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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2022/10/18 (2020-2022) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER t+OF N AARON S. Y. CHUNG o+. �`� Chan and Presiding Officer MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Oo.• '•.�� HOLEKA GORO INABA ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ HEATHER L.KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY Vice Chan HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS III E OF�N� REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 45'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii October 18, 2022 1:00 P.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, First Floor, 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, Monday, October 17, 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 Monday, October 17, 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 FC-45 October 18,2022 CALL TO ORDER—1:04 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. 30.38: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER 1 — 15, 2022 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated September 19, 2022. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 31.45: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER 1 — 15, 2022 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated September 19, 2022, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-45 October 18,2022 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS: Res. 577-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES TO INSPECT AND IDENTIFY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS OF LAND MOBILE RADIO SITE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an approximate annual cost of$50,000. Reference: Comm. 1042 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kimball — 1. Excused: None. Res. 579-22: CREATES ONE NEW HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM SPECIALIST POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Establishes a Program Specialist SR-24 position for the Recruitment and Examinations Division. Reference: Comm. 1044 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 FC-45 October 18,2022 Res. 580-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR MANAGED SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Hawaiian Telecom for cybersecurity protection, with an approximate monthly cost of$3,088.20. Reference: Comm. 1045 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 584-22: AMENDS RESOLUTION 743-20 AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE KILAUEA RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM Amends Exhibit A to change the fiscal sponsor for Vacationland Hawaii Community Association to Men of Pa`a. Reference: Comm. 1049 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-45 October 18,2022 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 156: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX VALUATION; CONSIDERATIONS IN FIXING Establishes that the value of property classified as apartment, hotel and resort, commercial, industrial, agricultural or native forests, or conservation cannot be assessed by the County at more than 15 percent than the previous year's assessed value for that property. Reference: Comm. 739 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Postponed: April 19, May 17, and September 6, 2022 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Richards, to recommend passage of Bill 156 on first reading.) ; and Comm. 739.15: From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated October 3, 2022, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 156. FORWARDED TO COUNCIL WITH A NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION: Ayes: Committee Members Lee Loy, and Richards —2. Noes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 223: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-64, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023 Adds the Environmental Management Hilo Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades — State Revolving Funds project($17 million)to the Capital Budget. Funds for these projects shall be provided from State Revolving Funds ($17 million), and would be used for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1038 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) (Note: Vote on Bill 223 is on the next page.) Page 5 FC-45 October 18,2022 RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 224: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-64, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023 Adds the Planning Kona Open Space Network Plan—Fair Share project($250,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Fair Share Contributions ($250,000), and would be used to enhance opportunities for residents and visitors to engage in recreational, educational, subsistence, and gathering activities. Reference: Comm. 1039 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 225: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII The issuance of General Obligation Bonds would serve as security for the repayment of funds loaned to the County via the State Revolving Fund program. Reference: Comm. 1040 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) (Note: Vote on Bill 225 is on the next page.) Page 6 FC-45 October 18,2022 RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 226: 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 —State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2018 account($26,057.96); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2018 account. The funds would be used by the Civil Defense Agency for its Hilo Emergency Operations Center Enhancement Project. Reference: Comm. 1041 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 227 AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 13, SECTION 19-104 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY SOLAR WATER HEATER TAX CREDIT Eliminates eligibility for the tax credit when the installation of a solar water heater is required by law and increases the tax credit from $300 to $400. Reference: Comm. 1050 Intr. by: Mr. Chung RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kimball — 1. Excused: None. Page 7 FC-45 October 18,2022 ADJOURNMENT—2:27 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 parry. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. 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The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Page 8