Hawaii County Council will meet Aug. 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
NOTE: The Hilo Council Chambers is closed for this meeting.
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, August 15, 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, August 15, 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
June 7, 2023
June 21, 2023
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 207-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHANAIKI ‘OHANA
Approves a grant of $38,220 to Kohanaiki ʻOhana, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect, preserve, and restore the ‘O‘oma Beach property in North Kona (Tax Map Key: 7-3-009:004), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 374
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Approve: LAAC-25
Res. 208-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO HAWAIʻI WILDLIFE FUND
Approves a grant of $15,748 to Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, for protection of native wildlife and preservation of the Kahuku Coastal Property in Kaʻū (Tax Map Key: 9-2-001:075), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 375
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Approve: LAAC-26
Res. 209-23: (Draft 2)
AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO HOʻOMALU KAʻŪ
Approves a grant of $28,000 to Hoʻomalu Kaʻū, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, for public safety maintenance and preservation of the Kahua ‘Olohū, property in Kaʻū (Tax Map Key: 9-5-012:005), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 376.2
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Approve: LAAC-27
Res. 210-23: 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 KEPOʻOKALANI HALE BEACH PARK
Transfers $400,000 from the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account; and credits the Geothermal Parks and Recreation Other Current Expenses account to allow for the continuation of around-the-clock security services.
Reference: Comm. 378
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-61
Res. 211-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Allows for the receipt of $350,000 in federally-derived funds, which would be used to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan in coordination with the State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 381
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-62
Res. 212-23: EXTENDS ONE TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Seeks to extend the Economic Development Specialist III position for an additional three months to oversee Kuleana Health program activities and complete associated reports.
Reference: Comm. 382
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-63
Res. 215-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HULIAUAPA‘A FOR THE
REVITALIZATION OF THE WAHI KŪPUNA KAHALU‘U FIELD SYSTEM Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 385
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 216-23: 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 CELEBRATE ‘OHANA FESTIVAL IN WEST HAWAI‘I
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. 386
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 217-23: 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 FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ITS GRIN CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING IN WEST HAWAI‘I
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. 387
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 218-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE 37TH ANNUAL BIG ISLAND PRO-AM SURFING TRIALS
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 389
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Res. 222-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIMEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT THE 2023 WAIMEA CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT PARADE
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 393
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 224-23: 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 REENTRY AND RESTORATION SUMMIT IN KAILUA-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. 398
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 59: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-71, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO HOME EXEMPTIONS
Amends subsection (d) by adding an age range of 75 years of age or over but not 80 years of age or over for a $110,000 exemption and adding an exemption of $125,000 for taxpayers 80 years of age or over.
Reference: Comm. 371
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Approve: FC-64
Bill 60: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Climate Pollution Reduction Grant account ($350,000); and appropriates the same to the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant account to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan in coordination with the State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 381
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-65
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 53: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Housing and Urban Development – Community Project Funding Kukuiola account ($10,000,000); and appropriates the same to the following Housing and Urban Development – Community Project Funding Kukuiola programs: Program account ($9,500,000) and Administration account ($500,000). Funds would be used to support the planning, design, and construction cost of the Kukuiola Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter in North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 358
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: August 2, 2023
Bill 54: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Hawai‘i Community Foundation – Financial Empowerment Services (Private) account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation – Financial Empowerment Services – Program account. Funds would be used to support no-cost financial and homeownership counseling provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Reference: Comm. 359
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: August 2, 2023
Bill 55: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in Federal Grants – High Intensity Impact Grant account ($27,100); and appropriates the same to the High Intensity Impact Grant account. These additional funds would be used by the Hawai‘i Police Department for overtime, travel, training, services, and equipment needed for operations to investigate drug related cases.
Reference: Comm. 360
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: August 2, 2023
Bill 56: (Draft 2)
AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 47, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION OF DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS FOR DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND SUFFERING CAUSED BY THE 2018 KĪLAUEA ERUPTION
To establish standards for the appropriation of disaster relief funds that the County received, or may receive, for the purpose of providing relief, recovery, mitigation, and long-term resilience for disaster damages, losses, and suffering caused by the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Reference: Comm. 362.19
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
First Reading: August 2, 2023
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 396: JONATHAN D. ROWE, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; 3CCV-22-0000393 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee, dated July 25, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
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.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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