Hawaii County Council will meet Aug. 3

Hawaii County Council will meet Aug. 3.

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:

• Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A

Members of the public may also attend from this location.

Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following location:

• Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road

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, August 2, 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, August 2, 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 Pastor Mark Zier of Christ Lutheran 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

Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council.

(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 19, 2022

July 6, 2022

COMMUNICATIONS

Comm. 53.9: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS KIERKIEWICZ, LEE LOY, AND RICHARDS AT THE “HOW TO MAKE HOUSING AFFORDABLE IN HAWAI‘I” PRESENTATION HELD ON JUNE 17, 2022, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e)

From Council Member Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, dated July 12, 2022.

Comm. 53.10: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS INABA, KIMBALL, AND VILLEGAS AT THE “ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY” MEETING HELD ON JULY 11, 2022, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e)

From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated July 13, 2022.

ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS

Res. 445-22: (Draft 2)

AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A TWO-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, WEST HAWAIʻI HOMELESS CAMPUS, SITUATED AT DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, AND IDENTIFIED AS A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEYS: 7-4-010:044 AND 7-4-010:020, TO HOPE SERVICES HAWAIʻI, INC.

Authorizes the negotiation of a two-year lease with two twelve-month option terms with an approximate annual cost of $10. The property, located at 74-5593 Pawai Place, would be used as an assessment center and emergency shelter for single individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

Reference: Comm. 850.4

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

Approve: FC-165

Res. 446-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHANAIKI ‘OHANA

Approves a grant of $24,880 to Kohanaiki ʻOhana, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the ‘O‘oma Beach property in North Kona, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.

Reference: Comm. 853

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba

Approve: FC-166

Res. 447-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO NĀ MAMO O KĀWĀ

Approves a grant of $123,500 to Nā Mamo O Kāwā, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the Kāwā Bay properties in Kaʻū, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawai‘i County Charter.

Reference: Comm. 854

Intr. by: Ms. David

Approve: FC-167

Res. 448-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO HO‘OMALU KAʻŪ

Approves a grant of $18,150 to Ho‘omalu Kaʻū, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the Kahua ‘Olohū Kaunāmano property in Kaʻū, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawai‘i County Charter.

Reference: Comm. 855

Intr. by: Ms. David

Approve: FC-168

Res. 449-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO FRIENDS OF AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN

Approves a grant of $191,609 to Friends of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the Amy B. H. Greenwell Garden properties in South Kona, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawai‘i County Charter.

Reference: Comm. 856

Intr. by: Ms. David

Approve: FC-169

Res. 450-22: 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 HIRE SECURITY FOR ISAAC KEPO‘OKALANI HALE BEACH PARK

Transfers $360,000 from the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account; and credits to the Geothermal Parks & Recreation Other Current Expenses account.

Reference: Comm. 857

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz

Approve: FC-170

Res. 459-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Allows for the receipt of $1,879,773 in federally-derived funds, which would be used by the Mass Transit Agency for operational costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and lost passenger fares through December 31, 2025.

Reference: Comm. 869

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

Approve: FC-171

Res. 463-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO PŌHĀHĀ I KA LANI

Approves a grant of $92,300 to Pōhāhā I Ka Lani, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout in Hāmākua, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.

Reference: Comm. 878

Intr. by: Ms. Kimball

Waived: FC

Res. 464-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HŌLUALOA FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS DONKEY MILL ART CENTER EXHIBITION PROGRAM

Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 879

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba

Res. 465-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUMANITY HALE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS LIFE ENHANCING PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH

Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 880

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba

Res. 466-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO IKAIKAMAULOA YOUTH FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS KONA GOLD BOXING CLUB

Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 881

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba

Res. 468-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PŌHAKU PELEMAKA FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS

Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account.

Reference: Comm. 887

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz

Res. 469-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE RENE SIRACUSA PĀHOA ROUNDABOUT

Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 888

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz

Res. 474-22: 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 COLOR COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL

Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated monthly cost of $150 to be used at the department’s office in Kona.

Reference: Comm. 893

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

Waived: FC

Res. 476-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE APPROPRIATIONS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR FOR A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MASS TRANSIT AGENCY

Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a one-year lease agreement with an option for an additional year with KS Owner, LLC, for commercial space at the Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa to park up to ten buses and provide a breakroom and rest area for bus operators.

Reference: Comm. 895

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

Waived: FC

BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)

Bill 182: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-71, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

Increases the general exemption amount for property that is owned and occupied as a principal home and adds new age ranges with corresponding exemption amounts to the schedule of exemptions for property owners of principal homes who are 60 years of age or older.

Reference: Comm. 830

Intr. by: Ms. Kimball

Approve: FC-164

Postponed: July 6, 2022

(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kimball, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to pass Bill 182 on first reading.)

Bill 186: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-89.5 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR KULEANA LANDS

Expands and clarifies eligibility for the Kuleana Land exemption and the verification process required to maintain Kuleana Land status when property ownership is transferred to a family member.

Reference: Comm. 858

Intr. by: Ms. David

Approve: FC-172

Bill 188: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023

Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Section 5311 Grant (American Rescue Plan Act) account ($1,879,773); and appropriates the same to the Section 5311 Grant (American Rescue Plan Act) account. Funds would be used by the Mass Transit Agency for operational costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and lost passenger fares through December 31, 2025.

Reference: Comm. 869

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

Approve: FC-173

Bill 189: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023

Increases revenues in the Elderly Activities Division Miscellaneous Contributions account ($20,000); and appropriates the same to the Elderly Activities Division Special Program Miscellaneous Contribution account, bringing the total appropriation to $25,000, due to an anticipated increase in donations.

Reference: Comm. 870

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

Approve: FC-174

Bill 190: AMENDS CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 18-90 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FARES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Extends the temporary suspension of fares for all mass transit fixed routes and paratransit services through December 31, 2025.

Reference: Comm. 871

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

Approve: FC-175

ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)

Bill 191: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023

Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Hawai‘i County Food Access Summit Program account ($26,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i County Food Access Summit Program account. Funds would be used for the 2022 Fall Hawai‘i County Food Access Summit and 2023 Summer Hawai‘i County Food Access Summit.

Reference: Comm. 872

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

First Reading: July 19, 2022

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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