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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2018/03/18 (2016-2018) ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer DRU MAMO KANUHA SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY EILEEN O’HARA KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER Vice Chair HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 29 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i March 13, 2018 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER – 9:03 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 14.30: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 15 – 31, 2018 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated February 16, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-29 March 13, 2018 Comm. 15.25: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 16 – 31, 2018 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 7, 2018. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 15.26: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 1 – 15, 2018 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 21, 2018. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 114.4: SECOND QUARTER REALLOCATION REPORT: OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2017 From Human Resources Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., dated February 6, 2018. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 608: REQUESTS DISCUSSION WITH CORPORATION COUNSEL JOSEPH KAMELAMELA REGARDING PUBLIC PURPOSE AND PROCESS FOR THE USE OF CONTINGENCY RELIEF FUNDS From Council Member Jen Ruggles, dated November 15, 2017. Postponed: December 4, 2017, and January 23, 2018 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Poindexter, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to close file on Comm. 608.) (Vote on Comm. 608 is on the next page.) Page 2 FC-29 March 13, 2018 FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 744: REQUESTS PRESENTATION BY STEFAN BUCHTA, OF THE LELEIWI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, REGARDING THE EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS ON THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, REAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE, AND THE REAL ESTATE MARKET From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated January 30, 2018. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS ACCEPTS PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,600 BY Res. 519-18: WAINANI 42 LLC TO PARTIALLY SATISFY CONDITION “L” OF ORDINANCE NO. 98-66 Partially satisfies the affordable housing requirement for the development of 50 units for stnd Phase II of this development project, located at Puapua‘a 1 and 2, North Kona, covered by Tax Map Key: 7-3-010:027. Reference: Comm. 782 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 FC-29 March 13, 2018 AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND Res. 520-18: OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with New Kaiko‘o Building, Inc., beginning May 1, 2018, with an option for a five-year extension, for space in the Bank of Hawai‘i Building located at 120 Pauahi Street, Hilo. The expected cost of this lease is $1,838.20 per month. Reference: Comm. 785 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND Res. 521-18: OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR FIVE DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for five copiers at an approximate monthly cost of $300 each. Four copiers would replace units at various Solid Waste scalehouses and baseyards and one copier would be used at the Pu‘uanahulu scalehouse. Reference: Comm. 784 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-29 March 13, 2018 ACCEPTS FINAL PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 Res. 522-18: BY KW KONA INVESTORS, LLC, TO SATISFY CONDITION “B” OF ORDINANCE NO. 87-113 Completes payment on a $100,000 in-lieu fee affordable housing requirement to allow for the development of 50 hotel units at Ka‘ūpūlehu, North Kona, covered by Tax Map Key: 7-2-010:010. Reference: Comm. 783 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES AMENDS CHAPTER 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, Bill 113: AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP OF COUNTY ASSETS Establishes a process for individuals, corporations, and other organizations to obtain sponsorships for County facilities, parks, programs, equipment, and tangible property in exchange for financial considerations to increase County revenue from sources other than real property tax. Reference: Comm. 780 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 5 FC-29 March 13, 2018 AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING Bill 114: BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Housing Choice Voucher Program account ($2.5 million); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies account, for a total appropriation of $17.5 million. Funds would be used for payment of rental assistance for eligible participants. Reference: Comm. 781 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING Bill 115: BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Decreases the appropriation in the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account ($30,000); and appropriates the same to the Geothermal Parks and Recreation account. Funds would be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide access to computers and wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) at the Pāhoa Community Center. Reference: Comm. 786 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT – 12:51 p.m. 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. Page 6 FC-29 March 13, 2018 The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by March 9, 2018. Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Public attendance via courtesy site is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A;  Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and  Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  Nā‘ālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway; and  Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au. If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Live stream of County Council Committee Meetings: Meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County’s homepage at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-committee/. For further information, please call 961-8245. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.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 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). Page 7 FC-29 March 13, 2018 Viewing of Meetings is Available on Public, Education, and Government Television. Please call Na Leo TV at (808) 935-8874 for Channel 55 schedule of Council and Committee meetings. Page 8