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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2024-01-24 2022-2024 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 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 30th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii January 24, 2024 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, January 23,2024. 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,January 23,2024,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 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 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 CLOVE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 6, 2023 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 390-24: APPROVES THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE OF OFFICERS Ratifies the slate of officers approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties Executive Committee on December 18, 2023, as follows: Hawaii County Council Members Heather Kimball, President(Jennifer Kagiwada, Alternate); Maui County Council Members Tamara Paltin, Vice President(Shane Sinenci, Alternate); Kauai County Council Members Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Secretary (Bill DeCosta, Alternate); and Honolulu City Council Members Tommy Waters, Treasurer(Esther Kia`aina, Alternate). Reference: Comm. 648 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Approve: GOEAC-102 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 Res. 391-24: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BY AMENDING RULE NO. 25, INVOCATION Seeks to incorporate `61elo Hawaii and Hawaiian cultural practices into County Council meetings by adding kahu and kumu to the list of persons eligible to perform the invocation. Reference: Comm. 649 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Approve: GOEAC-103 Res. 399-24: CHANGES THE STATUS AND FUNDING SOURCE OF ONE TEMPORARY PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN POSITION TO BECOME A FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION Seeks to reallocate a previous federally-funded position in the Planning Department to a full-time Human Resources Technician. Reference: Comm. 658 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-124 Res. 400-24: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO AWARD FUNDS TO HAWAII HI-DIVING FRIENDS Provides $66,815 of grant funds for the Charles "Sparky" Kawamoto Swim Stadium Dive Tower New Staircase project. Reference: Comm. 659 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-125 Res. 401-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Allows for the receipt of$69,680 of federally-derived funds to evaluate infrastructure needs and associated costs to inform next steps for infrastructure development. Reference: Comm. 660 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-126 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 Res. 402-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Allows for the receipt of$478,400 of state-derived funds to support the ongoing operations of the Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force. Reference: Comm. 661 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-127 Res. 411-24: 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 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS NEW HORIZONS WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP MURAL PROJECT Transfers $4,850 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 685 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 412-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA 2020 FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Transfers $4,670 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Energy Program account. Reference: Comm. 686 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 Res. 413-24: 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 ADULT CARE FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ITS HILO ADULT DAY PROGRAM Transfers $9,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 687 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Res. 414-24: 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 VETERANS MEMORIAL INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE WALL THAT HEALS EXHIBIT Transfers $2,000 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. 688 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Res. 416-24: URGES THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO REMOVE PARCELS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS FROM CONSIDERATION WHEN STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF A PUNA MAKAI ALTERNATE ROUTE Urges that the Puna Makai Alternate Route not connect to the homestead communities of Pana`ewa and Keaukaha, and that additional funds be provided to broaden the scope to examine potential alternate routes in communities directly mauka of Highway 130, such as `Ainaloa and Orchidland. Reference: Comm. 691 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz and Ms. Lee Loy Waived: PCIA Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 108: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 49, SECTION 2-271; CHAPTER 37, (Draft 2) ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 37-1-2 AND 37-1-3; AND CHAPTER 37, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 37-2-21, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, EQUITY, AND RESILIENCE Adds definitions for"trauma" and"trauma informed," and incorporates the concept of applying a"trauma informed approach"to the application of and access to critical resources and support for the County's most vulnerable populations. Reference: Comm. 626.5 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Approve: GOEAC-97 Postponed: January 10, 2024 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Ms. Kagiwada, to pass Bill 108,Draft 2, on first reading.) Bill 113: 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 Federal Grants—United States Department of Agriculture Broadband Technical Assistance Grant account($69,680); and appropriates the same to the United States Department of Agriculture Broadband Technical Assistance Grant account. Funds would be used to evaluate infrastructure needs and associated costs to inform next steps for infrastructure development. Reference: Comm. 660 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-128 Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 Bill 114: 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 Federal Grants—Opioid Settlement Funds account ($478,400); and appropriates the same to the Opioid Settlement Funds account. Funds would be used to support the ongoing operations of the Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force. Reference: Comm. 661 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-129 Bill 115: 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 Federal Grants—Housing Choice Voucher Program account ($5 million); and appropriates the same to the Choice Voucher Rental Subsidies account, for a total appropriation of$28 million. Funds would be used for rental assistance for eligible participants in the Housing Assistance Payment program. Reference: Comm. 662 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-130 Bill 116: 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 Federal Grants—Mainstream Voucher Program account ($150,000); and appropriates the same to the Mainstream Voucher Program account for a total appropriation of$950,000. Funds would be used towards housing assistance payment costs for the Mainstream Voucher Program. Reference: Comm. 663 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-131 Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 Bill 117: 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 Federal Grants—Housing Choice Emergency Voucher Program account($400,000); and appropriates the same to the Housing Choice Emergency Housing Voucher Program account for a total appropriation of $1,400,000. Funds would be used towards housing assistance payment costs for the Emergency Housing Voucher Program. Reference: Comm. 664 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-132 Bill 118: 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 Instant Criminal Background Check Act Record Improvement Program account($169,728); and appropriates the same to the National Instant Criminal Background Check Act Record Improvement Program account, for a total appropriation of$715,488. These additional funds would be used to convert paper files to electronic formats and to fund overtime hours for staff to prepare documents for electronic conversion. Reference: Comm. 665 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-133 Bill 119: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS Adds speed limits ranging between 25 through 45 miles-per-hour for Honoka`a- Waipio Road. Reference: Comm. 666 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R) Approve: PCIA-5 Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 Bill 126: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A REGISTRY OF REAL PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Requires owners of real property, or a designated agent of an absentee property owner, to provide to the County the property owner or designated agent's name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address to allow the County to distribute the contact information amongst County departments and agencies for the purpose of notifying the property owner or agent of potential or existing impacts to the property. Reference: Comm. 690 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: PCHSW ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) 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) First Reading: December 20, 2023 Postponed: January 10, 2024 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz, to pass Bill 107 on second and final reading.) Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 Bill 109: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-8 OF THE (Draft 2) HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2022 EDITION), RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Proposes to revise the County Charter to require the Mayor to appoint department heads within 30 days of taking office and within 60 days of any vacancy occurring during the Mayor's term of office, and further that the department head shall not take office until confirmed by the County Council. Reference: Comm. 627.13 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Villegas First Reading: January 10, 2024 2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 111: 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 Federal Grants—Community Project Funding-Hilo Memorial Hospital Renovation account($13,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Community Project Funding-Hilo Memorial Hospital Renovation account to be applied towards the renovations to the Hilo Memorial Hospital, located at 34 Rainbow Drive, South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 641 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: January 10, 2024 Bill 112: 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 Federal Grants—State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2023 account($80,000); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2023 account for a total appropriation of$780,000. Funds would be used by the Civil Defense Agency to enhance community preparedness and resilience, support law enforcement evidence storage and warehousing, and add vehicles for law enforcement personnel and Civil Defense emergency response. Reference: Comm. 642 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: January 10, 2024 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 01/18/2024 09:05:43 AM Hawaii County Council-30 January 24,2024 REPORTS GOEAC-99 NOMINATION OF ARTHUR TANIGUCHI TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 670): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 1, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-100 NOMINATION OF MATTHIAS KUSCH TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING (Comm. 671): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: February 2, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-101 NOMINATION OF CATHY FERREIRA TO THE PENSION BOARD (Comm. 672): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 2, 2024 (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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