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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2024-02-07 2022-2024 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 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 31st Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii February 7, 2024 1:00 P.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 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, February 6,2024. 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,February 6,2024,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 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 INVOCATION Pastor John Endriss of Engage Church Hilo 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. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 406-24: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY PARCEL IDENTIFIED AS ALL OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND (BEING A PORTION OF LAND DESCRIBED IN AND COVERED BY ROYAL PATENT GRANT NUMBER 6586, LAND COMMISSION AWARD NUMBER 8689-B TO HELEANAOLE) SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT KAPA`AU DISTRICT, OF NORTH KOHALA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, AND DESIGNATED AS TAX MAP KEY: 5-4-004-015 ("ACCESS ROAD") FROM KAPA`AU WATER WORKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, A HAWAII NONPROFIT CORPORATION The landowner seeks to dedicate the roadway and all improvements for public roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 680 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-46 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 Res. 407-24: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF A ROADWAY LOT, CONTAINING AN AREA OF 54,424 SQUARE FEET, IN THE KUPULAU MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, PORTION OF GRANT 9460 TO HENRIETTA D. HOLT, BEING IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-076-052, SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, FROM FOLIAGE PARTNERS, A HAWAII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, KUPULAU ANTHURIUM PARTNERS, A HAWAII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND ANDRAEA PARTNERS, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP The landowners seek to dedicate the roadway and all improvements for public roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 681 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-47 Res. 408-24: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND/OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-5-001:011, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF PUNAHOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 1,052 acres of land to protect cultural and natural resources and open certain areas of the property for education, gathering, and cultural practices. The parcel is listed as priority number two in the 2023 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 682 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Approve: LAAC-48 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 Res. 409-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUITCLAIM OF REAL PROPERTY, BEING A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT HOMESTEAD ROAD AND A 30-FOOT-WIDE RIGHT OF WAY, SITUATED AT HONOMU, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, BY ITS BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES The County seeks to preserve and protect public access to the Hilo Forest Reserve. Reference: Comm. 683 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-49 Res. 410-24: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND OR A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 8-7-11:002, SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS `IO LANI KEA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 46.27 acres of land to protect cultural and natural resources and preserve portions of the ala loa or Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. The parcel is listed as priority number twelve in the 2018 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 684 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba Approve: LAAC-50 Res. 415-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR ONE FORKLIFT, ONE 3-TON DUMP TRUCK, AND ONE SUPER DUTY TRUCK WITH UTILITY BODY AND CRANE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate monthly cost of$1,600 for the forklift, $2,200 for the 3-ton dump truck, and $5,100 for the super duty truck, to be used by the Wastewater Division. Reference: Comm. 689 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-134 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 Res. 422-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA`AHAHUI `O KA NAHELEHELE FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS HAWAII ISLAND SEED BANK Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 705 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 423-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUMANITY HALE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS LIFE-ENHANCING PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 706 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 424-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR VARIOUS `IKE PONO INTERSESSION PROGRAMS IN THE HAMAKUA-NORTH/SOUTH HILO DISTRICT Transfers $4,000 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. 707 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 Res. 425-24: 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 FRIENDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE BLUE COURAGE TRAINING Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 708 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 426-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR THREE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate annual cost of$2,500, to be used by the department's Existing Housing Division in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 709 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 431-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR TWO MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$215 for both printers, to be used by the department's Council Services Section and Administrative Services/Legislative Research Branch. Reference: Comm. 716 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Waived: FC Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 124: AMENDS CHAPTER 5B, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 5B-2-1(D), OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO WIND DESIGN CRITERIA FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Establishes provisions specific to single-story, slab-on-grade residential buildings. Reference: Comm. 678 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Approve: PCPLUD-7 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 108: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 49, SECTION 2-271; CHAPTER 37, (Draft 3) 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 the requirement that the policy and program development duties of the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience be trauma informed. Reference: Comm. 626.10 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Postponed: January 10, 2024 First Reading: January 24, 2024 Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 Bill 109: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-8 OF THE (Draft 3) 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, with the exception of the Managing Director, shall not take office until confirmed by the County Council. Reference: Comm. 627.17 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Villegas First Reading: January 10, 2024 Second Reading: January 24, 2024 2/3 Vote: Third of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter 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) First Reading: 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) First Reading: January 24, 2024 Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 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) First Reading: January 24, 2024 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) First Reading: 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) First Reading: January 24, 2024 Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 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) First Reading: January 24, 2024 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) First Reading: 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 First Reading: January 24, 2024 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 02/01/2024 09:09:12 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 7,2024 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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