Hawaii County Council will meet Oct. 20.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Pursuant to Governor Ige’s most recent proclamation, in order to minimize physical contact and maximize social distancing, this meeting will not be open to the public.
Oral Public Testimony: The public may provide oral testimony via Zoom. To register to testify, please email relley.araceley@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
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 no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, by: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov, (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 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.
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INVOCATION Senior Pastor Bill Dierking of Kona Coast Baptist 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
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 211-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING PRO SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated annual cost of $47,045.16 beginning December 1, 2021, with an annual 3.5 percent increase.
Reference: Comm. 406
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-81
Res. 224-21: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO THE RENOVATION OF THE KAPA‘AU VETERANS WALL OF HONOR IN NORTH KOHALA
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 423
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 225-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY-PU‘U HO‘OMAHA O NA PO‘E KOA O HAWAI‘I KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Transfers $1,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 424
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 226-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY-PU‘U HO‘OMAHA O NA PO‘E KOA O HAWAI‘I KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 425
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 227-21: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 426
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 228-21: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 427
Intr. by: Ms. David
Res. 229-21: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 428
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 230-21: 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 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 429
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 231-21: 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 THE KONA COMMUNITY
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 430
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 232-21: 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 EAST HAWAI‘I CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 431
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 233-21: 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 EAST HAWAI‘I CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 432
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 234-21: 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 EAST HAWAI‘I CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR ITS NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, “ART FORWARD”
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 433
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 235-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HO‘ŌLA VETERAN SERVICES FOR ITS HAWAI‘I FARM-TO-CAR PROGRAM
Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 434
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 236-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWO CONCRETE ABSTRACT ART PRINTS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
The donation from Davit Mirzoyan, with a total value of $2,500, would be displayed in the offices of the Mayor and Council District 4.
Reference: Comm. 435
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: FC
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Comm. 435.1: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated October 7, 2021, transmitting pictures of the artwork.
Res. 238-21: SUPPORTS ADDITION OF AN ITEM TITLED “AMENDING THE SUNSHINE LAW, PART I OF CHAPTER 92, HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES, TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF COUNTY COUNCILS TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY WHILE ASSURING TRANSPARENCY AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT” FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2022 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
Reference: Comm. 438
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOREDC
Res. 239-21: SUPPORTS ADDITION OF AN ITEM TITLED “DEVELOP AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO SECURE FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I TO ADDRESS THE COUNTIES’ WASTEWATER NEEDS” FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2022 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
Reference: Comm. 439
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOREDC
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Comm. 439.1: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated October 11, 2021, transmitting State of Hawai‘i Senate Bill 997, Senate Draft 1.
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Comm. 439.2: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated October 12, 2021, transmitting a proposed amendment to Res. 239-21.
Res. 240-21: APPROVES A STATE BILL RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2022 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
The proposed State legislation will remove the $10 limit on highway beautification fees used to support the disposal of abandoned and/or derelict vehicles.
Reference: Comm. 440
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOREDC
Res. 242-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR KNOWINK ELECTRONIC POLL BOOK SOFTWARE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with a total approximate cost of $26,468.
Reference: Comm. 442
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 243-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWENTY LAPTOPS TO THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The donation from Vibrant Hawai‘i, with a total approximate value of $11,185, would be used for distance-learning by children who reside at Na Kahua Hale o Ulu Wini.
Reference: Comm. 444
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Waived: FC
Res. 244-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE
Allows for the receipt of $6.11 million in Federally-derived funds, to be used to assist families who are at risk of becoming homeless or experiencing housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 445
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 245-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAI‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Allows for the receipt of $3.25 million in Federally-derived funds, to be used to execute emergency response and protective measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 446
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 246-21: 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 HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE CITRIC ACID TO HELP CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 450
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 76: 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 Office of Management Private Contributions account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Management Miscellaneous Private Contributions account to allow the County to efficiently accept and expend private contributions.
Reference: Comm. 443
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 77: 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 – Emergency Rent Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA1 PT) account ($6,110,000); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rent Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA1 PT) ($5,499,000) and Administration ($611,000) accounts. Funds would be used to assist families who are at risk of becoming homeless or experiencing housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 445
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 78: 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 – Federal Emergency Management Agency – COVID-19 account ($3,250,000); and appropriates the same to the Federal Emergency Management Agency – COVID-19 account. Funds would be used to execute emergency response and protective measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 446
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 79: 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 Grants – Volunteer Fire Assistance account ($107,637); and appropriates the same to the Volunteer Fire Assistance – Federal account, for a total appropriation of $197,637. Funds would be used to provide training and equipment to the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
Reference: Comm. 447
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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
First Reading: October 6, 2021
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
First Reading: October 6, 2021
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)
First Reading: October 6, 2021
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)
First Reading: October 6, 2021
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)
First Reading: October 6, 2021
REPORTS
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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