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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2022/03/22 (2020-2022) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <+es a�� AARON S. Y. CHUNG o+'•' ChaMAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Chair and Presiding Officer HOLEKA GORO INABA ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ HEATHER L.KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chan r�rE OF M� HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 30'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii March 22, 2022 1:00 P.M. Pursuant to Governor Ige's most recent emergency proclamation, this meeting will not be open to the public for in-person attendance. Oral Public Testimony: To provide oral public testimony, email councilremotetestimony(a]hawaiicount or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and receive information to join the meeting via Zoom video conferencing. 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If the Council's stream is deemed inoperable, the following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNalwg40oK7a-7nGnEtGPA. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-30 March 22,2022 CALL TO ORDER—1:01 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 30.23: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 — 15, 2022 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 17, 2022. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Comm. 30.24: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 — 15, 2022 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 22, 2022. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1. Excused: None. Comm. 30.25: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 16 —28, 2022 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated March 3, 2022. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-30 March 22,2022 Comm. 31.30: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 16 —31, 2022 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 17, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 31.31: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 — 15, 2022 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 17, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. 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. 85.4: SECOND QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: OCTOBER 1 —DECEMBER 31, 2021 From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated February 28, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 FC-30 March 22,2022 Comm. 664: FAIR SHARE ANNUAL REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2021 From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated March 1, 2022, transmitting the above report,pursuant to Hawaii County Code, Section 2-162.1(a). FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 345-22 : AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR SERVICE ADDENDUM WITH SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF BATTERY ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a 10-year service addendum for the construction of a new infrastructure network and the acquisition of five 35-foot electric buses. Reference: Comm. 680 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member David— 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 139: 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 —Mainstream Voucher Administration account($45,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing Other Current Expenses account, for a total appropriation of$51,679. Reference: Comm. 677 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) (Vote on Bill 139 is on the next page) Page 4 FC-30 March 22,2022 RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: 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. Bill 140: 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 —Home Program—Tenant Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account($5,000); and appropriates the same to the Home Program —Tenant Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account. Reference: Comm. 678 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: 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. Bill 141: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 21-35 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2022 Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies. Reference: Comm. 679 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) (Vote on Bill 141 is on the next page) Page 5 FC-30 March 22,2022 RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Lee Loy — 1. Excused: None. Bill 145: 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($735,600); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Planning Other Current Expenses ($110,000), Transfer to Sewer Fund ($55,000), Transfer to Solid Waste Fund ($106,000), Transfer to Golf Course Fund($15,000), and Provision for Compensation Adjustment—General ($449,600). Funds would be used to cover the cost items agreed to between the County and the United Public Workers Bargaining Unit 1 and employees excluded from Bargaining Unit 1, and to cover other unanticipated costs that have arisen throughout the year. 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. ; and Bill 146: 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($55,000); and appropriates the same to the Wastewater Salaries & Wages account. RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. and Page 6 FC-30 March 22,2022 Bill 147: 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($106,000); and appropriates the same to the following Salaries &Wages accounts: Landfills ($92,000) and Pu`uanahulu West Hawaii Landfill ($14,000). RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. ; and Bill 148: 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($15,000); and appropriates the same to the Golf Course Salaries & Wages account. Reference: Comm. 690 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) 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—2:31 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. 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Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url)to videotestimonyghawaiicounty_gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Page 8