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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2019/02/19 2018-2020 ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Ntv OF.i AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chan and Presiding Officer � '� +�, KAREN EOFF MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III Vice Chair f.a_moo;:= SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY ''*e'oF 1p, 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 4'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii February 19, 2019 1:00 P.M. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER—1:06 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 9.6: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 23, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h). (Vote on Comm. 9.6 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-4 February 19,2019 FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2. Excused: None. Comm. 10.5: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 16—31, 2018 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 18, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2. Excused: None. Comm. 11.3: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 1 — 15, 2019 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated January 17, 2019. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Richards —2. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-4 February 19,2019 Comm. 93: FAIR SHARE ANNUAL REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2018 From Planning Director Michael Yee, dated January 29, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-162.1(a). 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. 95: FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 NONPROFIT GRANT REVIEW PROCESS AND FORMATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE From Finance Committee Chair Maile Medeiros David, dated February 1, 2019, describing the nonprofit grant review process and requesting formation of an ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee would conduct application reviews with the applicants for the County's annual nonprofit grant awards and then report its findings to the Finance Committee. POSTPONED TO APRIL 9, 2019 (Ad hoc Committee created consisting of Council Member David as Chair and Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Lee Loy, and Villegas as members): 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-4 February 19,2019 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: January 8 and February 4, 2019 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to recommend adoption of Res. 20-19.) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—6. Noes: Committee Members Chung, Lee Loy, and Richards —3. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Note: Ms. Poindexter voted"kanalua"then "aye.") Res. 55-19: CHANGES THE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STATUS OF A LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR II POSITION FROM A FULL-TIME POSITION TO BECOME A HALF-TIME POSITION Requests to change the full-time Liquor Control Investigator II position to a half-time position, to increase coverage for the West Hawaii area on weekends and evenings. Reference: Comm. 108 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. Page 4 FC-4 February 19,2019 Res. 56-19: CREATES ONE LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR II POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL Requests to establish a half-time Liquor Control Investigator II position, to increase coverage for the West Hawaii area on weekends and evenings. Reference: Comm. 109 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. 57-19: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF THE POMAIKAI SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 929 ULULANI STREET, HILO, HAWAII 96720, TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-25:92 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year facility lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of$125, with the option of two one-year extensions. The facility would be used for congregate dining, information and assistance, classes and workshops, and meeting and assessments. Reference: Comm. 110 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. Page 5 FC-4 February 19,2019 Res. 58-19: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF THE KEA`AU NUTRITION CENTER—HALE ALOHA O PUNA LOCATED AT 16-189 PILI MUA STREET, KEA`AU, HAWAII 96749, TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-143:35 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year facility lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of$125, with the option of two one-year extensions. The facility would be used for congregate dining, information and assistance, classes and workshops, and meeting and assessments. Reference: Comm. III 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. 59-19: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZES A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF THE PAHALA SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 96-1169 HOLEI STREET, PAHALA, KAT, HAWAII 96777, TAX MAP KEY: 9-6-17:37 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year facility lease agreement at an estimated monthly cost of$125, with the option of two one-year extensions. The facility would be used for congregate dining, information and assistance, classes and workshops, and meeting and assessments. Reference: Comm. 112 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. Page 6 FC-4 February 19,2019 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 25: 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 —Senior Community Service Employment Program account($4,778); and appropriates the same to the Senior Community Service Employment Program—Salary and Wages account, bringing the total appropriation to $342,049. Funds would be used for the Department of Parks and Recreation's Senior Training Employment program. Reference: Comm. 107 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. ADJOURNMENT—2:54 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. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by February 14, 2019. If a response is received after February 14, 2019, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request,this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. 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: • Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and • Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. Page 7 FC-4 February 19,2019 Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed: • Na`alehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Mamalahoa Highway; • Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa`au; and • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road. 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 Meetin,s: Meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at hitp://www.hawaiicounty.gov. 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