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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2023/04/18 (2022-2024) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER tv es al� MICHELLE M. GALIMBA °� •� ChaHOLEKA GORO INABA Chair and Presiding Officer JENN KAGIWADA �* ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ CINDY EVANS HEATHER L.KIMBALL Vice Chair r�rE of N• SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 9'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii April 18, 2023 10:00 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, 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: • Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa`au; and • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road 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, April 17, 2023. 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,April 17, 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 FC-9 April 18,2023 CALL TO ORDER—10:15 a.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. 12.8: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 1 — 15, 2023 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated March 20, 2023. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. Comm. 13.8: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 1 — 15, 2023 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated March 20, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. Comm. 184: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMARY OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AS OF MARCH 2, 2023 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated March 21, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes Chapter 47C-3, per the issuance of $13,055,000 Special Tax Revenue Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 1-2021 (Kaloko Heights Project.) (Vote on Comm.184 is on the next page.) Page 2 FC-9 April 18,2023 FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 116-23: 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 FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with the option to extend for two additional five-year terms with Gerald M. Yamada Trust and Wendy M. Yamada Trust, for approximately 7,000 square feet of office and warehouse space at an estimated cost of approximately $17,600 per month. Reference: Comm. 211 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. Res. 117-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT TO ADD A COMMAND CENTRAL COMMUNITY MODULE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CURRENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Motorola, with an approximate cost of$13,950 for the first year and $13,200 thereafter for a total cost of $66,750. Reference: Comm. 212 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) (Vote on Res. 117-23 is on the next page.) Page 3 FC-9 April 18,2023 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. Res. 118-23: CREATES ONE NEW WATER SAFETY OFFICER V AND ONE NEW CLERK III POSITION FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Establishes positions to support the Fire Department's Ocean Safety Operations Branch. Reference: Comm. 214 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. Res. 119-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF ONE SUPER DUTY 4X4 TRUCK WITH UTILITY CABINETS INCLUDING AUTO CRANE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$7,000 to be used by the Construction Equipment Mechanic to perform repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment for the Solid Waste Division. Reference: Comm. 215 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-9 April 18,2023 Res. 120-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF ONE SUPER DUTY 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK WITH UTILITY CABINETS INCLUDING AUTO CRANE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$4,700 to perform pump removal/installations, scheduled maintenance, and repair work at various pump stations and treatment plants for the Wastewater Division. Reference: Comm. 216 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 42: 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($47,000); and appropriates the same to the Golf Course Other Current Expenses account to cover higher than anticipated utility expenses. Reference: Comm. 213 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2. Excused: None. Page 5 FC-9 April 18,2023 Bill 43: AMENDS CHAPTER 19,ARTICLES 1 AND 8, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION,AS AMENDED),RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL USE DEDICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAXES Seeks to implement recommendations of the Real Property Tax Review Working Group and Agricultural Committee's September 2019 Final Report by: amending the definitions for"commercial agricultural activities" and "Commercial agricultural use dedication"; adding four new definitions relating to commercial agricultural uses; amending Section 19-60 of the Hawaii County Code to create a"Long-term commercial agricultural use dedication"; and establishing a new section titled "Short-term commercial agricultural use dedication". Reference: Comm. 217 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Galimba RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 217.1: From Council Members Heather Kimball and Michelle Galimba, dated April 11, 2023, transmitting supporting documentation relating to Bill 43. ; and Comm. 217.2: From Council Members Heather Kimball and Michelle Galimba, dated April 11, 2023, transmitting supporting documentation relating to Bill 43. Bill 44: AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLES 1 AND 7, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO COMMUNITY FOOD SUSTAINABILITY USE ASSESSMENTS AND NONDEDICATED AGRICULTURE USE ASSESSMENTS Seeks to implement recommendations of the Real Property Tax Review Working Group and Agricultural Committee's September 2019 Final Report and the 2021 Annual Report of the Real Property Tax Board of Review by: establishing a sunset date for the definition of"Nondedicated agricultural use assessment"; adding a new definition for "Community food sustainability use"; establishing a sunset date for Section 19-57 of the Hawaii County Code; and establishing a new section titled"Community food sustainability use assessment". Reference: Comm. 218 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Galimba (Vote on Bill 44 is on the next page) Page 6 FC-9 April 18,2023 POSTPONED TO MAY 2, 2023: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Inaba and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT—12:56 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 party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. Live stream of County Council Committee Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. If the Council's stream is deemed inoperable, the following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNalwg40oK7a-7nGnEtGPA. 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