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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2023-10-18 2022-2024 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 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 24th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii October 18, 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, October 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 Tuesday, October 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 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 INVOCATION Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of Chabad Jewish Center 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) APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 20, 2023 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 263-23: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-8-008:100, SITUATED IN THE `ILI OF PEPE`EKEO, AHUPUA`A OF MAKAHANALOA, DISTRICT OF HILO, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 38.25 acres of land to protect cultural and natural resources and freshwater springs and streams, preserve and plant native coastal plants, revive agricultural lands as agroforest, facilitate managed public access for fishing and gathering sites, and enable community-based management and stewardship. The parcel is listed as priority number eight in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 460 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Approve: LAAC-33 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 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) Approve: FC-80 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) Approve: FC-81 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) Approve: FC-82 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) Approve: FC-83 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 285-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHALA LIHIKAI Approves a grant of$36,651 to Kohala Lihikai, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to provide land stewardship and cultural education for the Halawa(Hale O Ka`ili) property (Tax Map Key: 5-3-007:022), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 494 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Approve: LAAC-34 Res. 286-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHALA LIHIKAI Approves a grant of$59,298 to Kohala Lihikai, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to provide land stewardship, wildfire mitigation, and cultural education for the Kaiholena property (Tax Map Keys: 5-8-001:011, 019, 020, 021, 022, and 023), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 495 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Approve: LAAC-35 Res. 288-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AN ICE MACHINE FOR THE PAHALA FIRE STATION Transfers $5,300 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Auxiliary Services Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 499 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 289-23: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2023 HAWAII ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 500 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba Res. 290-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH PURCHASING CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL SCALES Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 501 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba Res. 291-23: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI`I'S 2023 BUNKA NO HI EVENT Transfers $1,750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 502 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 292-23: 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 KEAUKAHA SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR KEAUKAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR Transfers $2,710 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. 503 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 293-23: 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 CELEBRATE `GHANA FESTIVAL IN WEST HAWAII Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 504 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Res. 294-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY-PU`U HO`OMAHA O NA PO`E KOA O HAWAII KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY Transfers $1,250 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. 505 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 295-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SANCTUARY OF MANA KE`A GARDENS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS WELLNESS THROUGH AGRICULTURE MANIFESTIVAL AT HALE HALAWAI Transfers $3,785 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. 506 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 296-23: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI`I'S 2023 BUNKA NO HI PROGRAM Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 507 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 297-23: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI`I'S 2023 BUNKA NO HI PROGRAM Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 508 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 298-23: 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 HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE HONOKA`A RENAISSANCE FAIRE Transfers $5,000 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. 509 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 299-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH PURCHASING A CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL SCALE FOR ITS HILO STATION Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 510 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 300-23: 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 WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL PROJECT Transfers $10,000 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. 511 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 301-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO YWCA OF HAWAII ISLAND FOR ITS 14TH ANNUAL WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES EVENT Transfers $2,500 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. 512 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Res. 302-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PEPE`EKEO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ITS ALOHA `AINA COMMUNITY EVENTS Transfers $3,000 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. 513 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 307-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate monthly cost of$91, to be used by the department's Traffic Administration Section in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 528 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 308-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Allows for the receipt of funds to pay for salaries, fringe benefits, trainings, equipment, and supplies for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney's Victim Assistance Unit. Reference: Comm. 529 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 309-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR FIVE MULTI-FUNCTION PRINTERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements at an approximate monthly cost of$110 for each printer, to be used by the department's Solid Waste Division's various offices island wide. Reference: Comm. 530 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 311-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FOR KEA`AU MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 534 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 312-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FULL LIFE TO ASSIST ABLED HAWAII ARTISTS WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY ART EVENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Transfers $6,900 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. 535 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 313-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND HOLIDAY EVENTS Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 536 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 314-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR A PLAYGROUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation from Kona Playgrounds Foundation and an anonymous party, with an estimated value of$45,000, would be utilized at the William Charles Lunalilo Playground in Kailua-Kona. Reference: Comm. 538 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Res. 315-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO RECYCLE HAWAII FOR THE HILO DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION'S ZERO WASTE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 540 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Res. 316-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA TO SUPPORT FOOD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN THE BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 541 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 72: AMENDS CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 11-3 AND 11-13 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING Amends and adds definitions and adds the Housing Administrator's powers and duties regarding the eligibility requirements for affordable housing. Reference: Comm. 461 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Mr. Inaba Approve: PCPLUD-5 Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 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) Approve: FC-84 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) Approve: FC-85 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) Approve: FC-86 Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 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) Approve: FC-87 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 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) Approve: FC-88 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) Approve: FC-89 Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 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) Approve: FC-90 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) Approve: FC-91 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter 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) Approve: FC-92 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter Page 15 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 49: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-4 OF THE (Draft 4) HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2022 EDITION), RELATING TO VACANCY IN OFFICE Adds an exception to the process of filling vacancies on the County Council by providing that a vacant County Council district seat shall be filled by the person elected to serve the upcoming Council term, if that vacancy occurs or exists after the incoming Council Member was elected. Reference: Comm. 305.21 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Postponed: September 6, 2023 First Reading: September 20, 2023 Second Reading: October 4, 2023 2/3 Vote: Third of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 66: AMENDS CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 5-4-3, OF THE HAWAII (Draft 2) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS Amends Subsection (f)by requiring a professional electrical engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii to prepare, design, and stamp electrical design drawings and specifications for residential photovoltaic systems if the system exceeds 10 kilowatts. Reference: Comm. 435.2 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder First Reading: October 4, 2023 Page 16 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Bill 67: 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 Federal Grants—Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Planning Funds-Federal account($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Planning Funds-Federal account ($100,000). Funds would be used to assist in the development and implementation of a plan to achieve equitable internet access for all Hawaii residents. Reference: Comm. 445 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: October 4, 2023 Bill 68: 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 Federal Grants—Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program account($175,000); and appropriates the same to the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program account. Funds would be used to provide services and financial assistance for internet subscription fees for qualified households on Hawai`i Island. Reference: Comm. 446 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: October 4, 2023 Bill 69: 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—National Criminal History Improvement Program account($580,000); and appropriates the same to the National Criminal History Improvement Program account. These additional funds would be used by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office for a new case management system, increased internet bandwidth, licensing, and replacement of computers to improve the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of criminal history records. Reference: Comm. 447 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: October 4, 2023 Page 17 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Bill 70: 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 Home Program—Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account($5,000); and appropriates the same to the Tenant- Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account to allow for the receipt of funds recovered from tenants who have committed fraud. Reference: Comm. 448 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: October 4, 2023 Bill 71: 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 Block Grant Program Income account($150,000); and appropriates the same to the West Hawaii Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements account, bringing the total appropriation to $300,000. These additional funds will be used to renovate the facility in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. Reference: Comm. 449 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: October 4, 2023 REPORTS GOEAC-78 NOMINATION OF AMEDEO MARKOFF TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN (Comm. 459): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: October 29, 2023 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 531: JAMES GRELL V. COUNTY OF HAWAII; CV 23-00328 JAO-RT From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto, dated September 26, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. Page 18 Hawaii County Clerk 10/12/2023 09:01:25 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 18,2023 Comm. 532: MARY BUCKINGHAM AND MARTIN BUCKINGHAM V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 3CCV-21-0000250 From Deputy Corporation Counsel E. Britt Bailey, dated October 2, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including litigation filed by Bickerton Law Group LLLP on behalf of their clients Mary and Martin Buckingham. 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