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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-01-22 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM HOLEKA GORO INABA tY OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA oN•• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI `: °` MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),�� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 4'b Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii January 22, 2025 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, First Floor,Room 1401 Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations: • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; 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, January 21,2025. 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,January 21,2025, 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 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 INVOCATION Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of Chabad Jewish Center of the Big Island 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) APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 2, 2024 (2022-2024) December 2, 2024 REPORTS GOEAC-1 APPOINTMENT OF COREY K. STONE AS DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION (Comm. 45): TECHNOLOGY Requires Council Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-2 APPOINTMENT OF WESLEY SEGAWA AS DIRECTOR OF (Comm. 46): ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Requires Council Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 GOEAC-3 APPOINTMENT OF CLAYTON HONMA AS DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND (Comm. 47): RECREATION Requires Council Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-4 APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY W. DARROW AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING (Comm. 48): Requires Council Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-5 APPOINTMENT OF RENEE N. C. SCHOEN AS CORPORATION COUNSEL (Comm. 49): Requires Council Confirmation by: March 17, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-6 APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM V. BRILHANTE, JR., AS MANAGING (Comm. 50): DIRECTOR Requires Council Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-7 APPOINTMENT OF DIANE NAKAGAWA AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (Comm. 51): Requires Council Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-8 APPOINTMENT OF BENSON P. MEDINA AS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH (Comm. 52): AND DEVELOPMENT Requires Council Confirmation by: February 7, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 GOEAC-9 APPOINTMENT OF HUGH Y. ONO AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS (Comm. 53): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 14, 2025 (Section 13-8, Hawai`i County Charter) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 30-25: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $23,750 FROM THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR'S NETWORK TO THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, EQUITY AND RESILIENCE Funds would be used to conduct a pilot project to train county staff and partner community-based organizations in participatory storytelling in relationship to place and what sustainability and climate action means to our community. Reference: Comm. 28 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-1 Res. 31-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7 Allows for the receipt of$135,000 to assist coffee farmers by offsetting the cost of the insecticide used to control the Coffee Berry Borer and/or approved fungicides to control Coffee Leaf Rust. Reference: Comm. 29 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-2 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Res. 32-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, HAWAI`I CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER, PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI`I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Allows for the receipt of$318,240 of federally-derived funds to enhance the department's Records Section to improve accuracy, quality, timeliness, immediate accessibility, and integration of national systems of criminal history and related records. Reference: Comm. 30 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-3 Res. 33-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO SUPPORT FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS Seeks to establish a framework for shared resources, response capabilities, and training opportunities to enhance public safety and mitigate risks across military and civilian jurisdictions. Reference: Comm. 41 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-10 Res. 42-25: URGES THE STATE OF HAWAI`I TO IMPLEMENT A UNIVERSAL FREE SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES NUTRITIONAL EQUITY, SUPPORTS LOCAL AGRICULTURE, AND ENHANCES STUDENT SUCCESS Requests the State of Hawaii incorporate local and regional food procurement strategies to develop a program to prioritize Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-made products to strengthen local food systems and support food sustainability goals essential for academic success and personal well-being. Reference: Comm. 61 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Approve: GOEAC-11 Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Res. 43-25: AUTHORIZES A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES TO HAWAI`I ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, INC., OVER TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-041:023 (POR.) Allows for a grant of easement from the County of Hawaii to provide electrical service to the new Keolalani at Waikoloa subdivision in South Kohala and allow for the installation of vacuum switch equipment, with an independent appraisal valued at $590. Reference: Comm. 64 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-1 Res. 45-25: APPROVES THE AWARD OF FUNDS TO ROOTS ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Provides $50,000 of grant funds for the Roots Skate Park Phase three project at Kamehameha Park in North Kohala. Reference: Comm. 66 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-4 Res. 46-25: APPROVES THE AWARD OF FUNDS TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PROGRAMS ADDRESSING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Proposes 15 grant awards to 9 different nonprofit organizations for a total of $10,500,000 in funding that was derived from Residential Tier Two property tax revenues. Reference: Comm. 67 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-5 Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Res. 47-25: APPROVES THE AWARD OF FUNDS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR PROGRAMS ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Allows for grant awards to Hale Ola O Mohouli LLLP ($3,200,000) and Kuakini Family I LP ($5,000,000) for the development of affordable rental units and $5,075,000 to be retained by the Office of Housing and Community Development for the development of 25 single-family dwellings for workforce housing ($4,200,000) and to provide financial assistance to 17 low-income homeowners to conduct essential repair work($875,000). Reference: Comm. 68 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-6 Res. 48-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE, PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT Allows for the receipt of$41,792 of federally-derived funds to conduct community engagement and enforcement activities related to pedestrian safety. Reference: Comm. 69 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-7 Res. 49-25: AUTHORIZES THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF SCHLACK ITO, A LIMITED LIABILITY LAW COMPANY, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO CONTINUE TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I IN HUI MALAMA HONOKOHAU VERSUS COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, CIVIL NO. 1:23-CV-00393 Extends the retention of Special Counsel Services with additional compensation of $300,000 and total compensation not to exceed $500,000. Reference: Comm. 71 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-12 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5, Hawaii County Charter Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Res. 52-25: ACCEPTS THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2024 HAWAI`I COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT YOUTH CONGRESS ON THE 2030 SUSTAINABILITY GOALS FOR THE STATE OF HAWAI`I Accepts findings and recommendations that focus on natural resource management, smart sustainable communities, solid waste reduction, clean energy transformation, local food and green workforce, and education. Reference: Comm. 79 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: GOEAC Res. 53-25: 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 KONA SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE KONA SKATEPARK Transfers $20,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 80 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 54-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI`I DISTRICT 4 LITTLE LEAGUE, INC., TO PURCHASE A PORTABLE PITCHING MOUND FOR LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES IN WEST HAWAI`I Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 81 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Res. 55-25: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST THE KONAWAENA HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 82 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Res. 56-25: 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 EAST HAWAI`I CULTURAL COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 5TH ANNUAL YOUTH ART MONTH FESTIVAL Transfers $5,000 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. 83 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 1: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance from Prior Year account($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Project Fund account. Funds would be used for the Waiakea Stream Mitigation project. Reference: Comm. 20 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Postponed: December 18, 2024, and January 8, 2025 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Council Member Galimba,to pass Bill 1 on first reading.) Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Bill 2: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-33, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025 Adds the Public Works Waiakea Stream Mitigation project($1 million)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources. Reference: Comm. 21 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Postponed: December 18, 2024, and January 8, 2025 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Council Member Kimball,to pass Bill 2 on first reading.) Bill 3: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience Private Contributions account($23,750); and appropriates the same to the Emergent Learning Funds account. Funds would be used to conduct a pilot project to train county staff and partner community-based organizations in participatory storytelling in relationship to place and what sustainability and climate action means to our community. Reference: Comm. 28 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-8 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Bill 4: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program account($135,000); and appropriates the same to the Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program account. Funds would be used to assist coffee farmers by offsetting the cost of the insecticide used to control the Coffee Berry Borer and/or approved fungicides to control Coffee Leaf Rust. Reference: Comm. 29 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-9 Bill 5: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—National Criminal History Improvement Program account($318,240); and appropriates the same to the National Criminal History Improvement Program account. Funds would be used to enhance the department's Records Section to improve accuracy, quality, timeliness, immediate accessibility, and integration of national systems of criminal history and related records. Reference: Comm. 30 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-10 Bill 6: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department Data Grant account($27,780); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Data Grant account, for a total appropriation of$107,780. Funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and ensure compliance with national standards. Reference: Comm. 31 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-11 Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Bill 7: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program account($37,839.15); and appropriates the same to the Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program account, for a total appropriation of$532,839.15. Funds would be used to reduce the number of drivers operating a vehicle while impaired. Reference: Comm. 32 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-12 Bill 8: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Occupant Protection Program account ($1,724.50); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account, for a total appropriation of$161,724.50. Funds would be used for occupant protection projects. Reference: Comm. 33 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-13 Bill 9: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs Grant account($48,764); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs Grant account, for a total appropriation of$628,764. Funds would be used for training, education, enforcement, and community collaboration to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. Reference: Comm. 34 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-14 Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Bill 11: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL—COMMERCIAL MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT CITY OF HILO, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-036:065 Applicant: Nimr Y. Tamimi (Area: 22,900 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to expand its office space by converting an existing residential dwelling on the subject property into an office building. This property is located at 781 Laukapu Street. Reference: Comm. 39 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-2 Bill 13: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant account($41,792); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant account. Funds would be used to conduct community engagement and enforcement activities related to pedestrian safety. Reference: Comm. 69 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-15 Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 01/16/2025 09:14:30 AM Hawaii County Council-4 January 22,2025 Bill 14: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Housing Trust Fund Grant account ($137,592); and appropriates the same to the Housing Trust Fund Projects account ($130,351) and Housing Trust Fund Administration account($7,241), for a total appropriation of$2,987,592. Funds would be used to produce affordable housing through the acquisition, new construction, reconstruction, and/or rehabilitation of non-luxury housing with suitable amenities. Reference: Comm. 70 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-16 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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