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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2019-05-22 2018-2020 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL ACTIONS AARON S. Y. CHUNG tY OF p MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Chair&Presiding Offices o?� +,, MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ KAREN EOFF +: c Vice Chair• SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY VALERIE T.POINDEXTER HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 13'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii May 22, 2019 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Jack Snell of Puna Covenant Church CALL TO ORDER 9:05 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-13 May 22,2019 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 30: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019, TO JUNE 30, 2020 From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 1, 2019, transmitting for consideration the proposed Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020. This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of$573,538,123; which represents a proposed 10.7 percent increase compared to the 2018-2019 fiscal year Operating Budget. Reference: Comm. 117 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-26 and Comm. 117.14: From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 3, 2019, transmitting Bill 30, Draft 2. Draft 2 reflects an increase in estimated revenues and appropriations of$10,314,406 over the first draft due to updated projections for real property tax revenues, the Fund Balance From Previous Year, and the General Excise Fund. Increases appropriations in the following funds: General Fund, General Excise Tax Fund, Sewer Fund, Vehicle Disposal Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Golf Course Fund, Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund, and the Housing Fund. Draft 2 proposes 21 additional positions, for a total of 93 new positions. ; and Bill 30: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF (Draft 2) HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019, TO JUNE 30, 2020 Draft 2 of the proposed Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, includes estimated revenues and appropriations of$583,852,529, for a 12.7 percent increase over last year's budget. Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8. Noes: Council Member Richards — 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Comms. 117.18 117.22 continue on the next page.) Page 2 Hawaii County Council-13 May 22,2019 ; and Comm. 117.18: From Council Member Maile David, dated May 13, 2019. Increases the HI (Memo No. 1) Impact Grant, Miscellaneous Services account by $90,100. The Police Department received more than anticipated federally derived grant funds for combatting methamphetamine use in the County. ; and Comm. 117.19: From Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz, dated May 14, 2019. Reallocates (Memo No. 2) $21,000 within the Fire Protection-Other Current Expenses account for the purchase of two fire apparatus. ; and Comm. 117.20: From Council Member Karen Eoff, dated May 14, 2019. Increases the (Memo No. 3) West Hawaii Ocean Safety account by $480,000 to appropriate funds from the State Legislature to fund four Water Safety Officer II positions and provide lifeguard equipment and services at Kua Bay. ; and Comm. 117.21: From Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz, dated May 14, 2019. Increases the (Memo No. 4) Fund Balance from Previous Year account by $25,000, and increases the Human Resources Other Current Expenses account by the same amount to create an Independent Whistle Blower Program. ; and Comm. 117.22: From Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz, dated May 14, 2019. Increases the (Memo No. 5) Fund Balance from Previous Year account by $270,000, and increases the Council's Contingency Relief account by the same amount. Bill 31: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019, TO JUNE 30, 2020 From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 1, 2019, transmitting the proposed Capital Budget for FY 2019-2020, and the Capital Improvements Program for the next six years from Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to 2024-2025,which includes 39 projects requiring a total appropriation of$159,690,000. Approximately $99.1 million are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $56.5 million to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund or State Capital Improvement Projects, $3.5 million to be funded by federal funds, and $590,000 to be funded by Fair Share Contributions. Reference: Comm. 118 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC-27 (Comm. 118.1 and Bill 31, Draft 2, continue on the next page.) Page 3 Hawaii County Council-13 May 22,2019 ; and Comm. 118.1: From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 3, 2019, transmitting Bill 31, Draft 2, which adds 21 projects, for a total of 60 projects, which is a $78.3 million increase in appropriations over the first draft. ; and Bill 31: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF (Draft 2) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019, TO JUNE 30, 2020 Draft 2 of the proposed Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 requires a total appropriation of$238 million, of which approximately $98.9 million are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $89.5 million are to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund or State Capital Improvement Projects, $48.8 million are to be funded by federal funds, $330,000 are to be funded by private grants, and $490,000 are to be funded by Fair Share Contributions. Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 118.2: From Council Member Karen Eoff, dated May 9, 2019, transmitting a proposed (Memo No. 1) amendment to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Kohanaiki Coastal Park Improvements project in the amount of$1.5 million. ; and Comm. 118.3: From Council Member Karen Eoff, dated May 9, 2019, transmitting a proposed (Memo No. 2) amendment to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Kealakehe Regional Park Master Plan project in the amount of$1.5 million. ; and Comm. 118.4: From Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, dated May 9, 2019, transmitting a (Memo No. 3) proposed amendment to add the Parks and Recreation Department's Discretionary Projects —Council District 5 project in the amount of$100,000. ; and Comm. 118.5: From Council Member Maile David, dated May 9, 2019, transmitting a proposed (Memo No. 4) amendment to re-appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Kahuku Park Improvements project in the amount of$750,000. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-13 May 22,2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 12:15 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 20, 2019. If a response is received after May 20, 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 Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at htip://www.hawaiicounty_.gov. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Clerk-Council web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255. 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 email to counciltestiinonyLq)hawaiicouno�. ov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestiinonyLq)hawaiicouno�. ov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution or report number), and number of testifiers on the video Page 5 Hawaii County Council-13 May 22,2019 submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings is Available on Public, Education, and Government Television. Please call Na Leo TV at (808) 935-8874 for Channel 55 schedule of Council and Committee meetings. Page 6