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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-05-07 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 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 12th Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 7, 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, May 6,2025. 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,May 6,2025,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 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 INVOCATION Pastor Charles Brodhead of Kona Church of the Nazarene 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 February 19, 2025 March 7, 2025 REPORTS GOEAC-35 NOMINATION OF ALEXANDRIA "LEXI" AYERS TO THE LEEWARD (Comm. 226): PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: May 10, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-36 NOMINATION OF DAVID F. BRUNO TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (Comm. 227): Requires Council Confirmation by: May 10, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-37 NOMINATION OF DARDE M. GAMAYO TO THE HAWAII COUNTY (Comm. 228): CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 GOEAC-38 NOMINATION OF MAYA K. GOODONI TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN (Comm. 229): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: May 10, 2025 (Section 2-2150), Hawai`i County Code) GOEAC-39 NOMINATION OF KIM L. LIN TO THE REAL PROPERTY TAX BOARD (Comm. 230): OF REVIEW Requires Council Confirmation by: May 10, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 120-25: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND/OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF ANY PROPERTY IDENTIFIED IN THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION'S 2024 PRIORITIZED LIST, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND Provides authorization for the Director of Finance and Administration to initiate the acquisition of any or all of the ten properties identified in the 2024 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 204 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: LAAC-12 and Comm. 204.9: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated April 24, 2025, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 120-25. Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 121-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES Funds in the amount of$25,000 from the Department of Research and Development would be used to conduct GoFarm Hawaii, the university's comprehensive agricultural education program. Reference: Comm. 208 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-40 and Comm. 208.2: From Research and Development Deputy Director Dennis Lin, dated April 25, 2025, transmitting additional information regarding the GoFarm Hawaii program. Res. 122-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS FOR THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with two renewal option years for a selected contractor to provide vehicles, drivers, management,personnel, dispatching, maintenance, and other ancillary services to operate an island wide public transportation system. Reference: Comm. 209 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-38 Res. 143-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HURTS ANIMALS AND PEOPLE FOR ITS HUMANE EDUCATION INITIATIVE Transfers $2,055 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Animal Control and Protection Agency account. Reference: Comm. 243 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 144-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO IKAIKAMAULOA YOUTH FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE KONA GOLD BOXING CLUB'S TEACH TO REACH INITIATIVE Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 244 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 146-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAI`I, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE WEST HAWAI`I REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 246 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 147-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HILO BAYFRONT TRAILS TO PURCHASE A DEVICE THAT COUNTS PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS 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. 247 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 148-25: 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 ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH HILO FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A PEACE POLE TO BE INSTALLED AT KALAKAUA PARK Transfers $6,500 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. 248 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 149-25: 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 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS FIVE-DAY SCIENCE EXCURSION AROUND HAWAI`I ISLAND Transfers $7,750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 249 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 150-25: 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 ISLAND ADULT CARE FOR ITS POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE TRAINING PROGRAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 250 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 151-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO YWCA OF HAWAI`I ISLAND FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 251 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 152-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 21 sT ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 252 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 153-25: 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 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2025 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 253 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 154-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NA PULAPULA, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KEA`AU FAMILY FUN DAY Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 254 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 155-25: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2025 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION EVENT IN EAST HAWAI`I Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 255 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 156-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LALAKEA FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS HILO ALOHA EVENT Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 256 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 157-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO POHAKU PELEMAKA FOR ITS HO`OWEHE I KA NIU SUMMER CAMP Transfers $4,345 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 257 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 158-25: 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 $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 258 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 159-25: 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 PUNA RISING `OHANA FOR ITS PUNA STORYWORKS PROJECT Transfers $7,425 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 259 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 160-25: 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 FRIENDS OF THE PALACE THEATER FOR THE 2025 EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA 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. 260 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 161-25: 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 BIG ISLAND LIONS FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE 2025 HILO CHRISTMAS PARADE Transfers $1,000 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. 261 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 162-25: 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., FOR THE 39TH ANNUAL HAWAI`I KUPUNA HULA FESTIVAL Transfers $2,800 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. 262 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 163-25: 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 $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 263 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 164-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KEA`AU FIRE STATION Transfers $9,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Auxiliary Services Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 264 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 165-25: 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 $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 265 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Res. 166-25: 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'S COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 Transfers $5,883 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. 266 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 167-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR ITS KONA BEEKEEPER LEGACY PROJECT 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. 267 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Res. 168-25: 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 SOCIETY FOR KONA'S EDUCATION AND ART FOR THE TERMITE TREATMENT OF ITS HISTORICAL BUILDINGS Transfers $8,705 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 268 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 39: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 19-2, AND ARTICLE 7, (Draft 2) SECTION 19-53, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING REAL PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION Repeals the definition of"affordable rental housing," amends the definition of "affordable rental rate," and amends subsection (h) Eligibility for affordable rental housing class. Reference: Comm. 206.2 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: FC-39 Bill 40: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE ZONE MAP CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL— 10 ACRES (A-10a) TO AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) AT PANA`EWA, HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-048:013 (POR.) (Applicant: Ho`oulu-Lahui) (Area: approx. 12.043 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property that currently houses Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School and enable the school to transition from a lease agreement to fee-simple ownership. The property is located at 345 Makalika Street. Reference: Comm. 207 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-13 Bill 41: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Decreases the appropriation in the Transfer to Housing Fund account($451,221); and appropriates the same to the HOME Program Income Repayment account. Reference: Comm. 210 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-40 Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 Bill 42: 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 Interest—Other Federal account($660,000); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 account ($600,000), Hawaii Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation account($10,000), and 2021 Hawaii Island Homeowner Assistance Program-Administration account ($50,000). Reference: Comm. 211 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-41 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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 First Reading: April 16, 2025 and Comm. 91.3: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated April 24, 2025, transmitting an opinion from the Board of Ethics regarding Bill 21, Draft 2. Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 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) First Reading: April 16, 2025 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) First Reading: April 16, 2025 Page 15 Hawaii County Clerk 05/01/2025 08:41:07 AM Hawaii County Council-12 May 7,2025 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) First Reading: April 16, 2025 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership, pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation`By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. Live Stream of County Council Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.comNiewPublisher.php?view id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. 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