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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2019/04/09 2018-2020 ACTIONSMAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Chair and Presiding officer HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III Vice Chair 7fh Session NSY OF.i r^ 6zw o COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii April 9, 2019 10:00 a.m. AARON S. Y. CHUNG KAREN EOFF MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY VALERIE T. POINDEXTER REBECCA VILLEGAS (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER —10:58 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 9.8 MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2019, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated March 21, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h). (Vote on Comm. 9.8 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 -7 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. April 9, 2019 Comm. 10.9: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: FEBRUARY 16 — 28, 2019 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated March 20, 2019, 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, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David — 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter —1. Excused: None. Comm. 11.7: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 1 — 15, 2019 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated March 18, 2019. 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. Page 2 FC -7 April 9, 2019 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: February 19, 2019 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Richards, seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz, to close file on Comm. 95.) ; and Comm. 95.1: From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated February 11, 2019, transmitting the applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for the Council's review and appropriation of funds for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 nonprofit grant program. ; and Comm. 95.2: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GRANT APPROPRIATIONS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS From Finance Committee Chair Maile David, dated March 22, 2019, transmitting the Finance Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations for grant funding to nonprofit organizations for inclusion in the County of Hawaii Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. A total of 160 eligible applications were received with requests totaling $4,289,207. The recommendations have been developed through a review of all applications with each applicant. POSTPONED TO APRIL 23,2019: 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. 181: TABULAR SUMMARY OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AS OF FEBRUARY 19. 2019 From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated March 12, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 47C. (Vote on Comm. 181 is on the next page) Page 3 FC -7 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. April 9, 2019 Comm. 209: REQUESTS DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNTY COUNCIL OVERSIGHT OF STATE LEGISLATIVE DISASTER AID PROVIDED FOR RELIEF, RECOVERY, MITIGATION, AND MEDIATION ASSISTANCE FOR DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND SUFFERING CAUSED BY THE 2018 KILAUEA ERUPTION From Council Member Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, dated April 2, 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. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 115-19: APPROVES AND ADOPTS THE 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT The County's Office of Housing and Community Development anticipates a Community Development Block Grant allocation of $2.5 million from Housing and Urban Development and program income of $100,000, for a total of $2.6 million of Community Development Block Grant funds; and a HOME allocation of $482,731. Funds would be used towards housing and related needs of very low, low, and moderate income throughout Hawaii Island. Reference: Comm. 199 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) (Vote on Res. 115-19 is on the next page.) Page 4 FC -7 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: 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. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES April 9, 2019 Bill 50: 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 - HOME Program account ($482,731); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Habitat for Humanity — Puna Self -Help Housing ($451,221); Tenant Base Rental Assistance Program ($6,104); and Office of Housing and Community Development Administration ($25,406). Reference: Comm. 200 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 51: 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 Federal - Block Grant account ($2.5 million) and the Block Grant - Program Income account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter — Renovations ($280,500); West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter — Renovations ($195,250); West Hawaii Homeless Emergency Shelter Improvements ($600,000); Kulaimano Elderly Housing — Phase III Renovations ($284,250); Kiheipua Family Shelter — Certified Kitchen Construction ($200,000); Hale Maluhia Shelter — Accessibility Improvements ($300,000); Boys and Girls Club — Accessibility Improvements ($240,000); and Administration, Planning & Fair Housing ($500,000). Reference: Comm. 201 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) (Vote on Bill 51 is on the next page) Page 5 FC -7 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 —12:14 p.m. April 9, 2019 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 April 5, 2019. If a response is received after April 5, 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: • Kona Council Office, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A; 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: • 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 Meetings: Meetings are available for live viewing. 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