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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2022-08-17 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM 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 47th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii August 17, 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 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, August 16,2022. 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 16,2022,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 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 INVOCATION Kahu Kealoha Ka`opua of Calvary Community Church in Kona 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 CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 19, 2022 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 53.11: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS KIERKIEWICZ, KIMBALL, LEE LOY, AND RICHARDS AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD ON JULY 21-24, 2022, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e) From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated July 25, 2022. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 470-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Allows for the receipt of$324,512, which would be used for the Career Criminal Prosecution Program. Reference: Comm. 889 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-177 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 471-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Allows for the receipt of$93,371, which would be used for the Victim-Witness Assistance Program. Reference: Comm. 890 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-178 Res. 472-22: AMENDS RESOLUTION NO. 476-18, REGARDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A SEVENTY-FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH THE HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT A SET LEASE RENTAL AMOUNT OF $10.00 PER YEAR Allows Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation to construct affordable rental housing units for both seniors and households with children in compliance with the uses described in Executive Order 4531. Reference: Comm. 891 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-179 Res. 473-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Funds in the amount of$50,576 would be used to continue the Cooperative Flood-Monitoring Program, which consists of the planning and designing of flood management systems such as bridges, culverts, and levees. Reference: Comm. 892 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-180 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 475-22: AUTHORIZES THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CODE REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 201H-38 OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR THE HALE OLA O MOHOULI AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-001:168 (Area: 9.091 acres) The Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation requests exemptions from the following Zoning Code requirements to provide for the development of 90 affordable rental units: Section 25-2-41, which would allow changing the zoning district from Agriculture— 1 acre (A-la) to Multifamily Residential— 4,000 square feet(RM-4); and Section 25-4-47, which would allow a 10-foot separation between main buildings instead of the required 15-foot separation. Reference: Comm. 894 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PC-72 Res. 479-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TWO KAT KAKOU FOR ITS 7TH ANNUAL KAT COFFEE TRAIL RUN Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 900 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 480-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KOHANAIKI `GHANA TO CONSTRUCT WIRE FENCING FOR KOHANAIKI BEACH PARK Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 901 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 481-22: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., FOR ITS SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE HAROLD H. HIGASHIHARA PARK Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 902 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 482-22: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., FOR ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE HAROLD H. HIGASHIHARA PARK Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 903 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 483-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2022 HAWAII ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 904 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 484-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAILUA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC., FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR ITS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 905 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 485-22: 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 EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 906 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 486-22: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 36TH ANNUAL BIG ISLAND PRO-AM SURFING TRIALS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 907 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 487-22: 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 OCEAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 908 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 488-22: 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 OCEAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 909 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 489-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KOHANAIKI `GHANA TO CONSTRUCT WIRE FENCING AT KOHANAIKI BEACH PARK Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 910 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 490-22: 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 TWO WATER SAFETY CRAFTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 912 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 492-22: AMENDS RESOLUTION 410-22 AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAII, NOW KNOWN AS THE PEOPLE FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION HAWAII Amends Resolution 410-22, which authorized a grant award of$907,500 to expand the Hawaii Island Bikeshare system, to reflect the new name of the organization. Reference: Comm. 916 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 493-22: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REGARDING WEATHER CAMERAS AND INSTRUMENTS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I'S TOWER Allows for equipment to be installed at the Alala Cone radio site in Pepe`ekeo to enable pilots to view current weather conditions along their routes. Reference: Comm. 917 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 495-22: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO AWARD FUNDS TO EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL Provides grant funds in the amount of$75,000 to divert plastics from Hawaii Island landfills and beaches, and utilize technology to turn plastics into functional art. Reference: Comm. 920 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 496-22: 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 TWO WATER SAFETY CRAFTS FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 923 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 497-22: 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 EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 924 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 498-22: 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 TWO WATER SAFETY CRAFTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 925 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 499-22: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 36TH ANNUAL BIG ISLAND PRO-AM SURFING TRIALS Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 926 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 500-22: DIRECTS THE COUNTY CLERK TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 22-82, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP FOR THE BOARD OF ETHICS, ON THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Ordinance No. 22-82 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii County Charter that would increase the membership of the Board of Ethics from five to seven members. Reference: Comm. 927 Intr. by: Ms. David Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Res. 501-22: DIRECTS THE COUNTY CLERK TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 22-85, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ON THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Ordinance No. 22-85 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii County Charter that would add investigations of reports of fraud, waste, and abuse within County operations as an authorized function of the Office of the County Auditor. Reference: Comm. 928 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 502-22: DIRECTS THE COUNTY CLERK TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 22-86, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A YOUTH COMMISSION, ON THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Ordinance No. 22-86 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii County Charter that would add 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. 929 Intr. by: Ms. David BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 120: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 8, AND CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 1 (Draft 2) AND ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PROVIDING, MAINTAINING, AND DEDICATING PARKING SPACES AND CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES Requires all newly constructed"places of public accommodation"with at least 50 parking spaces to install electric vehicle chargers and dedicated parking spaces under a tiered schedule that increases the required amount of electric vehicle chargers and parking spaces every two years through 2029, and allows an additional two years for existing"places of public accommodation"that seek plan approval to meet similar requirements. Reference: Comm. 608.49 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Approve: PWMTC-19 Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 Bill 192: 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—Career Criminal Program account ($324,512); and appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Prosecution Program account. Funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Career Criminal Prosecution Program. Reference: Comm. 889 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-181 Bill 193: 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—Victim/Witness Assistance account ($93,371); and appropriates the same to the Aid to Victims account. Funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Victim-Witness Assistance Program. Reference: Comm. 890 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-182 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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 First Reading: August 3, 2022 Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 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 First Reading: August 3, 2022 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) First Reading: 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) First Reading: August 3, 2022 Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 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) First Reading: August 3, 2022 REPORTS FC-176 NOMINATION OF JOYCE M. UNOKI TO THE PENSION BOARD (Comm. 882): Requires Council Confirmation by: August 26, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) PC-71 NOMINATION OF DAINA SAIKI TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (Comm. 885): Requires Council Confirmation by: August 28, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) PRPSC-35 NOMINATION OF JENNIFER WILKINSON TO THE LIQUOR (Comm. 883): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: August 26, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) RAWEEMC-16 NOMINATION OF ROBERT DUERR TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT (Comm. 884): ADVISORY COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: August 26, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 08/11/2022 12:32:32 PM Hawaii County Council-47 August 17,2022 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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