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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2020-05-21 2018-2020 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCILAARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair & Presiding Officer tv oc p N KAREN EOFF +: c Vice Chair �f •� Ni MO i•�\\ 7>f OF •M�'� 41" Session COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai'i County Clerk 05/15/2020 01:24:06 PM 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 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii May 21, 2020 9:00 a.m. 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 Katlin McCallister from the Church of the Holy Apostles CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawai'i County Clerk 05/15/2020 01:24:06 PM Hawaii County Council -41 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS May 21, 2020 Res. 644-20: AMENDS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED CONTINGENCY RELIEF FUND TRANSFERS DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BY AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT PERIOD BEYOND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Extends the contract period for previously received contingency relief funds to allow services pertaining to canceled events and activities to be provided after June 30, 2020. Reference: Comm. 945 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 143: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 20020, TO JUNE 30, 2021 From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 1, 2020, transmitting the proposed Capital Budget for FY 2020-2021, and the Capital Improvements Program for the next six years from Fiscal Year 2020-2021 to 2025-2026, which includes 37 projects requiring atotal appropriation of $175.7 million. Approximately $159.2 million are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, and $16.5 million to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund or State Capital Improvement Projects. Reference: Comm. 775 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) ; and Comm. 775.1: From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 5, 2020, transmitting Bill 143, Draft 2, which adds 5 projects, for a total of 42 projects and the $72.1 million increase in appropriations over the first draft. (Bill 143, Draft 2, continues on the next page) Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/15/2020 01:24:06 PM Hawaii County Council -41 May 21, 2020 ; and Bill 143: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF (Draft 2) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020, TO JUNE 30, 2021 Draft 2 of the proposed Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 requires a total appropriation of $247.8 million, of which approximately $186.8 million are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $16.5 million are to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund or State Capital Improvement Projects, $44.5 million are to be funded by federal funds. Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) ; and Comm. 775.2: From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated May 7, 2020, transmitting a (Memo No. 1) proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Lili`uokalani Gardens Renovations project in the amount of $1 million. ; and Comm. 775.3: From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 11, 2020, transmitting a (Memo No. 2) proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Kaiwiki Park Improvements project in the amount of $1.7 million. ; and Comm. 775.4: From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 11, 2020, transmitting a (Memo No. 3) proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Honoka`a Gym Floor Improvements project in the amount of $300,000. ; and Comm. 775.5: From Council Member Rebecca Villegas, dated May 12, 2020, transmitting a (Memo No. 4) proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Kahalu`u Beach Park Improvements project in the amount of $600,000. ; and Comm. 775.6: From Council Member Matt Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder, dated May 13, 2020, (Memo No. 5) transmitting a proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Kikala-Ke6kea New Park Development project in the amount of $1.5 million. ; and Comm. 775.7: From Council Member Matt Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder, dated May 13, 2020, (Memo No. 6) transmitting a proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Public Works Department's Puna Roads Repair and Maintenance project in the amount of $12,120,000. (Comms. 775.8 775.12 continue on the next page.) Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/15/2020 01:24:06 PM Hawaii County Council -41 May 21, 2020 ; and Comm. 775.8: From Council Member Matt Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder, dated May 13, 2020, (Memo No. 7) transmitting a proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Public Works Department's Modification and Relocation of Puna Water Spigot Stations project in the amount of $600,000. ; and Comm. 775.9: From Council Member Matt Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder, dated May 13, 2020, (Memo No. 8) transmitting a proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Public Works Department's Puna Inner -Connectivity and Emergency Access Routes project in the amount of $20 million. ; and Comm. 775.10: From Council Member Matt Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder, dated May 13, 2020, (Memo No. 9) transmitting a proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Public Works Department's Puna Streetlight Installation and Repairs project in the amount of $150,000. ; and Comm. 775.11: From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 13, 2020, transmitting (Memo No. 10) a proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Public Works Department's Laupahoehoe Point Access Road Improvements project in the amount of $2.3 million. ; and Comm. 775.12: From Council Member Valerie T. Poindexter, dated May 13, 2020, transmitting (Memo No. 11) a proposed amendment to re -appropriate the Parks and Recreation Department's Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp Improvements project in the amount of $2 million. Bill 144: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1. 2020. TO JUNE 30. 2021 From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 28, 2020, transmitting for consideration the proposed Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021. This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $625,941,676; which represents a proposed 6.9 percent increase compared to the 2019-2020 fiscal year Operating Budget. Reference: Comm. 774 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) (Comms. 774.3, 774.4, and Bill 144, Draft 2, continue on the next page.) Page 4 Hawaii County Council -41 Hawai'i County Clerk 05/15/2020 01:24:06 PM May 21, 2020 ; and Comm. 774.3: From Council Member Mailed David, dated April 13, 2020, transmitting responses received from each County Department regarding the 2020 Departmental Budget and Program Review written questions, requested via Communication 774.2 dated March 31, 2020. ; and Comm. 774.4: From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 5, 2020, transmitting Bill 144, Draft 2. Draft 2 reflects a decrease in estimated revenues and appropriations of $40,853,048 from the first draft due to the current economic downswing related to COVID-19. ; and Bill 144: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF (Draft 2) HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020, TO JUNE 30, 2021 Draft 2 of the proposed Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $585,088,628, for a 6.5 percent decrease from the first draft. Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) ; and Comm. 774.6: From Council Chair Aaron S. Y. Chung, dated May 14, 2020, transmitting a (Memo No. 1) proposed amendment to increase the Fund Balance from Previous Year account by $315,000, and increases the Council's Contingency Relief account by the same amount. 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 May 19, 2020. If a response is received after May 19, 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. 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. Page 5 Hawaii County Council -41 Hawaii County Clerk 05/15/2020 01:24:06 PM May 21, 2020 Live stream of County Council Meetings: Council meetings are available for live viewing. Click on Council Meetings on the County's homepage at hM2://www.hawaiicouniy.gov. 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