office
complex with associated infrastructure. The property is located at 15-3070 Pahoa-
Kapoho Road, on the southeast corner intersecting with Pahoa-Kalapana Road
across Pahoa High School at Kahiahiku Homesteads in Puna.
Reference: Comm. 596
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas (B/R)
Approve: PC-45
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
Bill 122: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year account($4,940,000),
and appropriates same to the following accounts: General Excise Tax Mass
Transit Salaries and Wages ($200,000) and Other Current Expenses ($4,700,000);
Retirement Benefits ($15,000); and Federal Insurance Contributions Act Employer
Share ($25,000). Funds would be used to cover unanticipated costs.
Reference: Comm. 622
Intr. By: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
(Vote on Bill 122 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 123: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Coastal Zone Management account
($160,000), and appropriates same to the Coastal Zone Management account.
Funds would be used by the Planning Department for Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the
Coastal Zone Management- Shoreline Pursuit Project.
Reference: Comm. 631
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 106: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-23 (VOLCANO —MT. VIEW ZONE MAP),
(Draft 2) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
20,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-20) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL,
10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10) AT `OLA`A SUMMER LOTS, PUNA,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-9-004:051
(Applicant: Raja Daggula) (Area: 0.838 acre)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to construct a three-unit
short-term vacation rental complex consisting of three one-story single-family
dwellings and a six-stall parking area. The property is located on the north side of
Old Volcano Road, approximately 335 feet west of its intersection with
Wright Road in Puna.
Reference: Comm. 572.3
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: February 9, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 114: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 15-72, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING
KAMEHAMEHA PARK TO THE FARMERS MARKET FACILITY
SCHEDULE
Allows a farmers market to be established and operated at Kamehameha Park in
Kohala.
Reference: Comm. 600
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
First Reading: February 9, 2022
(Vote on Bill 114 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 116: 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 Public Works Waianuenue Avenue Bridge Modernization project to the
Capital Budget: County ($517,500) and Federal ($1,656,000). Funds for this
project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($517,500) and Federal Grants Receivable
($1,656,000), and would be used for planning, design, and management costs.
Reference: Comm. 604
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: February 9, 2022
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 117: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
(Draft 2) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account($3,212,000),
and appropriates same to the following accounts: Human Resources Other Current
Expenses ($49,000) and Equipment($2,000); Research and Development Other
Current Expenses ($250,000); Police Dispatch Salaries and Wages ($116,000);
Police Investigation Cause of Death($200,000); Training and Volunteer Fire Other
Current Expenses ($35,000) and Equipment($73,000); Helicopter Services
($250,000); Building Inspection Other Current Expenses ($40,000); Parks and
Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses ($35,000) and Equipment
($220,000); Parks Maintenance Equipment($60,000); Environmental Management
Other Current Expenses ($31,000) and Equipment($41,000); Transfer to Solid
Waste Fund ($410,000); and Workers Compensation—General ($1,400,000).
Funds would be used to cover unanticipated costs.
Reference: Comm. 605.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: February 9, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Bill 118: 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 Transfer from General Fund account($410,000), and
appropriates same to the following accounts: Landfills Salaries and Wages
($200,000) and Landfills Other Current Expenses ($210,000).
Reference: Comm. 605
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: February 9, 2022
(Vote on Bill 118 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 119: 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 Police East Hawaii Animal Control Facilities and Renovations project
for $2 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources.
Reference: Comm. 606
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: February 9, 2022
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 612: IAN SEELY V. HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT; CIVIL NO. 17-1-414
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto, dated January 28, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter, including a claim submitted by
Joseph Rosenbaum on behalf of his client Ian Seely.
(Vote on Comm. 612 is on the next page)
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CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to
Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County
Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 12:26 p.m.
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to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony
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content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony).
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