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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2022-06-15 2020-2022 ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID t.,OF p HOLEKA GORO INABA Chair&Presiding Officer o?IN �k+,, MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ AARON S. Y. CHUNG �* Vice Chair HEATHER L.KIMBALL ��.o:� SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 43rd Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii June 15, 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: • Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401. Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations: • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and • Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Oral Public Testimony via Zoom: To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, by: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 INVOCATION Pastor Bill Dierking of Kona Coast Baptist Church CALL TO ORDER 9:04 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. 412-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNIT 02 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across- the-board increases and one-time lump sum payments would be $1,567,354. Reference: Comm. 797 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-157 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Res. 413-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNITS 03, 04, 13, AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THOSE UNITS FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from lump sum payments, across-the-board increases, step movements, and increases to uniform allowances and overtime meal rates would be $21,783,815. Reference: Comm. 798 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-158 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1. Excused: None. Res. 414-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION TO HAWAII FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION UNIT 11 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 The estimated cost over the four years of the new contract resulting from across- the-board increases and step movements would be $16,267,480. Reference: Comm. 799 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-159 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Res. 415-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND OR A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY 8-7-001:002 SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF KA`OHE AND KNOWN AS WAI`OHE, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KONA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 220 acres of land to protect the old growth of`Ohia trees and habitat for the Hawaiian Hawk, the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, and other endemic bird and plant species. This parcel is listed as priority number 15 for purchase in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 800 Intr. by: Ms. David Approve: FC-160 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO Res. 416-22: NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY 7-7-004:025 SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS KAKALA O KAMOA CULTURAL CENTER, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire this .78 acre oceanfront parcel located on the north side of Holualoa Bay along Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona to preserve the historic Lyman House cottage and stone swimming pool, and provide an area for cultural education, subsistence fishing, and shoreline recreation. The parcel is listed as priority number 16 for purchase in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 801 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Approve: FC-161 (Vote on Res. 416-22 is on the next page.) Page 4 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 419-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to facilitate the Hawaii Island Recovery and Resilience Action Learning Initiative. Reference: Comm. 813 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-162 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. Res. 432-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT EXISTING FACILITIES AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Transfers $5,384.03 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account. Reference: Comm. 831 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Res. 433-22: CREATES ONE NEW CLERK III POSITION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION Reference: Comm. 833 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 434-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ONE CHEVY CARGO TRUCK AND VARIOUS BOMB SQUAD EQUIPMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT The donation from the State of Hawaii, with an estimated value of$429,287.37, would be used by the Hawaii Interisland Bomb Squad. Reference: Comm. 834 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards —2. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Res. 435-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Allows for the receipt of$175,000 to implement the Resilience Corps and Community Tourism Collaborative programs. Reference: Comm. 835 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 436-22: 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 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a four-year, eleven month lease with Puna Plantation of Hawaii, Limited, for 3,163 square feet of office space within Hanama Place in Kailua-Kona. Reference: Comm. 836 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Res. 437-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF FLOWFLEX COVID-19 ANTIGEN HOME TESTS KITS FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY The donation of 8,000 test kits, with a total value of approximately $79,920, would be used to provide COVID testing options to low-income households, rural communities, and County of Hawaii employees who frequently interact with the public. Reference: Comm. 837 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1. Excused: None. Res. 438-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR ESRI SOFTWARE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement, with an annual cost of $165,000, to allow continued support of the County's Geographic Information System. Reference: Comm. 838 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Res. 439-22: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, THE COUNTY OF KAUAI, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANTICIPATED SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS FROM THE OPIOID LITIGATION Authorizes the execution of an intergovernmental agreement to maximize receipt of funds resulting from the settlement of the nationwide opioid lawsuit. Reference: Comm. 839 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 440-22: CONDEMNS GUN VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTS STRENGTHENING GUN LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Encourages the United States Congress to establish gun safety measures to reduce the number of mass shootings and gun related deaths occurring nationwide. Reference: Comm. 840 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Waived: GOREDC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Res. 441-22: DETERMINES THE REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022, TO JUNE 30, 2023 Lowers the tax rates for properties classified in residential tier one, affordable rental housing, commercial, industrial, agriculture or native forests, and homeowner. Reference: Comm. 841 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Waived: FC FAILED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas, and Chair David—4. Noes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Richards —5. Absent: None. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 173: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-18 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR Adds investigations of reports of fraud, waste, and abuse within County operations as an authorized function of the Office of the County Auditor. Reference: Comm. 809 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Approve: FC-163 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, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Bill 174: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2020 EDITION), BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING Creates a Department of Building to manage the duties and functions currently performed by the Building Division within the Department of Public Works. Reference: Comm. 810 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Approve: PWMTC-18 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David—6. Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and Villegas —3. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 175: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A YOUTH COMMISSION WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH Adds a new chapter to create a commission consisting of up to 15 members between the ages of 14 and 24 years old that would integrate its ideas and perspectives into County government. Reference: Comm. 812 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Approve: GOREDC-24 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Note: Mr. Richards and Ms. Villegas voted "kanalua"then "aye.") Page 11 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 Bill 179: AMENDS ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-8 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO TERMS OF OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT HEADS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH FOR THOSE AGENCIES UNDER THE MANAGING DIRECTOR Provides that within 60 days of the County Council term beginning on December 5, 2022, and within 60 days of the beginning of every alternate Council term thereafter, that all department heads appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council appear before the Council for a vote to retain each department head. Reference: Comm. 818 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approve: GOREDC-25 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, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Note: Mr. Richards voted "kanalua"then "aye.") Bill 180: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE WATER BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY Adds a representative from the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to serve as an ex-officio member of the Water Board, requires the Manager-Chief Engineer to submit an annual report to the County Council, and establishes protection for Native Hawaiian water rights and Native Hawaiian law training for members of the Water Board and certain personnel of the Department of Water Supply. Reference: Comm. 819 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Negative: RAWEEMC-15 (Due to a vote of 2-ayes, 6-noes, 1-absent) 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter (Vote on Bill 180 is on the next page) Page 12 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 FAILED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas, and Chair David—4. Noes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Richards —5. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Note: Ms. David voted "kanalua"then "aye." Ms. Kimball voted"kanalua"then no. 1,) ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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 First Reading: June 1, 2022 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David—6. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3. Excused: None. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 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 First Reading: June 1, 2022 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Absent: Council Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. 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 First Reading: June 1, 2022 AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair David—6. Noes: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Richards —2. Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 771.1 From Council Members Holeka Goro Inaba and Rebecca Villegas, dated June 8, 2022, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 167. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 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 First Reading: June 1, 2022 2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter PASSED 2ND OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—6. Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2. Excused: None. (Note: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Villegas voted "kanalua"then "aye.") 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) First Reading: June 1, 2022 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 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) First Reading: June 1, 2022 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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) First Reading: June 1, 2022 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 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 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2. Excused: None. ; and 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) First Reading: June 1, 2022 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 17 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 REPORTS PC-66: NOMINATION OF ALAYNA L. KILKUSKIE TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE (Comm. 804) DESIGN COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: June 24, 2022 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaii County Charter CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. PC-67: NOMINATION OF PALANI GREENWELL TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE (Comm. 805) DESIGN COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: June 24, 2022 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. PC-68: NOMINATION OF JOHN C. CROSS TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING (Comm. 806) COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: June 24, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) (Vote on PC-68 is on the next page) Page 18 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Chung and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 806.1: From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated May 31, 2022, confirming that Mr. Cross would represent the South Hilo District, and if confirmed would serve the remaining term of a former commissioner, ending December 31, 2023. RAWEEMC-14: NOMINATION OF NOMINATION OF AUSTIN GRIFFEY TO THE GAME (Comm. 807) MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: June 24, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1. Excused: None. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 4:55 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. Live Stream of County Council Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: Page 19 Hawaii County Council-43 June 15,2022 http://hawaiicounty.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Please call 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. 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