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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2022-08-03 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID tY OF p HOLEKA GORO INABA Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� �'•�,� ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ AARON S.Y.CHUNG HEATHER L.KIMBALL Vice Chair SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY f''dF'N►''� HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 46th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii August 3, 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. Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following location: • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road 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, August 2,2022. 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,August 2,2022,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 Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 INVOCATION Pastor Mark Zier of Christ Lutheran Church CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council. (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOVE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 19, 2022 July 6, 2022 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 53.9: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS KIERKIEWICZ, LEE LOY, AND RICHARDS AT THE "HOW TO MAKE HOUSING AFFORDABLE IN HAWAII"PRESENTATION HELD ON JUNE 17, 2022, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Herbert M. "Tim"Richards, III, dated July 12, 2022. Comm. 53.10: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS INABA, KIMBALL, AND VILLEGAS AT THE"ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY" MEETING HELD ON JULY 11, 2022, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated July 13, 2022. Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 445-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A (Draft 2) TWO-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, WEST HAWAII HOMELESS CAMPUS, SITUATED AT DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, AND IDENTIFIED AS A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEYS: 7-4-010:044 AND 7-4-010:020, TO HOPE SERVICES HAWAII, INC. Authorizes the negotiation of a two-year lease with two twelve-month option terms with an approximate annual cost of$10. The property, located at 74-5593 Pawai Place, would be used as an assessment center and emergency shelter for single individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Reference: Comm. 850.4 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-165 Res. 446-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHANAIKI `GHANA Approves a grant of$24,880 to Kohanaiki `Ohana, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the `O`oma Beach property in North Kona,pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 853 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Approve: FC-166 Res. 447-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO NA MAMO O KAWA Approves a grant of$123,500 to Na Mamo O Kawa, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the Kawa Bay properties in Ka`u, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 854 Intr. by: Ms. David Approve: FC-167 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 Res. 448-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO HO`OMALU KA`U Approves a grant of$18,150 to Ho`omalu Ka`u, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the Kahua `Olohu Kaunamano property in Ka`u, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 855 Intr. by: Ms. David Approve: FC-168 Res. 449-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO FRIENDS OF AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN Approves a grant of$191,609 to Friends of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the Amy B. H. Greenwell Garden properties in South Kona, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 856 Intr. by: Ms. David Approve: FC-169 Res. 450-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT IN THE GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND TO HIRE SECURITY FOR ISAAC KEPO`OKALANI HALE BEACH PARK Transfers $360,000 from the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account; and credits to the Geothermal Parks & Recreation Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 857 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Approve: FC-170 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 Res. 459-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Allows for the receipt of$1,879,773 in federally-derived funds, which would be used by the Mass Transit Agency for operational costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and lost passenger fares through December 31, 2025. Reference: Comm. 869 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-171 Res. 463-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO POHAHA I KA LANI Approves a grant of$92,300 to P6h5h5 I Ka Lani, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the Waipi`o Valley Lookout in Hamakua, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 878 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Waived: FC Res. 464-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOLUALOA FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS DONKEY MILL ART CENTER EXHIBITION PROGRAM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 879 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 Res. 465-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUMANITY HALE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS LIFE ENHANCING PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 880 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 466-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO IKAIKAMAULOA YOUTH FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS KONA GOLD BOXING CLUB Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 881 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 468-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO POHAKU PELEMAKA FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 887 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 Res. 469-22: 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 EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE RENE SIRACUSA PAHOA ROUNDABOUT Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 888 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 474-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COLOR COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated monthly cost of$150 to be used at the department's office in Kona. Reference: Comm. 893 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 476-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE APPROPRIATIONS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR FOR A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII MASS TRANSIT AGENCY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a one-year lease agreement with an option for an additional year with KS Owner, LLC, for commercial space at the Kings' Shops in Waikoloa to park up to ten buses and provide a breakroom and rest area for bus operators. Reference: Comm. 895 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 182: AMENDS CHAPTER 19,ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-71, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION,AS AMENDED),RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS Increases the general exemption amount for property that is owned and occupied as a principal home and adds new age ranges with corresponding exemption amounts to the schedule of exemptions for property owners of principal homes who are 60 years of age or older. Reference: Comm. 830 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Approve: FC-164 Postponed: July 6, 2022 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kimball, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to pass Bill 182 on first reading.) Bill 186: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-89.5 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR KULEANA LANDS Expands and clarifies eligibility for the Kuleana Land exemption and the verification process required to maintain Kuleana Land status when property ownership is transferred to a family member. Reference: Comm. 858 Intr. by: Ms. David Approve: FC-172 Bill 188: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Section 5311 Grant(American Rescue Plan Act) account($1,879,773); and appropriates the same to the Section 5311 Grant(American Rescue Plan Act) account. Funds would be used by the Mass Transit Agency for operational costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and lost passenger fares through December 31, 2025. Reference: Comm. 869 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-173 Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 Bill 189: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 Increases revenues in the Elderly Activities Division Miscellaneous Contributions account($20,000); and appropriates the same to the Elderly Activities Division Special Program Miscellaneous Contribution account, bringing the total appropriation to $25,000, due to an anticipated increase in donations. Reference: Comm. 870 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-174 Bill 190: AMENDS CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 18-90 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FARES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Extends the temporary suspension of fares for all mass transit fixed routes and paratransit services through December 31, 2025. Reference: Comm. 871 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-175 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 191: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—Hawai`i County Food Access Summit Program account($26,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Food Access Summit Program account. Funds would be used for the 2022 Fall Hawaii County Food Access Summit and 2023 Summer Hawaii County Food Access Summit. Reference: Comm. 872 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: July 19, 2022 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 07/28/2022 08:37:44 AM Hawaii County Council-46 August 3,2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.comNiewPublisher.php?view id=1. Please call 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. If the Council's stream is deemed inoperable, the following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/IJCJNalwg4OoK7a-7nGnEtGPA. 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