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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2020-06-17 2018-2020AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair & Presiding Officer KAREN EOFF Vice Chair 44'h Session Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM JNt-4 OF hljy 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 June 17, 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 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 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Brian Keiser of Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM Hawaii County Council -44 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 March 11, 2020 COMMUNICATIONS June 17, 2020 Comm. 977: NOMINATIONS TO THE 2021 REDISTRICTING COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 28, 2020, submitting for the Council's consideration the following individuals, pursuant to Hawaii County Charter, Section 3-17: Meizhu Lui (Council District 1); Dwayne Yoshina (Council District 2); Cyrus Johnasen (Council District 3); Jennifer Yadao (Council District 4); Stephanie Bath (Council District 5); Aina Akamu (Council District 6); Bronsten-Glenn Kossow (Council District 7); Stephen Lopez (Council District 8); and James Hustace (Council District 9). Waived: GREDC ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 645-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Milo Storage LLC, at an estimated monthly cost of $11,120 for 13,900 square feet of warehouse space to be used by the Police Department. Reference: Comm. 946 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC -121 Page 2 Hawaii County Council -44 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM June 17, 2020 Res. 646-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT IN KEA`AU, DISTRICT OF PUNA Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an amended agreement for a three-year lease at an annual estimated cost of $240 for the Kea`au Police Station and $100 for the Kea`au Fire Station, effective July 15, 2020 through July 31, 2023. Reference: Comm. 947 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC -122 Res. 647-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT IN AN EMERGENCY Authorizes a Memorandum of Understanding to provide services during emergency incidents on land administered by the National Park Service. Reference: Comm. 948 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Approve: FC -123 Res. 659-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S TRAINING EXPENSES Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Protection - Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 963 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM Hawaii County Council -44 June 17, 2020 Res. 660-20: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $2,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH THE REOPENING OF FACILITIES AFTER COVID-19 Accepts a grant award for the reopening of the Ho`olulu Complex tennis courts. Reference: Comm. 964 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 661-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR BODY CAMERA EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for 340 body cameras to be used by the Police Department, with an approximate total cost not to exceed $1,814,592. Reference: Comm. 965 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 662-20: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BIG ISLAND BOND PARTNERS, LP, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF AINAKEA ELDERLY HOUSING LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 5-3-011:107 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year lease agreement to rehabilitate and maintain the existing rental housing apartment for senior citizens at a set lease rent of $10 per year. Reference: Comm. 966 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Page 4 Hawaii County Council -44 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM June 17, 2020 Res. 663-20: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AMENDED AND RESTATED GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PAHALA HOLEI PARTNERS LP, FOR THE REHABILITATION AND LEASEHOLD RIGHTS OF PAHALA ELDERLY APARTMENTS PROJECT LOCATED IN PAHALA, DISTRICT OF KA`U, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 9-6-017:038 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year lease agreement to rehabilitate and maintain the existing rental housing apartment for senior citizens at a set lease rent of $10 per year. Reference: Comm. 967 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 664-20: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BIG ISLAND BOND PARTNERS, LP, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WAIKOLOA GARDENS APARTMENTS LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-003:030 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year lease agreement to rehabilitate and maintain the existing rental housing apartment for senior citizens at a set lease rent of $10 per year. Reference: Comm. 968 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 667-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, ALOHA COUNCIL, FOR THE PUNA DISTRICT BUS STOP PROJECT Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 971 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM Hawaii County Council -44 June 17, 2020 Res. 668-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL TRICT 5 Transfers $9,130 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund -General account. Reference: Comm. 972 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 669-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT EXISTING PARKS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Transfers $6,850 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund -General account. Reference: Comm. 973 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 670-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND/OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 Transfers $20,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Public Works, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund -General account. Reference: Comm. 974 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM Hawaii County Council -44 June 17, 2020 Res. 671-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL TRICT 2 Transfers $14,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund -General account. Reference: Comm. 975 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 672-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE REPAIRS AND RESTORATION OF SEVERAL DAMAGED HEADSTONES AT `ALAE CEMETERY Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 976 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Res. 673-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA CANOE CLUB FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO CANOE Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 979 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM Hawaii County Council -44 June 17, 2020 Res. 674-20: 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 HAWAII FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES SUPPORTING COVID-19 EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION ON HAWAII ISLAND Transfers $15,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 980 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Res. 675-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION KITS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Public Works, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 981 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Res. 676-20: APPROVES THE SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Requests the Council's approval to nominate the following: 1) slate of Hawaii State Association of Counties Executive Committee officers and their alternates: Joey Manahan, President (Brandon Elefante, Alternate); Ross Kagawa, Vice President (Mason Chock, Alternate); Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Secretary (Rebecca Villegas, Alternate); and Kelly T. King, Treasurer (Tamara Paltin, Alternate); 2) slate of officers for the National Association of Counties Board of Directors: KipuKai Kuali`i and Ikaika Anderson; and 3) slate of officers for the Western Interstate Region Board of Directors: Herbert M. "Tim" Richards and Kelly T. King, all for terms beginning July 1, 2020. Reference: Comm. 982 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: GREDC Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM Hawaii County Council -44 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) June 17, 2020 Bill 170: 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 Fund Balance from Prior Year -Designated account ($50,679.72); and appropriates the same to the Kona Operating Partnership Housing account. Funds would be accepted by the County to satisfy payment of in lieu fees and accrued interest pursuant to an affordable housing agreement. Reference: Comm. 950 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2020 Bill 171: 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 Fund Balance from Prior Year -Designated account ($24,252.53); and appropriates the same to the Wainani Estate Subdivision Phase 1 account. Funds would be accepted by the County to satisfy payment of in -lieu fees and accrued interest pursuant to an affordable housing agreement. Reference: Comm. 951 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2020 Bill 172: 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 — Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Admin-COVID-19 account ($430,640); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing OCE account to be used towards eligible activities within the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 952 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2020 Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM Hawaii County Council -44 June 17, 2020 Bill 173: 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 — Mainstream Voucher Admin-COVID-19 account ($266); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing OCE account to be used towards eligible activities within the Mainstream Voucher Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 953 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2020 Bill 174: 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 — Section 5339 Discretionary Grant account ($5,100,000); and appropriates the same to the Section 5339 Discretionary Grant account for the purchase of ten 40 to 45 -foot buses to replace Mass Transit's aging fleet. Reference: Comm. 955 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2020 Bill 175: 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 — Section 5311 Grant — CARES Act account ($4,453,300); and appropriates the same to the Section 5311 Grant — CARES Act account to assist the Mass Transit Agency in covering expenses and lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 956 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 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. Page 10 Hawaii County Council -44 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2020 01:49:59 PM June 17, 2020 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 June 15, 2020. If a response is received after June 15, 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 also be present at the Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building. 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: 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 counciltestimonyCa�hawaiicouno�.gov, (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 made a part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimony a�,hawaiicount goy 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. 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