Hawai‘i County Council Met July 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
INVOCATION Kahu Brian Welsh of Haili Congregational Church
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
June 2, 2021
June 3, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 298: Nomination Of Deborah L. Chang To The Public Access, Open Space, And Natural Resources Preservation Commission From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 2, 2021, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Waived: FC
Requires Council
Confirmation by: July 17, 2021 (Section 2-215(k), Hawaiʻi County Code)
Comm. 306: Requests Approval Of A Donation Of 1,000 Loaves Of Bread From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated June 17, 2021. The donation from the Lili‘uokalani Trust, valued at approximately $3,000, would be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Summer Fun programs.
Waived: FC
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 141-21: Approves The Nomination Of Members To The National Association Of Counties (NACo) Board Of Directors And The Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board Of Directors Requests the Council’s approval of the following slates of officers: NACo – Tommy Waters, City and County of Honolulu and KipuKai Kualiʻi, Kauaʻi County; and WIR – Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, Hawaiʻi County and Kelly T. King, Maui County; for terms beginning on July 1, 2021.
Reference: Comm. 278
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: GOREDC-14
Res. 143-21: Urges The Department Of Environmental Management To Ensure That Destinations To Which The County Of Hawaiʻi Transports Its Recyclable Waste For Out-Of-State Processing Abide By The Environmental Standards Outlined By The Basel Convention Recommends that the County export its recyclable waste to locations that utilize environmentally-friendly recycling processing programs that minimize adverse impacts to humans and the environment.
Reference: Comm. 282
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: RAWEEMC-11
Res. 144-21: Authorizes The Payment Of Funds Of A Later Fiscal Year And Of More Than One Fiscal Year For Multi-Year Leases For Two Copy Machines For The Department Of Parks And Recreation Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate total monthly cost of $205 for both copiers.
Reference: Comm. 283
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-46
Res. 145-21: Authorizes The Director Of Finance To Enter Into Negotiations For The Acquisition Of Lands And/Or Conservation Easements For All Or A Portion Of Parcels Identified As Tax Map Keys 5-7-002:011, 5-7-002:027, 5-7-002:036, 5-7-002:037, 5-7-003:001, 5-7-003:002, 5-7-003:003, 5-7-003:007, 5-7-003:008, 5-7-003:010, And 5-7-003:018, Also Known As Māhukona Properties, Situated In The District Of North Kohala In The Ahupuaʻa Of Kaoma, Hihiu, Māhukona, Kamano, Kou, And Kapa‘Anui, Utilizing The Public Access, Open Space, And Natural Resources Preservation Fund
The County seeks to acquire the properties in whole or conservation easements to preserve cultural, historic, and natural resources; facilitate public access; and protect open space. The parcels, consisting of 642.4551 acres, were listed as the number one priority for acquisition in the 2020 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 284
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Approve: FC-47
Res. 152-21: Approves The Hawai‘i State Association Of Counties Proposed Operating Budget For The Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Requests the Council’s approval of the $227,783.85 proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022.
Reference: Comm. 300
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOREDC
Res. 156-21: Authorizes The Payment Of Funds Of A Later Fiscal Year And Of More Than One Fiscal Year For Multi-Year Leases For Four Copy Machines For The Hawai‘i County Police Department
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $1,640 for all four copiers.
Reference: Comm. 307
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 157-21: Authorizes The Office Of The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With The State Of Hawai‘i Department Of Budget And Finance, Pursuant To Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section 46-7, For A Grant To The Office Of Housing And Community Development
Allows for the receipt of $600,000 in Federally-derived funds, which would be used to implement a landlord mediation program to eligible households impacted by the expiration of the moratorium on evictions.
Reference: Comm. 310
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 158-21: Declares The Intention Of The County Of Hawai‘i To Establish A Community Facilities District, Designated As Hawai‘i County Community Facilities District No. 1-2021 (Kaloko Heights Project), To Authorize Funding For Prescribed Special Improvements, To Authorize Levy Of A Special Tax, And To Authorize Issuance Of Bonds Secured By Proceeds Of The Special Tax
Declares the intent to establish a Community Facilities District for the purpose of constructing an extension to the public sewer line to serve the Kaloko Heights Subdivision project.
Reference: Comm. 311
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 159-21: Creates One New Temporary Position For The Department Of Research And Development
The new federally funded Economic Development Specialist III position would support the Kuleana Health program to advance COVID-19 and health literacy efforts to reach minority and underserved populations.
Reference: Comm. 312
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 160-21: Authorizes The Office Of The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With The Department Of Health And Human Services, Office Of The Assistant Secretary For Health Pursuant To Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section 46-7, For A Grant To The Department Of Research And Development
Allows for the receipt of $3 million in Federally-derived funds, which would be used to implement a Health and Literacy program called Kuleana Health to advance COVID-19 efforts to reach minority and underserved populations.
Reference: Comm. 313
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (First Reading)
Bill 44: Amends The Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, As Amended), Relating To The County Construction Code, By:
1) Adopting New Chapters 5b (Residential Building Code) And 5c (Existing Building Code);
2) Amending Chapter 5 (Construction Administrative Code): Sections 5-1-2, 5-1-3, 5-1-5, 5-2-2, 5-2-3, 5-2-4, 5-4-21, 5-8-4, And 5-10-1;
3) Amending Chapter 5a (Building Code): Sections 5A-1-3, 5A-1-6, 5A-3-21, 5A-3-22, And 5A-3-27;
4) Amending Chapter 5d (Electrical Code): Sections 5D-1-3, And 5D-1-6;
5) Amending Chapter 5e (Energy Conservation Code): Section 5E-1-6; And
6) Amending Chapter 5f (Plumbing Code): Section 5F-1-6
Reference: Comm. 281
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PWMTC-8
Bill 46: Amends Chapter 23, Article 4, Article 5, And Article 6 And Chapter 25, Article 2, Article 5, And Article 6 Of The Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, As Amended), Relating To Processing Of Subdivision And Zoning Applications, And Making Clerical Revisions To Permitted Uses In The Family Agricultural Zoning District (Planning Director Initiated)
The Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions forward their favorable recommendations for this request, which would provide language that is in alignment with the impending implementation of the new EnerGov permitting system.
Reference: Comm. 296
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Waived: PC
; and
Comm. 296.2: Comm. 296.3:
From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated June 21, 2021, transmitting the draft transcript from the Leeward Planning Commission’s May 20, 2021, meeting.
; and
From Planning Director Zendo Kern, dated June 28, 2021, transmitting the draft transcript from the Windward Planning Commission’s June 3, 2021, meeting.
Bill 48: Authorizes The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The County Of Hawai‘i For The Purpose Of Funding All Or A Portion Of The Costs Of Various Improvement Projects; Fixes The Form, Denominations, And Certain Other Details Of Such Bonds And Provides For Their Sale To The Public; And Authorizes The Taking Of Other Actions Relating To The Issuance And Sale Of The Bonds
Authorizes the issuance of up to $25.5 million in general obligation bonds to fund certain Capital Improvement Projects, including: Pāpa‘aloa Park, Pa‘auilo Park, Kolekole Gulch Park, Disappearing Sands Beach Park, Richardson Ocean Park, NAS Swimming Pool, Pāhala Swimming Pool, Kahuku Park, Miloli‘i Beach Park, and South Hilo Base Yard.
Reference: Comm. 308
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 49: 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 – Statewide Multi-Jurisdiction Drug Task Force account ($4,927); and appropriates the same to the Statewide Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force account, for a total appropriation of $54,927. Funds would be used to reduce drug threats and drug-related crimes.
Reference: Comm. 309
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 50: Amends Ordinance No. 21-38, As Amended, The Operating Budget For The County Of Hawaiʻi For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Hawai‘i Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation Grant account ($600,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program account. Funds would be used to implement a landlord mediation program to eligible households impacted by the expiration of the moratorium on evictions.
Reference: Comm. 310
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 51: Amends Ordinance No. 21-38, As Amended, The Operating Budget For The County Of Hawaiʻi For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Advance Health Literacy to Enhance Community Response to COVID-19 account ($3 million); and appropriates the same to the Advance Health Literacy to Enhance Community Response to COVID-19 account. Funds would be used to implement a Health and Literacy program called Kuleana Health to advance COVID-19 efforts to reach minority and underserved populations.
Reference: Comm. 313
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (Second Or Final Reading)
Bill 34: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City Of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) Of The Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, As Amended), By Changing The District Classification From Open To Industrial – Commercial Mixed – 20,000 Square Feet (Mcx-20) At Piopio, Waiākea, Hawai‘i, Covered By Tax Map Keys: 2-2-001:008, 017, 018, 019, 024, 030, AND 034 (Applicants: M. Anderson and N. Piʻianaia Trusts; and Kapoho Properties, LLC) (Area: 3.29 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation and concurs with the Planning Director’s request to approve the removal of the affordable housing condition (J). The applicants are proposing to consolidate and subdivide the existing seven separate parcels into four separate parcels. The property is located at Old Hilo Iron Works property located at 1280 Kamehameha Avenue.
Reference: Comm. 233
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: June 2, 2021
Postponed: June 16, 2021
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Mr. Richards, to pass Bill 34 on second and final reading.)
REPORTS
FC-45 (Comm. 285): Nomination Of Donala Kawaʻauhau To The Salary Commission
Requires Council
Confirmation by: July 15, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
PC-20 (Comm. 279):
Nomination Of Shani Armbruster To The Leeward Planning Commission
Requires Council
Confirmation by: July 9, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 299: Nakamoto Vs. Kawauchi, Et Al.; Ayau Vs. Kawauchi, Et Al. Consolidated Civil Nos. 12-1-0466, 12-1-0467
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Lerisa L. Heroldt, dated June 16, 2021, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including a discussion regarding litigation filed by Ted H. S. Hong, Esquire, on behalf of his clients Patricia Nakamoto and Shyla Ayau.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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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