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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2024-10-02 2022-2024 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 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=— �),��f MTMQ:�p� OF NF' SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 49th Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii October 2, 2024 1:00 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 is available at the following locations: • Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway,Kapa`au; • Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, 67-1199 Mamalahoa Highway,Waimea; and • Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle. 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, October 1,2024. 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, October 1,2024,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 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 INVOCATION Pastor Robert Frick of Puna Covenant Church 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 24, 2024 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 610-24: REQUESTS THE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE COUNTY CLERK TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE COUNTY WEBSITE TO PROMOTE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS Seeks improvements to better enable the public to view and track legislation and other relevant information. Reference: Comm. 1016 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Approve: GOEAC-159 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 611-24: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A SIXTY-FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH THE HOUSING AND LAND ENTERPRISE OF HAWAII COUNTY, DBA: HALE O HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BELOW MARKET RATE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-051:094 FOR A COMMUNITY LAND TRUST PROGRAM AT A SET LEASE AMOUNT OF $10.00 PER YEAR Allows for Hale O Hawai`i to finance, construct, and sell a below market rate home on state lands, subject to affordability restrictions,to an eligible purchaser for affordable housing and shelter purposes. Reference: Comm. 1017 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-68 Res. 612-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF TWENTY-SIX PORTABLE GENERATORS FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY The donation to the Civil Defense Agency, with an estimated value of$15,619.47, would be used to enhance the department's local emergency capabilities. Reference: Comm. 1018 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-195 Res. 613-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, OFFICE OF STATE AND COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, EQUITY AND RESILIENCE Allows for the receipt of$228,640 of federally-derived funds to be used to create an Energy Management Plan for County of Hawaii facilities. Reference: Comm. 1019 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-196 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 614-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Allows for the receipt of$488,722.63 in federally-derived funds, which would be used to establish a Hazard Zone Incident Command and a Control Training Program to provide safe, effective, and efficient emergency response operations. Reference: Comm. 1020 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-197 Res. 615-24: CHANGES TIME ELEMENT OF TWO HALF-TIME FIRE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER II POSITIONS TO FULL-TIME Requests adjustment to full-time with the intent to reallocate the positions to provide the Hawaii County Fire Department with additional clerical support. Reference: Comm. 1021 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-198 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 630-24: APPROVES THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS (Draft 2) AND PRIORITIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2025 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Includes proposals relating to the regulation of tobacco products, State land use boundary amendments, denitrification in individual wastewater systems, regulating midwife licensures, advancing the timeline and providing more funding for cesspool conversions, extending the County surcharge of general excise tax, and regulating agricultural tourism, and 10 policy priorities relating to: (1) increasing funds for emergency preparedness; (2) lowering the cost and expanding the availability of insurance for homeowners and businesses; (3) workforce development; (4) expanding access to midwifery licensures; (5) game management of wild ungulates; (6)promoting producer responsibility for solid waste; (7)prioritizing and promoting safe routes to school; (8) increasing access to locally- produced food; (9) improving public safety, expanding access to mental health resources, and establishing community courts; and(10)preventing squatters and supporting communities impacted by squatting. Reference: Comm. 1043.3 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Approve: GOEAC-160 and Comm. 1043.4: From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated September 17, 2024, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 630-24, Draft 2. Res. 637-24: 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 HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER INC. FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE LADIES NIGHT OUT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1059 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 638-24: 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 FEED HAWAII DBA KOHALA FOOD HUB FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE NORTH KOHALA FARM TO FAMILY PROJECT Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1060 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Res. 639-24: 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 FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE FRIENDLY FRIDGE RESCUE FOOD PROGRAM Transfers $4,350 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1061 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Res. 640-24: 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 HOLUALOA VILLAGE `GHANA FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 22ND ANNUAL MUSIC AND LIGHT FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 1062 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 641-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII, INC., TO ASSIST WITH ITS EMERGENCY CLOSET PROGRAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1063 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 642-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PEPE`EKEO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ITS ALOHA `AINA COMMUNITY EVENTS Transfers $3,600 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. 1064 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Res. 643-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY HAWAII FOR THE BIG ISLAND ELECTRIC VEHICLE ASSOCIATION'S 2024 HE ALA PONO ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND SUSTAINABILITY FAIR Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Energy account. Reference: Comm. 1065 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 644-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU ANUENUE TO SUPPORT ITS INAUGURAL INCLUSIVE PROM Transfers $4,850 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1066 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Res. 645-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII, INC., TO ASSIST WITH ITS EMERGENCY CLOSET PROGRAM Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1067 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada Res. 646-24: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO SUPPORT THE 2024 HAWAII ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1068 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 647-24: 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 KOHALA HERITAGE CENTER FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CENTER Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1069 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Res. 648-24: 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 NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KOHALA UNUPA`A PROGRAM Transfers $2,570.40 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1070 Intr. by: Ms. Evans Res. 649-24: 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 NA`ALEHU THEATRE FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL ALOHA SHIRT FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1071 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 650-24: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAII YMCA FOR ITS EAST HAWAII FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1072 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 651-24: 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 VOLCANO EDUCATION AND RESILIENCE INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT THE DIGITAL RESILIENCE AGAINST DISASTERS FOR ISLAND COMMUNITIES TRAINING PROGRAM Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1073 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 652-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII, INC., TO ASSIST WITH ITS EMERGENCY CLOSET PROGRAM Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1074 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 653-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ALANUI `O KAT FOR ITS RARE AND ENDANGERED NATIVE PLANT EDUCATION PROJECT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1075 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba Res. 654-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NA`ALEHU THEATRE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS 2024 ALOHA SHIRT FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1076 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Res. 655-24: 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 12 STEP OHANA CLUB OF KONA, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS RECOVERY MEETINGS Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1077 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 656-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A SCORE BOARD WITH INSTALLATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation from West Side Hawaii Little League, with an estimated value of $11,000, would be installed at the William Charles Lunalilo Playground in Kailua-Kona. Reference: Comm. 1078 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Res. 657-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WITH EXPENSES FOR VARIOUS SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS HELD ON HAWAII ISLAND Transfers $38,070 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1080 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Res. 659-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HONOKA`A HONGWANJI MISSION FOR ITS "FEEDING OUR KEIKI AND KUPUNA" PROGRAM Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 1084 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Res. 660-24: 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 FOOD BASKET INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS AT VARIOUS PROPERTIES TO ASSIST ITS AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIERS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 Transfers $7,844 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1085 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba Res. 661-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE SISTER CITY PROGRAM Transfers $6,700 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of Management, Mayor's Entertainment account. Reference: Comm. 1086 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 184: AMENDS CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE 2 AND ARTICLE 3, OF THE HAWAII (Draft 2) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE USE OF COUNTY STREETS; AND ESTABLISHES A SPECIAL ACTIVITY PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES Establishes a process to obtain a special permit and regulations to conduct temporary commercial activity on a County street, and increases fees from $25 to $50 for any permit issued for the lawful use of County streets. Reference: Comm. 944.4 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kierkiewicz Approve: PCIA-14 Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Bill 200: 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—Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant account($228,640); and appropriates the same to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant account. Funds would be used to create an Energy Management Plan for County of Hawaii facilities. Reference: Comm. 1019 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-199 Bill 201: 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—FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant account($488,722.63); and appropriates the same to the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant account. Funds would be used to establish a Hazard Zone Incident Command and a Control Training Program to provide safe, effective, and efficient emergency response operations. Reference: Comm. 1020 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-200 Bill 202: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Fund Balance From Previous Year account($7.4 million); and appropriates the same to the Housing Production account to fund a grant agreement with Kamakoa Nui LP for the Na Hale Makoa Project($2 million) and the Kamakoa Nui Workforce Housing Mini-Loop Road/Infrastructure project ($5.4 million). Reference: Comm. 1022 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-201 Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Bill 213: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 24-17 AND SECTION 24-19, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO AN EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES AND FEES Allows an exemption from certain motor vehicle taxes and fees for motor vehicles owned or leased for 12 months or longer by the County and for motor vehicles owned or leased for 12 months or longer by police officers who use their vehicles in the performance of their duties. Reference: Comm. 1079 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 165: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY (Draft 2) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING Changes the County Building parking lot located at 25 Aupuni Street in Hilo from a two-hour metered parking zone to a two-hour parking area, effective January 1, 2025. Reference: Comm. 884.3 Intr. by: Ms. Evans First Reading: September 17, 2024 Bill 196: 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—Opioid Settlement Funds account ($925,000); and appropriates the same to the Opioid Settlement Funds account to support opioid remediation activities. Reference: Comm. 993 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: September 17, 2024 Page 15 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 Bill 197: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the State Grants—Career Criminal Program account ($55,034); and appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Prosecution Program account, for a total appropriation of$546,168. Funds would be used to support nine positions in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. Reference: Comm. 994 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: September 17, 2024 Bill 203: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE, CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY NAMING THE BALLFIELDS AT WILLIAM "BILLY' KENOI DISTRICT PARK THE "HOWARD SANORIA BALLFIELDS" IN HONOR OF HOWARD FERNANDO SANORIA Reference: Comm. 1044 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz First Reading: September 17, 2024 REPORTS GOEAC-155 NOMINATION OF BIRK BILLINGSLEY TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY (Comm. 1030): COMMITTEE GOEAC-156 NOMINATION OF KEN HOYLE TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN (Comm. 1031): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: October 11, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-157 NOMINATION OF RICK PORTER TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Comm. 1032): Requires Council Confirmation by: October 11, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 16 Hawaii County Clerk 09/26/2024 09:05:25 AM Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024 GOEAC-158 NOMINATION OF CHARLA THOMPSON TO THE KONA COMMUNITY (Comm. 1033): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: October 11, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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