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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2020-07-08 2018-2020 ACTIONS AARON S. Y. CHUNG t.,OF p MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID Chair&Presiding Officer o?IN �k+,, MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ KAREN EOFF +: c Vice ChairSUSAN L. K.LEE LOY VALERIE T.POINDEXTER HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 46'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii July 8, 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 Pastor Jacob Bratton of The Salvation Army Church CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Council-46 July 8,2020 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 March 20, 2020 March 25, 2020 April 8, 2020 APPROVED: Ayes: Council Members David, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Eoff— 1. Excused: None. COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 993: NOMINATION OF DIANE BLANCETT-MADDOCK AND MICHAEL OKUMOTO TO THE REAL PROPERTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW From Mayor Harry Kim, dated June 30, 2020, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nominations. Waived: FC Requires Council Confirmation by: August 13, 2020 (Section 13-4(I), Hawaii County Charter) POSTPONED THE NOMINATION OF DIANE BLANCETT-MADDOCK TO JULY 22, 2020: Ayes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, and Richards —5. Noes: Council Members David, Eoff, Villegas, and Chair Chung—4. Absent: None. Excused: None. CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF MICHAEL OKUMOTO: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-46 July 8,2020 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 665-20: URGES THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO KEY SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY UTILIZING THE STATE-PROVIDED ALLOTMENT OF CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) FUNDING TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING IN THE HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Requests that CARES ACT funding be utilized to support businesses, and at-risk communities and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 969 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Approve: GREDC-4 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 666-20: URGES THE ADMINISTRATION TO USE $5 MILLION OF THE FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT TO FUND A MICRO-GRANT PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Requests the establishment of a program to provide small businesses affected by COVID-19 to apply for micro-grants for financial relief up to $10,000. Reference: Comm. 970 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Approve: GREDC-5 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-46 July 8,2020 Res. 679-20: URGES YOUNG BROTHERS AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO EXPLORE ALL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE UNINTERRUPTED CARGO SERVICE TO THE ISLANDS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII Reference: Comm. 991 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy and Mr. Richards Waived: GREDC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 680-20: SUPPORTS AND URGES EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE PRINCIPLES INTO COVID-19 RELATED RECOVERY INITIATIVES FOR HAWAII COUNTY Supports gender equality in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Reference: Comm. 992 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz and Ms. Poindexter Waived: GREDC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-46 July 8,2020 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 177: DESIGNATES TAX MAP KEY: 6-7-002:063 AS THE"SPENCER KALANI SCHUTTE DISTRICT PARK"PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-67 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED); AMENDS SECTION 15-68.1 TO ADD THE"SPENCER KALANI SCHUTTE DISTRICT PARK" TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE; AND AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 14-1, RELATING TO PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS AT ALL TIMES Formally names the area currently known as the Waimea District Park, adds to the facility schedule, and prohibits alcoholic beverages at all times. Reference: Comm. 987 Intr. by: Mr. Richards Waived: PRC PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 176: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Coronavirus Relief—CARES Act account($68,455,201); and appropriates the same to the Coronavirus Relief— CARES Act account to cover unanticipated expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reference: Comm. 985 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) First Reading: July 1, 2020 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-46 July 8,2020 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: 11:40 a.m. 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 July 6, 2020. If a response is received after July 6, 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 Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A. 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. The full text of the agendas are made available on the County website at www.hawaiicountygov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For copies of the agenda(s) or questions, please contact Council Services at 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 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 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 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, Page 6 Hawaii County Council-46 July 8,2020 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). Page 7