Hawaii County Council will meet Oct. 6.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
INVOCATION Rimban Kazunori Takahashi of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
September 8, 2021
September 22, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 199-21: CREATES ONE NEW INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST IV POSITION FOR THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The position would provide direct island-wide technological support to the Fire Department.
Reference: Comm. 388
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-75
Res. 200-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI
Provides $15,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawaiʻi to fund its “Prevention and Management of Little Fire Ants in Farms” program.
Reference: Comm. 389
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-76
Res. 201-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI
Provides $21,166 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawaiʻi to fund its “Examining Korean Natural Farming in Hawaiʻi Floriculture and Foliage – Year 2” program.
Reference: Comm. 390
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-77
Res. 202-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI
Provides $21,200.10 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawaiʻi to fund its “Evaluating Garlic Production in Hawaiʻi County” program.
Reference: Comm. 391
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-78
Res. 203-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI
Provides $25,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the University of Hawaiʻi to fund its “GoFarm Hawaiʻi: Growing Sustainable Farmers for Hawaiʻi Island” program.
Reference: Comm. 392
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-79
Res. 204-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Provides $75,000 from the Department of Research and Development to support Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary Schools Agri-preneurship Academy project.
Reference: Comm. 393
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Approve: FC-80
Res. 209-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MA‘ONA COMMUNITY GARDEN TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS CARDBOARD SHREDDING EVENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 403
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 210-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MA‘ONA COMMUNITY GARDEN TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS CARDBOARD SHREDDING EVENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
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. 404
Intr. by: Ms. David
Res. 212-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Allows for the receipt of $225,000 in Federally-derived funds, to be used to provide technical assistance and capacity building for community collaboration in implementing the Kīlauea Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Reference: Comm. 407
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: FC
Res. 213-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, HAWAI‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Allows for the receipt of $1,377,000 in Federally-derived funds, to be used to purchase wastewater treatment facility generators.
Reference: Comm. 408
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 214-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE HAWAI‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Allows for the receipt of $1 million in Federally-derived funds, to be used for costs associated with the Mana Road fire that occurred in August 2021.
Reference: Comm. 409
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 215-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
The donation from Greater Good Charities, valued at approximately $55,000, would be used for animal control services.
Reference: Comm. 410
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 216-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A LIVE FIND TRACKING K9 WITH K9 AND HANDLER TRAINING TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
The donation from Hawai‘i Island K9 Association, valued at approximately $16,000, would be used to assist emergency responders in tracking missing children and endangered adults.
Reference: Comm. 411
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 217-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Allows for the receipt of $3,511,641 in Federally-derived funds, to be used to fund six Fire Captain and three Fire Fighter positions for three years.
Reference: Comm. 412
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 218-21: CREATES TWO NEW FIRE CAPTAIN AND THREE NEW FIRE FIGHTER POSITIONS FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
Reference: Comm. 413
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 219-21: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE WATER HOSE ATTACHMENTS FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
Transfers $865.97 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Fire Protection Other Current Expenses.
Reference: Comm. 414
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 220-21: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF THOSE CERTAIN ROADWAY LOTS IDENTIFIED AS: LOT 67 (KŪKŪAU STREET) IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:128; LOT 68 (KUKU STREET), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:129; LOT 69 (KILAKILA PLACE), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:130; LOT 70 (PALEKANA PLACE), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:131; LOT 71 (LUNA WAY), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:132; LOT 72 (WEST KAWAILANI STREET), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:133; AND LOT 73 (KUKU PLACE), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:134; TOGETHER WITH EASEMENTS IDENTIFIED AS EASEMENT 1, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 4, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:065; EASEMENT 8, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 18, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:079; EASEMENT 41, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 53, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:114; AND EASEMENT 54, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 65, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:126, SITUATED AT HILO HILLSIDE ESTATES PHASE 2, KŪKŪAU 1ST, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM MOANIALA HOLDINGS, LLC
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 415
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Waived: PWMTC
Res. 221-21: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF THOSE CERTAIN ROADWAY LOTS IDENTIFIED AS: LOT 22 (KALULU STREET), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:155; LOTS 23 AND 24 (KUPULAU ROAD), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:156; AND LOT 25 (KINI NANI PLACE), IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-082:157, SITUATED AT HILO HILLSIDE ESTATES PHASE 3, KŪKŪAU 1ST, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM MOANIALA HOLDINGS, LLC
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 416
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Waived: PWMTC
Res. 222-21: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE WATER HOSE ATTACHMENTS FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
Transfers $865.97 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Fire Protection Other Current Expenses.
Reference: Comm. 418
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 66: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 15-63, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Replaces “chairman” and “vice chairman” with “chairperson” and “vice chairperson” and requires the chairperson to have served in the United States Uniformed Services.
Reference: Comm. 386
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PRPSC-19
Bill 71: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge account ($225,000); and appropriates the same to the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge account. Funds would be used to provide technical assistance and capacity building for community collaboration in implementing the Kīlauea Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Reference: Comm. 407
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: FC
Bill 72: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-39, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2021, TO JUNE 30, 2022
Adds the following Environmental Management Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Generators projects to the Capital Budget: Federal Emergency Management Agency ($1,377,000) and County ($459,000). Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($459,000) and Federal Grants Receivable ($1,377,000), to be used to purchase wastewater treatment facility generators.
Reference: Comm. 408
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter Bill 73: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Fire Management Assistance Grant – Mana Road Fire account ($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Fire Management Assistance Grant – Mana Road Fire account. Funds would be used for costs associated with the Mana Road fire that occurred in August 2021.
Reference: Comm. 409
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 74: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response account ($487,728); and appropriates the same to the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response account. Funds would be used to fund six Fire Captain and three Fire Fighter positions for three years.
Reference: Comm. 412
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 62: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Federal – Area Plan on Aging account ($1,327,797); and appropriates the same to the Area Plan on Aging account. Funds would be used to provide services outlined in the Older Americans Act of 1965 with a focus on alleviating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on seniors.
Reference: Comm. 367
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 22, 2021
Bill 63: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Supplemental 2 account ($23,720,000); and appropriates the same to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Supplemental 2 account. Funds would be primarily used to support disaster relief and long-term recovery related to the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Reference: Comm. 369
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 22, 2021
Bill 67: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Hawai‘i Police Department account ($162,190.50); and appropriates the same to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Hawai‘i Police Department account. Funds would be used for drainage improvements to mitigate flooding impact to the Police Department’s Public Safety Building located at 349 Kapiolani Street.
Reference: Comm. 396
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 22, 2021
Bill 68: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – 2021 Hawai‘i Island Homeowner Assistance Program – Administration account ($39,500); and appropriates the same to the 2021 Hawai‘i Island Homeowner Assistance Program – Administration account. Funds would be used to implement a homeowner assistance fund program for households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 398
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
First Reading: September 22, 2021
Bill 69: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Rural Transit Assistance Program account ($20,000); and appropriates the same to the Rural Transit Assistance Program account, for a total appropriation of $30,000. Funds would be used by Mass Transit staff to attend the Zero Emission Bus Conference.
Reference: Comm. 399
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
First Reading: September 22, 2021
Bill 70: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Climate Change Adaptation account ($75,000); and appropriates the same to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Climate Change Adaptation account. Funds would be used to identify climate change impacts and develop mitigation measures, action priorities, and an implementation plan.
Reference: Comm. 400
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
First Reading: September 22, 2021
REPORTS
PC-30 (Comm. 383): NOMINATION OF MELISSA LEILANI DEMELLO TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council Confirmation by: October 16, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
PC-31 (Comm. 384): NOMINATION OF KANOE WILSON TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council Confirmation by: October 16, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
PC-32 (Comm. 385): NOMINATION OF FAYLENE MAHINA PAISHON-DUARTE TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council Confirmation by: October 16, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaiʻi 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
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