Hawaii County Council will meet April 20.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Notice is hereby given that the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT) pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-3.5.
Council Members will be participating via ICT at the:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401. Members of the public may also attend from this location.
Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations:
• Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and
• Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.
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Submitting Written Testimony: The Council encourages the public to submit thoughts, comments, and input via written testimony to Council Members prior to the meeting. To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 19, 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 part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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 March 23, 2022
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 357-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF “PHASE 1” OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI MOBILE APPLICATION NAMED KĀHEA, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The donation from Duane Kurisu and the AIO Family of Companies, valued at approximately $45,000, would allow for the development of a modernized communication system to promote increased transparency.
Reference: Comm. 700
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-128
Res. 358-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Federally-derived funds of $4,462,000 would be used to support projects related to the mitigation of natural disasters and other hazards defined in the 2020 Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Reference: Comm. 701
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-129
Res. 359-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WITH THE ST. JUDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH LOCATED AT 92-8606 PARADISE CIRCLE, HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES, IN KAʻŪ, HAWAI‘I
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year license agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $475 to support Elderly Activity programs and Nutrition Congregate Meal programs.
Reference: Comm. 702
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-130
Res. 360-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-014-060, IN KAʻŪ, HAWAI‘I
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a ten-year agreement with Hāmākua Land and Cattle, LLC, with an approximate annual cost of $61,948, to provide access to parking, permitted camping, picnicking, and community events at Whittington Beach Park.
Reference: Comm. 703
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-131
Res. 361-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, OLD WAIMEA TAX OFFICE, SITUATED AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 6-7-002:025, TO THE WAIMEA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Authorizes the negotiation of a lease to allow the Waimea Preservation Association to use the property as a historical resource center.
Reference: Comm. 704
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-132
Res. 363-22: AUTHORIZES A DECREASE IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FUEL TAX
Reduces the County of Hawaiʻi fuel tax for diesel on-highway and gasoline on highway fuels from 23 cents per gallon to 13 cents per gallon.
Reference: Comm. 708
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Negative: FC-133 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 5-noes, 1-absent)
Public Hearing: April 19, 2022
Res. 367-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR “SURF WITH ALOHA” SIGNS AT COUNTY BEACH PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 724
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 368-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE TO PAY FOR TREE TRIMMING EXPENSES AT THE WEST HAWAI‘I DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 725
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 369-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAI‘I FOR ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 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. 726
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 370-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAI‘I FOR ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM IN KONA
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 727
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 371-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WEGO FOUNDATION INC., FOR THE RENTAL OF A PORTABLE BATHROOM FOR BANYAN BEACH IN KONA
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Public Works, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 728
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 372-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MOKU ‘O HAWAI‘I 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 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 729
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 373-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR ITS FOOD RESCUE COMMUNITY FEEDING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 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. 730
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 374-22: 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 NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE 2022 KOHALA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 731
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 375-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO EXPAND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 732
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Res. 376-22: 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 PĀHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR LEI AND COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS FOR GRADUATES OF PUNA HIGH SCHOOLS
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. 734
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 377-22: ADOPTS THE 2022 COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of the County’s annual Community Development Block Grant allocation to be used for projects and activities the County has delineated in its annual Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 737
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 378-22: AUTHORIZES A DECLARATION OF NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-057:031 AT WAIĀKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FOR HKI KAWILI LLC’S AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT
Authorizes access over portions of Ululani Street and Olona Street to allow HKI Kawili LLC to build 92 affordable senior rental housing units.
Reference: Comm. 738
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 379-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAIʻI FOR ITS REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 740
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Res. 380-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2022 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 741
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 149: 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 – Community Development Block Grant Mitigation account ($4,462,000); and appropriates the same to the following Community Development Block Grant Mitigation accounts: ArcGIS Project ($370,000), Water Supply Project ($835,000), Fire Equipment ($1,810,000), Planning Code Revisions ($400,000), Public Works Flood Studies ($394,000),
Administration ($343,000), and Activity Delivery ($310,000). Funds would be used to support projects related to the mitigation of natural disasters and other hazards defined in the 2020 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Reference: Comm. 701
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-134
Bill 151: 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 Parks and Recreation Council Discretionary Projects-District 6 project ($100,000) to the Capital Budget. 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 improvements, repairs, and modifications at County park facilities throughout Council District 6.
Reference: Comm. 706
Intr. by: Ms. David
Approve: FC-135
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 155: 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 following accounts: Federal – Block Grant ($2,600,000) and Block Grant – Program Income ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Mental Health Kōkua-Kona Residential Housing Renovations ($271,149) and Hilo Residential Complex Housing Renovations ($650,000); West Hawai‘i Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements ($650,000); Hāmākua Youth and Community Center Improvements Phase 1 ($588,851); and Administration, Planning and Fair Housing ($540,000).
Reference: Comm. 737
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 137: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT ʻOʻOMA 1ST, NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-017:024
First Reading: April 6, 2022
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Bill 138: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA 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) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT ʻOʻOMA 1ST, NORTH KONA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-017:024 (Applicant: Aaron Nuola Kahananui) (Area: .992 Acre)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map and change of zone, which would allow the applicant to seek subdivision of the property into two residential lots for estate planning purposes. The property is located at 73-4413 Hawai‘i Belt Road, approximately 100 feet southeast of its intersection with Kalaoa Street in North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 676
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Bill 139: 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 – Mainstream Voucher Administration account ($45,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing Other Current Expenses account, for a total appropriation of $51,679.
Reference: Comm. 677
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Bill 140: 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 – Home Program – Tenant Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account ($5,000); and appropriates the same to the Home Program – Tenant Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account.
Reference: Comm. 678
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Bill 141: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 21-35 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2022
Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies.
Reference: Comm. 679
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Bill 145: 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 from Previous Year account ($735,600); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Planning Other Current Expenses ($110,000), Transfer to Sewer Fund ($55,000), Transfer to Solid Waste Fund ($106,000), Transfer to Golf Course Fund ($15,000), and Provision for Compensation Adjustment – General ($449,600). Funds would be used to cover the cost items agreed to between the County and the United Public Workers Bargaining Unit 1 and employees excluded from Bargaining Unit 1, and to cover other unanticipated costs that have arisen throughout the year.
First Reading: April 6, 2022
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Bill 146: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($55,000); and appropriates the same to the Wastewater Salaries & Wages account.
First Reading: April 6, 2022
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Bill 147: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($106,000); and appropriates the same to the following Salaries & Wages accounts: Landfills ($92,000) and Puʻuanahulu West Hawaiʻi Landfill ($14,000).
First Reading: April 6, 2022
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Bill 148: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($15,000); and appropriates the same to the Golf Course Salaries & Wages account.
Reference: Comm. 690
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
Bill 150: 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 Transfer from General Fund account ($6,500); and appropriates the same to the Homeless Taskforce account. Funds would be used to assist with the establishment of the Weller House Transitional Housing Project located in Ocean View.
Reference: Comm. 705
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
REPORTS
FC-127
(Comm. 693):
RAWEEMC-13 (Comm. 694):
NOMINATION OF CHANTEE SHIROMA TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council Confirmation by: April 30, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
NOMINATION OF PONO KEKELA TO THE WATER BOARD
Requires Council Confirmation by: April 30, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 723: GLEN BALDADO V. PHOENIX V LLC, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 3CC181000221
From Deputy Corporation Counsel E. Britt Bailey, dated March 29, 2022, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-referenced matter, including settlement discussion.
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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