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Chan and Presiding Officer �?�N' " ��+ KAREN EOFF
MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
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HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZSUSAN L. K.LEE LOY
Vice Chair
VALERIE T.POINDEXTER
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
1st Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
January 8, 2019
10:15 a.m.
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CALL TO ORDER—10:30 a.m. (Recessed at 6:10 p.m. to 2:14 p.m. on January 9, 2019)
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 9: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
JUNE 30, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 1, 2018,transmitting the
above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 9.1: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
JULY 31, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 4, 2018,transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 9.2: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
AUGUST 31, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 4, 2018,transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 9.3: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 7, 2018,transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Poindexter— 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 10: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 1 — 15, 2018
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 30, 2018,transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 22, 2019:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 10.1: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: OCTOBER 16—31, 2018
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 19, 2018,transmitting the
above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 10.2: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 1 — 15, 2018
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 4, 2018,transmitting the
above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 10.3: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 16—30, 2018
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 18, 2018,transmitting the
above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
(Vote on Comm. 10.3 is on the next page.)
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FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 11: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 1 — 15, 2018
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated November 30, 2018.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 11.1: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: NOVEMBER 16—30, 2018
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated December 6, 2018.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 19: REQUESTS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FORMATION OF AN AD HOC
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE
AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated December 5, 2018. Pursuant to
Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1), the Ad Hoc Committee would be
comprised of between two and four council members, to be determined during
discussion.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 35: REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. HAROLD DWIGHT DOW, JR., TO THE SALARY
COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 19, 2018, submitting for the Council's
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1),
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 36: REAPPOINTMENT OF SHELLIE BEE MANULANI NAUNGAYAN TO THE
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 19, 2018, submitting for the Council's
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1),
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 20-19: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY TO
REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAII IN LITIGATION AGAINST OPIOID
MANUFACTURERS WHO MAY BE LIABLE TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
FOR THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
The Office of the Corporation Counsel requests the Council's approval to hire
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC and its local counsel, the HI Accident Law Center, with any
and all compensation to be provided from potential settlement or award amounts.
Reference: Comm. 12
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 4, 2019:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 21-19: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER
AFFAIRS
Provides $100,000 from Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to the
Department of Information Technology to fund its Hi-WiFi project to increase access
to affordable internet and broadband services in unserved and underserved areas in
Hawaii County.
Reference: Comm. 14
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 27-19: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,
TRAFFIC DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for continued software
support and annual upgrades, with an approximate cost of$80,899, effective April 1, 2019
through March 31, 2024.
Reference: Comm. 43
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 210: AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 4, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016-2018) (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 Environmental
Management Director and
Commission: November 19, 2018
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 23: From Department of Environmental Management Director William A. Kucharski, dated
December 11, 2018, forwarding the department's favorable recommendation.
; and
Comm. 23.1: From Environmental Management Commission Chair Richard Bennett, Ph.D., dated
December 4, 2018, forwarding the Commission's favorable recommendation.
Bill 2: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants-DCCA—HI-WiFi Pilot account($100,000);
and appropriates the same to the DCCA—HI-WiFi Pilot account. Funds would be used
to increase access to affordable internet and broadband services in unserved and
underserved areas in Hawaii County.
Reference: Comm. 14
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
(Vote on Bill 2 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 3: 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 State Grants —Commercial Driver's License Program account
($1,759); and appropriates the same to the Commercial Driver's License Program Other
Current Expenses account. Funds would be used by the Finance Department's Vehicle
Registration and Licensing Division for travel costs to send a County Commercial
Driver's License instructor to Honolulu to instruct a Commercial Driver's License
Examiner class and gain experience with testing protocols.
Reference: Comm. 15
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 4: 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
Adds the Public Works Dispatch Center project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget.
Funds for this project shall be provided from the General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources. The new Fire and Police Dispatch
Center would be located at Mohouli Street in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 16
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
(Vote on Bill 4 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 7: 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
Adds the Public Works Alii Drive Culvert Replacement—Fair Share project for
$2.2 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from
Fair Share Contributions. Funds would account for the County's 20 percent portion of
costs, with remaining funding provided by Federal Highway Administration.
Reference: Comm. 44
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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