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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2020-02-05 2018-2020 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2020 09:09:37 AM AARON S.Y.CHUNG tY OF p MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� •••�, ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ KAREN EOFF +: c Vice Chair SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY o=— VALERIE T.POINDEXTER OF NF' HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai'i Hawai'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 31St Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii February 5, 2020 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) INVOCATION Pastor Jack Snell of Puna Covenant Church CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawai'i County Clerk 01/30/2020 09:09:38 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 5,2020 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 8, 2020 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 722: REAPPOINTMENT OF DENISE NAKANISHI TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 16, 2020, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Waived: FC Requires Council Confirmation by: February 29, 2020 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaii County Charter) Comm. 723: REAPPOINTMENT OF ROD QUARTARARO TO THE POLICE COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 16, 2020, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Waived: PSC Requires Council Confirmation by: February 29, 2020 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaii County Charter) Comm. 724: REAPPOINTMENT OF JUSTIN LEE TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 16, 2020, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Waived: FC Requires Council Confirmation by: February 29, 2020 (Section 2-215(k), Hawaii County Code) Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk 01/30/2020 09:09:38 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 5,2020 Comm. 725: REAPPOINTMENT OF RILEY SMITH TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 16, 2020, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Waived: PC Requires Council Confirmation by: February 29, 2020 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 469-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAII FOR ITS 2020 D.A.R.E. DAY EVENT IN WEST HAWAII Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 710 Intr. by: Ms. David Res. 470-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE ISLAND OF HAWAII YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 711 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk 01/30/2020 09:09:38 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 5,2020 Res. 472-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AIRPORTS DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT IN A FIRE EMERGENCY Establishes a joint agreement to provide emergency fire response at various airport establishments and surrounding communities. Reference: Comm. 716 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 473-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION DIVISION, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT Federally-derived funds in the amount of$49,500 would be used to implement a "Quick Build" demonstration project to promote walking, bicycling, and transit through safe, connected routes. Reference: Comm. 717 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 474-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2020 WAIMEA CHERRY BLOSSOM HERITAGE FESTIVAL Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 719 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk 01/30/2020 09:09:38 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 5,2020 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 135: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Department of Health Complete Streets account ($49,500); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health Complete Streets-Federal account. Funds would be used by the Planning Department to implement a "Quick Build" demonstration project to promote walking, bicycling, and transit through safe, connected routes. Reference: Comm. 717 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Bill 136: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Increases revenues in the State Grants—Wireless E911 Fees account ($375,000); and appropriates the same to the Wireless E911 account, bringing the total appropriation to $1.875 million. Funds will be used to purchase a backup generator for the fire dispatch center and furniture for the police dispatch center. Reference: Comm. 718 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 128: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Nutrition Services Incentive Program account ($20,000); and appropriates the same to the Nutrition Services Incentive Program account, bringing the total appropriation to $120,000. Funds will be used for home delivered meal services for the elderly. Reference: Comm. 687 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2020 Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2020 09:09:38 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 5,2020 Bill 131: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-74, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2020 Increases the Mass Transit Agency Hub and Spokes project by $1.45 million, for a total appropriation of$2 million. Funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other Sources and would be used for land acquisition, planning, design, and construction. Reference: Comm. 701 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz First Reading: January 8, 2020 Postponed: January 22, 2020 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter (Note: There is a motion by Ms.Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to approve Bill 131.) REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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 3, 2020. If a response is received after February 3, 2020, 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. Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2020 09:09:38 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 5,2020 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 Hilo and Kona is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members will be present at the following location: • Kona Council Office,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Building A. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Member Karen Eoff will be participating from the Kona Council Office.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Kona location. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location 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 Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at http://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 counciltestimonyghawaiicouniy.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimonyghawaiicounty.gov 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 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 Page 7 Hawai'i County Clerk 01/30/2020 09:09:38 AM Hawaii County Council-31 February 5,2020 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 8