Hawaii County Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet May 1.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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, First Floor, 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;
• Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and
• Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, 67-1199 Māmalahoa Highway, Waimea. 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, Monday, April 29, 2024.
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 Monday, April 29, 2024, 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 a part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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 committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 824: NOMINATION OF DONNA KINUKO NOBORIKAWA TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 12 , 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Requires Council Confirmation by: May 26, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
Comm. 825: NOMINATION OF ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 12 , 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Requires Council Confirmation by: May 26, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 498-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
Seeks to enter into a no cost Memorandum of Agreement to facilitate the issuance and production of REAL ID compliant Civil Identification cards for those transitioning through the re-entry phase of their rehabilitation process.
Reference: Comm. 837
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Res. 499-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAWAI‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Seeks to support and facilitate the installation and maintenance of a warning siren in Kamakoa Nui Park to serve the Kamakoa Phase I-A Subdivision in Waikoloa.
Reference: Comm. 838
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 138: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PLANNING Requires the Planning Director to submit semi-annual reports to the County
Council indicating those properties for which: (1) a change of zoning district ordinance has expired without completion of all conditions; (2) an initial time extension for the performance of conditions on the change of zone has been granted; (3) applications have been approved for zoning variances, subdivision variances, subdivisions, ‘ohana dwelling unit permits, nonsignificant zoning changes, approval of plans for telecommunication antennas, or additional farm dwelling agreements; and (4) the Planning Director retains exclusive authority to grant the right to build.
Reference: Comm. 760
Intr. by: Ms. Evans and Mr. Inaba
Postponed: March 19 and April 2, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Mr. Inaba, to recommend passage of Bill 138 on first reading.)
Bill 145: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 7, SECTIONS 6-7.3 AND 6-7.4; AND ARTICLE XVI OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2022 EDITION), RELATING TO THE WINDWARD AND LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS
Adds a requirement that at least one member of each commission have experience or expertise in Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, Native Hawaiian law, or traditional Hawaiian land usage; land use planning, policies, and principles; land development and construction; or environmental science, environmental protection, or land conservation, and that each category be represented by a different member.
Reference: Comm. 796
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Postponed: April 16, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to recommend passage of Bill 145 on first reading.)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 821.1: HAZARD PAY GRIEVANCES: HAWAI‘I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, AFCME, LOCAL 152, AFL-CIO V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; GRIEVANCE OF BARGAINING UNITS: 02, 03, 04, 13 AND 15; AND UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS, AFSCME, LOCAL 646, AFL-CIO V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; GRIEVANCE OF BARGAINING UNITS: 1 AND 10
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ryan K. Thomas, dated April 19, 2024, requesting a discussion in executive session regarding the above-entitled matter.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal.
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