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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2024/02/06 (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 28'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii February 6, 2024 2:00 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 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, February 5, 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 Monday, February 5, 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 FC-28 February 6,2024 CALL TO ORDER—2:01 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. 12.25: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 16—31, 2023 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated January 5, 2024. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 13.27: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 16—31, 2023 From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated January 5, 2024, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.3 of the Hawaii County Code. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Inaba—2. Excused: None. Comm. 95.4: SECOND QUARTER REALLOCATION REPORT: OCTOBER 1 —DECEMBER 31, 2023 From Human Resources Director Sommer J. Tokihiro, dated January 17, 2024. (Vote on Comm. 95.4 is on the next page) Page 2 FC-28 February 6,2024 FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Inaba—2. Excused: None. Comm. 231.5: SECOND QUARTER REPORT OF PERSONS EMPLOYED UNDER A CONTRACT FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS: OCTOBER 1 —DECEMBER 31, 2023 From Human Resources Director Sommer J. Tokihiro, dated January 8, 2024, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.5 of the Hawaii County Code. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Inaba—2. Excused: None. Comm. 556.1: SECOND QUARTER REPORT OF UNCAPITALIZED DONATIONS: OCTOBER 1 —DECEMBER 31, 2023 From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated January 19, 2024, transmitting the above report pursuant to Resolution No. 186-23. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Inaba—2. Excused: None. Page 3 FC-28 February 6,2024 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 417-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR FOUR WALKING FLOOR TRAILERS AND FOUR COMPACTING TRAILERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$17,200 for the walking trailers and $18,800 for the compacting trailers, to be used by the Solid Waste Division. Reference: Comm. 699 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Villegas —2. Excused: None. Res. 418-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR TWO TRAILER MOUNTED PUMPS AND ONE PORTABLE PUMP FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate monthly cost of$3,780 for the two trailer mounted portable pumps and $4,300 for the portable pump, to be used by the Wastewater Division. Reference: Comm. 700 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-28 February 6,2024 Res. 419-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR TWO GRAPPLE TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$11,000, to be used by the Solid Waste Division. Reference: Comm. 701 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 420-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR TWO BACKHOES, TWO WHEELED LOADERS, SIX ROLL-OFF TRUCKS, AND SEVEN TRUCK TRACTORS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate monthly cost of$6,800 for the two backhoes, $23,700 for the two wheeled loaders, $32,400 for the six roll-off trucks, and $36,400 for the seven truck tractors, to be used by the Solid Waste Division. Reference: Comm. 702 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Inaba—2. Excused: None. Page 5 FC-28 February 6,2024 Res. 421-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Allows for the receipt of$400,000 of state-derived funds to support the assessment, design, and feasibility of low-income affordable housing in a portion of Kukuiola Village 9 in North Kona. Reference: Comm. 703 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 104: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 19-2; CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, (Draft 4) 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 12 consecutive months and under a signed lease for six consecutive months or more to the same tenant. Reference: Comm. 600.26 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada and Ms. Galimba Postponed: December 5 and 19, 2023; and January 23, 2024 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kagiwada, seconded by Ms. Galimba to recommend passage of Bill 104, Draft 4, on first reading.) POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 20, 2024: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Page 6 FC-28 February 6,2024 Bill 120: AMENDS CHAPTER 19 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO A REAL PROPERTY TAX STABILIZATION PROGRAM Establishes a fixed-rate property tax stabilization program for property owners who are at least 85 years old that utilize the property as their principal residence. Reference: Comm. 674 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Postponed: January 23, 2024 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Mr. Inaba to recommend passage of Bill 120 on first reading.) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND FORWARDED TO COUNCIL WITH A NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Lee Loy, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—3. Noes: Committee Members Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Villegas —4. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Inaba—2. Excused: None. Bill 129: 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 State Grants —Transit-Oriented Development Capital Improvement Projects for Kukuiola Village 9 account($400,000); and appropriates the same to Transit-Oriented Development Capital Improvement Projects for Kukuiola Village 9 account. Funds would be used to support the assessment, design, and feasibility of low-income affordable housing in a portion of Kukuiola Village 9 in North Kona. Reference: Comm. 703 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. Page 7 FC-28 February 6,2024 Bill 131: 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 Alternate Routes Study —County Project($1,000,000); and the Puna Alternate Routes 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, to identify alternate routes to relieve traffic congestion and increase evacuation capacity, if needed. Reference: Comm. 715 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. 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