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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2024-07-24 2022-2024 Hawaii County Clerk 07/18/2024 09:05:48 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=— �),�� OF NF' SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 44th Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii July 24, 2024 9:00 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,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; 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, July 23,2024. 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,July 23,2024,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 Aupum 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 07/18/2024 09:05:48 AM Hawaii County Council-44 July 24,2024 INVOCATION Uncle Jim of Unity of Kona ORDER OF BUSINESS 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. (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 546-24: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 6-2-001:018, 019, 051, 074, 075, 088, 089; 6-2-002:006; 6-2-007:001; 6-4-001:032, 053, 054, 060, 114, 146, 155, 999; 6-5-003:001, 002, 004, 005, 031, 044, 045; 6-5-004:007, 012, 015, 025, 056, 063, 099, 108; 6-5-005:001, 009, 018, 020, 021, 023, 025; 6-5-009:102; 6-6-001:002, 010, 038, 050, 077; 6-6-003:006, 007, 010, AND 013, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF LALAMILO, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 90 acres of trail easements for the Ke Ala Kahawai `o Waimea community project, which acquisition would occur in six major increments designed to span from the town of Kamuela to the shoreline south of Kawaihae, and eventually connect into the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail system. The acquisition of trail easements is listed as priority number three in the 2023 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 915 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Approve: LAAC-65 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 07/18/2024 09:05:48 AM Hawaii County Council-44 July 24,2024 Res. 547-24: APPROVES THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 2024 TITLE VI PLAN PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION TITLE VI CIRCULAR 4702.1B REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES Adoption of the plan fulfills federal requirements to ensure that the department provides public transit service in conformance with Title VI legislation, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Reference: Comm. 916 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: PCHSW-13 Res. 548-24: REQUESTS THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A (Draft 2) PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL TO ENSURE THE EFFICIENT ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION OF FUNDS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 281-17.5, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES Areas of emphasis include the allocation and utilization of funds for travel for the department, Liquor Commission, and Liquor Control Adjudication Board and compliance with statutory requirements for the expenditure of funds received from licensing fees. The department would submit a progress report to the Council within 180 days of receipt of the audit report. Reference: Comm. 919.2 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Approve: GOEAC-144 Res. 549-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, REGARDING AN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION STUDY OF KAHALU`U BAY Allows for a 50 percent cost sharing agreement to conduct a study to identify and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution for aquatic ecosystem restoration of Kahalu`u Bay. Reference: Comm. 921 Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R) Approve: GOEAC-145 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 07/18/2024 09:05:48 AM Hawaii County Council-44 July 24,2024 Res. 550-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH HAWAIIAN TELCOM, INC., REGARDING COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR A NEW EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER IN HILO Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement at an estimated cost of $200,000 per year, for the Hawaii Fire and Police Departments' emergency operations. Reference: Comm. 922 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-172 Res. 551-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT Allows for the receipt of$50,537 of federally-derived funds to fund travel and training to increase the efficiency and readiness of the Police Department's Special Response Team. Reference: Comm. 923 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-173 Res. 552-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Kaneshiro & Sons Enterprise, Limited and Glenn Kaneshiro Partnership, with an approximate monthly cost of$1,827, for office space located at 1990 Kino`ole Street. Reference: Comm. 924 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-174 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 07/18/2024 09:05:48 AM Hawaii County Council-44 July 24,2024 Res. 556-24: REQUESTS THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO PROCURE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACTS OF THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATION RENTAL INDUSTRY IN HAWAII COUNTY Seeks an assessment and analysis of rental listings including available rentals, occupancy rates, pricing, geographic distribution, market value of the land/buildings, proximity of owners, number of structures, and other key metrics; economic contributions of the transient accommodation rental industry to Hawaii County's economy; the impact on housing availability and affordability for Hawaii County residents; and the potential feasibility of conversion to long-term housing. Reference: Comm. 928 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Approve: GOEAC-146 Res. 557-24: 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 HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION FOR ITS ZERO WASTE INITIATIVES AT THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL VA`A FEDERATION WORLD SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 932 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 558-24: 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 HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION FOR ZERO WASTE SERVICES AT THE INTERNATIONAL VA`A FEDERATION WORLD SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP Transfers $8,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 933 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 07/18/2024 09:05:48 AM Hawaii County Council-44 July 24,2024 Res. 560-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE PA`AUILO `GHANA FUN DAY Transfers $3,250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 937 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 104: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 19-2; CHAPTER 19, (Draft 6) ARTICLE 7, 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. 600.44 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada and Ms. Galimba Approve: FC-170 Postponed: July 10, 2024 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kagiwada, seconded by Ms. Galimba, to pass Bill 104, Draft 6, on first reading.) ; and Comm. 600.45: From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated July 11, 2024, transmitting a slide from the Real Property Tax Division Office relating to Bill 104, Draft 6. Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 07/18/2024 09:05:48 AM Hawaii County Council-44 July 24,2024 Bill 175: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 15-72 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FARMERS MARKET FACILITY SCHEDULE Increases the potential establishment of farmers markets by adding three park facilities to the Hilo/Hamakua region, one park facility to the Ka`u region, one park facility to the Kohala region, and two park facilities to the Kona region, and updates the park facility name in the Puna region to "William `Billy' Kenoi District Park." Reference: Comm. 917 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: PCHSW-14 Bill 176: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 25 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Adds and amends existing definitions and amends provisions regulating requirements for nonprofit organizations to be eligible for County funding, conditions placed on the receipt of grant awards, and procedures for the awarding of grants. Reference: Comm. 918.5 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Approve: GOEAC-147 Bill 177: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability Enhancement grant account($50,537); and appropriates the same to the Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability Enhancement grant account, to be used to fund travel and training to increase the efficiency and readiness of the Police Department's Special Response Team. Reference: Comm. 923 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-175 Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 07/18/2024 09:05:48 AM Hawaii County Council-44 July 24,2024 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 166: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), (Draft 2) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—20 ACRES (A-20a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (FA-5a) AT NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-024:003 (Applicant: Ryan Leese) (Area: 21.942 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into four lots. The property is located on the southwest corner of the Kaloko Drive/Ha6 Street intersection in the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. Reference: Comm. 885.9 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) First Reading: July 10, 2024 Bill 178: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act account($1,697,603); and appropriates the same to the following 2023-24 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act accounts: Administration Planning ($169,760), Adult Program ($698,272), Dislocated Worker Program ($254,277), and Youth Program ($575,294). Funds would be used to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youth by providing training to increase employment, retention, earnings, skills, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 926 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: July 10, 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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