HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2022-11-16 2020-2022 Hawaii County Clerk 11/10/2022 02:12:53 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
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
53rd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
November 16, 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
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INVOCATION
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 October 19, 2022
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 593-22: STRONGLY URGES THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE, STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO PRIORITIZE, FUND, AND COMPLETE CRITICAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS IN PUNA
Requests collaborative prioritization to increase public safety, economic viability,
and access for emergency vehicles through infrastructure improvements including
the widening of Highway 130, extension of Railroad Avenue or Government Beach
Road into Hilo, and the development of Puna connectivity and emergency access
routes.
Reference: Comm. 1065
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: GOREDC-29
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Res. 594-22: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
HAWAII COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$494,900, which would be used towards the department's
purchase and installation of washer/extractor/dryers for personal protective
equipment, and for grant writer fees.
Reference: Comm. 1069
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-226
Res. 595-22: 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
FINANCE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an option to
extend for two additional five-year terms, with New Kaiko`o Building, Inc., located
at 120 Pauahi Street, Hilo, for approximately 12,571 square feet of office space for
the Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division and other County departments.
Reference: Comm. 1073
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-227
and
Comm. 1073.1: From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 2, 2022, transmitting lease
information for Res. 595-22, delineating an approximate monthly cost of$30,422
for the first year, with a 3 percent base increase each year thereafter, and an
approximate monthly cost of$30,851 for the second year.
Res. 598-22: URGES THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND
SECTIONS 46-16.8 AND 243-6, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO ALLOW
FOR A PERCENTAGE OF GENERAL EXCISE AND FUEL TAXES
GENERATED BY THE COUNTIES, PURSUANT TO THOSE STATUTES, TO
BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE ROADWAYS THAT ARE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Reference: Comm. 1078
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: GOREDC-30
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Res. 599-22: AUTHORIZES THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CODE REQUIREMENTS,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 201H-38 OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES,
FOR THE HO`OMALU AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN WAIKOLOA,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-9-008:032 (Area: 25.38 acres)
Stanford Carr Development requests exemptions from the density cap set forth in
Section 25-5-31 of the Hawaii County Code and the applicable plan review and
permits fees set forth in Sections 5-7-1 and 5-7-3, Hawaii County Code, to allow
for the development of 229 affordable housing units.
Reference: Comm. 1079
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-83
Res. 603-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII FOR
ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING
PROGRAM IN KONA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1090
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 604-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS AT VARIOUS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $25,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.
Reference: Comm. 1093
Intr. by: Ms. David
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Res. 606-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR
THREE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with approximate
monthly costs ranging from $81 to $190 for each copier.
Reference: Comm. 1096
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 608-22: APPROVES THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT 1, INCLUDING ITS SEWER
EXTENSION, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 7-4-008:076 (KANALANI
STREET EXTENSION, KAULA`ILI STREET, AND KIMO DRIVE),
SITUATED AT HONOKOHAU, NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF
HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, AND UTILITY EASEMENT E-1 FROM
WEST HAWAII BUSINESS PARK LLC, A HAWAII LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadway and all improvements, including
sewer extension improvements, for public roadway and wastewater purposes.
Reference: Comm. 1098
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Waived: PWMTC
Res. 609-22: 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 HILO EDUCATION
ARTS REPERTORY THEATRE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR ITS
THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1084
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
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Res. 610-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SELF DISCOVERY
THROUGH ART FOR ITS "RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, RECREATION
ONLINE FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAM"
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1099
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Res. 611-22: APPROVES THE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND PRIORITIES FOR
INCLUSION IN THE 2023 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
Includes a total of five proposals, two submitted by the County of Maui and three
by the County of Hawaii, and four priorities submitted by the Hawaii State
Association of Counties Executive Committee.
Reference: Comm. 1100
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOREDC
Res. 612-22: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAII
YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1101
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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Res. 613-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII FOR
ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING
PROGRAM IN EAST HAWAII
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1102
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 614-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI HO`OLEIMALUO TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 12TH ANNUAL WAIULI
OCEAN FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,500 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. 1105
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 615-22: 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$95,380 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 (Tax Map Keys: 8-2-013:002, 003, 014;
8-2-014:043; and 8-2-015:059), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County
Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1106
Intr. by: Ms. David
Waived: FC
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Res. 616-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
HO`OMALU KAT
Approves a grant of$26,675 to Ho`omalu Ka`u, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization,
to protect,preserve, and restore the Kahua `Olohu, Kaunamano, property (Tax Map
Key: 9-5-012:005), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1107
Intr. by: Ms. David
Waived: FC
Res. 617-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
NA MAMO O KAWA
Approves a grant of$117,012.48 to Na Mamo O Kawa, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit
organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the Kawa Bay properties (Tax Map
Keys: 9-5-016:006 and 025; and 9-5-017:005 and 007), pursuant to
Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1108
Intr. by: Ms. David
Waived: FC
Res. 618-22: APPROVES THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $14,425,000 AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SPECIAL TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 1-2021 (KALOKO HEIGHTS PROJECT); AUTHORIZES THE
APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS, TOGETHER WITH
CERTAIN OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDS, TO FUND THE COSTS OF
CERTAIN FACILITIES RELATING TO SUCH DISTRICT; APPROVES THE
FORMS OF THE INDENTURE, PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT,
BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZES THE
TAKING OF FURTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE BONDS AND THE
DISTRICT
Reference: Comm. 1109
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 619-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAII TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 27TH ANNUAL KWXX
HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1110
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 620-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI HO`OLEIMALUO FOR
EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 12TH ANNUAL WAIULI OCEAN FESTIVAL
Transfers $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. 1111
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 228: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE RURAL DISTRICT AT
KAWAIHAE, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 6-2-009:015
Approve: PC-84
and
(Note: Bill 229, also related to Comm. 1054, is on the next page)
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Bill 229: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO
RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL—TWO ACRES (RA-2a) AT
KAWAIHAE, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 6-2-009:015 (Applicant: Arte McCollough) (Area: 5.848 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map and a change of zone, which
would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots with an existing
single-family dwelling on each lot, for estate planning purposes. The property is
located at 62-2225 and 62-2239 `Ouli Street, at the southwest corner of its
intersection with Kawaihae Road, Kanehoa Subdivision in South Kohala.
Reference: Comm. 1054
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-85
Bill 230: PROVIDES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
DOWNTOWN HILO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, AS
AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 35 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
Establishes a Business Improvement District to finance certain infrastructure
improvements and supplement public safety, sanitation, transportation, and
landscaping services in the Downtown Hilo area, to be applied to 183 parcels
assessed at $500 per parcel each year.
Reference: Comm. 1060
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-228
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Bill 231: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
(Draft 2) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account($3,000); and
appropriates the same to The Food Basket, Inc. account. Funds would be used to
provide a grant to the Hawai`i Island Food Basket to purchase food for its Kona
warehouse.
Reference: Comm. 1066.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-229
Bill 232: 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 Block Grant Program Income account($250,000); and
appropriates the same to the West Hawaii Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy
Efficiency Improvements account, bringing the total appropriation to $400,000.
These additional funds will be used to renovate the facility in accordance with the
Fiscal Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 1067
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-230
Bill 233: 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 Home Program —Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Fraud Recovery Income account($5,000); and appropriates the same to the Tenant
Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Fraud Recovery Income account. Allows for the
receipt of funds recovered from tenants who have committed fraud.
Reference: Comm. 1068
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-231
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Bill 234: 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—Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant account($494,900); and appropriates the same to the Fiscal
Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant account. Funds would be used towards
the department's purchase and installation of washer/extractor/dryers for personal
protective equipment, and for grant writer fees.
Reference: Comm. 1069
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-232
Bill 237: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Decreases revenues in the Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2021-2022
(-$2,422,928) and the Section 5339 Capital Grant Fiscal Year 2021-2022
(-$1,861,345) accounts; and appropriates the same to the Federal Transit
Administration Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ($2,422,928) and the Section 5339 Capital
Grant Fiscal Year 2022-2023 account($1,861,345).
Reference: Comm. 1072
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-233
Bill 243: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year account($7,000,000);
and appropriates the same to the Roadside Maintenance Service account
($3,000,000) and Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-Highway account
($4,000,000). The additional funds would be used to purchase asphalt concrete
pavement materials and for the Pauahi Street Bridge Rehabilitation project.
Reference: Comm. 1095
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
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Bill 220: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 3) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED AND UNCONCEALED FIREARMS
WITHIN THE COUNTY
Establishes a new article that includes certain Sensitive Places where the licensed
carrying of a firearm would not be allowed, certain other Sensitive Places where
the licensed carrying of a firearm is only allowed if authorized by the operator of
the facility, that the licensed carry of a firearm while intoxicated is prohibited, that
upon contact with law enforcement the licensee must notify the enforcement
officer of the possession of a licensed firearm and present the license for
inspection, and that a license may be revoked by the Chief of Police for one year
for any violation of the terms of this new article.
Reference: Comm. 1022.103
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
First Reading: November 2, 2022
Bill 222: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-19 (NORTH HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—20 ACRES (A-20a) TO
FAMILY AGRICULTURAL—ONE ACRE (FA-la) AT `O`OKALA,
NORTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 3-9-001:023,
AND 031 (Applicant: Leonard Cardoza Trust) (Area: 15.404 Acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to apply to subdivide
the property into seven lots. The property is located to the north (makai) of
Mamalahoa Highway, approximately 270 feet east of its intersection with Milo
Street, Portion of Humu`ula and `0`6kala, in North Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 1031
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: November 2, 2022
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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)
First Reading: November 2, 2022
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
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)
First Reading: November 2, 2022
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
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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)
First Reading: November 2, 2022
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)
First Reading: November 2, 2022
Bill 227: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 13, SECTION 19-104 OF THE HAWAII
(Draft 2) 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 $1,000.
Reference: Comm. 1050.3
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
First Reading: November 2, 2022
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Bill 235: 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—Volunteer Fire Assistance account
($66,120); and appropriates the same to the Volunteer Fire Assistance—Federal
account, bringing the total appropriation to $156,120. The additional funds would
be used for volunteer fire assistance.
Reference: Comm. 1070
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: November 2, 2022
Bill 236: 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—Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19
account($15,000,000) and Interest—Other Federal account($75,000); and
appropriates the same to the Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 account
($11,250,000) and Emergency Rent Assistance 2 Admin COVID-19 account
($3,825,000). The additional funds would be used to assist eligible households at
risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1071
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: November 2, 2022
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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.
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