Hawaii County Council Will Meet Aug 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
INVOCATION Kahu Kealoha Ka‘opua of Calvary Community Church in Kona
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
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 311.1: REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DESCRIBING THE PROPOSED FACILITIES FOR THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1-2021 (KALOKO HEIGHTS PROJECT), FILED WITH THE COUNTY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-21 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE
From Environmental Management Director Ramzi Mansour, dated July 30, 2021, transmitting the above report pursuant to Resolution No. 158-21.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 170-21: (Draft 2) AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF WAIʻELE IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire the properties to protect archaeological structures, raised trails, and a rare grove of hala trees and to provide access to the shoreline for gathering, educational, recreational, and cultural practices. These parcels consist of approximately 165 acres of land with 2,000 feet of shoreline.
Reference: Comm. 333.3
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-59
Res. 171-21: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOT A, AREA 2,086 SQUARE FEET, BLOCK 46, WAIĀKEA HOUSE LOTS EXTENSION, BEING IDENTIFIED AS A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY 2-2-050-043, SITUATED AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FROM TREVOR L. RODRIGUES
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 335
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PWMTC-10
Res. 172-21: SUPPORTS THE NAMING AND DEDICATION OF THE PĀHOA ROUNDABOUT IN MEMORY OF RENÉ SIRACUSA TO HONOR HER LIFE, LEGACY, AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUNA
Requests the State Department of Transportation to officially name and dedicate the René Siracusa Pāhoa Roundabout.
Reference: Comm. 336
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: PWMTC-11
Res. 174-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Funds in the amount of $48,880 would be used to continue the Cooperative Flood-Monitoring Program, which consists of the planning and designing of flood management systems such as bridges, culverts, and levees.
Reference: Comm. 338
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-60
Res. 175-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $250, and would be used by the department’s Real Property Tax Division in Kona.
Reference: Comm. 339
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-61
Res. 176-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL DONATIONS OF SECURITIES OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I WITHIN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY2022) THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE’S CAPITALIZATION PROCEDURES
Authorizes the Council to accept all donations of commodities not covered by the Finance Department’s capitalization procedures, provided that at the end of each fiscal year the Finance Director shall submit a report of the donations received to the Council.
Reference: Comm. 340
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-62
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Comm. 340.1: From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated August 4, 2021, transmitting a proposed amendment to Res. 176-21.
Res. 188-21: 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 $9.5 million in Federally-derived funds, which would be used to implement a homeowner assistance fund program for households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 357
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 52: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KALAOA 5TH, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-005:015
Negative: PC-25 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes,
5-noes, 1-absent)
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Bill 53: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (A-1a) AND AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5A) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 22,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-22) AT KALAOA 5TH, NORTH KONA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-005:015
(Applicants: Timothy Joseph Ward and Kay Lynn Ward) (Area: approx. 3.992 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Maps and change of zone, which would allow the Applicant to apply for subdivision of the property into six buildable lots with a minimum of 22,000 square feet for each lot. The property is located at 73-4350 Hawai‘i Belt Road, south of its intersection with Kaiminani Drive.
Reference: Comm. 314
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Negative: PC-26 (Due to a vote of 2-ayes, 6-noes, 1-absent)
Bill 58: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL –10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL –7,500 SQUARE FEET (CG-7.5) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-024:022
(Applicants: John Wagner and Charlene Iboshi) (Area: 19,295 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicants to formalize the existing commercial use of the property as general office space and allow for future land uses permitted in the General Commercial District. The property is located at 1290 Kinoʻole Street, southwest corner of Kinoʻole and Lono Street intersection.
Reference: Comm. 332
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-27
Bill 61: 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 – Hawai‘i Island Homeowner Assistance Program account ($9,500,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Island Homeowner Assistance Program. Funds would be used to implement a homeowner assistance fund program for households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 357
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 44: (Draft 2) 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. 281.32
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Postponed: July 7 and 21, 2021
First Reading: August 4, 2021
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Comm. 281.19: From Council Member Rebecca Villegas, dated July 30, 2021, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 44.
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Comm. 281.20: From Council Member Rebecca Villegas, dated July 30, 2021, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 44.
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Comm. 281.21: From Council Member Rebecca Villegas, dated August 2, 2021, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 44.
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Comm. 281.22: From Council Member Rebecca Villegas, dated August 2, 2021, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 44.
Bill 54: 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 – Housing Choice Emergency Housing Voucher Program account ($1,250,000) and the Federal – Housing Choice Emergency Housing Voucher Program Administration account ($650,000); and appropriates the same to the Housing Choice Emergency Voucher Program account ($1,250,000) and the Office of Housing Other Current Expenses account ($650,000), for a total appropriation of $1.9 million. Funds would be used for immediate start-up costs, payment of rental assistance for eligible participants, and administrative fees.
Reference: Comm. 322
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: August 4, 2021
Bill 55: 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 Grants – Block Grants account ($41,851); and appropriates the same to the Kiheipua Emergency Shelter – Certified Kitchen Construction account ($2,082) and the Administration, Planning and Fair Housing account ($39,769), for a total appropriation of $41,851. Funds would be used towards housing and related needs of persons of low and moderate income throughout the island.
Reference: Comm. 323
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: August 4, 2021
Bill 59: 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 Grants – Section 5311 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) account ($8,000,270); and appropriates the same to the Section 5311 (CRRSAA) account. Funds would be used by the Mass Transit Agency for operational costs and to purchase five buses.
Reference: Comm. 344
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: August 4, 2021
REPORTS
PC-24 (Comm. 183): RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF MARK VAN PERNIS FROM THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
PWMTC-9 (Comm. 334): NOMINATION OF KRISTY CRUZ TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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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