HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2023-01-05 2022-2024 Hawaii County Clerk 12/29/2022 01:16:32 PM
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JENN KAGIWADA
HOLEKA GORO INABA `: °` MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
3rd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
January 5, 2023
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:
• 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
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January 4,2023.
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testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday,January 4,2023,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
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INVOCATION Pastor John Endriss of Engage Church Hilo
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 5, 2022 (2020-2022)
December 5, 2022
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 27-23: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS
MAINTENANCE PROJECT AT THE HAROLD H. HIGASHIHARA PARK
Transfers $2,500 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. 31
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
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Res. 28-23: 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 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 34
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Res. 29-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PATH TO PURCHASE AND
MAINTAIN PET WASTE BAGS FOR THE OLD WALUA TRAIL
Transfers $1,100 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. 35
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 221: AMENDS CHAPTERS 17 AND 26 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 3) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FIRE
(2020-2022) Updates and revises the Hawaii County Fire Code to incorporate the
2018 National Fire Protection Association standards and adopt the 2018 Hawaii
State Fire Code.
Reference: Comm. 1029.9
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: December 21, 2022
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Bill 1: 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—High Intensity Impact Grant account
($219,900); and appropriates the same to the High Intensity Impact Grant account,
bringing the total appropriation to $610,000. These additional funds would be
used by the Hawaii Police Department for overtime, travel, training, services, a
vehicle, and related equipment for its High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
Program.
Reference: Comm. 4
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: December 21, 2022
Bill 2: 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—Substance Abuse Prevention
Coordinator account($90,000); and appropriates the same to the Substance Abuse
Prevention Coordinator account, bringing the total appropriation to $200,000.
These additional funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for
substance abuse prevention systems on Hawaii Island.
Reference: Comm. 5
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: December 21, 2022
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 32: JOEL H. WHITE V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CASE 21-00264-JMS-RT
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark D. Disher, dated December 8, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-referenced matter, including litigation filed by Jacob G.
Delaplane, Esquire, on behalf of his client Joel H. White.
The Council 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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OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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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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