Hawaii County Council will meet April 19.
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:
• Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au; and
• 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, April 18, 2023.
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, April 18, 2023, 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 Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of Chabad Jewish Center
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 March 22, 2023
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 81-23: 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT WAREHOUSE IN KEA‘AU, DISTRICT OF PUNA
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an option to extend for two additional five-year terms with Milo Storage LLC, for approximately 7,440 square feet of warehouse space.
Reference: Comm. 163
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-34
Res. 82-23: AMENDS RESOLUTION 388-22 AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I
Seeks to increase the funding amount for the Kuleana Health project by $247,500 for a total of $447,500.
Reference: Comm. 164
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-35
Res. 83-23: ADOPTS THE 2023 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
The 2023 County of Hawaiʻi Annual Action Plan describes the projects and activities that will be executed by the County to provide decent housing, suitable and safe living environments, and accessibility for disabled individuals to public facilities using the County’s share of Community Development Block Grant program funds.
Reference: Comm. 165
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-36
Res. 98-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOMELESS TASK FORCE FOR ITS OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS
Transfers $15,000 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. 191
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 99-23: 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 FAMILY FUN FEST AND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $3,500 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. 192
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 100-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HURTS ANIMALS AND PEOPLE FOR ITS DOGHOUSE PROGRAM AT KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 193
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 101-23: 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 $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 194
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 102-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HURTS ANIMALS AND PEOPLE TO SUPPORT ITS DOGHOUSE PROGRAM
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 195
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 103-23: 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 THE HEALTH AND FITNESS FIELD DAY EVENTS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT ONE
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 196
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 104-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HĀMĀKUA YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS KEIKI PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 197
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 105-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI‘I KEIKI MUSEUM TO PURCHASE INTERACTIVE SEATING FOR THE MUSEUM’S “OPIHI LEARNING AREA”
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. 198
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 106-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT VOLCANO SKATE PARK AND OTHER PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $7,300 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. 199
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 107-23: 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 NĀ‘ĀLEHU RESILIENCE HUB
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 200
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 108-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT OCEANVIEW SKATE PARK AND OTHER PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $10,000 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. 201
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 109-23: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2023 REENTRY SUMMIT
Transfers $3,000 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. 202
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 110-23: 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE 2023 HILO LEI DAY
FESTIVAL
Transfers $3,000 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. 203
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 111-23: 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 2023 REENTRY SUMMIT
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. 204
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 112-23: 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 2023 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 205
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 113-23: 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 19TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE
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. 206
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 114-23: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE RESTORATION OF THE BOND MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN NORTH KOHALA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 207
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 115-23: 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 19TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT
Transfers $2,000 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. 208
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 121-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF BIOASTIN SUPPLEMENTS AND HATS TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
The donation from Cyanotech Corporation, with an estimated value of $16,116.90, would be used by the department’s lifeguards to support their health and fitness and limit exposure to the sun.
Reference: Comm. 219
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 122-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF A 2012 ACURA TSX FROM THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
The donation, with an estimated value of $9,000, would be used for law enforcement purposes.
Reference: Comm. 220
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 123-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $26,000 TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
The donation from Hawai‘i Island K9 Association would be used to purchase training aids and replace kennels, gates, and fences associated with canine shelters at the Kealakehe Police Station.
Reference: Comm. 221
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 124-23: 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE 2023 HILO LEI DAY FESTIVAL AT KALĀKAUA PARK
Transfers $2,000 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. 222
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 125-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ST. AUGUSTINE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN NORTH KOHALA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM
Transfers $1,800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 223
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 126-23: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE KOHALA RIDE WILD CLUB IN NORTH KOHALA
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 224
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 127-23: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
Transfers $5,100 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Fire Operations Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 225
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 128-23: 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 WAIMEA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION PROJECT
Transfers $4,708 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 226
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 129-23: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE KOHALA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 227
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 130-23: 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 WAIMEA ARTS COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO MAINTAINING THE FIREHOUSE GALLERY
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 228
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 131-23: 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 LIBRARY – WAIKOLOA REGION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS ANNUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Transfers $800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 229
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 28: (Draft 2)
AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53 AND ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-71, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXES
Safeguards certain agriculturally productive properties which are also used as an owner’s primary residence or as an affordable rental from rising assessment values.
Reference: Comm. 113.2
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Approve: FC-28
Postponed: March 22, 2023
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Galimba, to pass Bill 28, Draft 2, on first reading.)
Bill 36: 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 – Block Grant account ($2,680,506) and the Block Grant – Program Income account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: West Hawaiʻi Domestic Abuse Shelter Phase 2 Improvements ($252,615), Hawaiʻi County Economic Opportunity Council – Certified Kitchen Conversion ($580,001), Hāmākua Youth Community Center Phase 2 Improvements ($650,000), Hale ‘Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter Phase 2 Improvements ($162,000), Mental Health Kōkua – Hilo Hale Residence Improvements ($175,000), Kaʻū and Puna Volunteer Fire Station Brush Truck Acquisition ($370,000), Mental Health Kōkua – Van Transportation Acquisition ($74,000), and Administration, Planning and Fair Housing ($516,890).
Reference: Comm. 165
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-37
Bill 37: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Increases revenues in the Fund Balance From Previous Year account ($3,500,000), and appropriates the same to the General Excise Tax Mass Transit Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used to cover additional costs related to fixed route operations.
Reference: Comm. 166
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-38
Bill 38: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 22-51 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2023
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, and reflects the current minimum wage of $12 per hour through December 31, 2023, and the minimum wage increase to $14 per hour effective January 1, 2024.
Reference: Comm. 167
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-39
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 33: 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 – Senior Activities account ($100,000) and the State Grants – Senior Activities Program Income account ($15,000); and appropriates the same to the Senior Activities account ($100,000) and the Senior Activities Program Income account ($15,000).
Reference: Comm. 153
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 5, 2023
Bill 34: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-125, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR 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 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
Separates the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project into two phases.
Reference: Comm. 154
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 5, 2023
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership, pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
Bill 35: 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 State Grants – Beverage Container Deposit Program account ($22,709); and appropriates the same to the Beverage Container Deposit Program account, bringing the total appropriation to $597,099. These additional funds will be used to cover increased costs required to operate Certified Redemption Centers at designated Solid Waste transfer stations.
Reference: Comm. 155
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 5, 2023
Bill 39: 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 – Housing Subdivision – Infrastructure Repair/Maintenance, Working Group account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Housing Subdivision – Infrastructure Repair/Maintenance, Working Group account. Funds would be used for the convening of a working group to examine and address the challenges of infrastructure repair and maintenance in planned housing subdivisions that do not have compulsory homeowner associations.
Reference: Comm. 180
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 5, 2023
Bill 40: 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 Public Works Pavement Preservation project ($11,000,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources account, and would be used for construction of the Waikoloa Road Rehabilitation project and the Kīlauea Avenue/Keawe Street Rehabilitation project.
Reference: Comm. 181
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 5, 2023
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 230: JOHN GOODMAN V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, ET. AL.; CIVIL CASE 3CCV-22-0000399
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Laureen L. Martin, dated April 6, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-referenced lawsuit, including discussion regarding settlement.
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.)
Comm. 898.58: MAYOR’S VETO MESSAGE REGARDING BILL 194, DRAFT 3, RELATING TO CONDITIONS TO CHANGE OF ZONE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated March 30, 2023, returning Bill 194, Draft 3, and stating his reason for disapproval.
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Comm. 898.59: REQUEST TO RECONSIDER BILL 194, DRAFT 3, RELATING TO CONDITIONS TO CHANGE OF ZONE
From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated March 30, 2023, requesting that Bill 194, Draft 3, be placed on the April 19, 2023, Council agenda for reconsideration and a potential override of the Mayor’s disapproval.
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Bill 194:
(Draft 3)
(2020-2022)
AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 4, SECTION 25-2-44, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATED TO CONDITIONS ON CHANGE OF ZONE
Provides the County Council exclusive authority to grant an initial time extension for the performance of conditions within a change of zone ordinance and increases the filing fee from $250 to $500 for any request for a time extension, change, or alteration of conditions within a change of zone ordinance.
Reference: Comm. 898.25
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
First Reading: February 22, 2023
Second Reading: March 8, 2023
Mayor Veto: March 30, 2023
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to override the Mayor’s veto, pursuant to Section 3-12, Hawai‘i County Charter
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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