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ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L.KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
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HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS III
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
41" Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
August 16, 2022
2:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER—2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
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 committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 30.34: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16—30 AND
JULY 1 — 15, 2022
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated July 26, 2022.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and
Richards —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 31.41: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JULY 1 — 15, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated July 18, 2022, transmitting the above report
pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and
Richards —3.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 32.21: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated July 22, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3 (h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung, Kimball, and
Richards —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32.22: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
MARCH 31, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated July 22, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3 (h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
Comm. 32.23: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
APRIL 30, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated July 22, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3 (h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 896: TABULAR SUMMARY OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AS OF JUNE 30, 2022
From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated July 15, 2022, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 47C.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS:
Res. 467-22: REQUESTS THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A
PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE AGENCY HAS ADEQUATE
FUNDAMENTAL AND STRATEGIC PLANS TO GUARANTEE THE LAWFUL
AND EFFICIENT ISSUANCE AND UTILIZATION OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING CREDITS
The audit would include an annual comprehensive list of affordable housing credits
outstanding, issued, transferred, and redeemed.
Reference: Comm. 886
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Postponed: August 2, 2022
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to recommend
adoption of Res. 467-22.)
; and
Comm. 886.2: From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated August 9, 2022, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 467-22.
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED ADOPTION::
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 477-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
NA MAKA HALOA O WAIPI`O
Approves a grant of$119,900 to Na Maka Haloa O Waipi`o, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit
organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the Pohoiki property (Tax Map
Key: 1-3-008-097), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 897
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 491-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF UP TO EIGHT
BUSES FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Accepts up to eight 2000 and 2002 40-foot Gillig Phantom buses, with an
approximate value of$1,000 each for the Mass Transit Agency's transportation fleet.
Reference: Comm. 915
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 494-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO INVITE PROPOSALS FOR
LONG-TERM LEASE BY NEGOTIATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,000 ACRES
OF COUNTY-OWNED, AGRICULTURAL-ZONED LANDS, BEING TAX MAP
KEYS: 4-2-005-001 AND 4-2-005-005, KOHOLALELE, HAMAKUA, HAWAII,
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19, SECTIONS 2-114, 2-116, AND 2-120
OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED)
Allows for the lease of these parcels to a nonprofit organization for the purposes of
`aina stewardship, Native Hawaiian farming and gathering practices, regenerative
agroforestry, and diversified agro-ecological systems.
Reference: Comm. 918
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
and
Comm. 918.1: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated August 10, 2022, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 494-22.
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 197: 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 Federal Grants —Housing Choice Voucher-Housing
Project account($180,000); and appropriates the same to the Housing Ulu Wini
Other Current Expenses account, bringing the total appropriation to $1,355,312.
Funds would be used to subsidize operating costs required to run the Ulu Wini
Housing project.
Reference: Comm. 914
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
(Vote on Bill 197 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDS PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 921: USA VS. ALAN S. RUDO, BUDHABBHATTI, SULLA AND ZAMBER; U.S. DISTRICT
COURT - HAWAI`I
From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated August 4, 2022, requesting an
attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the
above-referenced matter.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
The Finance Committee anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter,
pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and
issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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.
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