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ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
AARON S. Y. CHUNG �*
Vice Chair HEATHER L.KIMBALL
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HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
41" Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
June 1, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive
conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be
participating via ICT at the:
• Kona Council Chambers,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,
Building A.
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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Hawaii County Council-41 June 1,2022
INVOCATION Pastor Ron Brav of Calvary Chapel Hilo
CALL TO ORDER 9:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 397-22: APPROVES THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PROPOSED OPERATING
(Draft 2) BUDGET FOR THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Reference: Comm. 772.2
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: GOREDC-22
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 408-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL DONATIONS OF SECURITIES
OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII WITHIN THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE'S CAPITALIZATION PROCEDURES
Provides County Council pre-authorization for the County to accept donations that
are not covered by the Finance Department's capitalization procedures for Fiscal
Year 2022-2023.
Reference: Comm. 786
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-150
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 409-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION,
PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, SECTION 46-7, FOR A
GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Allows for the receipt of$726,000, to add 15 Hawaii Island Bikeshare stations in
Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 787
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-151
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 410-22: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD
(Draft 2) FUNDS TO THE PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAII
Provides grant funds in the amount of$907,500, to purchase, ship, and install
15 additional Hawaii Island Bikeshare stations.
Reference: Comm. 788.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-152
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 417-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $6,250 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.
Reference: Comm. 802
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 418-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THE 2022 FOURTH OF JULY
CELEBRATION IN HILO
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 808
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 420-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FROM THE STATE OF
HAWAII, HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY FOR SANITIZATION
SUPPLIES
The donation of these supplies, with a total value of approximately $39,925, would
be used to sanitize locations in which the County provides services to the public.
Reference: Comm. 814
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 421-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM,
PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A
GRANT TO THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
Allows for the receipt of$350,000, which would be used to conduct a feasibility
study of co-locating a library at the future Pahoa Transit Hub.
Reference: Comm. 815
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 422-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-
YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR, STATE OF
HAWAII
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to conduct an audit of
the schedule of employer allocations of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reference: Comm. 817
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 424-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 18TH ANNUAL
CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 821
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 425-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR
SIGNAGE FOR ITS URBAN PERMACULTURE GARDEN
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 822
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 426-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR THE
BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN
Transfers $2,750 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 823
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 427-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
Transfers $23,750 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.
Reference: Comm. 824
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 428-22: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE AN ICE MAKER FOR THE
HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S SOUTH KOHALA STATION AT
MAUNA LANI
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection-
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 825
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 429-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS
HAWAII INC. TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS FOR THE ATHLETES OF
SPECIAL OLYMPICS EAST HAWAII
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 826
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 430-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.
Reference: Comm. 827
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 431-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO
PLUMBING INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE
AGRICULTURAL WATER HYDRANT IN NORTH KOHALA
Transfers $2,500 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. 828
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 159: 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 Hawaiian Paradise Park District Park—Fair Share
project($235,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided
from Fair Share funds and be used for costs associated with planning, design, and
an environmental assessment.
Reference: Comm. 746
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-153
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 160: AMENDS CHAPTER 11 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION FUNDING
Establishes an annual appropriation of at least$5 million per year to the Office of
Housing and Community Development to facilitate programs that support
affordable housing production.
Reference: Comm. 750
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-154
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 167: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO THE PROHIBITION OF NON-MINERAL SUNSCREEN
Prohibits the sale and distribution of non-mineral sunscreen, unless prescribed by
a licensed healthcare provider, beginning December 1, 2022.
Reference: Comm. 771
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Villegas
Approve: CRNRMC-2
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Villegas, and Chair David—6.
Noes: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
(Note: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder voted "kanalua"then "aye."
Council Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy voted "kanalua"then "no.")
Bill 168: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 14-5 OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE
BOARD OF ETHICS
Increases the membership of the board from five to seven members.
Reference: Comm. 783
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: GOREDC-23
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, and Chair David—6.
Noes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 169: 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 Hawaii Island Bikeshare System —Federal account
($726,000); and appropriates the Hawaii Island Bikeshare System —Federal
account. Funds would be used to add 15 Hawaii Island Bikeshare stations in
Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 787
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-155
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Richards —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 170: 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 Coordinated Services account($52,461); and
appropriates the same to the Coordinated Services —Other Current Expenses
account, bringing the total appropriation to $188,461. Funds would be used by the
Department of Parks and Recreation's Coordinated Services Division for its
Transportation and Outreach programs.
Reference: Comm. 789
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-156
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 176: 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 State—Public Library at Pahoa Transit Hub Study
account($350,000); and appropriates the same to the Public Library at Pahoa
Transit Hub Study. Funds would be used to conduct a feasibility study of
co-locating a library at the future Pahoa Transit Hub.
Reference: Comm. 815
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 177: 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($1,840,000);
and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Police Administration
Division—Other Current Expenses ($900,000), South Hilo Police-Other Current
Expenses ($295,000), Investigation Cause of Death ($75,000), Planning Other
Current Expenses ($300,000), Planning Equipment($20,000), Clerk-Council
Services Other Current Expenses ($30,000), and Transfer to Solid Waste Fund
($220,000). Funds would be used for increases in cost and consumption as well as
other unanticipated costs that have arisen throughout the year.
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
and
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Bill 178: 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($220,000); and
appropriates the same to the Recycling Programs-County Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 816
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 157: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 04-120, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-28
(KA`U DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE)
OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL - 20 ACRES (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL PROJECT
DISTRICT (APD) AT PALIMA AND PA`AU`AU, KA`U, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 9-6-005:018 AND 9-6-006:004
(Planning Director Initiated) (Area: Approx. 171.782 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to
revert the zoning of two parcels of land to their original zoning designation of
Agricultural-20 acres. The properties are located at 96-3090 Meyer Road,
approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Hawaii Belt Road at Palima and P5'au`au in
Ka`u.
Reference: Comm. 742
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 158: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT
ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL - 1 ACRE (A-la) TO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT
WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEYS: 6-5-007:045-0001 AND 0002
(Applicant: Dale Herbert Trefz) (Area: 33,738 square feet)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to seek subdivision of the
parcel into two lots to remove the existing Condominium Property Regime
designation and associated restrictions. The property is located at 65-1310 Lihipali
Road, approximately 170 feet northeast of its intersection with Opelo Road,
Waimea Homesteads in South Kohala.
Reference: Comm. 743
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 161: 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
Reappropriates lapsed fuel tax funds from prior fiscal years by establishing the
following fuel tax program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway
Projects (Engineering) ($451,774.22); Bridge Inspection, Repair and Replacement
Program (Engineering) ($332,289.35); and Local Road Improvements (Highways)
($1,761,734.13), for a total appropriation of$2,545,797.70.
Reference: Comm. 752
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 161 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 162: 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—Reserved account
($100,014.94) and the Fuel Tax—Designated Capital Improvement Projects
account($600,000); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects
Fund—Highway account. The appropriation of these excess revenues from prior
fiscal year fuel tax collections is required to enable expenditure of the funds.
Reference: Comm. 753
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 163: 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 —Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act account($94,300); and appropriates the same to the following
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act accounts: Rapid Response
Administration/Planning 2021-2022 account($9,430) and the Rapid Response
Program 2021-2022 ($84,870). Funds would be used for rapid response and layoff
aversion activities.
Reference: Comm. 754
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
(Vote on Bill 163 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 164: 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($30,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing Other
Current Expenses account, bringing the total appropriation to $81,679. Funds
would be used for administrative costs to operate the housing voucher program.
Reference: Comm. 756
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 165: 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 Real Property Tax Penalties account($720,000); and
appropriates the same to the Transfer to Disaster/Emergency Fund account
($240,000) and the Transfer to Public Access/OpenSpace Preservation Fund
account($480,000), to account for excess real property tax penalty revenue that
must be appropriated into these special funds pursuant to the Hawaii County
Charter.
Reference: Comm. 757
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 171: 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 —Federal Emergency Management Agency —
COVID-19 account($1,250,000); and appropriates the same to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency —COVID-19 account, bringing the total
appropriation to $4,500,000. Funds would be used to cover expenditures relating
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 790
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 172: 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 Department Charges account($130,000); and
appropriates the same to the Housing Ulu Wini Other Current Expenses account,
bringing the total appropriation to $1,374,220. Funds would be used for
operational costs of the Ulu Wini Family Assessment Center.
Reference: Comm. 793
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 18, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
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