Hawaii County Council met Oct. 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
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 September 20, 2023
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 263-23: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-8-008:100, SITUATED IN THE ‘ILI OF PEPEʻEKEO, AHUPUAʻA OF MAKAHANALOA, DISTRICT OF HILO, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire approximately 38.25 acres of land to protect cultural and natural resources and freshwater springs and streams, preserve and plant native coastal plants, revive agricultural lands as agroforest, facilitate managed public access for fishing and gathering sites, and enable community-based management and stewardship. The parcel is listed as priority number eight in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 460
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: LAAC-33
Res. 281-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE LANDFILL BULLDOZER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate monthly cost of $21,667 to replace equipment that has reached its end of life.
Reference: Comm. 479
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-80
Res. 282-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE LANDFILL COMPACTOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate monthly cost of $25,000 to replace equipment deemed inoperable due to fire loss.
Reference: Comm. 480
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-81
Res. 283-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for Tasers and associated equipment to be utilized by Police Officers island wide.
Reference: Comm. 481
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-82
Res. 284-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Allows for the receipt of $2,000,000 in federally-derived funds to support the implementation and on-going operations of a new homeless shelter program.
Reference: Comm. 482
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-83
Res. 285-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHALA LIHIKAI
Approves a grant of $36,651 to Kohala Lihikai, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to provide land stewardship and cultural education for the Hālawa (Hale O Kāʻili) property (Tax Map Key: 5-3-007:022), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 494
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Approve: LAAC-34
Res. 286-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHALA LIHIKAI
Approves a grant of $59,298 to Kohala Lihikai, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to provide land stewardship, wildfire mitigation, and cultural education for the Kaiholena property (Tax Map Keys: 5-8-001:011, 019, 020, 021, 022, and 023), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaiʻi County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 495
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Approve: LAAC-35
Res. 288-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AN ICE MACHINE FOR THE PĀHALA FIRE STATION
Transfers $5,300 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Fire Auxiliary Services Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 499
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 289-23: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2023 HAWAI‘I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE
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. 500
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 290-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH PURCHASING CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL SCALES
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 501
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 291-23: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI‘I’S 2023 BUNKA NO HI EVENT
Transfers $1,750 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 502
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 292-23: 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 KEAUKAHA SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR KEAUKAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers $2,710 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. 503
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 293-23: 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 $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 504
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 294-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY-PU‘U HO‘OMAHA O NA PO‘E KOA O HAWAI‘I KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Transfers $1,250 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. 505
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 295-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SANCTUARY OF MĀNĀ KE‘A GARDENS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS WELLNESS THROUGH AGRICULTURE MANIFESTIVAL AT HALE HĀLĀWAI
Transfers $3,785 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. 506
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 296-23: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI‘I’S 2023 BUNKA NO HI PROGRAM
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 507
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 297-23: 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 JAPANESE CENTER FOR THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI‘I’S 2023 BUNKA NO HI PROGRAM
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. 508
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 298-23: 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 HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE HONOKA‘A RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Transfers $5,000 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. 509
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 299-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH PURCHASING A CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL SCALE FOR ITS HILO STATION
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 510
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 300-23: 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 WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL PROJECT
Transfers $10,000 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. 511
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 301-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO YWCA OF HAWAI‘I ISLAND FOR ITS 14TH ANNUAL WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES EVENT
Transfers $2,500 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. 512
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 302-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PEPE‘EKEO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ITS ALOHA ‘ĀINA COMMUNITY EVENTS
Transfers $3,000 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. 513
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 307-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate monthly cost of $91, to be used by the department’s Traffic Administration Section in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 528
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 308-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Allows for the receipt of funds to pay for salaries, fringe benefits, trainings, equipment, and supplies for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Victim Assistance Unit.
Reference: Comm. 529
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 309-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR FIVE MULTI-FUNCTION PRINTERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements at an approximate monthly cost of $110 for each printer, to be used by the department’s Solid Waste Division’s various offices island wide.
Reference: Comm. 530
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 311-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MĀLAMA O PUNA TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FOR KEA‘AU MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 534
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 312-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FULL LIFE TO ASSIST ABLED HAWAI‘I ARTISTS WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY ART EVENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Transfers $6,900 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. 535
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 313-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND HOLIDAY EVENTS
Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 536
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 314-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR A PLAYGROUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The donation from Kona Playgrounds Foundation and an anonymous party, with an estimated value of $45,000, would be utilized at the William Charles Lunalilo Playground in Kailua-Kona.
Reference: Comm. 538
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 315-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO RECYCLE HAWAI‘I FOR THE HILO DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION’S ZERO WASTE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,500 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. 540
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 316-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MĀLAMA O PUNA TO SUPPORT FOOD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN THE BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN
Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 541
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 72: AMENDS CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 11-3 AND 11-13 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Amends and adds definitions and adds the Housing Administrator’s powers and duties regarding the eligibility requirements for affordable housing.
Reference: Comm. 461
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Mr. Inaba
Approve: PCPLUD-5
Bill 73: 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 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs – Federal account ($2,000,000); and appropriates the same to the 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs account ($1,900,000); and the 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs – Administration account ($100,000). Funds would be used to support the implementation and on-going operations of a new homeless shelter program.
Reference: Comm. 482
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-84
Bill 74: 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 the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department Data Grant account ($16,980); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i County Police Department Data Grant account, for a total appropriation of $89,980. These additional funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and ensure compliance with national standards.
Reference: Comm. 483
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-85
Bill 75: 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 the Federal Grants – Occupant Protection Program account ($37,959); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account, for a total appropriation of $161,959. These additional funds would be used to fund operations focused on occupant protection projects through the Community Highway Safety Program.
Reference: Comm. 484
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-86
Bill 76: 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 the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department Roadblock Program account ($97,970.95); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i County Police Department Roadblock Program account, for a total appropriation of $522,970.95. These additional funds would be used to fund programs focused on reducing the number of drivers operating a vehicle while impaired.
Reference: Comm. 485
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-87
Bill 77: 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 the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department 2023 Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account ($280); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i County Police Department 2023 Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account, for a total appropriation of $574,514. These additional funds would be used for training, education, enforcement, and community collaboration to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries.
Reference: Comm. 486
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-88
Bill 78: 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 the Transfer from General Fund account ($8,300); and appropriates the same to the Pāpaʻaloa Housing Project account to purchase planter boxes for residential gardening.
Reference: Comm. 487
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-89
Bill 79: 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 the State Emergency Medical Services account ($617,702); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Medical Services Other Current Expenses account ($474,008); and the Retirement Benefits account ($143,694).
Funds would be used to cover collective bargaining agreement salaries, fringe benefits, and operational increases.
Reference: Comm. 488
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-90
Bill 80: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Public Works Bridge Repair Projects – Honoliʻi and Kaiwilahilahi Streams – Federal project ($6 million) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable to rehabilitate the integrity of these bridges.
Reference: Comm. 489
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-91
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 81: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Fire Department Waiuli (Leleiwi) Beach Park Lifeguard Tower Construction – Fair Share project ($48,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Fair Share Contributions to replace the existing tower with a new fiberglass surveyor tower.
Reference: Comm. 490
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-92
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 49: (Draft 4)
INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-4 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2022 EDITION), RELATING TO VACANCY IN OFFICE
Adds an exception to the process of filling vacancies on the County Council by providing that a vacant County Council district seat shall be filled by the person elected to serve the upcoming Council term, if that vacancy occurs or exists after the incoming Council Member was elected.
Reference: Comm. 305.21
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Postponed: September 6, 2023
First Reading: September 20, 2023
Second Reading: October 4, 2023
2/3 Vote: Third of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 66: (Draft 2)
AMENDS CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 5-4-3, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Amends Subsection (f) by requiring a professional electrical engineer licensed in the State of Hawaiʻi to prepare, design, and stamp electrical design drawings and specifications for residential photovoltaic systems if the system exceeds 10 kilowatts.
Reference: Comm. 435.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
First Reading: October 4, 2023
Bill 67: 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 – Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Planning Funds-Federal account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Planning Funds-Federal account ($100,000). Funds would be used to assist in the development and implementation of a plan to achieve equitable internet access for all Hawai‘i residents.
Reference: Comm. 445
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: October 4, 2023
Bill 68: 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 – Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program account ($175,000); and appropriates the same to the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program account. Funds would be used to provide services and financial assistance for internet subscription fees for qualified households on Hawai‘i Island.
Reference: Comm. 446
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: October 4, 2023
Bill 69: 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 the Federal Grants – National Criminal History Improvement Program account ($580,000); and appropriates the same to the National Criminal History Improvement Program account. These additional funds would be used by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for a new case management system, increased internet bandwidth, licensing, and replacement of computers to improve the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of criminal history records.
Reference: Comm. 447
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: October 4, 2023
Bill 70: 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 Home Program – Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account ($5,000); and appropriates the same to the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account to allow for the receipt of funds recovered from tenants who have committed fraud.
Reference: Comm. 448
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: October 4, 2023
Bill 71: 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 the Block Grant Program Income account ($150,000); and appropriates the same to the West Hawai‘i Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements account, bringing the total appropriation to $300,000. These additional funds will be used to renovate the facility in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 449
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: October 4, 2023
REPORTS
GOEAC-78 (Comm. 459):
NOMINATION OF AMEDEO MARKOFF TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Requires Council Confirmation by: October 29, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 531: JAMES GRELL V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; CV 23-00328 JAO-RT From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto, dated September 26, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
Comm. 532: MARY BUCKINGHAM AND MARTIN BUCKINGHAM V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 3CCV-21-0000250
From Deputy Corporation Counsel E. Britt Bailey, dated October 2, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including litigation filed by Bickerton Law Group LLLP on behalf of their clients Mary and Martin Buckingham.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters, 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.
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