Hawaii County Council will meet March 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Pursuant to Governor Ige’s most recent emergency proclamation, this meeting will not be open to the public for in-person attendance.
Oral Public Testimony: To provide oral public testimony, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and receive information to join the meeting via Zoom video conferencing. Please contact our office and register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
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, March 22, 2022, 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.
Live stream of County Council Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser:
http://hawaiicounty.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Please call 961-8255 if the Council’s streaming location is not functioning. If the Council’s stream is deemed inoperable, the following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNalwg4OoK7a_7nGnEtGPA.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
INVOCATION Pastor Mel Haug of Bible First Mission 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 February 23, 2022
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 328-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT IN THE GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S STATION 10 IN PĀHOA
Transfers $300,500 from the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account; and credits to the Geothermal Fire Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 641
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: FC-108
Res. 330-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR THREE WASHERS AND THREE DRYERS FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a seven-year lease agreement with an estimated monthly cost of $250 for laundry equipment for the Kulaimano Elderly Housing project.
Reference: Comm. 646
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-109
Res. 331-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE
Federally-derived funds of $5 million would be used to assist Hawaiʻi County households that directly or indirectly experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Reference: Comm. 648
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-110
Res. 332-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to establish the roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the Hawaiʻi Island Destination Management Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 650
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-111
Res. 333-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MARSHALL AND SWIFT FOR APPRAISAL SOFTWARE AND DATA
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with a total cost of $295,235.48 to renew software licenses for the Real Property Tax Division.
Reference: Comm. 651
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-112
Res. 334-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS UNIT 01 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 01 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-the-board increases and one-time bonuses would be $13,915,027.
Reference: Comm. 652
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-113
Res. 338-22: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI YMCA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF KALAMAPI‘I PLAY SCHOOL
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 669
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 339-22: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI YMCA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF KALAMAPI‘I PLAY SCHOOL
Transfers $2,087 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 670
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 340-22: 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 MOKU ʻO HAWAIʻI OUTRIGGER CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION TO HIRE SECURITY WHEN CONDUCTING ITS PROGRAMS AT HILO BAYFRONT BEACH PARK
Transfers $1,500 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. 671
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 341-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOMELESS TASK FORCE FOR ITS WELLER HOUSE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT
Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of Housing and Community Development, Transition to Housing Fund account.
Reference: Comm. 672
Intr. by: Ms. David
Res. 342-22: 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 FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY – WAIKOLOA REGION FOR ITS LITERACY PROJECT
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. 673
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 343-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF A DIGITAL MAILING MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated monthly cost of $35.31, to be used by the division’s office at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center.
Reference: Comm. 674
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 344-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF TWO BLACK AND WHITE COPIERS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated total monthly cost of $3,170.
Reference: Comm. 675
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 346-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Allows for the receipt of $4 million, to be used for the planning, design, and construction of the public access road to the Kukuiola Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter.
Reference: Comm. 681
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 347-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year lease agreement with an estimated monthly cost of $135.47, to be used by the agency’s office at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center.
Reference: Comm. 684
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 348-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWELVE BUSES FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
The donation, valued at approximately $50,000, would be used by the Mass Transit Agency for island-wide public transportation.
Reference: Comm. 685
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 349-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAI‘I STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CO-LOCATE A PUBLIC LIBRARY AT THE FUTURE PĀHOA TRANSIT HUB
The agreement would establish and define the respective roles and responsibilities of the Mass Transit Agency and the Hawaiʻi State Library System for the execution of the feasibility study.
Reference: Comm. 686
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 350-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated monthly cost of $400, to be used by the department’s office at Hanama Place in Kona.
Reference: Comm. 687
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 351-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MINIATURE MEDITERRANEAN DONKEY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The donation from Ms. Sherri Carden, valued at approximately $2,000, would be a new addition to the petting zoo at the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens.
Reference: Comm. 688
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 352-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FROM THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
The donation, valued at approximately $11,500, would be used to produce various reports.
Reference: Comm. 689
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 107: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-115, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM OPEN (O) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED (MCX-20) AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (MG-1a) AT HONOKŌHAU 1ST AND 2ND, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 7-4-008:013, 030, 074, 076-078, 084, 085 & 090-100 (FORMERLY TMK: 7-4-008:013 & 030)
(Applicant: West Hawai‘i Business Park, LLC) (Area: Approx. 282.367 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment, which amends Condition J (Kamanu Street Construction Timing) and adds Condition N (Roadway/Driveway Requirements Related to Development of Parcel 77) and Condition O (Ownership Transfer and Development of Parcel 90). The properties are located along the east (mauka) side of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway in Honokōhau, North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 575
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-47
Bill 112: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-13 (PUAKŌ-ʻANAEHOʻOMALU ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM OPEN (O) AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 8,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-8) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 6,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-6) AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIKOLOA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-9-008:021, POR. 027, POR. 028, AND POR. 031
(Applicant: Waikoloa Land Company) (Area: 45.932 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop “Area A” of the proposed Kumu Hou project, to consist of up to 264 multi-family residential units, up to 25 single-family residential lots, and associated infrastructure. The properties are located between the 75- and 76-mile markers on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway and west (makai) of the highway to the King’s Highway Foot Trail, ʻAnaehoʻomalu and Waikoloa.
Reference: Comm. 595
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-48
Bill 115: (Draft 2) AMENDS SECTION 25-8-13 (PUAKŌ-ʻANAEHOʻOMALU ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM OPEN (O), MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 4,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-4), MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 6,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-6), MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 8,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-8) AND VILLAGE COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10) TO PROJECT DISTRICT (PD) AT WAIKOLOA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 6-9-008: POR. 013, 022, 025, POR. 029 AND 033
(Applicant: Waikoloa Land Company) (Area: 133.822 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to develop “Area B” of the proposed Kumu Hou project, to consist of 900 multi-family residential timeshare units, private community centers, a convenience retail center, golf support facilities, an operations facility, public parks and recreational amenities, and associated infrastructure. The properties are located between the 75- and 76-mile markers on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway and west (makai) of the highway to the King’s Highway Foot Trail, ʻAnaehoʻomalu and Waikoloa.
Reference: Comm. 601.12
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-49
; and
Comm. 601.11: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 15, 2022, transmitting informational material relating to Bill 115, Draft 2.
; and
Comm. 601.13: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 16, 2022, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 115, Draft 2.
; and
Comm. 601.14: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 16, 2022, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 115, Draft 2.
; and
Comm. 601.15: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 16, 2022, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 115, Draft 2.
Bill 125: AMENDS CHAPTER 4, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ANIMALS
Amends and adds definitions relating to injuries caused by Dangerous Dogs, revises penalties for those who are convicted of negligent failure to control a Dangerous Dog, adds provisions for habitual negligent failure to control a Dangerous Dog, and adds additional penalties for violations of Dangerous Dogs regulations.
Reference: Comm. 642
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: PRPSC-34
Bill 128: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Decreases the County of Hawaiʻi – Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program account ($2,035,200) and the University Heights Home Reconstruction account ($289,800); and appropriates the funds to the Hale Na Koa O Hanakahi Independent Senior Housing account ($2,325,000).
Reference: Comm. 647
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-114
Bill 129: 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 - Emergency Rental Assist Program COVID-19 (ERA2 PT) account ($5 million); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA2 PT) account ($4.5 million) and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 (ERA2 PT) – Administration account ($500,000). Funds would be used to assist Hawaiʻi County households that directly or indirectly experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Reference: Comm. 648
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-115
Bill 130: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Office of Housing and Community Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Ulu Wini Low Income Housing Wastewater Treatment Plant – Repairs account, bringing the total appropriation to $350,000.
Reference: Comm. 649
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-116
Bill 131: 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
Increases the Environmental Management Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades-Phase I project by $13 million, bringing the total appropriation to $18 million. Funds for this project shall be provided from the General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources and would be used towards the design of an all-encompassing renovation of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Reference: Comm. 653
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-117
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 132: (Draft 2)
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; FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING 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 $149,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds to fund certain Capital Improvement Projects including: design and construction costs for renovation of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant; Public Works facility repair and maintenance; Parks and Recreation facility repair and maintenance; repair and maintenance at County Housing projects; Animal Control facilities acquisition and maintenance; Solid Waste facilities repair and maintenance; and Bond Issuance Costs.
Reference: Comm. 654.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-118
Bill 134: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-34 (PĀPAIʻKOU-ONOMEA 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 – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – TWO ACRES (FA-2a) AT KALAOA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-7-008:130
(Applicant: Garvin and Laura Goode) (Area: Approx. 9.581 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to seek subdivision of the property into three lots for conveyance to family members and continued operation of an approved bed and breakfast establishment. The property is located at 27-2365 Hawaiʻi Belt Road, 300 feet west (mauka) of its intersection with Kalaoa Camp Road in South Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 656
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-50
Bill 142: 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 State Grants – Kukuiola Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter account ($4,000,000), and appropriates the same to the Kukuiola Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter account. Funds would be used for the planning, design, and construction of the public access road to the Kukuiola Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter.
Reference: Comm. 681
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 143: 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 – Housing Choice Voucher Program account ($450,000); and appropriates the same to the Voucher Rental Subsidies account, bringing the total appropriation to $21,450,000. Funds would be used for rental assistance for eligible program participants.
Reference: Comm. 682
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 144: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year account ($50,000), and appropriates the same to the Kulaimano Operations Maintenance account. Funds would be used for a design and feasibility study for adding buildings to the Kulaimano Elderly Housing project.
Reference: Comm. 683
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 121: 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 Fund Balance Reserved for Liquor Control account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Liquor Control Other Current Expenses account ($100,000). Funds would be used to cover costs associated with internet and phone installation at the West Hawaiʻi office located in Kailua-Kona.
Reference: Comm. 621
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: March 9, 2022
Bill 133: 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 Interest – County Revolving account ($1,185.16), and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Wainani Estates Subdivision Phase 1 ($242.32) and Kona Operations Partnership Housing ($942.84).
Reference: Comm. 655
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: March 9, 2022
Bill 135: 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 Interest – Other Federal – COVID-19 account ($1,038.90), and appropriates the same to the Housing Assistance Program Administration – COVID 19 account.
Reference: Comm. 658
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: March 9, 2022
Bill 136: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATING TO THE COUNTY’S COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1-2021 (KALOKO HEIGHTS PROJECT); AMENDS CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE OF FORMATION FOR THE DISTRICT RELATING TO THE LIEN OF THE SPECIAL TAXES SECURING SUCH BONDS; FIXES OR AUTHORIZES THE FIXING OF THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS TO THE PUBLIC
Authorizes the issuance of up to $22 million in special tax revenue bonds to acquire and construct sewer improvements and to pay for incidental expenses.
Reference: Comm. 660
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: March 9, 2022
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
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by March 21, 2022. If a response is received after March 21, 2022, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Council Members may also be present at the Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401, and/or participating via interactive conference technology from other locations.
Items listed on the agenda are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov by clicking on Council Records and navigating to the current agenda. For any questions, please contact Council Services at 961-8255.
Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may email a complete web address (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony).
http://hawaiicounty.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=hawaiicounty_20e9950f7d01c59954203293db560b78.pdf&view=1