Hawaii County Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet May 14.
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:
• Kona Council Office, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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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. 10.7: HAWAIʻI STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES’ OCTOBER 26, NOVEMBER 21, AND DECEMBER 18, 2023; JANUARY 17 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2024, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
From Council Member Heather Kimball, dated April 19, 2024.
Comm. 848: NOMINATION OF CHELSEA L. AHERN TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 24, 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Comm. 849: NOMINATION OF KEALOHANUI BROWNING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE HAWAIʻI REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 24, 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Comm. 850: NOMINATION OF ARTHUR BUCKMAN TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 24, 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Requires Council Confirmation by: June 7, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
Comm. 851: NOMINATION OF JASMINE V. CRUSAT TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 24, 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Requires Council Confirmation by: June 7, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
Comm. 852: NOMINATION OF LYAN K. YOUNGS TO THE SALARY COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 24, 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Requires Council Confirmation by: June 7, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
Comm. 854: NOMINATION OF DAISY MITCHELL TO THE KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 26, 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Requires Council Confirmation by: June 9, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
Comm. 855: NOMINATION OF MEL YOKOYAMA, JR. TO THE KAʻŪ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated April 26, 2024, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation.
Requires Council Confirmation by: June 9, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
Comm. 856: APPOINTMENT OF SAGE HUSTON TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION From Council Member Jennifer Kagiwada, dated April 25, 2024.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 514-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES 46-7, TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
Reference: Comm. 871
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Res. 519-24: AUTHORIZES THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF LEONG KUNIHIRO BROOKE AND KIM, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DIVISION
Extends the retention of Special Counsel Services with additional compensation of $300,000 and total compensation not to exceed $600,000.
Reference: Comm. 876
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, April 2, and May 1, 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 and May 1, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to recommend passage of Bill 145, on first reading.)
Bill 160: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, ARTICLE VI, AND ARTICLE XVI OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I (2022 EDITION), RELATING TO THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
Moves provisions for the Office of the Corporation Counsel currently in Article VI and under the supervision of the Managing Director into Article III, Legislative Branch, and provides the County Council the sole authority to appoint and remove the Corporation Counsel.
Reference: Comm. 857
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kierkiewicz
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 for or opposition to the proposal.
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