Hawaii County Council Will Meet Sept. 22.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona United Methodist 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
August 4, 2021
August 18, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 190-21: URGES THE HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO CONTINUE PURSUING LEGISLATION THAT ENCOURAGES THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A CURRICULUM FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY AND INCLUDE THESE TEACHINGS AS A COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT BY 2022
Urges implementing a curriculum of practical courses in financial skills which would provide young adults knowledge of services and tools available to help achieve financial stability.
Reference: Comm. 365
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Approve: GOREDC-16
Res. 191-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the Civil Defense Agency’s use of two classrooms at Keaukaha Military Reserve to conduct daily operations during renovations to its permanent office.
Reference: Comm. 368
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-72
Res. 196-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HEART RANCH FOR ITS EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY, EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING, AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 379
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 197-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING KOHALA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Transfers $2,500 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. 381
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 198-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR THE LIGHT UP THE NIGHT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 382
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 205-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF SEVEN BENCHES AND TWO SEATS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The donation from an anonymous benefactor through the Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens, valued at approximately $14,100, would be installed at Lili‘uokalani Gardens.
Reference: Comm. 394
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Waived: FC
Res. 206-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $79, to be used by the department’s Parks Maintenance Division.
Reference: Comm. 395
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 207-21: 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 $162,190.50 in Federally-derived funds, to be used for drainage improvements at the Police Department’s Public Safety Building located at 349 Kapiolani Street.
Reference: Comm. 396
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 208-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR THREE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate total monthly cost of $1,717, to be used by the Administration Division, Existing Housing Division, and West Hawai‘i Civic Center office.
Reference: Comm. 397
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST 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)
Approve: FC-73
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)
Approve: FC-74
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)
Waived: FC
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
Waived: FC
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
Waived: FC
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
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 57: (Draft 4) AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 13-98, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL – 3 ACRES (A-3a) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-003:PORTION 021
(Applicant: Kristilee and Henry Correa Jr. Trust) (Area: 6.003 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for approval, which would delete Condition C (Time to Secure Final Subdivision Approval) in its entirety and amend Condition K (Fair Share Contribution). The property is located along the north side of Kawailani Street, adjacent to and east of the Life Care Complex.
Reference: Comm. 331.10
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: September 8, 2021
Bill 60: (Draft 2) AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 15-62, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND TENURE OF THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Removes six existing veteran organizations that provide representatives to serve on the Veterans Advisory Committee and increases at-large membership from one member to seven members.
Reference: Comm. 346.3
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Lee Loy
First Reading: September 8, 2021
Bill 64: 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 – Improve Forensic Services account ($23,000); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services account, for a total appropriation of $78,000. Funds would be used to provide training and equipment for digital evidence extraction and analysis for the Hawai‘i Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division.
Reference: Comm. 370
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 8, 2021
Bill 65: AUTHORIZES THE FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, DESIGNATED AS HAWAI‘I COUNTY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1-2021 (KALOKO HEIGHTS PROJECT), INCLUDING THE TERM AND BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT, THE IMPROVEMENTS AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES TO BE FUNDED THEREBY AND THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES; AUTHORIZES THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX ON PROPERTIES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT AND THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR THE SPECIAL TAX; AND MAKES CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZES CERTAIN FURTHER ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO
Authorizes the formation of 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. 377
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 8, 2021
REPORTS
GOREDC-15 (Comm. 376):
NOMINATION OF KATE DE SOTO TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 6, 2021 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 5.1: ALEXANDREA NEWELL V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, ET. AL., CIVIL NO. 19-1-016
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark D. Disher, dated August 26, 2021, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including litigation filed by Scott Mattoch on behalf of his client Alexandrea M. Newell.
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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