HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 2022/03/09 (2020-2022) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <+es a� AARON S. Y. CHUNG
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ChaMAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
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ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L.KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
29'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
March 9, 2022
9:00 a.m.
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CALL TO ORDER—9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 30.22: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 16 —31, 2022
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 3, 2022.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32.14: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
JULY 31, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 9, 2022, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32.15: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
AUGUST 31, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 9, 2022, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 32.16: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 11, 2022, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, David, Kimball,
and Villegas —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32.17: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 11, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, David, Kimball,
and Villegas —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32.18: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 15, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 57.6: REPORT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE DANIEL R. SAYRE
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ON JANUARY 21, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 17, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Resolution 468-20.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 636: FOLLOW-UP AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES'
HIRING PRACTICES —REPORT NO. 2017-03
From County Auditor Tyler J. Benner, dated February 7, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 3-18(d)(3).
; and
Comm. 636.1: From County Auditor Tyler J. Benner, dated January 21, 2022, transmitting a Flyer
describing the Fraud, Waste, and Whistleblower Hotlines.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 639: REQUESTS AN UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE HAWAII COUNTY HOUSING COALITION AND THE
COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC HOUSING ROADMAP
From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated February 15, 2022.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 644: 2021 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated February 16, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-218, providing a detailed summary
of the purchasing history and status of lands acquired through the fund, a report on
management and stewardship of acquired lands, and the updated prioritized list for
proposed acquisition of land.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 328-22 : TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT IN THE GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY
BENEFITS FUND TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S STATION 10 IN PAHOA
Transfers $300,500 from the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account; and
credits to the Geothermal Fire Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 641
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 330-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR
THREE WASHERS AND THREE DRYERS FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a seven-year lease agreement with an estimated
monthly cost of$250 for laundry equipment for the Kulaimano Elderly Housing
proj ect.
Reference: Comm. 646
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
(Vote on Res. 330-22 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 331-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET
AND FINANCE
Federally-derived funds of$5 million would be used to assist Hawaii County
households that directly or indirectly experienced financial hardship due to the
COVID-19 pandemic and can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or
housing instability.
Reference: Comm. 648
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 332-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII TOURISM
AUTHORITY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to establish the roles and
responsibilities for the implementation of the Hawaii Island Destination
Management Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 650
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 333-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH MARSHALL AND SWIFT FOR APPRAISAL SOFTWARE AND DATA
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with a total cost of
$295,235.48 to renew software licenses for the Real Property Tax Division.
Reference: Comm. 651
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kimball and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 334-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE
EMPLOYERS AND THE UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS UNIT 01 AND
EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 01 FOR THE
CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from
across-the-board increases and one-time bonuses would be $13,915,027.
Reference: Comm. 652
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 128: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Decreases the County of Hawaii—Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
account($2,035,200) and the University Heights Home Reconstruction account
($289,800); and appropriates the funds to the Hale Na Koa O Hanakahi
Independent Senior Housing account($2,325,000).
Reference: Comm. 647
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
(Vote on Bill 128 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 129: 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 - Emergency Rental Assist Program
COVID-19 (ERA2 PT) account($5 million); and appropriates the same to
the Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA2 PT) account
($4.5 million) and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19
(ERA2 PT) —Administration account($500,000). Funds would be used to assist
Hawaii County households that directly or indirectly experienced financial
hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and can demonstrate a risk of
experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Reference: Comm. 648
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 130: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Office of Housing and Community Development's
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program Income account
($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing
Wastewater Treatment Plant—Repairs account, bringing the total appropriation to
$350,000.
Reference: Comm. 649
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
(Vote on Bill 130 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 131: 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
Increases the Environmental Management Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upgrades-Phase I project by $13 million, bringing the total appropriation to $18
million. Funds for this project shall be provided from the General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources and would be
used towards the design of an alI-encompassing renovation of the Hilo Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Reference: Comm. 653
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 132: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR
A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS;
FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER
DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO
THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $139,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds
to fund certain Capital Improvement Projects including: design and
construction costs for renovation of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant;
Public Works facility repair and maintenance; Parks and Recreation facility
repair and maintenance; repair and maintenance at County Housing projects;
Animal Control facilities acquisition and maintenance; Solid Waste facilities
repair and maintenance; and Bond Issuance Costs.
Reference: Comm. 654
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
(Vote on Bill 132 is on the next page)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST
READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT—4:52 p.m.
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