HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN GOEAC 2024/06/04 (2022-2024) Committee on Governmental Operations
and External Affairs
33rd Session
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i
June 4, 2024
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Committee on Governmental Operations and
ORDER: External Affairs was called to order at 5:21 p.m., in the Council Chambers,
Hilo, by Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Acting Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Vice Chair
Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Member
Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member
Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member
Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member
Absent&Excused: Ms. Cindy Evans, Chair
Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member
Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member
STATEMENTS The Acting Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of
FROM THE business, Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: (There were none.)
ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: We'll move on to Order of the Day. Mr. Clerk,
Resolution 529-24.
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ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
RESOLUTIONS: Order of Resolutions.
Res. 529-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I, HAWAI`I COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 46-7, HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES
Allows for students in Hawai`i Community College's Fire Science Program to
participate in hands-on learning opportunities and experiences facilitated by the
Hawai`i Fire Department, and Hawai`i Fire Department personnel to earn college
credits and accreditation when completing training that includes college level
learning.
Reference: Comm. 890
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
(Note: Comm. 890.1, from Finance Director Diane Nakagawa dated May 30, 2024,
transmitting a request to withdraw Res. 529-24, was circulated.)
ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: Go ahead, Ms. Kimball.
MS. KIMBALL: I'm not sure entirely on the proper procedure on this, if we need
a motion first. The Administration has requested withdrawal of this item from our
agenda, per Communication 890.1.
MR. PERRY: There can simply be no motion made, in which case, the matter
would not be before this committee. If the committee wanted to discuss it at all,
there would have to be a motion.
MS. KIMBALL: Alright, well, given that I believe that the Administration is
going to be perhaps submitting something else, I'll just recommend that we don't
make any motions and leave this for another day.
ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair, I'd like to know why the Administration has
withdrawn it. Clerk, do I need a motion in order to hear from Judge Strance?
ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: Yes.
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to recommend adoption of
Res. 529-24. Seconded by Mr. Inaba.
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ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Judge Strance, on face value, loving what I'm reading in
this resolution. But then we did get a notification from the Mayor's Office saying
that they would be withdrawing this particular resolution, and I'm wondering if
you could share some insight into what prompted that decision.
(Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Elizabeth Strance, came forward
to address the members of the Committee.)
MS. STRANCE: Sure, thank you. Elizabeth Strance, Corporation Counsel.
There's some work that needs to be done at the Fire Department end. And so,
they're initiating the request so that they can get some work done before they
move forward. So, I expect that you will see it back at some point in time.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: A brand-new resolution?
MS. STRANCE: Correct.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Okay. Alright that's incredibly helpful, and I do appreciate
Chancellor (Susan) Kazama and her leadership and trying to be creative in getting
folks that are moving through this program at HCC (Hawai`i Community
College); some hands-on learning and experience within the Fire Department. So,
I do look forward to hearing this again in a different form. If there are no other
questions or comments, I can withdraw the motion, Chair.
ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: We have some other options, Mr. Clerk.
MR. PERRY: I'd ask for a postponement to the Call of the Chair to dispose of
this matter.
MS. STRANCE: My concern about a postponement would be whether the
Council could consider another similar resolution while this one is still pending.
And if so, then that would be fine if they don't intend to proceed on this one.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: I believe we can on a resolution, yes.
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Vote on Motion Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to postpone Res. 529-24, to the
to Postpone to the Call of the Chair. Seconded by Mr. Inaba and carried
Call of the Chair: by the following voice vote:
(Approved)
Ayes: Committee Members, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Lee Loy—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba,
and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—3.
Excused: None.
Res. 530-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-AGENCY
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I,
HAWAI`I HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I ECONOMIC RESEARCH
ORGANIZATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 46-7, HAWAI`I REVISED
STATUTES
Allows the Office of Housing and Community Development to collaborate on a
State-wide Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, with an estimated cost to the
County of$33,363.
Reference: Comm. 891
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Motion to Approve: Mr. Inaba moved to recommend adoption of Res. 530-24.
Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz.
ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: I think we have Housing here if any of my colleagues
have any questions. Mr. Inaba.
MR. INABA: Mr. Shiroma, would you mind just giving us a quick overview of
the resolution for the record, please?
(Note: At this time, Office of Housing and Community Development
Specialist Royce Shiroma, came forward to address the members of the
Committee.)
MR. SHIROMA: Sure. Royce Shiroma from the Office of Housing and
Community Development. Basically, because we are receiving funds from HUD
(Housing and Urban Development). Well, the matter is because the State of
Hawai`i, different departments and counties are receiving the funding from HUD,
they require every five years that we do impediments to Fair Housing.
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For this reason, the State Hawai`i Housing Finance and Development
Corporation, University—I'm sorry, the different counties, as well as DHHL
(Department of Hawaiian Home Lands)has teamed up to do a multi-agency
Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Hawai`i Economic Research
Organization in doing the impediments of Fair Housing report for the period 2024
to 2029.
MR. INABA: Perfect. Thank you, Mr. Shiroma. I don't have any further
questions. Will be in support. Thank you, Chair.
ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: Thank you so much, Mr. Inaba. Anyone else?
Seeing none, all those in favor of Resolution 530-24, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 530-24: The motion to recommend adoption of Res. 530-24 was
(Approved) carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Lee Loy—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba,
and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—3.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. LEE LOY: We're at the end of the agenda.
ADJOURN- Seeing no further business, Acting Chair Lee Loy adjourned the meeting at
MENT: 5:29 p.m.
Approved:
Ms. Cindy Ev 8 Chair (Date)
Committee on Governmental Operations
and External Affairs
CE/dt
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