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Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
May 20, 2020
1:00 P.M.
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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
Public Testimony: Public Testimony will be taken during the meeting via videoconference from the
conference room across from the Hilo Council Chambers at 25 Aupuni St. (Hawai`i County Building),
and at the Kona Council Office Conference Room at West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane-
Keohokalole Highway, Building A. Testifiers will be required to wear a protective mask that covers
their mouth and nose, physically distance themselves from others, and sanitize their hands prior to
entering the testimony site.
INVOCATION Reverend Joshin Kamuro of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 613-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PAINT FOR THE HALE
HALAWAI FACILITY
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 906
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 614-20: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION
TO HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNIT 14 AND
EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THAT UNIT FOR THE CONTRACT
PERIOD JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
Cost items include across-the-board increases, step movements, and change in
standby pay calculation. The estimated cost over the two years of the contract
would be $591,039.
Reference: Comm. 907
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 617-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
ONE MULTI -FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
monthly cost of $900.
Reference: Comm. 914
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 620-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE, OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
The agreement would initiate a contract on behalf of the Department of Information
Technology for strategic planning and road mapping.
Reference: Comm. 918
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 621-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND USER SUPPORT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year lease agreement to secure reduced
pricing for software maintenance and user support for the Department of Human
Resources, Workers Compensation Division.
Reference: Comm. 919
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 623-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of $37,553.62 of Federally -derived funds to purchase
cordless extrication kits to be used in rescue operations.
Reference: Comm. 923
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 624-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of $16,586.82 of Federally -derived funds to be used for
educational outreach on the use of child safety seats.
Reference: Comm. 924
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 629-20: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TO AWARD FUNDS TO MALAMA `O PUNA
Awards a $50,000 grant to provide access to lava locked farms east of Nanawale
that were cut off by the 2018 Kilauea lava flow.
Reference: Comm. 930
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: FC
Res. 632-20: 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 PEOPLES
ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAII FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE TRAIL CLEARING AT KE ALA KAHAWAI
O WAIMEA
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 933
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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Res. 633-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU`IKAHI
MEDIATION CENTER INC., TO ASSIST WITH COSTS RELATING TO ITS
RAPID RESPONSE LANDLORD -TENANT MEDIATION PROGRAM DUE TO
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 934
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Res. 634-20: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COVID-19 FIRST
RESPONDER CHILD CARE EXTENDED DAY CAMP
Transfers $800 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 935
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Res. 635-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WEST
HAWAII COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR EXPENSES
ASSOCIATED WITH ASSEMBLING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND
WELLNESS KITS
Transfers $4,000 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. 936
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
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Res. 636-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU`IKAHI
MEDIATION CENTER INC., TO ASSIST WITH COSTS RELATING TO ITS
RAPID RESPONSE LANDLORD -TENANT MEDIATION PROGRAM DUE TO
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Transfers $1,250 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 937
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Res. 637-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WEST
HAWAII COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR EXPENSES
ASSOCIATED WITH ASSEMBLING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND
WELLNESS KITS
Transfers $1,500 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. 938
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 638-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEALAKEHE
PROJECT GRAD TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND CONGRATULATE THE 2020
GRADUATES OF KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL AND WEST HAWAII
EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 939
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
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Res. 639-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA
2020 FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING FREE MEAL PACKAGES
IN KONA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Transfers $12,620 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control,
Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 940
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 640-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEALAKEHE
PROJECT GRAD TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND CONGRATULATE THE 2020
GRADUATES OF KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL AND WEST HAWAII
EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 941
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Res. 641-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA
2020 FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO DISTRIBUTING FREE MEAL
PACKAGES IN KONA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Transfers $3,620 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 942
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
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Res. 642-20: 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
KEAUKAHA PANA`EWA COMMUNITY ALLIANCE TO ASSIST WITH
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KEAUKAHA-PANA`EWA FARMERS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 943
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 643-20: 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 FOOD
BASKET, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO COVID-19 EMERGENCY
FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN SOUTH KONA, OCEANVIEW, KAT AND
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 944
Intr. by: Ms. David
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 161: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
Amends Section 24-281, Schedule 29 (parking prohibited during certain hours on
certain streets; tow -away zone), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding a new
listing for a portion of Lanihuli Street.
Reference: Comm. 908
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Waived: PWMTC
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Bill 162: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 2, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
MOVING VEHICLES
Amends Section 24-264, Schedule 12 (Stop intersections), Subsection (d), Ka`u,
by adding a new listing to accommodate a four-way stop at the Kamani and Pikake
Street intersection.
Reference: Comm. 909
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Waived: PWMTC
Bill 163: 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 — Section 5339 Grant for Bus & Bus
Facilities Fiscal Years 2017-2020 account ($4,180,000); and appropriates the
same to the following Section 5339 Grant for Bus & Bus Facilities accounts:
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 ($1,000,000); Fiscal Year 2017-2018 ($380,000); Fiscal
Year 2018-2019 ($1,400,000); and Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (1,400,000). Funds in
the amount of $520,000 would be used by the Mass Transit Agency to purchase
two 35 -foot buses, and the remainder reflects a change to the account titles for
housekeeping purposes.
Reference: Comm. 915
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 164: 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 Emergency Management System (EMS) account
($3,970,683); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Fire EMS —
Salary and Wages ($2,943,581); Fire EMS — Equipment ($7,500); and Retirement
Benefits ($1,019,602). Funds would be used for collective bargaining and other
operating expenditure increases in fiscal year 2019-2020.
Reference: Comm. 921
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Bill 166: 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 — Hawai`i Fire Department (HFD)
Cordless Extrication Kit grant account ($37,553.62); and appropriates the same to
the Hawaii Fire Department Cordless Extrication Kit grant account to purchase the
equipment for rescue operations.
Reference: Comm. 923
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 167: 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 — Child Passenger Safety Program
account ($16,586.82); and appropriates the same to the Child Passenger Safety
Program account for educational outreach on the use of child safety seats.
Reference: Comm. 924
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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)
First Reading: May 6, 2020
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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)
First Reading: May 6, 2020
Bill 165: 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 — Housing Choice Voucher Program
account ($500,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies
account, for a total appropriation of $19,727,430. Funds would be used for housing
assistance payment subsidies for eligible participants and to cover various expenses
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 922
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 13, 2020
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Bill 168: 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 Grants — Coronavirus Relief — CARES Act
account ($11,554,470); and appropriates the same to the Coronavirus Relief—
CARES Act. The funds would be used to cover unanticipated costs for necessary
expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 925.2
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 13, 2020
Bill 169: AMENDS CHAPTER 19 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), ARTICLE 6, BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO CREATE TWO TIERS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CLASS;
AND ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
AUTHORIZING COUNCIL TO SET TAX RATES FOR EACH TIER,
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX
Establishes two tiers of tax rates for properties classified as Residential;
Residential Tier One Property and Residential Tier Two Property. Residential
Tier Two property tax rates would apply to properties in the Residential class with
an assessed value of $2 million or more that are not receiving a home exemption,
or properties in the Residential class that are vacant land with an assessed value of
$2 million or more.
Reference: Comm. 926.2
Intr. by: Ms. David and Mr. Chung
First Reading: May 13, 2020
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.)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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possible, preferably by May 18, 2020. If a response is received after May 18, 2020, we will try to obtain
the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
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