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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2023/10/03 (2022-2024) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER w OF.ii MICHELLE M. GALIMBA ChaHOLEKA GORO INABA Chair and Presiding Officer JENN KAGIWADA ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ CINDY EVANS . HEATHER L.KIMBALL Vice Chan �•.c°.��maw;{. f'rf of Neu+` 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 20'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii October 3, 2023 10:30 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: • 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 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, October 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 Monday, October 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 FC-20 October 3,2023 CALL TO ORDER—12:10 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. 12.18: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 16 —AUGUST 31, 2023 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated September 8, 2023. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 281-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE LANDFILL BULLDOZER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate monthly cost of$21,667 to replace equipment that has reached its end of life. Reference: Comm. 479 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-20 October 3,2023 Res. 282-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE LANDFILL COMPACTOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate monthly cost of$25,000 to replace equipment deemed inoperable due to fire loss. Reference: Comm. 480 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Res. 283-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for Tasers and associated equipment to be utilized by Police Officers island wide. Reference: Comm. 481 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Res. 284-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Allows for the receipt of$2,000,000 in federally-derived funds to support the implementation and on-going operations of a new homeless shelter program. Reference: Comm. 482 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) (Vote on Res. 284-23 is on the next page.) Page 3 FC-20 October 3,2023 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 73: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Appropriates revenues in the 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs — Federal account($2,000,000); and appropriates the same to the 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs account($1,900,000); and the 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs —Administration account($100,000). Funds would be used to support the implementation and on-going operations of a new homeless shelter program. Reference: Comm. 482 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Bill 74: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Police Department Data Grant account($16,980); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Data Grant account, for a total appropriation of$89,980. These additional funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and ensure compliance with national standards. Reference: Comm. 483 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) (Vote on Bill 74 is on the next page) Page 4 FC-20 October 3,2023 RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Bill 75: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Occupant Protection Program account ($37,959); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account, for a total appropriation of$161,959. These additional funds would be used to fund operations focused on occupant protection projects through the Community Highway Safety Program. Reference: Comm. 484 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program account($97,970.95); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Roadblock Program account, for a total appropriation of$522,970.95. These additional funds would be used to fund programs focused on reducing the number of drivers operating a vehicle while impaired. Reference: Comm. 485 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) (Vote on Bill 76 is on the next page) Page 5 FC-20 October 3,2023 RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Bill 77: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Police Department 2023 Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account($280); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account, for a total appropriation of$574,514. These additional funds would be used for training, education, enforcement, and community collaboration to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries. Reference: Comm. 486 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Bill 78: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account($8,300); and appropriates the same to the Papa`aloa Housing Project account to purchase planter boxes for residential gardening. Reference: Comm. 487 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Page 6 FC-20 October 3,2023 Bill 79: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Increases revenues in the State Emergency Medical Services account($617,702); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Medical Services Other Current Expenses account($474,008); and the Retirement Benefits account($143,694). Funds would be used to cover collective bargaining agreement salaries, fringe benefits, and operational increases. Reference: Comm. 488 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Bill 80: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 Adds the Public Works Bridge Repair Projects —Honoli`i and Kaiwilahilahi Streams — Federal project($6 million)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable to rehabilitate the integrity of these bridges. Reference: Comm. 489 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Page 7 FC-20 October 3,2023 Bill 81: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 Adds the Fire Department Waiuli (Leleiwi) Beach Park Lifeguard Tower Construction— Fair Share project($48,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Fair Share Contributions to replace the existing tower with a new fiberglass surveyor tower. Reference: Comm. 490 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT—1:07 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. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call (808) 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by September 29, 2023. If a response is received after this date, every effort will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but there is no guarantee the request can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Agendas and agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at (808) 961-8255. Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk's - 11/29/2023 09:48:45 AM MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER �V OF.ii MICHELLE M. GALIMBA ' �`� Chair and Presiding Officer HOLEKA GORO INABA�o.• '• q, JENN KAGIWADA * ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ CINDY EVANS HEATHER L.KIMBALL Vice Chair fq'f of Nva+` SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 24'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i December 5, 2023 9:30 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: • 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 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, December 4, 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,December 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 Hawai'i County Clerk's - 11/29/2023 09:48:45 AM FC-24 December 5,2023 CALL TO ORDER 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. 12.20: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 1 — 15, 2023 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated October 26, 2023. Comm. 12.21: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 16—31, 2023 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated November 15, 2023. Comm. 13.23: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 16—31, 2023 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 3, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code. Comm. 95.3: FIRST QUARTER REALLOCATION REPORT: JULY 1 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 From Acting Human Resources Director Danny B. Patel, dated November 1, 2023. Comm. 139.2: FIRST QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: JULY 1 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine HI, dated November 16, 2023, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk's - 11/29/2023 09:48:45 AM FC-24 December 5,2023 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 104: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 19-2; CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53; AND CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A LONG-TERM RENTAL CLASS FOR REAL PROPERTY TAXES Establishes a Long-Term Rental tax assignment classification for properties that are occupied under a lease for at least ten consecutive months by the same tenant and properties with leases of less than ten months that provide housing for multiple tenants who are students, traveling physicians, or nurses as long as the total number of days under the lease is equivalent to at least ten months per calendar year. Reference: Comm. 600 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada and Ms. Galimba Bill 106: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 Adds the Public Works Federal Highway Administration Mamalahoa Highway Rehabilitation Part 2—Kamalani Street to Kalamauka Road—Federal Project ($3,000,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the Federal Grants Receivable Fund, and would be used for paving and resurfacing. Reference: Comm. 608 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Bill 107: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 Adds the Public Works Puna Makai Alternate Route Study—County Project($500,000) and the Puna Makai Alternate Route Study—State Project($1,000,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($500,000) and State Grants Receivable ($1,000,000), to identify an alternate route to relieve traffic congestion and increase evacuation capacity, if needed. Reference: Comm. 609 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) ADJOURNMENT Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk's - 11/29/2023 09:48:45 AM FC-24 December 5,2023 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.comNiewPublisher.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/IJCJNalwg4OoK7a-7nGnEtGPA. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call (808) 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by December 1, 2023. If a response is received after this date, every effort will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but there is no guarantee the request can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Agendas and agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at (808) 961-8255. Page 4