Hawaii County Council will meet Aug. 17

Hawaii County Council will meet Aug. 17.

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, August 16, 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 16, 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 Kahu Kealoha Ka‘opua of Calvary Community Church in Kona 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 July 19, 2022

COMMUNICATIONS

Comm. 53.11: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS KIERKIEWICZ, KIMBALL, LEE LOY, AND RICHARDS AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD ON JULY 21-24, 2022, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e)

From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated July 25, 2022.

ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS

Res. 470-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Allows for the receipt of $324,512, which would be used for the Career Criminal Prosecution Program.

Reference: Comm. 889

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

Approve: FC-177

Res. 471-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Allows for the receipt of $93,371, which would be used for the Victim-Witness Assistance Program.

Reference: Comm. 890

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

Approve: FC-178

Res. 472-22: AMENDS RESOLUTION NO. 476-18, REGARDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A SEVENTY-FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH THE HAWAI‘I ISLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT A SET LEASE RENTAL AMOUNT OF $10.00 PER YEAR

Allows Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation to construct affordable rental housing units for both seniors and households with children in compliance with the uses described in Executive Order 4531.

Reference: Comm. 891

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

Approve: FC-179

Res. 473-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Funds in the amount of $50,576 would be used to continue the Cooperative Flood-Monitoring Program, which consists of the planning and designing of flood management systems such as bridges, culverts, and levees.

Reference: Comm. 892

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

Approve: FC-180

Res. 475-22: AUTHORIZES THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CODE REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 201H-38 OF THE HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES, FOR THE HALE OLA O MOHOULI AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-001:168 (Area: 9.091 acres)

The Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation requests exemptions from the following Zoning Code requirements to provide for the development of 90 affordable rental units: Section 25-2-41, which would allow changing the zoning district from Agriculture – 1 acre (A-1a) to Multifamily Residential – 4,000 square feet (RM-4); and Section 25-4-47, which would allow a 10-foot separation between main buildings instead of the required 15-foot separation.

Reference: Comm. 894

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)

Approve: PC-72

Res. 479-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ‘O KA‘Ū KĀKOU FOR ITS 7TH ANNUAL KA‘Ū COFFEE TRAIL RUN

Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 900

Intr. by: Ms. David

Res. 480-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KOHANAIKI ‘OHANA TO CONSTRUCT WIRE FENCING FOR KOHANAIKI BEACH PARK

Transfers $10,000 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. 901

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba

Res. 481-22: 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 ITS SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE HAROLD H. HIGASHIHARA PARK

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

Reference: Comm. 902

Intr. by: Ms. David

Res. 482-22: 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 ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE HAROLD H. HIGASHIHARA PARK

Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.

Reference: Comm. 903

Intr. by: Ms. Villegas

Res. 483-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2022 HAWAI‘I ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW

Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 904

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder

Res. 484-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAILUA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC., FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR ITS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.

Reference: Comm. 905

Intr. by: Ms. Villegas

Res. 485-22: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION

Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account.

Reference: Comm. 906

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba

Res. 486-22: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 36TH ANNUAL BIG ISLAND PRO-AM SURFING TRIALS

Transfers $2,000 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. 907

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz

Res. 487-22: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE OCEAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION

Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account.

Reference: Comm. 908

Intr. by: Ms. David

Res. 488-22: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE OCEAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION

Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account.

Reference: Comm. 909

Intr. by: Ms. Villegas

Res. 489-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KOHANAIKI ‘OHANA TO CONSTRUCT WIRE FENCING AT KOHANAIKI BEACH PARK

Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.

Reference: Comm. 910

Intr. by: Ms. Villegas

Res. 490-22: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE TWO WATER SAFETY CRAFTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION

Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account.

Reference: Comm. 912

Intr. by: Mr. Chung

Res. 492-22: AMENDS RESOLUTION 410-22 AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAI‘I, NOW KNOWN AS THE PEOPLE FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION HAWAI‘I

Amends Resolution 410-22, which authorized a grant award of $907,500 to expand the Hawai‘i Island Bikeshare system, to reflect the new name of the organization.

Reference: Comm. 916

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

Waived: FC

Res. 493-22: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REGARDING WEATHER CAMERAS AND INSTRUMENTS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I’S TOWER

Allows for equipment to be installed at the Alala Cone radio site in Pepe‘ekeo to enable pilots to view current weather conditions along their routes.

Reference: Comm. 917

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

Waived: FC

Res. 495-22: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO AWARD FUNDS TO EAST HAWAI‘I CULTURAL COUNCIL

Provides grant funds in the amount of $75,000 to divert plastics from Hawai‘i Island landfills and beaches, and utilize technology to turn plastics into functional art.

Reference: Comm. 920

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

Waived: FC

Res. 496-22: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE TWO WATER SAFETY CRAFTS FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION

Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account.

Reference: Comm. 923

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz

Res. 497-22: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION

Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account.

Reference: Comm. 924

Intr. by: Ms. Kimball

Res. 498-22: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE TWO WATER SAFETY CRAFTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OCEAN SAFETY DIVISION

Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Equipment account.

Reference: Comm. 925

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder

Res. 499-22: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 36TH ANNUAL BIG ISLAND PRO-AM SURFING TRIALS

Transfers $2,000 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. 926

Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy

Res. 500-22: DIRECTS THE COUNTY CLERK TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 22-82, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP FOR THE BOARD OF ETHICS, ON THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

Ordinance No. 22-82 proposes an amendment to the Hawai‘i County Charter that would increase the membership of the Board of Ethics from five to seven members.

Reference: Comm. 927

Intr. by: Ms. David

Res. 501-22: DIRECTS THE COUNTY CLERK TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 22-85, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ON THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

Ordinance No. 22-85 proposes an amendment to the Hawai‘i County Charter that would add investigations of reports of fraud, waste, and abuse within County operations as an authorized function of the Office of the County Auditor.

Reference: Comm. 928

Intr. by: Ms. David

Res. 502-22: DIRECTS THE COUNTY CLERK TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 22-86, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A YOUTH COMMISSION, ON THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

Ordinance No. 22-86 proposes an amendment to the Hawai‘i County Charter that would add a new chapter to create a commission consisting of up to 15 members between the ages of 14 and 24 years old that would integrate its ideas and perspectives into County government.

Reference: Comm. 929

Intr. by: Ms. David

BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)

Bill 120: (Draft 2)

AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 8, AND CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 1 AND ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PROVIDING, MAINTAINING, AND DEDICATING PARKING SPACES AND CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Requires all newly constructed “places of public accommodation” with at least 50 parking spaces to install electric vehicle chargers and dedicated parking spaces under a tiered schedule that increases the required amount of electric vehicle chargers and parking spaces every two years through 2029, and allows an additional two years for existing “places of public accommodation” that seek plan approval to meet similar requirements.

Reference: Comm. 608.49

Intr. by: Ms. Kimball

Approve: PWMTC-19

Bill 192: 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 – Career Criminal Program account ($324,512); and appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Prosecution Program account. Funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Career Criminal Prosecution Program.

Reference: Comm. 889

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

Approve: FC-181

Bill 193: 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 – Victim/Witness Assistance account ($93,371); and appropriates the same to the Aid to Victims account. Funds would be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Victim-Witness Assistance Program.

Reference: Comm. 890

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

Approve: FC-182

ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL 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

First Reading: August 3, 2022

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

First Reading: August 3, 2022

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)

First Reading: August 3, 2022

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)

First Reading: August 3, 2022

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)

First Reading: August 3, 2022

REPORTS

FC-176

(Comm. 882):

PC-71

(Comm. 885):

PRPSC-35

(Comm. 883):

RAWEEMC-16 (Comm. 884):

NOMINATION OF JOYCE M. UNOKI TO THE PENSION BOARD

Requires Council Confirmation by: August 26, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)

NOMINATION OF DAINA SAIKI TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Requires Council Confirmation by: August 28, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)

NOMINATION OF JENNIFER WILKINSON TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION

Requires Council Confirmation by: August 26, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)

NOMINATION OF ROBERT DUERR TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION

Requires Council Confirmation by: August 26, 2022 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)

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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