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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2019/05/07 2018-2020 ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID tv os M AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chan and Presiding Officer �?�N' " ��+ KAREN EOFF MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER � ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY Vice Chair +'4,;'"rvMo;;�• VALERIE T.POINDEXTER REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawaii,96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 10'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 7, 2019 2:00 p.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER—2:03 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 10.10: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 1 — 15, 2019 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 5, 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, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-10 May 7,2019 Comm. 10.11: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 16 —31, 2019 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 18, 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, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 11.9: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 1 — 15, 2019 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 17, 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. 57.1: THIRD QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: JANUARY 1 —MARCH 31, 2019 From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated April 10, 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. Page 2 FC-10 May 7,2019 Comm. 149: FORMATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE: FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGETS From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated February 22, 2019, requesting formation of an ad hoc committee to investigate issues relating to the upcoming Budgets, and identify methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Postponed: March 12 and 27, and April 23, 2019 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Mr. Richards, to close file on Comm. 149.) ; and Comm. 149.1: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 27, 2019, transmitting a draft scope of work and proposed timeline of deliverables by the Budget Ad Hoc Committee. ; and Comm. 149.2: From Finance Committee Chair Maile David, dated April 9, 2019,providing the Office of Information Practices' response to a request from the Corporation Counsel seeking advice regarding the formation of a Budget Ad Hoc Committee. 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. 225: REQUESTS AN UPDATE FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE REGARDING LEGISLATIVE DISASTER AID FUNDS From Council Member Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, dated April 5, 2019. Postponed: April 23, 2019 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Richards, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to close file on Comm. 225.) (Vote on Comm. 225 is on the next page) Page 3 FC-10 May 7,2019 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. Comm. 262: NOMINATION OF GUILLERMA GALDONES SUMERA TO THE PENSION BOARD From Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 18, 2019, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation of the above nomination. Requires Council Confirmation by: June 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. 263: NOMINATION OF BENSON PHILIP MEDINA TO THE SALARY COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 18, 2019, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation of the above nomination. Requires Council Confirmation by: June 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. Page 4 FC-10 May 7,2019 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 155-19: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND OR CONSERVATION EASEMENT(S) FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY NOS. 8-2-013:014; 8-2-013:002; 8-2-013:003; 8-2-014:043; AND 8-2-015:059 SITUATED IN KEALAKEKUA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, ALSO KNOWN AS THE AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED The County would join the Friends of the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden to acquire the property in whole or conservation easements to perpetuate traditions and customary native Hawaiian practices that sustain rare and native plant species. Reference: Comm. 254 Intr. by: Ms. David 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. 159-19: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN RENEGOTIATION OF ITS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT HAWAII IN REGARDS TO THE PU'UANAHULU WEST HAWAII SANITARY LANDFILL The Department of Environmental Management requests the Council's approval to retain special counsel with specific expertise and experience in solid waste contracting, at a cost not to exceed $300,000. Reference: Comm. 266 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz and Richards —2. Excused: None. Page 5 FC-10 May 7,2019 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 63: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 25, SECTION 2-139 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Proposes a $500,000 increase to the appropriation for grants-in-aid awarded annually in the County's operating budget. Reference: Comm. 234 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT—4:54 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 May 3, 2019. If a response is received after May 3, 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. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter "HRS") §92-3.5, the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members will be present at the following location: • Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Aaron S. Y. Chung, Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and Susan L. K. Lee Loy will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location. Page 6 FC-10 May 7,2019 Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed: • 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 Meetin,s: Meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at hitp://www.hawaiicounty.gov. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-committee/. For further information, please call 961-8245. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3)by e-mail to counciltestimony(a]hawaiicouno�.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. 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