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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2018/11/19 (2016-2018) ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID tv os M AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer �uN -` , o 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 47'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii November 19, 2018 10:30 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER—10:35 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 14.46: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: SEPTEMBER 16 —30, 2018 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 16, 2018,transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-47 November 19,2018 Comm. 15.42: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16—30, 2018 AND OCTOBER 1 — 15, 2018 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated October 18, 2018. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Comm. 114.7: FIRST QUARTER REALLOCATION REPORT: JULY—SEPTEMBER 2018 From Human Resources Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., dated October 18, 2018. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Comm. 1154: REQUESTS A PRESENTATION BY CORPORATION COUNSEL REGARDING CONSOLIDATED CASES OF PATRICIA NAKAMOTO, PETITIONER/PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, VS. JAMAE KAWAUCHI, IN HER INDIVIDUAL AND OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS COUNTY CLERK, DOMINIC YAGONG, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL AND OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL, CORPORATE SPECIALIZED INTELLIGENCE AND INVESTIGATIONS LLC (CSII), RESPONDENTS/DEFENDANTS-APPELLEES (CIVIL NO. 12-1-0466); AND SITYLA A. AYAU, PETITIONER/PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, VS. SAME RESPONDENTS/DEFENDANTS-APPELLEE (CIVIL NO. 12-1-0467) From Council Member Aaron S. Y. Chung, dated October 24, 2018. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-47 November 19,2018 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 740-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS (DHHL) FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FOR SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION ON PROPERTY HELD BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS DHHL would provide a share of the costs of the County's installation of speed humps along the entire length of Pakele Lane in Keaukaha. Reference: Comm. 1147 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Postponed: November 1, 2018 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. O'Hara, seconded by Ms. Eoff, to recommend adoption of Res. 740-18.) POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 4, 2019: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Res. 752-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE COMPACT TRACK LOADER WITH AN AUGER DRILL HYDRAULIC HAMMER ATTACHMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for the equipment for the Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Division, at an approximate cost of $1,477 per month. The County will own the loader at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1163 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 3 FC-47 November 19,2018 Res. 753-18: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE CRAWLER DOZER Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for the equipment for the Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Division, at an approximate cost of $2,654 per month. The County will own the dozer at the end of the lease. Reference: Comm. 1164 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 208: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal—2018 Block Grant account($266,347); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Kula`imano Elderly Renovations ($227,467) and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($38,880), bringing the total appropriation to $2,694,402. Reference: Comm. 1161 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, and Chair David—6. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Poindexter and Ruggles —2. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-47 November 19,2018 Bill 209: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) account($5,547); and appropriates the same to the following 2017-2018 WIOA accounts: Administration Planning ($556); Adult Program ($1,814); Dislocated Worker Program ($1,255); and Youth Program ($1,922), bringing the total appropriation to $1,526,779. Reference: Comm. 1162 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, and Chair David—6. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Poindexter and Ruggles —2. Excused: None. Bill 210: AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 4, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES Increases sewer fees incrementally on March 1 for three years beginning in 2019, as follows: Single Unit Residential: $12, $7, and $6; Multi-Unit Residential: $12, $7, and $6; Nonresidential: $17, $9, and $6; Private Haulers: $15, $10, and $5; and Gang Cesspools: $0, $6, and $3. The Department of Environmental Management requests these increases to eliminate the need for the General Fund subsidy and increase funding for facility repairs. Reference: Comm. 1165 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) REFERRED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR AND THE COMMISSION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. Page 5 FC-47 November 19,2018 Bill 211: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-69, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2019 Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2 million); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1.4 million); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($3.4 million), for a total of$6.8 million. Appropriates the fuel tax revenues established by Resolution No. 212-17. Reference: Comm. 1166 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Ruggles — 1. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT—12:20 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. 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