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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-04-16 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 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=— �),��f MTMQ:�p� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 I11h Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii April 16, 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 is available at the following locations: • Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; • Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway,Kapa`au; • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and • Waimea Council Office,Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. 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, April 15,2025. 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,April 15,2025,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 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Alm of Kona United Methodist 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. (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) REPORTS GOEAC-28 NOMINATION OF BEN C. DALAUIDAO TO THE HAMAKUA COMMUNITY (Comm. 198): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: April 25, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-29 NOMINATION OF JOHN P. KOMETANI TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL (Comm. 199): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 25, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-30 NOMINATION OF REBECCA KAWEHI INABA TO THE LEEWARD (Comm. 200): PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 25, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 GOEAC-31 NOMINATION OF JOSEPHINE"JOJO" TANIMOTO TO THE SOUTH (Comm. 201): KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: April 26, 2025 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 104-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS TO SUPPORT THEIR CONTINUED COOPERATION WITH THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SAFETY OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Authorizes the Hawaii Police Department to enter into an updated Memorandum of Understanding to continue inter-agency collaboration to identify and target for prosecution criminal enterprise groups responsible for drug trafficking and money laundering. Reference: Comm. 180 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-32 Res. 105-25: ADOPTS THE 2025-2029 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AND HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) Includes County-wide housing and homeless needs assessments, funding goals and priorities, and must be adopted prior to receipt of annual CDBG and ESG allocations from HUD. Reference: Comm. 181 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-33 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 Res. 106-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) Transfers $5,212 from the Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses account to the Animal Control account to provide a grant to Action 4 Animals to support its rehoming and adoption programs for at-risk animals. Reference: Comm. 182 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-33 Res. 123-25: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF FOOTWEAR AND REUSABLE BAGS FOR USE BY THE HAWAI`I FIRE DEPARTMENT The donation from OluKai, with an estimated value of$15,110, would be used by the department's Water Safety Officers while on duty. Reference: Comm. 212 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 124-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR SEVEN MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate monthly cost of$59 each for six copiers and $179 for one copier, to be used by the department's Highway Maintenance Division at Hawaii County base yards. Reference: Comm. 213 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 Res. 125-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `EWALU INC. TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS WORKFORCE ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVE Transfers $5,300 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 214 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 126-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH REPLACING ITS KEIKI ID EQUIPMENT Transfers $3,150 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 215 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 127-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY AWARENESS Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 216 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 Res. 128-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS HI-PAL PROGRAM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Police Department, Hawaii Isle Police Activities League Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 217 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 129-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS LUNCHEON ON MAY 9, 2025 Transfers $450 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 218 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 130-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI`I FOR THE 2025 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION IN EAST HAWAI`I Transfers $1,591 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 219 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 Res. 131-25: 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 HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS EXHIBITS ON REGIONAL BEEKEEPING Transfers $5,000 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. 220 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Res. 132-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE REMOVAL OF THREE PENCIL TREES OF THE MAKA`EO WALKING PATH AT THE OLD KONA AIRPORT PARK Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Friends of the Park account. Reference: Comm. 221 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Res. 133-25: 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 $2,500 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. 222 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 Res. 134-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ALOHA ANIMAL ALLIANCE, INCORPORATED, TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR ITS SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Animal Control and Protection Agency account. Reference: Comm. 223 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Res. 135-25: 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE 2025 HILO LEI DAY FESTIVAL Transfers $3,000 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. 224 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 136-25: 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 MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 62ND ANNUAL MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL 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. 231 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 21: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NEPOTISM Adds provisions and definitions consistent with standards set forth in Section 84-13.2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which are intended to provide for fair and impartial hiring, personnel, and contracting practices within the workplace. Reference: Comm. 91.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Approve: GOEAC-34 Bill 36: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATING PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 24-28 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2025 Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies, and incorporates updates to minimum wage positions. Reference: Comm. 183 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-34 Bill 37: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year account($70,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Provision for Compensation Adjustment-General account. Funds would be used to pay for Temporary Hazard Pay for all covered employees for work performed during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to March 2022. Reference: Comm. 184 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-35 Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-11 April 16,2025 Bill 43: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-40, WHICH AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-125, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Increases the amount of funds for the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project from $17 million to $52 million. Reference: Comm. 225 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership, pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 35: 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—State Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination Grant account($7,100); and appropriates the same to the State Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination Grant account. Reference: Comm. 170 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: April 2, 2025 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 205: ARYN MITSUO YOSHIDA, ET AL VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 3CCV-23-0000038 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Hannah McKee dated March 13, 2025, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter filed by Richard Wilson, Esquire, on behalf of his clients Aryn Mitsuo Yoshida, et al. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 04/10/2025 08:55:47 AM Hawaii County Council-I I April 16,2025 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. 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