HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2022-04-20 2020-2022 Hawaii County Council
371h Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
April 20, 2022
INVOCATION: Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona United Methodist Church 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)
Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member
Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member
Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member
Mr. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member(came in later)
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member (came in later)
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. Kimball presented a Certificate of Merit to Zonta Club of
EXPRESSIONS OF Hilo for its commitment and work to promote the observance of International
CONDOLENCE: Denim Day during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In recognition of National
Volunteer Week, Ms. Kierkiewicz presented Certificates of Merit to Waiwai Ola
and Kanu Hawaii for their malama `aina initiatives at our parks and beaches, and
to preserve water sources.)
Recess: At 9:15 a.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:16 a.m.
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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 individual registered to speak and came forward when called by
the Chair:
Dean Fukuchi: Res. 363-22 (Comm. 708), in support;
Res. 379-22 (Comm. 740), comment; and
Res. 380-22 (Comm. 741), comment.
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 March 23,
of Minutes: 2022. 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: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, if you need to say anything,please
shout out, okay.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Mahalo, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Yes, go ahead. Thank you. Let's do those reports,
then.
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-127 NOMINATION OF CHANTEE SHIROMA TO THE COST OF
(Comm. 693): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 30, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
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Vote on FC-127: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Finance Committee Report
(Adopted) No. 127. 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.
RAWEEMC-13 NOMINATION OF PONO KEKELA TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 694):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 30, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
Vote on Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Regenerative Agriculture,
RAWEEMC-13: Water, Energy and Environmental Management Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 13. 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.
CHR. DAVID: We can go back to the top of the agenda, please.
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.
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Res. 357-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF THE DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF "PHASE 1" OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII MOBILE
APPLICATION NAMED KAHEA, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The donation from Duane Kurisu and the AIO Family of Companies, valued at
approximately $45,000, would allow for the development of a modernized
communication system to promote increased transparency.
Reference: Comm. 700
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-128
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 357-22 and
Finance Committee Report No. 128. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: Thank you very much, Chair. We do have
the Director of Information and Technology here—Mr. Scott Uehara. I believe
there was aI want to discuss this, although we moved it forward from
Committees, to discuss this with the IT (Information Technology) Director to
understand the app (application) and maybe give us some more details. So, if you
could, sir.
(Note: At this time, Information Technology Director Scott Uehara came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
MR. UEHARA: Good morning, everyone.
CHR. DAVID: Good morning.
MR. UEHARA: Scott Uehara, Director of Information Technology. Ready to
answer any questions about the Kahea app.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: I'm going to go ahead and yield, Chair, for
the other Council Members, but I look forward to the discussion. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Council Members, any questions for
Director Uehara? We have none on this side, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Oh,
hang on a second. Mr. Inaba.
MR. INABA: Yes, thank you. I actually have a question for—well, I guess it's
for either you or Cyrus, Director. In Committees, we just wanted to know to what
extent we're going to be funneling all of our communications through this app.
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So, right now we're using Everbridge, I believe it's called. How are we going to
transition over, and will all of those different agencies be putting their information
through this app?
MR. UEHARA: Thank you for the question. I was going to call up Cyrus to help
with this.
(Note: At this time, Public Relations Specialist Cyrus Johnasen, Office of
the Mayor, came forward to address the members of the Council.)
MR. JOHNASEN: Aloha, Council Members. Yeah, so, the transition between
Everbridge and Kahea, it's probably going to take a little bit of time. We're
definitely in contract with Everbridge, my understanding through HPD (Hawai`i
Police Department), as well as Civil Defense. But as we transition, the idea is that
we're going to completely move away from Everbridge over time, allowing for
Kahea to be the primary information holder.
MR. INABA: Thank you. And do we know how long the contract is right now
with HPD for Everbridge?
MR. JOHNASEN: I do not, Council Member.
MR. INABA: Okay. And let's see, the name Kahea comes from where? Sorry.
MR. JOHNASEN: I chose it. It's call to action to all of our residents to become
informed, and to reach out from the County to them.
MR. INABA: Okay. And then, who else in the Administration will be helping
with using this app? Is there anybody on the Civil Service side to ensure that we
have continuity of the use of this app the whole time?
MR. JOHNASEN: Yeah, Council Member. So, right now, we have the
primary information that will be coming out is through Civil Defense, through
DPW (Department of Public Works), and through DEM (Department of
Environmental Management) because we felt those were the primary departments
that generally have a lot of backlash for poor communication. And so,
Asia Wasser is helping Sherise Kanae-Kane, and then Peter Sur.
MR. INABA: Mahalo for these answers and for being here today. Chair, I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else on this side?
Ms. Kierkiewicz, go ahead.
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MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. Mahalo nui, Cyrus, for being here and
for sharing a little bit more with this body. Just can you provide us with a
timeframe for when we can, as Council Members, expect to be testing out this app
before it's fully launched?
MR. JOHNASEN: I will send you the link as soon as this meeting is pau.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. Please send to everybody on the dais. I think
everybody would appreciate the opportunity to see what it is about, but also to
provide some, I think, constructive feedback.
MR. JOHNASEN: Absolutely. Clerk and all.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. Mahalo, Chair. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else here in Kona? Going
back to you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, if you have any other questions.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: No discussion, Chair. Thank you. Thank
you for being here this morning, gentlemen.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. All right, seeing no other discussion, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 357-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 357-22: The motion to adopt Res. 357-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 128 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.
Res. 358-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Federally-derived funds of$4,462,000 would be used to support projects related to
the mitigation of natural disasters and other hazards defined in the 2020 Multi-
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Reference: Comm. 701
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-129
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Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 358-22 and
Finance Committee Report No. 129. Seconded by
Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: Thank you, Chair. We had a good
discussion at Committee level, and I feel comfortable moving this forward.
Thank you for the discussion. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 358-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 358-22: The motion to adopt Res. 358-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 129 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.
Res. 359-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LICENSE
AGREEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WITH THE ST. JUDE'S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH LOCATED AT 92-8606 PARADISE CIRCLE,
HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES, IN KA`U, HAWAII
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year license agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$475 to support Elderly Activity programs and
Nutrition Congregate Meal programs.
Reference: Comm. 702
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-130
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 359-22 and
Finance Committee Report No. 130. Seconded by
Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: Again, good discussion at Committee level.
I look forward to everyone's support.
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CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Any other discussion here? Seeing none, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 359-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 359-22: The motion to adopt Res. 359-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 130 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.
Res. 360-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-014-060,
IN KA`U, HAWAII
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a ten-year agreement with Hamakua Land and
Cattle, LLC, with an approximate annual cost of$61,948, to provide access to
parking, permitted camping, picnicking, and community events at Whittington
Beach Park.
Reference: Comm. 703
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-131
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 360-22 and
Finance Committee Report No. 131. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: No discussion, Chair. We had discussion in
Committee. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Seeing no other discussion here, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 360-22, please say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 360-22: The motion to adopt Res. 360-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 131 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.
Res. 361-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A
MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, OLD WAIMEA TAX OFFICE,
SITUATED AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, COUNTY AND STATE OF
HAWAII, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 6-7-002:025, TO THE WAIMEA
PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Authorizes the negotiation of a lease to allow the Waimea Preservation Association
to use the property as a historical resource center.
Reference: Comm. 704
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-132
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 361-22 and
Finance Committee Report No. 132. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: We had a good discussion in Committees. I
wanted to thank my Council Aide Amanda for doing all these amazingly detailed
reports. And I just wanted to say that. Yeah, thank you. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none on this end, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 361-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 361-22: The motion to adopt Res. 361-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 132 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.
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Res. 363-22: AUTHORIZES A DECREASE IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FUEL TAX
Reduces the County of Hawaii fuel tax for diesel on-highway and gasoline on-
highway fuels from 23 cents per gallon to 13 cents per gallon.
Reference: Comm. 708
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Negative: FC-133 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 5-noes,
1-absent)
Public Hearing: April 19, 2022
(Note: Comm. 708.4, from Council Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder dated
April 20, 2022, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 363-22, was
circulated.)
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 363-22.
Seconded by Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: Thank you very much, Chair. And I want to
take a minute to recognize the testifiers who showed up at the public hearing that
we held yesterday. I do appreciate the concerns, both positive and negative,
regarding the resolution. We do have Ms. Sako here in the Hilo chambers. If I
could, I'll just give a brief summary of what we've kind of come to, to date.
Yesterday was a realistic reminder that while some may consider the decrease
manini, for many local families, folks who commute across island, local
businesses, a 10 cents-a-gallon decrease is going to be a lifeboat for them. And I
think that's important to remember.
From discussion we had in our previous hearing, the Highway Fund is
maintaining a carryover fund balance, which means that's been accumulating
close to $20 million. The projected decrease in revenue is acceptable, given the
County's, call it a fund balance, but it's also leading to we haven't been spending
down the funding that we're allocating. Couple that with the unexpected windfall
in tax revenue in our current fiscal year, this is not going to lead to an
infrastructure decline which has been stated.
Inflation is about 8.5 percent right now, and this is driving larger-than-expected
revenue at both the State and the County levels. With revenue above projections,
the idea that government can't provide relief through decrease in a tax like this at
this time is unconscionable. The reality is this: It was stated that the County has
a surplus in tax revenue in the Highway Fund. We've been unable to spend down
the funds in full for years. The County can cover the revenue loss with carryover
funds as well as under-projected revenue. Simply put, the County can provide the
relief and has been overtaxing our residents. That's my statement. Ms. Chair, I
look forward to other comments from the Council Members, if any.
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CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. You said Ms. Sako was in
the room.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Correct. She is here.
CHR. DAVID: Okay, Council Members, anyone wants to weigh in on this one?
Mr. Richards, go ahead.
MR. RICHARDS: Thank you. Can we have Deanna come up,please?
(Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
MS. SAKO: Good morning.
MR. RICHARDS: Deanna, thanks so much for being here. Can you just weigh
in? The comment was made: "projected that the amount of$7.5 million
reduction in our collections for the fuel tax." Is that accurate?
MS. SAKO: Yeah. I think that's pretty close to what it would be. Obviously, it's
going to depend on volume of fuel purchased. We can't control that. But based
on current year, I think that's a pretty good estimate that we're working with.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you. And then, concerning the statement about
the fund balance coming forward from the fuel tax, do you have an explanation as
to why we have not been expending those funds to this point?
MS. SAKO: I think it would be better for DPW to answer. But as you know, we
did come forward earlier this year to amend Fund Balance, that with some of the
supply-chain issues and the costs going up, we weren't able to get some of the
equipment we needed last year. So, we did have to rebid that out and purchase it
this year, in addition to just COVID (coronavirus disease) and some of the issues
we were having. But I believe they are back on track and paving and spending
island-wide, as we can get the correct materials.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you, Deanna. We have Director Rodenhurst in
the Kona chambers, so we'll shift over and ask him the same question.
MS. SAKO: Okay.
Point of MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Chair, a point of clarification, if I could.
Clarification:
CHR. DAVID: What's your point, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder?
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: The statement that$7.5 million is what
we're looking at would be an estimate of how long of a period?
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MS. SAKO: Sorry. One year.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: One year.
MS. SAKO: One year, yes.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: So, if we decrease revenues by 10 cents a
gallon, one year, a total year, of revenue loss would be 7.5 million.
MS. SAKO: Correct.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, okay. Director Rodenhurst, thank you. Same
question.
(Note: At this time, Public Works Director Steven Rodenhurst came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
MR. RODENHURST: Could you repeat the question one more time for me,
please?
MR. RICHARDS: We have a fund balance coming forward concerning fuel tax.
What is the explanation for not expending those funds to this point?
MR. RODENHURST: And I apologize. Director Rodenhurst, DPW. So, for our
fund balance, there's a couple factors that go into it, as mentioned: equipment
that have been delayed either due to supply chain or prices coming in greater than
anticipated, as well as operations; taking into account emergencies and being
available for those emergencies. That's where part of this goes to in our Traffic
and Highways Division. Our operations and availability for emergencies as well.
So, that's part of that fund balance.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you. And going forward, as we're looking to, for
instance, STIP (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program)paving it all,
our contribution, the County portion, which is typically 20 percent of the funding
coming forth, how important is the funding for us and how shovel-ready are we
for those STIP projects?
MR. RODENHURST: Yeah, so, when we have shovel-ready STIP projects, we
want to make sure that we're ready to go forward. We do have to get the blessing
from the State on that to obligate those for the Federal Highways funds. When
those are ready, we have to have the match that the County, that 20 percent. So,
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for about, I would say, about 7.5 million could be a big project. Could be
something along the lines of Hinalani or Waikoloa Road, two projects we have
shovel-ready that could potentially use that amount of money.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you. So, I appreciate both Directors for input on
that. Conceptually, I do not disagree with reduction of taxes. In fact, on this fuel
tax, I did not vote for it when it came forward. But things have shifted since then
and I spoke against the reduction of the fuel tax. My opinion has not changed.
We have an opportunity before us to take care of some of the roads, and it's going
to take that matching fund. And my concern is if we reduce the fuel tax, we will
impact our ability to obligate these State, which I guess are Federal funding as
well, thereby reducing our ability to maintain the roads. Our roads are in bad
shape, and we are getting more back on track to handle this.
So, though I appreciate the efforts of Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder in recognizing
how we might be able to help, the problem is we put in $1 and we get$4 added to
that. For instance, the Waikoloa Road, that's a$50 million project. County's
obligation is 10 million. We'll get another 40 million from the State. I'm
concerned if we cut short, we will not have that funding available. So, we'll lose
on a grand scale. So for that reason, I am more interested in taking care of getting
these roads back in shape because our roads are in bad shape. I will not be
supporting this tax reduction. Chair, I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Ms. Kimball, go ahead.
MS. KIMBALL: Thank you, Chair. And thank you, Director Rodenhurst, for
sharing with us the estimation of road miles per district that are classified in poor
condition, based on your current analysis. I know you've shared these metrics
with us before, but please remind us how many road miles are you guys able to
resurface on an annual basis?
MR. RODENHURST: So, our goal is to resurface 25 road miles within the
County on an annual basis.
MS. KIMBALL: And then what is the cost, approximately? And I know this is a
huge generalization because it's a pretty (inaudible) response is different.
MR. RODENHURST: The approximate cost is about 500,000 per road mile.
MS. KIMBALL: Okay. So, for the members of the public, the total number that
are estimated in poor condition across the County is about 250 miles, classified as
poor. Of those, a third of them are in District 1. And I share Council
Member Richards' concern about this particular time and place. There's a lot of
revenue to be leveraged for State and Federal funding. And just with the sheer
volume of roadways in poor condition in District 1, in addition to the particular
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crisis at Waipi`o Valley Road, which in part some of those repairs may be funded
out of this fund, I can't support this at this time, particularly since there's not a
sunset date.
Given from Council Member David's history and others who were on the Council
when this was first approved, that apparently was a very difficult slog. And so,
I'm concerned that the political will at the time where we might want to repeal
this reduction may not be there, and so, it might be something that is permanent.
So, that was my concern from the beginning, that even if we were to consider it
without a sunset date, there's too much uncertainty around the willingness to
reinstate that. So, that's my position, Chair. Thank you. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kimball. Anyone else?
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair?
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. My position hasn't changed from Committee.
I'm in full agreement with my colleagues—Council Members Kimball and
Richards—in the ability for us to be leveraging these dollars to do more. And I
certainly do not want to be hamstringing the ability of County Public Works to get
these important road projects done.
With our investment in more grant writers within R&D (Research and
Development), I see our ability to go after a lot of Federal funding. And why
that's important, I was listening to HPR (Hawai`i Public Radio) this morning and
they talked about how a number of rural communities do not have capacity to
write grants. So, money is out there but staffing capacity to write those
applications and submit them are pretty low. And so, our investment in the grant
writers will allow us to just capture so much more Federal money and get these
really important and critical projects done. So, I can't be supporting this
resolution at this time. Thank you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else here in Kona?
Ms. Lee Loy, go ahead.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. Like the rest of my colleagues, I'm not going
to be supporting this for much of what was stated. But I was asked to comment
on dialing back the fuel tax. And what I actually highlighted was something that
Mass Transit has done, which is provide free bus service. There are other safety
nets out there that are being provided for our community to start using mass
transit, which is where we can get a lot of other Federal dollars.
In addition to that, I received an email from a constituent who actually took a very
different approach about fuel tax. And that if we actually dial back fuel tax and
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make gas cheaper, people will be putting more gas in their cars, driving around,
which actually affects climate change. And so, it was really interesting to take
that lens and understand that approach, that if we make it cheaper we're actually
hurting the environment more than actually keeping the fuel tax at its pace now.
And actually, that suggestion was to raise it even higher so that people would get
off of fuel cars and get on to more fuel-efficient cars. And so, I really did
appreciate the exercise because I actually heard very different solutions out there
emerge.
And I think we're headed in the right direction. We need to get our roads paved.
We have a mass transit system that actually is really getting on its feet, up and
running, and indirectly making adjustments to climate change. I'm not going to
be supporting this. I think we're headed in the right direction. Thanks, Chair. I
yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy. Anyone else? Mr. Richards, go ahead.
MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, a quick follow up to this statement. And this is
something that we've been working on this for so long that I think we sometimes
forget the details of what we're talking about. Under ARPA (American Rescue
Plan Act) rules, the funding, we're not allowed to replace an income stream with
some of that funding. That violates the Federal Treasury rules. And it could be
termed—Director Sako doesn't like this word but she's accurate—supplanting
income. And so, that could jeopardize the funding that we received under ARPA,
which we'd then have to pay back. And so, though I understand and fully
appreciate the intent, the consequences of doing this could be very problematic
for the County. I just wanted to put that out there to remind us all. Chair, I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Mr. Inaba, go ahead.
MR. INABA: Thank you. Director Rodenhurst, how much are we currently
spending a year on paving?
MR. RODENHURST: I'll have to get you that exact number. I don't have it in
front of me right now.
MR. INABA: Okay. And then, are there plans or is there capacity to increase the
annual paving amount above 25 miles per year?
MR. RODENHURST: Yes, our goal is to reduce the paving cycle from a 50-year
cycle down to a 35-year cycle and keep progressing forward from there. Part of
that process that makes it difficult—and it's similar to this concern right now—for
the fuel cost is the fact that the oil that goes into the road, the asphalt material, it's
going to get raised up as well when fuel prices go up. We haven't seen that
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happen yet. We don't have projections from the material suppliers yet but it's a
possibility, considering the fact that the oil price is going up. And so regardless
of the fuel tax, we anticipate those prices to go up in the coming year.
MR. INABA: We're at 25 miles per year right now. If you had to give an
estimate, say, three years down the road from now, what would be your goal as
Director of the department to have a certain number of miles? Or what is the
increase we're hoping to have as a department in terms of(inaudible) miles we're
going to pave?
MR. RODENHURST: I'm going to have to get back to you on the specifics of
that, but I would like to increase that somewhere upwards of 30 miles a year, at
least. And that takes into account the fact there's an increased paving cost as well
as the availability of our folks to get out there and get these paving projects
completed. And like was mentioned before, we discussed this already, yeah,
those four limiting factors: labor, equipment, material, and weather.
MR. INABA: And do we have an idea or a projection of the number of miles that
we anticipate will be added to the poor condition each year because we're at, like
Council Member Kimball said, about 250 miles across the island? So, while we
are hoping to address those miles, we're only going to get to 25 a year. And how
many are we expected to add to this count every year based on the models we use
right now on the system data?
MR. RODENHURST: So, we'd have to take a look at some of these trends here.
We do have a new data set coming up. We get data from the State, from DOT
(Department of Transportation), from their assessment. They assess some of our
roads as they fall on the STIP list, and we also have our assessment. I believe it's
a four-year cycle for us. So, when those roads come up, we're able to see how
those deteriorations are, but also where we're, like I mentioned, in the data
provided, where we've paved and where we've addressed the road.
There are some different methods that are provided to us. But we're looking into
that maybe allow us to stretch that further, some of the roads that aren't as
significantly damaged under the poor. Maybe the fair, can we do some
intermediate fixes to prevent them from getting to that poor grade and save some
cost on those? So, those are things we're looking into. As far as the specifics,
right now here today, I don't have a number where we're looking at degradation.
MR. INABA: Okay. My concerns from the last meeting still stand, that I think
we really need to make sure these funds are being used, understanding those four
holdups that we might experience that prevent us from carrying out a project. At
the same time, the concern here for me is say we do start making those advances,
right, that you're hoping the department can carry out, and then we have no sunset
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on this resolution. So, I don't know. It's a difficult one because I would like to
see our capacity increase, and if we cut the funding for that potential. But at the
same time, if we don't cut the funding then pressure is on.
MR. RODENHURST: If I may add. Regardless of this, the more the road is
used, the more it degrades. And that's just a fact. The more it's heavily used
where you have trucksI mean, this is one of the concerns of Waikoloa Road, is
since we have bridges down along the Hamakua Coast, a lot of the heavier trucks
that would normally go that route now have to go through heavier routes to get
access to Kawaihae and other places. That impacts our roads more severely,
especially our heavily traveled roads where we see more traffic go on them, as we
see more cars on the road. We definitely experience accelerated degradation
based upon that.
MR. INABA: Okay. With that, I'm not going to support this today. But I do
hope that in the next years we're going to increase the number of miles we're
paving leverage this funding, as my colleagues have pointed out. Yeah. Thank
you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else? Ms. Villegas, go ahead.
MS. VILLEGAS: Sure. First off, I want to start off just sending my aloha to
Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and acknowledging the intention of this bill and the
process and all of the effort that it took to get it this far. I think, last night, hearing
public testimony was helpful. It's been interesting for myself, the different
testimony from different organizations and groups of people. I appreciate what
Ms. Lee Loy mentioned as far as climate change and global warming and the
ironies around gas and gas prices and gas consumption. And now with the war,
we're really at kind of an ironic tipping point by all of the different issues being
brought forward.
But first and foremost, I mahalo Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. I had seen in the
news that other municipalities were adopting and bringing forth types of
legislation like this. And the intention is to ease the burden on our people. The
intention is to, as Council Members, provide some kind of relief for many of the
challenges we're facing. And I firmly appreciate that, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
The challenge right now is kind of all of the ironic connections that connect.
Connections that connect, hmm. Wow, I'm good today.
But, as Mr. Inaba said, it's a challenging one because everything is connected,
and balancing the pros and cons and the harm versus doing good. But I do
appreciate the conversation and highlighting what the status of our roads are and
what are the resources that have been available that aren't being utilized, and how
do we light a fire,per say, under DPW to ensure that those things happen,
regardless of mitigating circumstances.
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So, myself, I'm afraid I'm going to err on the side of caution with not supporting
this legislation today. My hope is that constituents who were in support of this
understand the double-edged sword that it brings forth, and are able to see their
way through to the other side of providing services that are necessary as County
government, and the need for those resources to be able to do so.
In all honesty, I drive an SUV(sport utility vehicle). I drive a 4Runner and I've
always drivenI'm a bigger person so bigger cars. But the desire and the humble
admission that I have work to do in driving a vehicle that consumes less gas and is
more energy efficient, and hopefully it will become an electric vehicle and how
do I get my house off-grid and all on solar. So, these conversations are pivotal
and hopefully inspiring for each one of us to take personal responsibility in
improving the way that we interact with our community, and reducing the impact
that we have on the resources, which are limited. So, thank you for being here,
Mr. Rodenhurst. Thank you again, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. And with that, I
yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Villegas. Anyone else on this side before I go
to—any comments, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, before I close?
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Yes,please. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. Ms. Sako, what Federal or State
projects in Hawaii County are slated for '22-'23? And if not for you, then for
Mr. Rodenhurst.
MS. SAKO: He probably has a better idea, especially on the roads projects. They
keep the STIP list with the State.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. Mr. Rodenhurst, if you could? And
what I'm looking for is that dollar amount that's needed for these projects. You
stated two, but if you could, what is the list?
MR. RODENHURST: We can see the complete list. Three projects that come to
mind right now are waiting on obligation for Hinalani, Waikoloa Road, and
finally we're working on Kilauea and Keawe in Hilo.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. And those require a County match
from the Highway Fund.
MR. RODENHURST: Correct.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: And in what stage are these projects? Study
phase? EIS (Environmental Impact Statement)? Construction?
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MR. RODENHURST: The first two are shovel-ready. Once we get obligated by
the State to use those Federal funds, we can move forward with that and get those
projects out to bid. As far as the Kilauea-Keawe, I have to follow up on that one.
That's in a stage of design right now.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. Obviously, design phase is much less
expensive than the construction phase. Do you have a dollar amount?
MR. RODENHURST: A dollar amount for the Kilauea-Keawe or the ?
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: For any of the projects that you're saying
the Highway Fund is going to be needed for this coming fiscal year.
MR. RODENHURST: I know for Waikoloa Road, as mentioned, it could
potentially cost up to 50 million, but we're working on
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Sorry. This is for the County match, or this
is the total cost?
MR. RODENHURST: Are you talking about—well, that's the question, yeah.
Which one would you like?
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: I mean, you said $50 million. What is the
County match required for the project?
MR. RODENHURST: That would be approximately 10 million for the
50 million project.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. And Hinalani?
MR. RODENHURST: Hinalani, I'll have to get back on that one. I don't have it
in front of my mind right now. I'll have to get you the numbers on that.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: And Kilauea?
MR. RODENHURST: And again, same with that one as well.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. So, we're missing some data, then.
Because if this really is driving the big "no"from Department of Public Works,
it'd be good to know these numbers. Thank you, Mr. Rodenhurst.
Deanna, real quick. County budgets—government budgets work in a different
way than normal budgets—like your average household budget. When we look at
revenues, we project out for the year. Correct?
MS. SAKO: Yes.
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MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. So, what were our projections?
What I'm getting at is if we're over or we're under, but what were the projections
for fuel tax revenue and for GE (General Excise)revenue? Where do we stand
with those projections, versus what's coming in?
MS. SAKO: We did go conservative, I think, the last two years, which would
include the current year we're in and the prior year. And so, for the current year, I
think we are a little bit over what we anticipated.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. And "little bit"meaning?
MS. SAKO: A few million, like one or two. I'm not positive on that. Sorry. I
should've thought, too, about that before I came downstairs. But it is one of those
things where we estimated that with the decline in tourism, it would have a larger
decline in the fuel tax revenue, which we did not experience. So, we had a
decline but not as much as we thought we would.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: And that's what I'm seeing, too, is we had a
fairly robust economy, given COVID; tourism increasing. We project out for the
year. We say we're expecting this much revenue,but in reality more revenue
came in than expected. And I think, on the back side of that, too, driving this
decision to decrease fuel tax was we underspent what we considered we were
going to spend. It's actually both sides play in favor of a decrease being an
option.
MS. SAKO: Right. That's how the fund balance was created.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Exactly. Okay. So, that's what I'm getting
at. Okay. So,just from those two statements—and the State is sitting on, what, a
billion-dollar surplus right now. Correct?
MS. SAKO: Yes.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Yes. Okay. From all that put together, and
I'm just looking at the state of our budget, I really do implore this Council to
consider what was just said. We underestimated our revenue and we're over
projections right now. We underspent what we allotted. And from 2016 to
present, we have been accumulating a surplus in the fund. We have the funding
to be able to float and to be okay, and continue to provide infrastructure. From
what was just said, it's clear. And our residents need relief.
So, if this body, at this point, does not feel that we can provide relief by a simple
decrease of 10 cents per gallon, based on the figures and the data that have been
presented so clearly, then there's nothing else I can do here. And I really do—I
am discouraged by that decision. I'm going to say that. Chair, if you would
consider this, given the information we are given today, I would like to dig a little
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bit more into the data and get some really solid figures. If you would and if this
body would allow, I would like to ask for a postponement and make a motion to
postpone this until the May 3rd or May 4h meeting.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. There's a motion to
postpone this Resolution 363-22 to the May—Mr. Clerk, is it 4 or 5?—May 4
Committee agenda. Is there a second?
MS. VILLEGAS: Second.
CHR. DAVID: Ms. Villegas
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: To the Councilsorry, it would be to the
Council meeting, correct?
CHR. DAVID: May 4h? Yeah, okay, Council. Sorry. Yes, May 4h Council
meeting.
Motion to Postpone: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to postpone Res. 363-22
to May 4, 2022. Seconded by Ms. Villegas.
CHR. DAVID: Any discussion on the postponement? Ms. Villegas first and then
Mr. Inaba, on the postponement.
MS. VILLEGAS: Yes. Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, for bringing this
option forth. My question prior to that, but I think still in connection to it, is
related to the sunset clause and putting something like that in there. So, in the
time between now and our next meeting, would that be something that you are
considering adding to this piece of legislation in order to mitigate this area of
concern that was expressed by a number of members of the Council?
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Chair, if I could?
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you, Ms. David. Yes, Ms. Villegas.
I would like to work with Deanna and find a date that would basically give us a
very solid number that we're looking at, as far as what our actual revenue
decrease would be if this was to pass. Because, a sunset date gives us boundaries,
and it also creates, I think, some security for the Administration and for the
Department of Public Works, and for some of the Council Members as well. So,
yes.
MS. VILLEGAS: Thank you. I appreciate that. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Villegas. Mr. Inaba, go ahead.
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MR. INABA: Same question for me. And it's something I shared two weeks
ago. I'll say it on the record now. If we don't have a sunset in this resolution, I
can't support it. So, depending on how this body votes, even if we do postpone,
myself I would need a sunset. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else? Mr. Chung, go ahead.
MR. CHUNG: Maybe if I could call Deanna up or, Director Rodenhurst, you
could answer this too. Is Deanna ready?
MS. SAKO: Good morning.
MR. CHUNG: Deanna, are you there?
MS. SAKO: Yup, hello. I'm here.
MR. CHUNG: Okay. Yeah,just so I understand this. The last I saw, anyway
and this was a while back the fuel tax for the respective counties, excluding us.
So, let's start from Maui County, Kauai, City and County of Honolulu. I think it
was 22 or 23 for Maui, maybe about 17 cents for Kauai, 16 and change for City
and County of Honolulu. Have any of them decreased their amounts?
MS. SAKO: They have not decreased, no.
MR. CHUNG: Have they increased it?
MS. SAKO: Not that I'm aware of. Last I knew, I think we and Maui were the
same. And I'm seeing if II did not bring that sheet with me. Butoh, found
it. Yeah, Maui is actually higher now. They're at 24 cents. City and County at
16.5 and Kaua`i at—
MR.
tMR. CHUNG: Who's at 16.5?
MS. SAKO: Honolulu.
MR. CHUNG: Honolulu. Okay.
MS. SAKO: And 17, Kauai. Yeah.
MR. CHUNG: Seventeen. So, only Maui moved it up about a penny or two,
yeah.
MS. SAKO: Yeah.
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MR. CHUNG: Okay. Because, there was a comment made by Ms. Villegas that
some municipalities, and maybe she meant municipalities around the
United States, not so much our other counties. So, there's been no reduction
similar to what's being proposed here, correct?
MS. SAKO: Yeah, not in the State of Hawaii. But I believe in the United States,
there has been some.
MR. CHUNG: Okay. So, this reduction that's proposed, then, is going to bring
us down below the lowest amount that's in any other county?
MS. SAKO: That's correct.
MR. CHUNG: Okay. But—
MS.
utMS. SAKO: It would bring us—yeah.
MR. CHUNG: Yeah, I just wanted to get that information. But in terms of the
instant motion for a postponement, I've got no problem with that, Mr. Kaneali`i-
Kleinfelder. And I certainly understand the nexus between the fuel tax, escalating
cost of fuel in the State and throughout the nation, and then our desire to try to
provide some relief. If he can come up with something, I'm all ears. So, I'll
support the motion to postpone. Thanks.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Chung. Anyone else before we take a vote on the
motion to postpone? Seeing none, yes. Thank you, Council Members, for the
discussion. Oh, go ahead. I'm sorry, Ms. Lee Loy. Go ahead.
MS. LEE LOY: Yeah. And I just wanted to direct this to Director Rodenhurst.
You've heard the questions but we're trying to make a decision. And it helps us
if we know what projects are, what their costs are, in addition to what equipment
purchases are being planned with this money. I also had a question maybe for
you or Deanna. Do we pay for some of our employees who work in DPW with
this fund? Because, I understand we're trying to get more money back in our
constituents' pockets, but we really need to understand how much this Fuel Tax
Fund is covering because if we decrease it, we're going to have to go grab it from
someplace else. Is that possible, Director Rodenhurst?
MR. RODENHURST: I can bring up some of these numbers right now, actually.
This is from the Committee meeting about this, but off of our current year
budgets, I mean. For Engineering, our Highway Fund that is inclusive of the fuel
tax, 3.8 million of that operation budget is spent using the Highway Fund.
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To talk about our previous STIP matching, historically for at least the past couple
years we've been putting up 2 million for the County matching annual for the
STIP projects. And with the funds available for (inaudible), we anticipate that to
increase as we get more projects available with more Federal funds available.
Highway Fund at 16.1I'm sorry. Highway Maintenance at 16.1 million, that
covers road maintenance and emergency operations, as well as, as you mentioned
earlier, 500,000 per road mile in paving. Traffic, Maintenance Division, that's
10.1 million in operations. That's our signal streetlights, signs and markings,
emergency operations. That includes, also, our contracts for signal and streetlight
improvements. That's about 1.4 million, annually.
To mention, some of the projects that were earlier, I did get some information
from staff. It's approximately 4.5 million for Kilauea-Keawe as a total project,
and then approximately 20 million for Hinalani for that total project.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. Director, if you could just put in a memo
(memorandum)to us so that we have that information in front of us because we're
all trying to make a good decision here. And we want to color in the entire story.
And so, I'll be supporting the postponement. I do also want to share with this
body: When I was asked to comment on the fuel tax, I did my own research. And
it was 1988, was the last time we actually raised fuel tax, until this dais took it up
in 2016. And so, I really want to color in all that information, that we are playing
"catch up"because some of the decisions we made 20 years ago, that's what's
coming up, and we're having to address right now. So, let's color in this picture
so that everybody understands and can make a real good decision. Thanks.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy.
MR. RODENHURST: May I add one more point?
CHR. DAVID: Hang on. Oh, go ahead.
MR. RODENHURST: Sorry. There's one more item we want to bring up, is that
when we—we're in the fiscal year '21 during COVID. Because of the reduction
in fuel usage, we did see a drop of revenue of about 6.6 million due to that drop of
use. So, that's also something that we have seen in the past, based off of just use.
CHR. DAVID: Okay, thank you, Director. Mr. Chung, go ahead.
MR. CHUNG: Yeah. If I could ask our County Clerk a question. I'm assuming,
and maybe this is a long assumption, but the reason for the postponement is to
enable one or more members to try to propose amendments to this measure. If an
amendment is proposed and hits the floor, does that necessitate another public
hearing, which of course costs money too, right?
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MR. HENRICKS: I conferred with our Corporation Counsel about if an
amendment were to come forward, would it result in another public hearing. I
think it would depend on the nature of the amendment.
MR. CHUNG: Oh, okay.
MR. HENRICKS: If you change the rate, then I think that we would certainly
our Corporation Counsel
MR. CHUNG: That's substantive, right?
MR. HENRICKS: Would likely—she's nodding—recommend another public
hearing.
MR. CHUNG: Right. Sure.
MR. HENRICKS: But if it—
MR.
tMR. CHUNG: Mostly depends.
MR. HENRICKS: Proposes a sunset date, then probably not. Yeah.
MR. CHUNG: Okay. All right. Thank you. That helps.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Chung, for that question. All right, anyone else
on the postponement before we go to the vote? Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, you're
ready?
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: I'm ready. Thank you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Okay. Thank you. And I just wanted to say thank you. This
discussion has been very helpful. And, Director, thank you very much. A lot of
information and I'm looking forward. I'll be supporting this postponement.
Mr. Clerk, roll call please.
Vote on Motion to The motion to postpone Res. 363-22 to May 4, 2022, was
Postpone: carried by the following roll call 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.
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CHR. DAVID: Thank you very much. Thank you, Director, and thank you,
Director Sako, in Hilo.
Res. 367-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR "SURF WITH ALOHA" SIGNS AT COUNTY BEACH
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN WEST HAWAII
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks
Maintenance Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 724
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Motion to Approve: Mr. Inaba moved to adopt Res. 367-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Inaba.
MR. INABA: Thank you. This is to support some signage on rules for respect
out in the water when people are surfing. And introduced by one of our own
students at HPA (Hawai`i Preparatory Academy), actually, who frequents
Kohanaiki Beach Park. And she presented to us, both Council Member Villegas
and the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Kohanaiki `ohana, as well as
Kohanaiki Shores, the development. So, we all together are happy to support this
initiative, which is an eighth grade (inaudible)project. Asking for your support.
Mahalo.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 367-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 367-22: The motion to adopt Res. 367-22 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.
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Res. 368-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CHILD AND FAMILY
SERVICE TO PAY FOR TREE TRIMMING EXPENSES AT THE
WEST HAWAII DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 725
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Motion to Approve: Mr. Inaba moved to adopt Res. 368-22. Seconded by
Ms. Villegas.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Inaba.
MR. INABA: Thank you. Very straightforward. For some of our most
vulnerable individuals; supporting a facility that supports them. Asking for your
support on this resolution. Mahalo.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 368-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 368-22: The motion to adopt Res. 368-22 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. 369-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII
FOR ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING
PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 726
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 369-22. Seconded by
Ms. Villegas.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kimball.
MS. KIMBALL: Thank you, Chair. I see that a number of us have CRF
(Contingency Relief Fund) going to this wonderful organization. I think we all
have a great appreciation for what Les and his team do in this really innovative
solution. So,just looking for everyone's support today. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 369-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 369-22: The motion to adopt Res. 369-22 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. 370-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII
FOR ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING
PROGRAM IN KONA
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 727
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 370-22. Seconded by
Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Villegas.
MS. VILLEGAS: Just looking for continued support from my colleagues for an
exemplary program. Les is doing a great job with, unfortunately, a lot less
resources than he could use. And I really appreciate the Recovery Housing
Program in Kona. So, I just ask for your continued support.
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CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Villegas. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 370-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 370-22: The motion to adopt Res. 370-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David–7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung
and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder–2.
Excused: None.
Res. 371-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WEGO FOUNDATION INC.,
FOR THE RENTAL OF A PORTABLE BATHROOM FOR BANYAN BEACH
IN KONA
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services –Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Public Works,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 728
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 371-22. Seconded by
Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Villegas.
MS. VILLEGAS: I want to start off by thanking WeGo Foundation for being the
fiscal body to receive this funding that helps pay for a porta-potty at a very
popular surf site. I'm incredibly grateful for the condominium association the
south side of Banyans, who's also been working very closely with Kona Lua.
Mahalo to Kona Lua for your gracious approval of putting a lua there again and
trusting our community to treat it with the greatest of respect and gratitude. And
I'm just asking for my colleagues' support.
And just on a side note, if you'll just give me one second. We had a testifier
earlier today that was pointing out really inaccurate—making inaccurate
comments about One of the things we have to do when we allocate
contingency relief funds is have it go through a department within the
Administration. And the different departments have different requirements and
parameters and protocols for how they do that. But in no way does funneling
funds through contingency relief to, say, the Liquor Department have anything to
do with liquor consumption or promotion or incorporation of liquor or anything
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really the Liquor Department does into the event organization or group that we
are contributing our contingency relief funds. So, I just wanted to make that point
of correction.
Neither does it if you do it with the Prosecutor's office. And that was implied by
a testifier earlier today, which unnecessarily made it seem that a member of our
Council might be allocating contingency relief funds inappropriately. So, I just
wanted to make that clear for the general public, that we have to abide by certain
means for allocating our funds. And no one here is misrepresenting our utilizing
those funds in a way that would jeopardize the reputability of our contribution.
So, thank you for that, Chair. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Villegas. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 371-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 371-22: The motion to adopt Res. 371-22 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. 372-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MOKU `O HAWAII
OUTRIGGER CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION TO HIRE SECURITY WHEN
CONDUCTING ITS PROGRAMS AT HILO BAYFRONT BEACH PARK
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 729
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 372-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kimball.
MS. KIMBALL: Thank you. First of all, thank you, Council Member Villegas,
for providing that clarification of how the whole process works in response to the
testifier. I think that was really important to share with everybody.
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This appropriation of funds is to match the appropriation that Council
Member Lee Loy already contributed. We heard, as we were talking with
Director Messina last week, about some of the issues that they're having
particularly down there. So,just looking for everyone's support to support this
area of our community and make it safe again. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kimball. Ms. Lee Loy, go ahead.
MS. LEE LOY: Yeah, I just wanted to thank Ms. Kimball for rising to the
challenge on the match. So, this brings $3,000 to Moku o Keawe, our canoe
association. And they are being tasked with data collection as to what types of
unwanted behavior is happening down there. And so, I'm hopeful with this
money and the match and the data collection from our canoe clubs. We can
actually help drive some of the decisions for Parks department to allocate funding
for security in a very smart approach. So, thank you, Ms. Kimball, again for the
match. Chair, I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 372-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 372-22: The motion to adopt Res. 372-22 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. 373-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE
FOR ITS FOOD RESCUE COMMUNITY FEEDING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 730
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 373-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
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MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, thank you. This is really just a continuation of an
ongoing program that really got kicked into gear back with the CARES
(Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security)money. And it's about feeding
people that don't have enough to eat. So, I ask for my colleagues' support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you very much. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 373-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 373-22: The motion to adopt Res. 373-22 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. 374-22: 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 NORTH KOHALA
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE 2022 KOHALA HIGH
SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 731
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 374-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: I think we're all starting to see, as we come out of the
COVID, where we actually start getting back to getting things done. This is for
Kohala High School graduation. I ask for your support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 374-22, please say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 374-22: The motion to adopt Res. 374-22 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. 375-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO EXPAND
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 732
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 375-22. Seconded by
Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: This, hopefully, is the end of a long saga. This is for installing
the repeaters in the greater Waikoloa area for Civil Defense for CERT
(Community Emergency Response Team). So, hopefully, we're at the end of this
very long drawn-out saga. I ask for your support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 375-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 375-22: The motion to adopt Res. 375-22 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.
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Res. 376-22: 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 PAHOA LAVA ZONE
MUSEUM TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR LEI AND COMMEMORATIVE
GIFTS FOR GRADUATES OF PUNA HIGH SCHOOLS
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 734
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 376-22. Seconded
by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. I just want to recognize
Amedeo Markoff and Erin Ferreira of Mainstreet Pahoa and Lava Zone Museum.
They were having conversations about what would be helpful this year for some
of our graduating seniors at Pahoa High School. And through that, they learned
that some of the students were not able to afford caps and gowns. And so, there
was this incredible effort of community coming together to raise funds for cap-
and-gown purchases.
That led to a conversation around folks noticing graduation time, some of our
graduates don't have leis. And this is such a significant milestone in a person's
life. And so, we wanted to make sure that every high school senior graduating in
Puna was going to get a lei and a commemorative gift. So, that is what this
funding is supporting. Looking for everyone's positive affirmation on this one.
Thank you, Chair. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, all
those in favor of approving Resolution 376-22,please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 376-22: The motion to adopt Res. 376-22 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.
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Res. 377-22: ADOPTS THE 2022 COUNTY OF HAWAII ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE ACTION PLAN AND ALL
OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of the County's annual Community Development Block
Grant allocation to be used for projects and activities the County has delineated in
its annual Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 737
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 377-22.
Seconded by Ms. Villegas.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Mahalo, Chair David. This resolution was
waived to Council by request of the department. Joining us online, I believe we
have Royce from the Office of Housing. Mr. Shiroma, are you there?
(Note: At this time, Housing and Community Development Specialist
Royce Shiroma came forward to address the members of the Council.)
MR. SHIROMA: Yes, I am. I'm here. Sorry.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: All right. Beautiful. Thank you for joining
us. Could you tell us a little bit about this and explain this for the Council?
MR. SHIROMA: Yes. Basically every year, we receive "x" amount of dollars
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to be used for our
community through the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) grant.
This year, we are receiving approximately $2.6 million with additional, we're
estimating, $100,000 in program income. And we need to do this annual Action
Plan in order to receive the funds. This starts the process in which—it's almost
like an application to HUD (United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development) in which we then receive—if HUD approves, we will receive a
grant agreement, which HUD will then pass on the $2.6 million to the County of
Hawaii. And through the process, we have done a solicitation of projects and we
have come up with these projects, as you can see in the annual Action Plan, in
which we will appropriate funds to.
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MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you very much, Mr. Shiroma. Just a
quick check. So, the administrative side, we're looking at about 540,000 of the
$2.7 million, $2.6 million grant.
MR. SHIROMA: Yes.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. Is that normal or is there a cap on
that?
MR. SHIROMA: Yeah, 20 percent. We can use up to 20 percent. And it
includes fair housing also. So, it's administration,planning, as well as fair
housing. Usually, we allocate that much.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. Thank you very much, Mr. Shiroma.
Thank you, again, for being online for the questions.
MR. SHIROMA: Sure, no problem.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Council Chair, I yield for the time being.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Ms. Kierkiewicz, go
ahead.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. No questions. I just want to comment
that I'll continue to be supporting the office of housing's work in this space.
When we convened as Housing Agency nonlegislative hat on—we were able to
get a very extensive presentation around the work that OHCD (Office of Housing
and Community Development) does every year to go out into the community to
engage, to understand what the needs are, and then use that very nice priority
matrix to kind of make decisions so it's very clear and transparent. So, we'll
continue to support their efforts and this Action Plan. Thank you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Mr. Shiroma, thank
you. Just wanted to confirm for the public that the waiver out of Finance
Committee was requested in order to comply with the submission deadline for this
grant. Is that correct?
MR. SHIROMA: Yes, that is correct.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you very much and thank you for being here today.
MR. SHIROMA: Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: All right. All those in favor of approving Resolution 377-22,
please say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 377-22: The motion to adopt Res. 377-22 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. 378-22: AUTHORIZES A DECLARATION OF NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND
UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-057:031 AT WAIAKEA,
DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF
HAWAII, FOR HKI KAWILI LLC'S AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT
Authorizes access over portions of Ululani Street and Olona Street to allow
HKI Kawili LLC to build 92 affordable senior rental housing units.
Reference: Comm. 738
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 378-22.
Seconded by Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: Just as a precursor, this was waived to
Council as well on a request by the department. I don't know if Mr. Shiroma
could speak to this item. This is a different contact on the form for the B-52. But
I will yield for now. I don't have any questions about this, but if the other
Council Members do, I look forward to them. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Anyone else have
questions for this? Ms. Kierkiewicz, go ahead.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair, no questions. Just I'll be supporting this. I mean,
we as a body approved the 201H application related to this project. It was for the
affordable housing units for veterans and their spouses right on Kawili Street,
across Waiakea High School. So, if this is one way in which we can help support
and ensure that the housing remains affordable, make sure they do that. So, thank
you, Chair. I yield.
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CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, I
also the waiver was requested on this one as well, and a breach because of the
time constraints regarding this resolution. So, all those in favor of approving
Resolution 378-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 378-22: The motion to adopt Res. 378-22 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, if I could?
CHR. DAVID: Thank you.
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. 379-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII
FOR ITS REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 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. 740
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Motion to Approve: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 379-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
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CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Chung.
MR. CHUNG: Thank you. I don't really speak too much on my CRF resos
(resolutions), but I was going to say something, right. There was a testifier
earlier—Dean Fukuchi—who was talking about this CRF reso. But I've got to
admit I wasn't really listening to him that well because I was still wrapping my
head around something he had said about the resolution that's coming up next, the
Waiakea High School Project Grad Night.
But I did hear several things, though. One was my name. One was the reference
to the resolution. The other one was about the Prosecutor's office and then also
about me being a practicing attorney, and also a conflict of interest. So, I heard
all of those things, right. And of course he's wrong. But nonetheless—and I want
to thank Ms. Villegas for at least defending me. I was over there talking on the
phone, but I really do appreciate that.
But if you guys will indulge me for a second. And this only has to do with the
merits of this matter. I'm going to read some of the recitals on this so that the
public can understand what this program is all about. Going Home Hawaii is a
501(c)(3)nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist justice-involved
Hawaii Island men, women, and youth with reintegration into community life
through employment, education, training, and appropriate services.
Going Home Hawai`i's Reentry and Recovery Housing Program is an ongoing
program to assist justice-involved or involving women, men, and youth with
reintegration into community lifeI guess same thing, basically. Okay, without
help,justice-involved persons face homelessness, unemployment, substance, and
mental health issues and a wide range of other issues that may be too challenging
to overcome.
And then this part about the Prosecuting Attorney. One of the goals of the Office
of the Prosecuting Attorney is to support programs that improve the criminal
justice system—and not just to prosecute them, of course, right—by identifying
areas of need, and working collaboratively with other criminal justice agencies
and the community by employing early intervention initiatives to improve the
quality of life on the Big Island. So, that's what Going Home is all about. I think
it's a good thing.
And I know Mr. Dean Fukuchi wasn't really attacking the merits of this. He was
just talking about possible conflict. Well, I will say this, though: I am a
practicing attorney, but I don't do any criminal law. I don't do any interfacing
with the Prosecutor's office. And even if I did, it wouldn't be a conflict of
interest. But nonetheless, I'm going to do this. I think those of you who had a
similar resolution—and I've got to say this: I think it's become very apparent
here to any intelligent individual, and I believe we have nine intelligent
individuals here, Mr. Fukuchi's testimony was more on a personal level against
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me for whatever reason, yeah. I've never met the guy. If I saw him on the street,
I wouldn't even know because I've only seen him by video—and the less about
the merits of this resolution. I had to say that. But what I'm going to do is I'm
going to ask Ms. Sako—Deanna, can you come up for a second?
(Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
MS. SAKO: Good morning.
MR. CHUNG: Okay. Hey, Deanna, what kind of timetable do we have to
approve these CRF resolutions?
MS. SAKO: I mean, obviously we're getting close to the end of the fiscal year.
We have just over two months left. But if the matter was to be deferred, as long
as it passes by the end of May we should be okay.
MR. CHUNG: Okay, so you kind of read my mind because I was thinking
whether I could defer this. And the purpose for that will be not so much for the
conflict of interest thing—and I really do apologize to my colleagues but I'm
going to have Les Estrella, the director of the Going Home Consortium, to come
here. He wasn't able to make it. I think he probably communicated with
Ms. Villegas, as well as Ms. Kimball, about his inability to attend today. But I'm
going to ask him if he's going to be available to come. And hopefully,
Mr. Fukuchi can come and give his same testimony, and then we'll let the public
decide. Okay. So, if he's still there—Mr. FukuchiI certainly respect his
opinion and hope that he shows up the next time too. So, having said that, I'm
going to ask for this to be deferred to the next Council meeting.
CHR. DAVID: Are you making a motion to postpone?
MR. CHUNG: Yes.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you.
Vote on Motion to Mr. Chung moved to postpone Res. 379-22 to May 4, 2022.
Postpone: 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.
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CHR. DAVID: This matter is postponed.
Res. 380-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2022 WAIAKEA
HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
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. 741
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Motion to Approve: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 380-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Chung.
MR. CHUNG: Thank you. Again, this is another one of Mr. Fukuchi's—well,
another resolution which he attacked. This one has no conflict-of-interest types of
suggestions, but it's odd that he only singled this one out and not two others that
also were given to Project Grad Night. He suggested—well, there was some
suggestion that—well, it was his hope that because the distributing agency of
these funds is the Liquor—what's their—Liquor Control Department, that we
weren't distributing liquor to the students. First of all, we're not. Okay. Just to
make it very clear so that in case there are members of the public like Mr. Dean
Fukuchi who think that there's any possibility that we're distributing liquor to the
students for Project Grad Night, I want to dispel that notion right here and now.
And I could make a joke about liquor consumption and (inaudible), but I'm not
going to go there, okay. We'll just leave it at that. And I've got to say this: The
high school students have been going through a real tough spell over the last two
years. If I'm not mistaken, this is going to be the first Project Grad Night that we
have in that period. The purpose of Project Grad Night is to keep children or
students away from liquor consumption—and that's all it isso that they can
have a productive, memorable evening together; their last bash.
No liquor consumption whatsoever. I just want to make that clear to Mr. Dean
Fukuchi and others who may think like him. There's no liquor being distributed
to students via these funds from the County through the Liquor Control
Department. And in that regard, I really wanted to thank Director Gerald Takase
and his assistant, Marcia, yeah, for really helping us in this regard, over the many
years that they've done this. They know what the goals are, and I think we all do.
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But just in case there are people similarly situated to Mr. Dean Fukuchi who think
that we're distributing liquor to our students with these CRF Project Grad Night
funds,just wanted to make sure those people know that we're not. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you for that clarity, Mr. Chung. Anyone else? Seeing
none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 380-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 380-22: The motion to adopt Res. 380-22 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. CHUNG: Madam Chairman?
CHR. DAVID: Yes, go ahead.
MR. CHUNG: Could I ask a waiver of our five-day reconsideration holdover?
CHR. DAVID: Oh, okay.
MR. CHUNG: And I don't know if anyone wants to piggyback on this motion as
well. I could incorporate all the other Project Grad Night resolutions on this one,
if that's okay. And graduation-related, yeah, Ms. Kierkiewicz's resolution, too,
because time might be of the essence on this one. It's coming up fast.
CHR. DAVID: All right. So, what resolutions? All the grad night contingency
resolutions and Ms. Kierkiewicz's.
MR. CHUNG: Yeah, 376.
CHR. DAVID: 376 and 374
MR. CHUNG: 374 and there's one more. Was there one more?
CHR. DAVID: 376 and 374.
MR. CHUNG: That might be it, yeah.
CHR. DAVID: I think that was it.
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MR. CHUNG: Yeah, okay.
CHR. DAVID: And then you have 380. Okay.
MR. CHUNG: Yeah. Thank you.
Vote on Motion to Mr. Chung moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive the
Suspend Council 5-day hold for reconsideration on Resolution Nos. 374-22,
Rules for Resolution 376-22, and 380-22. Seconded by Mr. Richards and
Nos. 374-22, 376-22, carried by the following voice vote:
and 380-22:
(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.
BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for
ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading).
(FIRST READING):
Bill 149: 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 —Community Development Block
Grant Mitigation account($4,462,000); and appropriates the same to the following
Community Development Block Grant Mitigation accounts: ArcGIS Project
($370,000), Water Supply Project($835,000), Fire Equipment($1,810,000),
Planning Code Revisions ($400,000), Public Works Flood Studies ($394,000),
Administration ($343,000), and Activity Delivery ($310,000). Funds would be
used to support projects related to the mitigation of natural disasters and other
hazards defined in the 2020 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Reference: Comm. 701
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-134
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 149 on first
reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 134.
Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
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MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you very much, Chair. We saw this
in Committees two weeks ago. And I think there was a fairly good discussion
with Mr. Zendo Kern, Director of Planning. I just appreciate the conversation. I
don't have any questions at this time. Thank you. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Anybody else in Kona?
Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Bill 149 at first reading, please say
Ic aye.
Vote on Bill 149: The motion to pass Bill 149 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 134 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.
Bill 151: 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 Parks and Recreation Council Discretionary Projects-District 6 project
($100,000)to the Capital Budget. 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 improvements, repairs, and modifications at
County park facilities throughout Council District 6.
Reference: Comm. 706
Intr. by: Ms. David
Approve: FC-135
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
Motion to Approve: Mr. Inaba moved to pass Bill 151 on first reading and adopt
Finance Committee Report No. 135. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. This is mine and I'm just going to ask for
your continued support on this. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Bill 151 at first reading, please say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 151: The motion to pass Bill 151 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 135 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.
Bill 155: 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 following accounts: Federal —Block Grant
($2,600,000) and Block Grant—Program Income ($100,000); and appropriates the
same to the following accounts: Mental Health K6kua-Kona Residential Housing
Renovations ($271,149) and Hilo Residential Complex Housing Renovations
($650,000); West Hawaii Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency
Improvements ($650,000); Hamakua Youth and Community Center Improvements
Phase 1 ($588,851); and Administration, Planning and Fair Housing ($540,000).
Reference: Comm. 737
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 155 on first
reading. Seconded by Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: This follows in line with Resolution 377.
We just had the discussion with Mr. Shiroma. I have no further questions. Thank
you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Anyone else? Seeing
none, all those in favor of approving Bill 155 at first reading, please say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 155: The motion to pass Bill 155 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.
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):
Bill 137: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT `O`OMA 1ST,
NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-017:024
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 137 on second and
final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. We've had extensive discussion on
this. We also met the applicant—Mr. Kahananui. This is to support their family
estate planning and ensuring that their `ohana has housing. I believe that we have
the representative for the applicant on Zoom if there are questions. And if we
need to hear from Planning Department, I can summon Deputy Darrow. Thank
you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Does anyone else have any questions or comments?
Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Bill 137 at second and final reading,
please say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 137: The motion to pass Bill 137 on second and final reading
(Adopted) 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.
Bill 138: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—ONE ACRE (A-la) TO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT
`O`OMA 1ST, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 7-3-017:024 (Applicant: Aaron Nuola Kahananui) (Area: .992 Acre)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map and change of zone, which
would allow the applicant to seek subdivision of the property into two residential
lots for estate planning purposes. The property is located at 73-4413 Hawaii Belt
Road, approximately 100 feet southeast of its intersection with Kalaoa Street in
North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 676
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 138 on second and
final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. This is the companion measure to
(Bill) 137. Looking for everyone's continued support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Seeing no other discussion, all those in favor of
approving Bill 138 at second and final reading, please say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 138: The motion to pass Bill 138 on second and final reading
(Adopted) 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.
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)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 139 on
second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Any comments, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder?
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: Not at this time. Mahalo, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Seeing no other comments, all those in favor of
approving Bill 139 at second and final reading, please say "aye."
Vote on Bill 139: The motion to pass Bill 139 on second and final reading
(Adopted) 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.
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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)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Vote on Bill 140: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 140 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. 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.
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)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
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Vote on Bill 141: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 141 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. 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.
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.
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Vote on Bill 145: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 145 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. 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.
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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.
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Vote on Bill 146: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 146 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. 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.
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).
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Vote on Bill 147: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 147 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. 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.
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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)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Vote on Bill 148: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 148 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. 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.
Bill 150: 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 Transfer from General Fund account($6,500);
and appropriates the same to the Homeless Taskforce account. Funds would be
used to assist with the establishment of the Weller House Transitional Housing
Project located in Ocean View.
Reference: Comm. 705
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Vote on Bill 150: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 150 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. 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.
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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:
Comm. 723: GLEN BALDADO V. PHOENIX V LLC, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 3CC181000221
From Deputy Corporation Counsel E. Britt Bailey, dated March 29, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-referenced matter, including settlement discussion.
Motion to Close Ms. Lee Loy moved to close file on Comm. 723. Seconded
File: by Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Council Members? Go ahead, Ms. Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: Yes. I've read our background material. I'm fine with the
recommendation of Corporation Counsel. But if our colleagues want to go into
Executive Session, I'll be more than happy to get us there.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else have any comments about going into
Executive Session?
MS. KIMBALL: Yeah, I also am fine with the recommendation in the
communication. Although, I do note that it was referenced to a previous Council
and their decision not to move forward with the prior suggestion. So, if folks that
were on the Council at that time want to revisit it, I'm happy to go into Executive
Session. But not knowing why that decision was made at that time, I feel
comfortable with what I read. Thank you. I yield, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Does anyone else feel that we need to go into Executive Session,
having read our recommendations? Seeing none, Mr. Clerk, we're just going to
make another motion, then.
MS. LEE LOY: Chair?
CHR. DAVID: Ms. Lee Loy, go ahead.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair.
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Vote on Motion to Ms. Lee Loy moved to concur with the recommendation of
Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 723. Seconded by
(Approved) 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.
Vote on Comm. 723: The motion to close file on Comm. 723 was carried by the
Filed 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.
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 of our agenda.
ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 11:02 a.m., Mr. Inaba 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.
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CHR. DAVID: We are adjourned. Mahalo, everybody.
Council Approval: MAY 1 $ 2022
CO s CLERK
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