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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 146 2024/03/05 2022-2024 Hawai`i County Council-34 March 20,2024 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 436-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the County to enter into a three-year employment contract for an Early Childhood Resource Associate to assist with expanding access to affordable and high-quality childcare and education. Reference: Comm. 726 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-146 FAILED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, and Kagiwada—3. Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—5. Absent: Council Member Lee Loy— 1. Excused: None. Res. 442-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUITCLAIM OF REAL PROPERTY, DESCRIBED AS REMNANT ROAD RESERVE, PARCEL A, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY NO. 7-5-006-034 AND CONTAINING AN AREA OF 1,794 SQUARE FEET, SITUATED AT LANIHAU 2ND, KAILUA, NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI`I, FROM THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, BY ITS BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES The County seeks to utilize the parcel for public parking. Reference: Comm. 742 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-52 POSTPONED TO APRIL 17, 2024: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Lee Loy— 1. Excused: None. Page 3 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE DATE: March 5, 2024 Re: Comm. No. 726/Res.No. 436-24 PLACE: Council Chambers Hilo, Hawai`i TIME: 3:05 p.m. Council Chair and Members Hawai`i County Council Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 436-24, reports as follows: Resolution No. 436-24, transmitted by Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, via Communication No. 726 dated February 1, 2024, authorizes the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of more than one fiscal year for a multi-year employment contract for the Department of Research and Development. This resolution authorizes the County to enter into a three-year employment contract for an Early Childhood Resource Associate to assist with expanding access to affordable and high-quality childcare and education. Finance Committee Meeting of February 20,2024 Research and Development Director Douglass Adams participated via the Hilo Council Chambers to provide background and urge the committee's support. Committee Member Jenn Kagiwada asked Mr. Adams to provide some background. Committee Member Ashley Kierkiewicz spoke in opposition to this measure, expressing her frustration with how long the County has taken to move forward on the RFPs (Request for Proposal). She also stated that presentations on our priorities have been promised to expedite these RFPs, but they have yet to happen. Ms. Kierkiewicz noted that she could postpone this matter if the Department of Research and Development could provide an update, but she could not support another position until then. Committee Member Susan L.K. Lee Loy expressed concerns. She asked Finance Director Diane Nakagawa to provide some background on the RFP process and when these funds must be encumbered. Ms. Nakagawa stated that funds need to be encumbered by the end of this calendar year, and the RFP process can take anywhere from three to four months. Committee Member Holeka Goro Inaba asked if the RFP process was required for nonprofit childcare providers. Ms. Nakagawa responded that there are a couple of options. However, they strongly feel that the RFP process provides specific criteria and also makes the process as transparent as possible as to where these funds will be allocated. Mr. Inaba agreed with Ms. Kierkiewicz and believed they needed to receive that update from the department before he could support this position. He recommended its postponement. FC Report No. 146 FC-146 Page 2 March 5,2024 A motion to postpone the measure to the March 5, 2024 was made by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. Finance Committee Meeting of March 5,2024 Committee Chair Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked that they focus today's conversation on the measure at hand. He stated that the Department of Research and Development would provide a presentation on March 19, 2024,relating to the ARPA(American Rescue Plan Act) funds. Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder suggested that they move this measure forward to the Council, and after hearing the presentation provided at the next meeting,they could then address their concerns and vote accordingly. Committee Member Holeka Goro Inaba asked Research and Development Director Douglass Adams to give the Committee a brief update. Mr. Inaba asked if the department had someone in mind for this position. Mr. Adams stated that they did. Mr. Inaba stated that he wasn't opposed to moving it forward but that he wouldn't be voting in support. Committee Member Jenn Kagiwada commented in support. Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz asked Mr. Adams why this RFP had taken so long. Mr. Adams provided a detailed overview of all phases of expediting this RFP. Corporation Counsel Elizabeth Strance asked the Committee to speak to the matter at hand and cautioned the Committee on discussing a future agendized matter as it could appear to be a violation of the Sunshine Law. Ms. Kierkiewicz apologized, appreciated the caution, and stated that she is unable to support this measure at this time. Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 436-24, and recommends its adoption. llch AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, EVANS X GALIMBA x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE INABA X KAGIWADA X KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ x MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER, KIMBALL X CHAIR LEE LOY X FC REPORT NO.: 146 VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: