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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2015/04/14 2014-2016KAREN FOFF�.r, „r b ( di —,emeOlf—, VA LLRIL T. PO IN DEXTER: the [Ani. 4:'tr� COUNTY COUNCIL C'mmqyj Hmrul'i Hmcai'i Couq, Building 25t:I..nl sfeeel Hd, H,,,,, 96-,20 7°i Session COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ORDER OF BUSINESS AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAII.I MFDEIROS" DAVID CRE000R (LAGAN DRU MAMO KANUI[A DENNIS "FRI`.SH' ONISHI DANNY PALEKA MARGARETWILLE West I lawai'i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii April 14.2015 1:30 P.M. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 24.8: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUN IORIZED FEBRUARY 16-28,2015 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated March 16, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to I lawai'i County Code Section 2-12.3. Comm.33.6: REPOR"I OF FUNDI RANSFERS MTH IORIZED: FEBRUARY 16-28,2015. AND MARCH 1 - 15. 2015 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated March 18, 2015. 5'ervingrhe lnnv.oro J.he Yeapla a/0A"L1and u e'ounp ...... L"'al ovv...mn,"'h a.,de, and r."t„".. FC -7 Comm. 235 April 14, 2015 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, BOTH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 From Legislative Auditor Bonnie S. Nims, dated March 25, 2015, transmitting the above reports pursuant to Hawaii County Charter, Section 10-13. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 144-15: AUTHORIZES THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SELL REAL PROPERTY IN THE KAMAKOA NUI WORKFORCE HOUSING COMMUNITY AT WAIKOLOA TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WEST HAWAII Authorizes the sale of fee simple land to Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii, who has obtained appraisals and funding to purchase six vacant lots to develop affordable housing at Kamakoa Nui. Reference: Comm. 236 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Res. 145-15: APPROVES AND ADOPTS THE 2015-2019 COUNTY OF HAWAII CONSOLIDATED/ACTION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE CONSOLIDATED/ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) The County's Office of Housing and Community Development anticipates a CDBG allocation of $2,465,271 from HUD and program income of $215,925.52, for a total of $2,681,196.52 of CDBG funds for Program Year 2015. Funds would be used towards projects that benefit persons of low and moderate income throughout Hawaii Island. Reference: Comm. 237 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 2 FC -7 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES April 14, 2015 Bill 37: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS Amends: 1) Definitions — revises definition for "agency" and adds definition for "immediate family"; 2) Fair Treatment — Adds provision for use of County property for County of Hawaii workers' union meetings and adds provision requiring Council approval (two-thirds vote) for any County contract for goods and services with a County officer or employee or a business where an immediate family member of a County officer or employee has a controlling interest of said business; 3) Conflicts of Interest — revises provisions for the ability of County officers and employees to represent private interests in legal actions/proceedings against the County or appear on behalf of private interests before any agency of the County; and 4) Contracts — revises provisions for County agencies to enter into contracts when the value of the service or property exceeds $10,000 by removing existing exceptions allowed per the State Public Procurement Code and replacing with a provision that allows for such a contract if the Council approves by two-thirds vote. Reference: Comm. 231 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Bill 39: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 13, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SOLICITING FOR MONEY OR OBJECTS OF VALUE Amends multiple definitions and what constitutes a prohibited act to expand and more clearly define first amendment protections for solicitation -related activity. Reference: Comm. 233 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Page 3 FC -7 April 14, 2015 Bill 41: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Federal - 2015 Block Grant account ($2,465,271) and the Block Grant - Program Income account ($215,925.52); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Hilo Adult Day Care Center - Foundation and Site Improvements ($700,000); West Hawaii Emergency Shelter - Kitchen Renovations ($255,000); Habitat for Humanity Affordable Workforce Housing - Land Acquisition ($132,000); Pahoa Fire Station - Wild Brush Truck Acquisition $235,000; West Hawaii Homeless Micro Housing Units - Site Improvements ($434,771); Kamakoa Nui Mutual Self -Help Housing - Land Acquisition ($200,000); Kona Domestic Abuse Shelter - Kitchen Renovations ($86,500); Residential Emergency Repair Program ($237,925.52); and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($400,000). Reference: Comm. 237 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Bill 42: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Federal - 2015 HOME Program account ($2,852,059) and the HOME Grant - Program Income account ($69,941.21); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Tenant Based Rental Assistance ($666,178.21); Hale Ulu Hoi I and II Apartments ($400,000); Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood 2 ($669,287); Habitat for Humanity Affordable Workforce Housing ($600,000); Kumakua Self -Help Housing, Increment 2B ($160,000); Micro Housing First Project ($276,427); and Office of Housing and Community Development Administration ($150,108). Reference: Comm. 238 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Bill 43: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the Recycling Programs -County Other Current Expense account (grant to Recycle Hawaii, Zero Waste Programs - District 9). Funds would be used to support, initiate, and facilitate Zero Waste programs at District 9 public and charter schools. Reference: Comm. 239 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 4 FC -7 ADJOURNMENT April 14, 2015 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. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by April 10, 2015. Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Public attendance via videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed: • County Council Room, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and • Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed: • County Facility (former Bank of Hawaii Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala; • Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and • Pahoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video and/or audio connection cannot be made or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. 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Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimonyghawaiicounty_.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members Page 5 FC -7 April 14, 2015 prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Governmental Relations and Economic Development, Human Services and Social Services, Planning, Public Works and Parks and Recreation, and Finance Committee meetings - Tuesdays, April 21 and 28 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo `O Hawaii. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo `O Hawaii website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-55/.) Page 6