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Home My WebLink AboutAGE GOEAC 2024/05/01 (2022-2024) Hawaii County Clerk's - 04/24/2024 09:04:13 AM CINDY EVANS N�.,OF„� MICHELLE M. GALIMBA Chair and Presiding Officer c,?�'� +,, HOLEKA GORO INABA JENN KAGIWADA MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY _ r Vice Chair +°4 M,;: ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ ' oi'N►+'� HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii, 96720 COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 31St Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 1, 2024 10:00 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, First Floor, 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; • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and • Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, 67-1199 Mamalahoa Highway,Waimea. 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, April 29,2024. 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,April 29,2024,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 a part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawai'i County Clerk's - 04/24/2024 09:04:13 AM GOEAC-31 May 1,2024 ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER 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. 824: NOMINATION OF DONNA KINUKO NOBORIKAWA TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 12, 2024, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Requires Council Confirmation by: May 26, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Comm. 825: NOMINATION OF ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 12, 2024, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Requires Council Confirmation by: May 26, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk's - 04/24/2024 09:04:13 AM GOEAC-31 May 1,2024 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 498-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Seeks to enter into a no cost Memorandum of Agreement to facilitate the issuance and production of REAL ID compliant Civil Identification cards for those transitioning through the re-entry phase of their rehabilitation process. Reference: Comm. 837 Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R) Res. 499-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Seeks to support and facilitate the installation and maintenance of a warning siren in Kamakoa Nui Park to serve the Kamakoa Phase I-A Subdivision in Waikoloa. Reference: Comm. 838 Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 138: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PLANNING Requires the Planning Director to submit semi-annual reports to the County Council indicating those properties for which: (1) a change of zoning district ordinance has expired without completion of all conditions; (2) an initial time extension for the performance of conditions on the change of zone has been granted; (3) applications have been approved for zoning variances, subdivision variances, subdivisions, `ohana dwelling unit permits, nonsignificant zoning changes, approval of plans for telecommunication antennas, or additional farm dwelling agreements; and (4) the Planning Director retains exclusive authority to grant the right to build. Reference: Comm. 760 Intr. by: Ms. Evans and Mr. Inaba Postponed: March 19 and April 2, 2024 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Mr. Inaba,to recommend passage of Bill 138 on first reading.) Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk's - 04/24/2024 09:04:13 AM GOEAC-31 May 1,2024 Bill 145: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 7, SECTIONS 6-7.3 AND 6-7.4; AND ARTICLE XVI OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2022 EDITION), RELATING TO THE WINDWARD AND LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Adds a requirement that at least one member of each commission have experience or expertise in Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, Native Hawaiian law, or traditional Hawaiian land usage; land use planning, policies, and principles; land development and construction; or environmental science, environmental protection, or land conservation, and that each category be represented by a different member. Reference: Comm. 796 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Postponed: April 16, 2024 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Ms.Villegas, to recommend passage of Bill 145 on first reading.) REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 821.1: HAZARD PAY GRIEVANCES: HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, AFCME, LOCAL 152, AFL-CIO V. COUNTY OF HAWAII; GRIEVANCE OF BARGAINING UNITS: 02, 03, 04, 13 AND 15; AND UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS, AFSCME, LOCAL 646, AFL-CIO V. COUNTY OF HAWAII; GRIEVANCE OF BARGAINING UNITS: 1 AND 10 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ryan K. Thomas, dated April 19, 2024, requesting a discussion in executive session regarding the above-entitled matter. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters,pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting parry. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk's - 04/24/2024 09:04:13 AM GOEAC-31 May 1,2024 Live stream of County Council Committee Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.comNiewPublisher.php?view id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. If the Council's stream is deemed inoperable, the following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/IJCJNalwg4OoK7a-7nGnEtGPA. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call (808) 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by April 26, 2024. If a response is received after this date, every effort will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but there is no guarantee the request can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Agendas and agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at (808) 961-8255. Page 5