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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2020-05-06 2018-2020 ACTIONSAARON S. Y. CHUNG Chan & Presiding Officer tY OF h KAREN EOFF +: c Vice Chan o=— �. �f .� Ni MO i•�\\ 7>f OF'M�•� 381h Session COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 6, 2020 9:00 a.m. MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY VALERIE T. POINDEXTER HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III REBECCA VILLEGAS Pursuant to Governor Ige's 6th supplementary emergency proclamation dated April 25, 2020, in order to minimize physical contact and maximize social distancing, this meeting will not be open to the public. Submitting Written Testimony: The Council encourages the public to submit thoughts, comments, and input via written testimony. To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) email to counciltestiinon a,hawaiicountgov, (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. INVOCATION President Greg Hendrickson of Church of Jesus Christ Latter -Day Saints CALL TO ORDER 9:05 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 11.28: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 16 — 31, 2020 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 13, 2020. FILED: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Excused: ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Waived: FC Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. None. None. None. Res. 580-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Matching funds in the amount of $20,000 would be used to provide technical and business assistance to small and early-stage companies. Reference: Comm. 869 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC -119 ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Chung — 1. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Res. 601-20: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF 176 3M RESPIRATORS WITH CARTRIDGES TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT Donated by Home Depot with an approximate total value of $7,740 to be used by first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 894 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 602-20: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAII Awards a $30,000 grant to help cover operating expenses, including the cost of increased sanitation and precautionary measures for Hawaii County's bike -share program to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 895 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Res. 603-20: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $3,105 TO THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT Donated by FM Global, funds would be used by the Fire Prevention Bureau to purchase iPads and accessories for fire inspections and code research. Reference: Comm. 896 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 604-20: AUTHORIZES THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAII Awards a $120,000 grant to maintain Hawaii County's bike -share program in Hilo and Kona. Reference: Comm. 897 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Res. 605-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR TWO COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $178. Reference: Comm. 898 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 606-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `O KAT KAKOU FOR EXPENSES TO PROVIDE FREE MEALS IN KAT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Transfers $6,350 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 899 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Res. 607-20: 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 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG ISLAND FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY FEEDING PROGRAM IN HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW 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. 900 Intr. by: Ms. David ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 608-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND MEDIATION, INC., FOR ITS RAPID RESPONSE LANDLORD TENANT MEDIATION PROGRAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 901 Intr. by: Ms. Villegas ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Res. 609-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND MEDIATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS RAPID RESPONSE LANDLORD TENANT MEDIATION PROGRAM DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 902 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 610-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A WATER TANK FOR POTABLE WATER AT KAPA`A BEACH PARK Transfers $8,300 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 903 Intr. by: Mr. Richards ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Res. 611-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH HAWAII HOSPICE, INC., TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES IT REQUIRES TO OPERATE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 904 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 612-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LOKAHI TREATMENT CENTERS, INC., FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES IT REQUIRES TO OPERATE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 905 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawaii County Council -38 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADDED TO THE AGENDA: May 6, 2020 Res. 615-20: APPROVES AND AMENDS THE 2015-2019 COUNTY OF HAWAII CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS, AND NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE AMENDED CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 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 $1,543,033 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds would be used to prevent, prepare, and respond to the impact of the coronavirus and to meet the needs of low- and moderate -income persons throughout Hawaii Island. Reference: Comm. 910 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Res. 616-20: APPOINTS THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES Designates Council Members Ashley L. Kierkiewicz as Representative and Rebecca Villegas as Alternate Representative, effective July 1, 2020. Reference: Comm. 911 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: GREDC ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 627-20: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY ASSETS Awards a $250,000 grant to provide technical and emergency relief to residents and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 927 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: FC ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Res. 628-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KUIKAHI MEDIATION CENTER, INC., TO ASSIST WITH COSTS RELATING TO ITS RAPID RESPONSE LANDLORD -TENANT MEDIATION PROGRAM DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Transfers $1,297 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. 928 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 158: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 19-68 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2020 Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, and Student Helpers and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies. Reference: Comm. 873 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC -120 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 Bill 160: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS -7.5) AND MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 3,500 SQUARE FEET (RM -3.5) TO RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL — THREE ACRES (RA -3a) AND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 20,000 SQUARE FEET (RS -20) AT PAHOEHOE 2ND, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY NOS: 7-7-008:120 AND 7-7-008:124 (Applicant: BNP Paribas VPG Brookline CRE, LLC) (Area: 29.949 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to construct up to 45 single-family residential units. The property extends west from Kuakini Highway and is located east and west of the La`aloa Avenue extension. Reference: Comm. 889 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R) Waived: PC PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 889.1: From Planning Director Michael Yee, dated April 6, 2020, transmitting the draft transcript from the Leeward Planning Commission's February 20, 2020, meeting. Page 12 Hawaii County Council -38 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) May 6, 2020 Bill 159: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING (Draft 2) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2020 Appropriates revenues in the Federal — CDBG-CV (COVID-19) account ($1,543,033); and appropriates the same to the following CDBG CV accounts: Administration ($250,033); Hawaii Food Bank ($643,033); HOPE Services ($300,000); HCEOC ($150,000); and Boys & Girls Club ($200,000). Funds would be used to prevent, prepare, and respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 874.3 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: April 22, 2020 AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 874.4: From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 23, 2020, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 159, Draft 2. REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai` i 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: 12:19 p.m. Page 13 Hawaii County Council -38 May 6, 2020 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. Council Members will be present at the following locations: Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building; Kona Council Office, West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A; and Waimea Council Office, Parker Square. Live stream of County Council Meetin&s: 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 Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestiinon a,hawaiicountgov 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 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 14