Hawaii County Council will meet Nov. 1.
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:
• Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
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, October 31, 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, October 31, 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 Reverend Kazunori Takahashi of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin 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 4, 2023
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 303-23: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A SIXTY-EIGHT YEAR LEASE WITH KAMAKOA NUI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN AFFORDABLE WORKFORCE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT, SITUATED AT WAIKOLOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-042:022
The property located within the County’s Kamakoa Nui Subdivision is approximately 10.324 acres, and would be used to develop and construct up to 140-units of affordable workforce rental housing.
Reference: Comm. 517
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-36
Res. 304-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO HAWAI‘I LOCAL2030 HUB
Provides grant funds in the amount of $75,000 for community engagement and communication plans to support the County’s sustainability and climate action programs, and the Aloha+ Challenge.
Reference: Comm. 521
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-93
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Comm. 521.1: From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 20, 2023, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 304-23.
Res. 305-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Allows for the receipt of $1,522,130 in federally-derived funds to design and implement a city-scale reusable foodware and refillable bottle system in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-94
Res. 306-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND/OR THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Allows for the receipt of $249,320 in federally-derived funds to assist the
Department of Public Works in developing Safe Routes to School initiatives to promote walking and biking as safe and viable sources of transportation near schools.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-95
Res. 310-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JUDICIARY, STATE OF HAWAI‘I
Establishes the terms and conditions of use and responsibilities between the Department of Finance-Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division and Judiciary to allow the County access to internal eCourt Kokua.
Reference: Comm. 533
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-79
Res. 318-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL SCALE FOR THE WAIMEA POLICE STATION
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 545
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 319-23: 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 $1,000 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. 546
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 320-23: 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 KONA TASK FORCE ON FEEDING THE HUNGRY TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS MEET AND EAT PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 547
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 321-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE WAIĀKEA PENINSULA DESIGN LABS
Transfers $9,195 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 548
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 322-23: 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 ISLAND HIV/AIDS FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS PUNA HIV, STI, AND OVERDOSE REDUCTION AND REINTEGRATION PROJECT
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 549
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Res. 323-23: 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 FRIENDS OF LILI‘UOKALANI GARDENS FOR ITS CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK EVENT
Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 550
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Res. 324-23: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I YMCA FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN ICE MACHINE Transfers $5,950 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 551
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 325-23: 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 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 552
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 326-23: 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 $5,265 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. 553
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 327-23: 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 NORTH KOHALA TOOL LIBRARY
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 554
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 332-23: 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 YWCA OF HAWAI‘I ISLAND TO PROMOTE ITS 24-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS HOTLINE
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 564
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 334-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAI‘I FOR THE NĀ‘ĀLEHU RESILIENCE HUB
Transfers $7,500 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. 566
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 335-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ‘EWALU INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES FOR SENIORS
Transfers $1,910 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. 567
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 336-23: 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 A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HILO DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION’S ZERO WASTE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 568
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 83: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-280, SCHEDULE 28, AND SECTION 24-281, SCHEDULE 29 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION), RELATING TO NO PARKING AT ANYTIME UPON CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTION OF STREETS AND PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS
Amends and adds provisions to prohibit parking at all times and adds provisions to prohibit parking between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for certain portions of Aliʻi Drive that front Kahaluʻu Beach Park.
Reference: Comm. 498
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PCIA-2
Bill 84: AMENDS CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 5-4-7 AND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 5-5-4 AND 5-5-5 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF CONSTRUCTION CODE PERMIT APPLICATIONS, PERMIT EXPIRATIONS, AND PERMIT EXTENSIONS
Seeks to standardize and coordinate various timing elements for applications, extensions, and expirations of Construction Code permits to be in alignment with statutorily required adoption of new Construction Code standards to ensure proposed projects are planned and designed in accordance with updated and modified provisions of the Construction Code.
Reference: Comm. 516
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PCPLUD-6
Bill 85: (Draft 2)
AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – 3 ACRES (A-3a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – 1 ACRE (FA-1a) AT HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-048:092 (Applicant: Sandra Kaneshiro) (Area: 3.16 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots, each approximately 1.4 acres in size to accommodate existing single-family dwellings. The property is located at 605 Makalika Street, approximately 540 feet southeast (mauka) of its intersection with Railroad Avenue.
Reference: Comm. 518.2
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-37
Bill 86: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-15 (HĀMĀKUA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – 3 ACRES (FA-3a) TO AGRICULTURAL – 5 ACRES (A-5a) AT WAIMEA, HĀMĀKUA DISTRICT, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 4-7-007:048 (Applicant: Shawn and Stephanie Ching) (Area: 34.559 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into six lots, each approximately five acres in size. The property is located at 47-5211 Old Māmalahoa Highway, approximately half a mile southeast of its intersection with Māmalahoa Road.
Reference: Comm. 519
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-38
Bill 87: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM RESORT HOTEL – 750 SQUARE FEET (V-.75) TO LIMITED INDUSTRIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (ML-20) AT HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-1-006:002 (Applicant: Aloha Kia) (Area: 1.795 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to develop a new car dealership and service station for Aloha Kia. The property is located at 92 Kalanianaʻole Street, approximately 760-feet northwest of its intersection with Kanoelehua Avenue.
Reference: Comm. 520
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-39
Bill 88: 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 – Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities account ($1,522,130); and appropriates the same to the Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities account. Funds would be used to design and implement a city-scale reusable foodware and refillable bottle system in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-96
Bill 89: 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 – Safe Routes to School account ($249,320); and appropriates the same to the Safe Routes to School account to assist the Department of Public Works in developing Safe Routes to School initiatives to promote walking and biking as safe and viable sources of transportation near schools.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-97
Bill 90: 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 Grants – Career Criminal Program account ($94,240); and appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Program account, for a total appropriation of $546,168, to support the prosecution of career criminals.
Reference: Comm. 524
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-98
Bill 91: 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 Grants – Victim/Witness Assistance account ($344,199); and appropriates the same to the Aid to Victims account, for a total appropriation of $443,371 to support the Prosecuting Attorney Office’s Victim Witness Assistance Program.
Reference: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-99
Bill 92: 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 Islandwide Asphalt Concrete Paving Project ($3,000,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or other Sources, and would be used to resurface County maintained roads islandwide.
Reference: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-100
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 93: 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 Waiākea-Palai Streams Flood Risk Management – County project ($7,596,700) and the Waiākea-Palai Streams Flood Risk Management – Federal project ($8,743,300) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($7,596,700) and Federal Grants Receivable ($8,743,300), to construct two flood control detention basins.
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-101
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 94: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $187 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund certain Capital Improvement Projects including: Construction of Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant and other facilities; Parks and Recreation Projects; Office of Housing and Community Development Projects; Public Works Repairs and Maintenance; and Public Works Engineering Drainage, Bridges, and Miscellaneous Road Projects.
Reference: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-102
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 72: (Draft 2)
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. 461.2
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Mr. Inaba
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
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)
First Reading: October 18, 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. 544: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I/NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE FOR ISAAC MICHAELS
From Claims Investigator-Adjuster Clifford D. Victorine III, dated October 6, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, a claim submitted by National Interstate Insurance on behalf of Isaac Michaels.
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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