Hawaii County Council Will meet May 4

Hawaii County Council Will meet May 4.

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.

Oral Public Testimony via Zoom: To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Submitting 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, May 3, 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 Father Jarek Skrzypek of St. Michael’s Catholic 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)

ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS

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

Postponed: April 20, 2022

(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder, seconded by

Mr. Inaba, to adopt Res. 363-22.)

; and

Comm. 708.5: From Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy, dated April 26, 2022, transmitting informational material relating to Res. 363-22.

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

Postponed: April 20, 2022

(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Chung, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to adopt Res. 379-22.)

Res. 381-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 18TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT

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. 744

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz

Res. 382-22: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS

Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.

Reference: Comm. 745

Intr. by: Ms. Villegas

Res. 383-22: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BY AMENDING RULE NO. 5, COMMITTEES

Requires the Committee Vice Chairperson to serve as Chairperson whenever the Chairperson attends a Committee meeting by videoconference.

Reference: Comm. 747

Intr. by: Ms. Kimball

Res. 384-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE RENTAL OF A PORTABLE BATHROOM FOR HŌNAUNAU BOAT RAMP

Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance Other Current Expenses account.

Reference: Comm. 748

Intr. by: Ms. David

Res. 385-22: 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 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2022 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT

Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 749

Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy

Res. 389-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Provides for the continuation of the County’s project under the Americorps Volunteers in Service to America program.

Reference: Comm. 759

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)

Waived: FC

Res. 390-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT

Authorizes the Mayor to enter into seven multi-year employment contracts not to extend beyond June 30, 2024, to implement the Animal Control Program.

Reference: Comm. 760

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)

Waived: FC

Res. 391-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF AN APOLLO SPINNER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The donation of this playground equipment from Friends of Pu‘u Nui Park, valued at approximately $22,000, would be installed at the Waikoloa Community Park.

Reference: Comm. 761

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)

Waived: FC

Res. 392-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ONE 2005 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

The donation from the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Highways Division, valued at approximately $21,407, would be used by Vehicle Registration and

Licensing Division’s Commercial Driver License staff to travel between Hilo and Kona for daily operations.

Reference: Comm. 762

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)

Waived: FC

Res. 393-22: 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 TO SUPPORT ITS REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM

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. 764

Intr. by: Mr. Richards

Res. 394-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A WEED STEAMER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, PARKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION

Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Equipment account.

Reference: Comm. 766

Intr. by: Ms. Villegas

Res. 395-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 18TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.

Reference: Comm. 767

Intr. by: Mr. Chung

Res. 396-22: 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 ALOHA CLUB OF HILO TO PURCHASE FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR THE MEAL PROGRAM AT

HALE ‘OLUEA CLUBHOUSE

Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public

Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 768

Intr. by: Mr. Chung

BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)

Bill 152: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 13, DIVISION 3, SECTION 2-75 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE COUNTY HOUSING PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND Repeals existing provisions in their entirety and establishes nine specific uses for expenditure of the funds to support the County’s housing needs.

Reference: Comm. 721

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kimball

Approve: FC-139

; and

Comm. 721.1: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated April 26, 2022, transmitting informational material relating to Bill 152.

Bill 153: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE COUNTY HOUSING PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND

Proposes the addition of a new section to incorporate the revolving fund established in Section 2-74 of the Hawaiʻi County Code into the Hawaiʻi County Charter and dedicate on an annual basis a minimum of one percent of real property tax revenues into the County Housing Program Revolving Fund.

Reference: Comm. 722

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kimball

Approve: FC-140

2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,

Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter

Bill 154: 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 – Traffic Safety Training Project account ($3,000); and appropriates the same to the Traffic Safety Training Project account, bringing the total appropriation to $153,000. Funds would be used to provide specialized training for police and prosecutors to combat impaired driving.

Reference: Comm. 736

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)

Approve: FC-141

Bill 166: 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 ($3,450,000); and appropriates the same to the Fire Protection Salaries and Wages account.

Funds would be used to cover potential bargaining unit salary increases and excess overtime.

Reference: Comm. 763

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)

Waived: FC

ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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)

First Reading: April 20, 2022

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

First Reading: April 20, 2022

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)

First Reading: April 20, 2022

REPORTS

FC-138

(Comm. 720):

NOMINATION OF CAYLA CRIVELLO TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Requires Council Confirmation by: May 11, 2022 (Section 2-215(k), Hawaiʻi County Code)

PC-56

(Comm. 712):

NOMINATION OF LEINAʻALA ENOS TO THE KAʻŪ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE