Hawaii County Council will meet Nov 16

Hawaii County Council will meet Nov 16.

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 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, November 15, 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, November 15, 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

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 October 19, 2022

ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS

Res. 593-22: STRONGLY URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PRIORITIZE, FUND, AND COMPLETE CRITICAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN PUNA

Requests collaborative prioritization to increase public safety, economic viability, and access for emergency vehicles through infrastructure improvements including the widening of Highway 130, extension of Railroad Avenue or Government Beach Road into Hilo, and the development of Puna connectivity and emergency access routes.

Reference: Comm. 1065

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz

Approve: GOREDC-29

Res. 594-22: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Allows for the receipt of $494,900, which would be used towards the department’s purchase and installation of washer/extractor/dryers for personal protective equipment, and for grant writer fees.

Reference: Comm. 1069

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

Approve: FC-226

Res. 595-22: 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 FINANCE

Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an option to extend for two additional five-year terms, with New Kaiko‘o Building, Inc., located at 120 Pauahi Street, Hilo, for approximately 12,571 square feet of office space for the Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division and other County departments.

Reference: Comm. 1073

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

Approve: FC-227

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Comm. 1073.1: From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated November 2, 2022, transmitting lease information for Res. 595-22, delineating an approximate monthly cost of $30,422 for the first year, with a 3 percent base increase each year thereafter, and an approximate monthly cost of $30,851 for the second year.

Res. 598-22: URGES THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND SECTIONS 46-16.8 AND 243-6, HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES, TO ALLOW FOR A PERCENTAGE OF GENERAL EXCISE AND FUEL TAXES GENERATED BY THE COUNTIES, PURSUANT TO THOSE STATUTES, TO BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE ROADWAYS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Reference: Comm. 1078

Intr. by: Mr. Chung

Approve: GOREDC-30

Res. 599-22: AUTHORIZES THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CODE REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 201H-38 OF THE HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES, FOR THE HOʻOMALU AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN WAIKOLOA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-9-008:032 (Area: 25.38 acres)

Stanford Carr Development requests exemptions from the density cap set forth in Section 25-5-31 of the Hawaiʻi County Code and the applicable plan review and permits fees set forth in Sections 5-7-1 and 5-7-3, Hawaiʻi County Code, to allow for the development of 229 affordable housing units.

Reference: Comm. 1079

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

Approve: PC-83

Res. 603-22: 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 $5,000 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. 1090

Intr. by: Ms. Villegas

Res. 604-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT VARIOUS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6

Transfers $25,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.

Reference: Comm. 1093

Intr. by: Ms. David

Res. 606-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR THREE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with approximate monthly costs ranging from $81 to $190 for each copier.

Reference: Comm. 1096

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

Waived: FC

Res. 608-22: APPROVES THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT 1, INCLUDING ITS SEWER EXTENSION, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 7-4-008:076 (KANALANI STREET EXTENSION, KAULA‘ILI STREET, AND KIMO DRIVE), SITUATED AT HONOKOHAU, NORTH KONA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, AND UTILITY EASEMENT E-1 FROM WEST HAWAI‘I BUSINESS PARK LLC, A HAWAI‘I LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadway and all improvements, including sewer extension improvements, for public roadway and wastewater purposes.

Reference: Comm. 1098

Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)

Waived: PWMTC

Res. 609-22: 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 HILO EDUCATION ARTS REPERTORY THEATRE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR ITS THEATER PRODUCTIONS

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

Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 1084

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder

Res. 610-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SELF DISCOVERY THROUGH ART FOR ITS “RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, RECREATION ONLINE FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAM”

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

Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 1099

Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder

Res. 611-22: APPROVES THE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND PRIORITIES FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2023 HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE

Includes a total of five proposals, two submitted by the County of Maui and three by the County of Hawai‘i, and four priorities submitted by the Hawai‘i State Association of Counties Executive Committee.

Reference: Comm. 1100

Intr. by: Ms. Kimball

Waived: GOREDC

Res. 612-22: 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 HAWAI‘I YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM

Transfers $3,000 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. 1101

Intr. by: Mr. Chung

Res. 613-22: 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 EAST HAWAI‘I

Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.

Reference: Comm. 1102

Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy

Res. 614-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI HO‘OLEIMALUŌ TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 12TH ANNUAL WAIULI OCEAN FESTIVAL

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. 1105

Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy

Res. 615-22: 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 $95,380 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 (Tax Map Keys: 8-2-013:002, 003, 014; 8-2-014:043; and 8-2-015:059), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.

Reference: Comm. 1106

Intr. by: Ms. David

Waived: FC

Res. 616-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO HO‘OMALU KA‘Ū

Approves a grant of $26,675 to Ho‘omalu Ka‘ū, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the Kahua ‘Olohū, Kaunāmano, property (Tax Map Key: 9-5-012:005), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.

Reference: Comm. 1107

Intr. by: Ms. David

Waived: FC

Res. 617-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO NĀ MAMO O KĀWĀ

Approves a grant of $117,012.48 to Nā Mamo O Kāwā, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the Kāwā Bay properties (Tax Map Keys: 9-5-016:006 and 025; and 9-5-017:005 and 007), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.

Reference: Comm. 1108

Intr. by: Ms. David

Waived: FC

Res. 618-22: APPROVES THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $14,425,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SPECIAL TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE COUNTY’S COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1-2021 (KALOKO HEIGHTS PROJECT); AUTHORIZES THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDS, TO FUND THE COSTS OF CERTAIN FACILITIES RELATING TO SUCH DISTRICT; APPROVES THE FORMS OF THE INDENTURE, PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF FURTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE BONDS AND THE DISTRICT

Reference: Comm. 1109

Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)

Waived: FC

Res. 619-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 27TH ANNUAL KWXX HO‘OLAULE‘A

Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.

Reference: Comm. 1110

Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy

Res. 620-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUI HO‘OLEIMALUŌ FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 12TH ANNUAL WAIULI OCEAN FESTIVAL Transfers $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. 1111

Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz

BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)

Bill 228: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE RURAL DISTRICT AT KAWAIHAE, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-009:015

Approve: PC-84

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(Note: Bill 229, also related to Comm. 1054, is on the next page.)

Bill 229: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL – TWO ACRES (RA-2a) AT KAWAIHAE, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-009:015 (Applicant: Arte McCollough) (Area: 5.848 Acres)

The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map and a change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots with an existing single-family dwelling on each lot, for estate planning purposes. The property is located at 62-2225 and 62-2239 ʻŌuli Street, at the southwest corner of its intersection with Kawaihae Road, Kanehoa Subdivision in South Kohala.

Reference: Comm. 1054

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

Approve: PC-85

Bill 230: PROVIDES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I DOWNTOWN HILO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 35 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

Establishes a Business Improvement District to finance certain infrastructure improvements and supplement public safety, sanitation, transportation, and landscaping services in the Downtown Hilo area, to be applied to 183 parcels assessed at $500 per parcel each year.

Reference: Comm. 1060

Intr. by: Mr. Chung

Approve: FC-228

Bill 231: (Draft 2)

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 Transfer from General Fund account ($3,000); and appropriates the same to The Food Basket, Inc. account. Funds would be used to provide a grant to the Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket to purchase food for its Kona warehouse.

Reference: Comm. 1066.2

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

Approve: FC-229

Bill 232: 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 Block Grant Program Income account ($250,000); and appropriates the same to the West Hawaiʻi Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements account, bringing the total appropriation to $400,000. These additional funds will be used to renovate the facility in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.

Reference: Comm. 1067

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

Approve: FC-230

Bill 233: 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 Home Program – Tenant Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account ($5,000); and appropriates the same to the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Fraud Recovery Income account. Allows for the receipt of funds recovered from tenants who have committed fraud.

Reference: Comm. 1068

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

Approve: FC-231

Bill 234: 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 – Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant account ($494,900); and appropriates the same to the Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant account. Funds would be used towards the department’s purchase and installation of washer/extractor/dryers for personal protective equipment, and for grant writer fees.

Reference: Comm. 1069

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

Approve: FC-232

Bill 237: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023

Decreases revenues in the Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (-$2,422,928) and the Section 5339 Capital Grant Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (-$1,861,345) accounts; and appropriates the same to the Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ($2,422,928) and the Section 5339 Capital Grant Fiscal Year 2022-2023 account ($1,861,345).

Reference: Comm. 1072

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

Approve: FC-233

Bill 243: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year account ($7,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Roadside Maintenance Service account ($3,000,000) and Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-Highway account ($4,000,000). The additional funds would be used to purchase asphalt concrete pavement materials and for the Pauahi Street Bridge Rehabilitation project.

Reference: Comm. 1095

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

Waived: FC

ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)

Bill 220: (Draft 3)

AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED AND UNCONCEALED FIREARMS WITHIN THE COUNTY

Establishes a new article that includes certain Sensitive Places where the licensed carrying of a firearm would not be allowed, certain other Sensitive Places where the licensed carrying of a firearm is only allowed if authorized by the operator of the facility, that the licensed carry of a firearm while intoxicated is prohibited, that upon contact with law enforcement the licensee must notify the enforcement officer of the possession of a licensed firearm and present the license for inspection, and that a license may be revoked by the Chief of Police for one year for any violation of the terms of this new article.

Reference: Comm. 1022.103

Intr. by: Mr. Chung

First Reading: November 2, 2022

Bill 222: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-19 (NORTH HILO 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 – 20 ACRES (A-20a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (FA-1a) AT ʻOʻŌKALA, NORTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 3-9-001:023, AND 031 (Applicant: Leonard Cardoza Trust) (Area: 15.404 Acres)

The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to apply to subdivide the property into seven lots. The property is located to the north (makai) of Māmalahoa Highway, approximately 270 feet east of its intersection with Milo Street, Portion of Humuʻula and ʻOʻōkala, in North Hilo.

Reference: Comm. 1031

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

First Reading: November 2, 2022

Bill 223: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-64, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023

Adds the Environmental Management Hilo Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – State Revolving Funds project ($17 million) to the Capital Budget. Funds for these projects shall be provided from State Revolving Funds ($17 million), and would be used for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant in Hilo.

Reference: Comm. 1038

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

First Reading: November 2, 2022

Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter

Bill 224: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-64, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023

Adds the Planning Kona Open Space Network Plan – Fair Share project ($250,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Fair Share Contributions ($250,000), and would be used to enhance opportunities for residents and visitors to engage in recreational, educational, subsistence, and gathering activities.

Reference: Comm. 1039

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

First Reading: November 2, 2022

Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter

Bill 225: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I

The issuance of General Obligation Bonds would serve as security for the repayment of funds loaned to the County via the State Revolving Fund program.

Reference: Comm. 1040

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

First Reading: November 2, 2022

Bill 226: 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 – State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2018 account ($26,057.96); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2018 account. The funds would be used by the Civil Defense Agency for its Hilo Emergency Operations Center Enhancement Project.

Reference: Comm. 1041

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

First Reading: November 2, 2022

Bill 227: (Draft 2)

AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 13, SECTION 19-104 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY SOLAR WATER HEATER TAX CREDIT Eliminates eligibility for the tax credit when the installation of a solar water heater is required by law and increases the tax credit from $300 to $1,000.

Reference: Comm. 1050.3

Intr. by: Mr. Chung

First Reading: November 2, 2022

Bill 235: 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 Federal Grants – Volunteer Fire Assistance account ($66,120); and appropriates the same to the Volunteer Fire Assistance – Federal account, bringing the total appropriation to $156,120. The additional funds would be used for volunteer fire assistance.

Reference: Comm. 1070

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

First Reading: November 2, 2022

Bill 236: 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 Federal – Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 account ($15,000,000) and Interest – Other Federal account ($75,000); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 account ($11,250,000) and Emergency Rent Assistance 2 Admin COVID-19 account ($3,825,000). The additional funds would be used to assist eligible households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reference: Comm. 1071

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

First Reading: November 2, 2022

OTHER BUSINESS

(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.)

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