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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2023-05-03 2022-2024 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM HEATHER L.KIMBALL tY OF p CINDY EVANS oN.• �`� MICHELLE M. GALIMBA Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JENN KAGIWADA HOLEKA GORO INABA `: °` MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),��f MTMQ:�p OF NF' SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 11th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 3, 2023 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 Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy 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, Tuesday, May 2,2023. 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 Tuesday,May 2,2023,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 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Alm of Kona United Methodist Church 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 CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 74-23: URGES AWARENESS AND PLEDGES SUPPORT TO PROTECT NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS FROM ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION Seeks to increase awareness of the Holoi A Nalo Wahine `Oiwi: Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women and Girls Task Force Report, and encourages the community to promptly recognize indications of sex trafficking and abuse and to immediately report any such instances to the proper authorities. Reference: Comm. 151 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada and Ms. Lee Loy Approve: GOEAC-40 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 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) Approve: FC-42 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) Approve: FC-43 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) Approve: FC-44 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 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) Approve: FC-45 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) Approve: FC-46 Res. 132-23: 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 FOR ITS CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 232 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 133-23: 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 HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAII TO COMPLETE A FILM DOCUMENTARY ON SUGAR PLANTATION LABOR ORGANIZER KATSU GOTO Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Big Island Film Office account. Reference: Comm. 233 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 134-23: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAII YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 234 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 135-23: 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 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2023 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 235 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 136-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 19TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT 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. 236 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 137-23: 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 ARC OF HILO FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA'S AWESOME ATHLETES INCLUSIVE CANOE RACE Transfers $2,500 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. 237 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 138-23: 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2023 HILO LEI DAY FESTIVAL Transfers $1,000 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. 238 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 139-23: 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 WAIMEA OUTDOOR CIRCLE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF ULU LA`AU, THE WAIMEA NATURE PARK Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 239 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Res. 140-23: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAII YMCA FOR ITS EAST HAWAII FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 240 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 142-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE NORTH HAWAII DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS COMMITTEE Transfers $5,325 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 242 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 143-23: 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 PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE ACTIVATE PUNA COMMUNITY EVENT IN PAHOA Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 243 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 144-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND LGBTQ PRIDE TO SUPPORTS ITS 11TH ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 244 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Res. 145-23: 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 HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2023 HILO HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 245 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 146-23: 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 HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM TO PURCHASE INTERACTIVE SEATING FOR ITS "OPIHI LEARNING AREA" Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 246 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 147-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LALAKEA FOUNDATION FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS BRIDGING PACIFIC CONNECTIONS PROJECT Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 247 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 148-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2023 OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AWARD LUNCHEON Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 248 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 149-23: 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 HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2023 HILO HIGH GRAD NITE Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 249 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 150-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE MAKALEI FIRE STATION Transfers $16,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Auxiliary Service Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 250 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 151-23: 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 ARC OF HILO FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA'S AWESOME ATHLETES INCLUSIVE CANOE RACE Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 251 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 152-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR THE 2023 WAIPI`O VALLEY KALO FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 252 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 153-23: 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 FRIENDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Police Department, Training account. Reference: Comm. 253 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 154-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE CONCRETE TO CONSTRUCT THE THIRD PHASE OF ROOTS SKATE PARK IN NORTH KOHALA Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account. Reference: Comm. 254 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 155-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA HARVEST, INC., FOR ITS 8TH ANNUAL FARM FEST Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 255 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 156-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION'S `IKE PONO-HAMAKUA SUMMER FUN PROGRAM IN KULA`IMANO, PAPA`ALOA, AND HONOMU Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 256 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 157-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 19TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 257 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 160-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$331 to be used at the department's Real Property Tax Division in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 264 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 161-23: 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 MEN OF PA`A FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PUNA KEIKI TO KUPUNA IMU MEA Al PROJECT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 267 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 162-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 19TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 268 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Res. 163-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LANCASTER AND NAMIE TOWN PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO FORM THE PACIFIC HYDROGEN ALLIANCE Allows for a collaborative relationship amongst the City of Lancaster in California, Namie Town in the Prefecture of Fukushima, Japan, and the County of Hawaii to work towards the decarbonization of energy systems by replacing fossil fuels with green electricity, green hydrogen, and biomass. Reference: Comm. 269 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) 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-KI einfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-47 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 Approve: FC-48 Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Bill 46: 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 Mass Transit Bus Stop ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Compliance— Federal Highway ($1,000,000) and County ($250,000)projects to the Capital Budget. Funds for these projects shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($1,000,000) and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($250,000), and would be used to design and construct ADA pads for passengers to board buses at safe locations and install other improvements for ADA compliance. Reference: Comm. 265 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 47: 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($700,000); and appropriates the same to the Highway Maintenance Administration Equipment account to cover unanticipated expenses for equipment. Reference: Comm. 266 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 15 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 36: 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—Block Grant account($2,680,506) and the Block Grant—Program Income account($100,000); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter Phase 2 Improvements ($252,615), Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council— Certified Kitchen Conversion ($580,001), Hamakua Youth Community Center Phase 2 Improvements ($650,000), Hale `Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter Phase 2 Improvements ($162,000), Mental Health K6kua—Hilo Hale Residence Improvements ($175,000), Ka`u and Puna Volunteer Fire Station Brush Truck Acquisition ($370,000), Mental Health K6kua—Van Transportation Acquisition ($74,000), and Administration, Planning and Fair Housing ($516,890). Reference: Comm. 165 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: April 19, 2023 Bill 37: 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($3,500,000), and appropriates the same to the General Excise Tax Mass Transit Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used to cover additional costs related to fixed route operations. Reference: Comm. 166 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: April 19, 2023 Page 16 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-11 May 3,2023 Bill 38: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 22-51 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2023 Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies, and reflects the current minimum wage of$12 per hour through December 31, 2023, and the minimum wage increase to $14 per hour effective January 1, 2024. Reference: Comm. 167 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: April 19, 2023 REPORTS GOEAC-36 NOMINATION OF ERIC P. GEE TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION (Comm. 185): Requires Council Confirmation by: May 13, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-37 NOMINATION OF JULES DUDOIT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Comm. 187): Requires Council Confirmation by: May 13, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-38 NOMINATION OF CHEYDON A. NALEIMAILE-EVANGELISTA TO THE (Comm. 188): YOUTH COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: May 13, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 17 Hawaii County Clerk 04/27/2023 09:02:50 AM Hawaii County Council-I I May 3,2023 GOEAC-39 NOMINATION OF LUAHIWA NAMAHOE TO THE SALARY (Comm. 189): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: May 14, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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