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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2019/02/04 2018-2020 ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID tv os M AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chan and Presiding Officer �?�N' " ��+ KAREN EOFF MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER 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 Yd Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii February 4, 2019 9:45 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER—10:15 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 9.5: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 4, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h). (Vote on. Comm. 9.5 is on the next page) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-3 February 4,2019 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. 11.2: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 1 — 15, 2018, AND DECEMBER 16 —31, 2018 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated January 7, 2019. 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. 29: REQUESTS A PRESENTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO PROVIDE STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR HIRING PRACTICES AS OUTLINED IN AUDIT REPORT 2017-03 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated November 13, 2018. Postponed: January 22, 2019 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz, to close file on Comm. 29.) WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR ; and Comm. 29.1: From Human Resources Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., dated January 17, 2019, requesting Comm. 29 be postponed. Page 2 FC-3 February 4,2019 Comm. 57: SECOND QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: OCTOBER 1 —DECEMBER 31, 2018 From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated January 4, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. 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. 62: SECOND QUARTER REPORT OF PERSONS EMPLOYED UNDER A CONTRACT FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS: OCTOBER 1 —DECEMBER 31, 2018 From Human Resources Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., dated January 4, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.5 of the Hawaii County Code. 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. 67: 2018 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 2, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-217. The Mayor provides a detailed summary of the purchasing history and status of the lands purchased with the fund, an accounting report, a statement on management and stewardship of the lands, and requests that the Council accept the updated prioritized list as provided by the Commission. 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. Page 3 FC-3 February 4,2019 Comm. 73: 2018 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW From Real Property Tax Board of Review Chairman Melvin Ventura, dated January 15, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 19-97(e). 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. 77: NOMINATION OF LAWRENCE L. HEINTZ TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 16, 2019, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Requires Council Confirmation by: March 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. Comm. 78: NOMINATION OF JUDY GREENBAUM TO THE SALARY COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 16, 2019, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Requires Council Confirmation by: March 1, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) (Vote on Comm. 78 is on the next page) Page 4 FC-3 February 4,2019 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. Comm. 90 : THIRD REPORT FROM THE REAL PROPERTY TAX REVIEW WORKING GROUP AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 3, 2019. The report provides three recommendations for consideration by the County Council and the Administration: Repeal Solar Water Heater Tax Credit, Repeal the Non-Speculative Residential Program, and Procedural change to Real Property Tax classification. 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. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 740-18: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN (2016-2018) 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 and 19, 2018 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. O'Hara, seconded by Ms. Eoff, to recommend adoption of Res. 740-18.) WITHDRAWN BY INTRODUCER Page 5 FC-3 February 4,2019 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: January 8, 2019 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to recommend adoption of Res. 20-19.) POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 19, 2019 Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung— 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 19: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 45 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE AND USE TAX SURCHARGE Increases the general excise and use surcharge from one-quarter percent to one-half percent beginning January 1, 2020, and amends the sunset date of December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2030. Reference: Comm. 81 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: Committee Member Richards — 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 6 FC-3 February 4,2019 ADJOURNMENT—12:36 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. 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