Hawaii County Council will meet May 15.
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;
• 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, Tuesday, May 14, 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 Tuesday, May 14, 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 part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
INVOCATION Pastor Robert Frick of Puna Covenant Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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 March 20, 2024
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 442-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUITCLAIM OF REAL PROPERTY, DESCRIBED AS REMNANT ROAD RESERVE, PARCEL A, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY NO. 7-5-006-034 AND CONTAINING AN AREA OF 1,794 SQUARE FEET, SITUATED AT LANIHAU 2ND, KAILUA, NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, FROM THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, BY ITS BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The County seeks to utilize the parcel for public parking.
Reference: Comm. 742
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-52
Postponed: March 20 and April 17, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to adopt Res. 442-24.)
Res. 486-24: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS OR A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 7-1-003:010, ALSO KNOWN AS ‘ANAEHOʻOMALU KAPALAOA, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUAʻA OF PUʻUANAHULU, DISTRICT OF KONA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire approximately 27.38 acres of land to protect and preserve cultural and natural resources and open certain areas of the property for education, gathering, and cultural practices. The parcel is listed as priority number one in the 2023 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 814
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Approve: LAAC-53
Res. 487-24: AUTHORIZES THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE PĀHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM THROUGH THE GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM
Provides $65,000 in grant funds to purchase, install, and maintain 25 surveillance systems throughout Pāhoa Village.
Reference: Comm. 819
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-156
Res. 496-24: 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 LGBTQ PRIDE TO SUPPORT ITS 12TH ANNUAL PRIDE FESTIVAL
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 835
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Postponed: May 1, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kagiwada, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to adopt Res. 496-24.)
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)
Approve: GOEAC-128
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)
Approve: GOEAC-129
Res. 500-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF $750,000 FROM THE DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
The donation to the Department of Parks and Recreation would be used for the design, permitting, and other costs associated with the construction of a new multi-use community center/emergency shelter facility at Spencer Kalani Schutte Park.
Reference: Comm. 839
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-157
Res. 503-24: APPROVES THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Reference: Comm. 859
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOEAC
Res. 504-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ‘O KA‘Ū KĀKOU FOR ITS 2024 FAMILY FUN FEST AND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 860
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 505-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, EQUITY, AND RESILIENCE’S PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ZERO WASTE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS
Transfers $8,020 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 861
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 506-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS 2024 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION EVENT IN EAST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $1,500 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. 862
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 507-24: 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 THE BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S MĀLAMA KEIKI PROGRAM
Transfers $2,200 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 863
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 508-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 20TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT AT REEDS BAY BEACH PARK
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. 864
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 509-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS 20TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 865
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Res. 510-24: 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 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2024 WAIĀKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 867
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 511-24: 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 HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2024 HILO HIGH GRAD NITE
Transfers $1,200 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 868
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 512-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS 2024 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION EVENT IN WEST HAWAI‘I
Transfers $3,200 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 869
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Res. 513-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR RENOVATIONS AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS PARKS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Transfers $22,415 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capitol Projects Fund – General account.
Reference: Comm. 870
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 520-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of $75,000 of federally-derived funds to advance Hawai‘i County’s work on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety.
Reference: Comm. 877
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 521-24: 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 KEIKI RODEO ASSOCIATION INC. FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS KEIKI RODEO EVENTS
Transfers $9,293 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 878
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 522-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION AGENCY WITH PURCHASING ANIMAL MICROCHIPS
Transfers $23,030 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Animal Control and Protection Agency account.
Reference: Comm. 879
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 523-24: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO PHASE 2 OF A MURAL PROJECT FOR ITS NEW HORIZONS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Transfers $4,235 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 880
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 524-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section 46-7, allows for the receipt of $1 million by the Office of Housing and Community Development to support the implementation and ongoing operational support of a new homeless shelter program.
Reference: Comm. 881
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 125: (Draft 3)
AMENDS CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL BICYCLE TOURS
Establishes annual registration requirements for any person or business operating a commercial bicycle tour and that the County Council may prohibit the operation of commercial bicycle tours on designated portions of public highways if transportation and public safety officials determine that operating the commercial bicycle tour on the designated portion of a public highway poses a threat to public safety.
Reference: Comm. 679.61
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Negative: PCPLUD-9 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
4-noes, 1-absent)
Postponed: March 20 and May 1, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to pass Bill 125, Draft 2, as amended, on first reading.)
Bill 148: 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 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL – COMMERCIAL MIXED – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-036:076 (Applicant: Manono Corner, LLC) (Area: 21,023 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to demolish three existing structures and construct a single-story structure for retail and/or office uses, onsite parking, and access driveways. This property is located on the corner of East Lanikāula Street and Manono Street, Waiākea House Lots, South Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 815
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-54
Bill 149: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-14 (WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM OPEN (O) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIKOLOA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-003:041 (Por.) (Applicant: Waikōloa Village Center LLC) (Area: 26.052 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to develop and operate the Waikōloa Village Light Industrial Center, to include a self-storage facility and flexible use buildings for industrial-commercial business. The property is located on Pua Melia Steet, approximately 0.2 miles southeast of its intersection with Waikōloa Road.
Reference: Comm. 816
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-55
Bill 150: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-101, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15), SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10), SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5), AND OPEN AT PĀHOA, NORTH KOHALA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 5-5-019:025 AND 027 (PORTIONS) (Applicant: Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation (Area: approximately 18.38 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the applicant’s request for a five-year time extension to Condition C (Final Subdivision Approval) for the development of Phase 3 of the Kumakua Self Help Housing
Project. The property is located along the makai side of Akoni Pule Highway, approximately 600 feet west of the Kohala High and Elementary School Complex.
Reference: Comm. 817
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-56
Bill 151: AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 00-90 AND 91-27, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM OPEN (O) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (CV-10) AT KEAHUOLŪ, NORTH KONA, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-4-015:015 (PORTION) (Applicant: Liliʻuokalani Trust) (Area: 0.874 acre)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the applicant’s request to delete Condition B (time to submit and secure Final Plan Approval), Condition C (time to commence construction), Condition D (Eho Street improvements), Condition F (Eho Street/Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway intersection improvements), and Condition K (Administrative Time Extension). The property is located along the makai side of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway between Eho Street and the Kona Coast Shopping Center.
Reference: Comm. 818
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-57
Bill 152: AMENDS CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 4, AND ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PRE-APPROVED PLANS FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
Adds a definition for “multi-family dwelling”, and amends the plan review fee schedule specific to pre-approved model plans for residential dwellings.
Reference: Comm. 822
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PCPLUD-10
Bill 153: AMENDS CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4-4-26, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ANIMALS
Increases the penalties for a noisy dog violation from $25 to $50 for the first violation, $75 to $100 for the second violation, $100 to $200 for the third violation, and $200 to $400 for any subsequent violation.
Reference: Comm. 823
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Approve: PCHSW-12
Bill 154: 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 Parks and Recreation Spencer Kalani Schutte District Park Community Center/Emergency Shelter – Private Project ($750,000) to the Capital Budget.
Funds for this project shall be provided from Private Contributions to be used for the design, permitting, and other costs associated with the construction of a new multi-use community center/emergency shelter facility at Spencer Kalani Schutte Park.
Reference: Comm. 839
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-158
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 155: 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
Appropriates fuel tax revenues expected to be collected from 2024-2026 by establishing the following fuel tax program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2,825,755); Bridge Inspection, Repair and Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1,883,836); and Local Road Improvements (Highways) ($4,709,591), for a total appropriation of $9,419,182.
Reference: Comm. 840
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-159
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 156: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Interest – Other Federal account ($620,000) and the Interest – Housing account ($2,000); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rental Assistance Administration COVID-19 account ($10,000); Cities of Financial Empowerment account ($2,000); Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Administration COVID-19 account ($500,000); Hawai‘i Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation
Program account ($10,000); and the 2021 Hawai‘i Island Homeowner Assistance Program-Administration account ($100,000).
Reference: Comm. 841
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-160
Bill 157: 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 – National Coastal Resilience Fund account ($2,000,000); and appropriates the same to the National Coastal Resilience Fund account, to be used by the Department of Research and Development to complete a Community-Based Hilo Resilience and Watershed Management Plan.
Reference: Comm. 842
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-161
Bill 158: 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 – Aina Based Youth Prevention and Resilience Programs account ($12,000); and appropriates the same to the Aina Based Youth Prevention and Resilience Programs account, to be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation for planning, designing, and implementation of substance free educational community service events.
Reference: Comm. 843
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-162
Bill 163: 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 – Department of Health Complete Streets account ($75,000); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health Complete Streets-Federal account, to advance Hawai‘i County’s work on Multi Modal Transportation Safety.
Reference: Comm. 877
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 164: 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 2024 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs – State account ($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the 2024 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs account, to support the implementation and ongoing operational support of a new homeless shelter program.
Reference: Comm. 881
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 146: 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 – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Mana Road Fire account ($33,200); and appropriates the same to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Mana Road Fire account to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Reference: Comm. 797
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: May 1, 2024
Bill 147: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-279, SCHEDULE 27 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING ON PAVEMENT PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES
Adds a provision prohibiting parking on pavement at all times for a portion of the east side of Government Road in Kaʻū, near its junction with Nīnole Loop Road.
Reference: Comm. 803
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
First Reading: May 1, 2024
Bill 159: 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
Increases the appropriation to the Public Works Bridge Repair Projects – Honoli‘i and Kaiwilahilahi Streams - Federal Project ($14,282,000) in the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable and would be used for structural repairs to and preservation of the Honoli‘i Stream Bridge and the Kaiwilahilahi Stream Bridge.
Reference: Comm. 844
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: May 1, 2024
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
REPORTS
GOEAC-126 (Comm. 824):
NOMINATION OF DONNA KINUKO NOBORIKAWA TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council Confirmation by: May 26, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
GOEAC-127 (Comm. 825):
NOMINATION OF ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council Confirmation by: May 26, 2024 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 866: JENNIFER L. TUFUI VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT FEPA NO. H-21399; EEOC NO. 37B-2021-00048
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Lerisa L. Heroldt dated April 26, 2024, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled discrimination complaint filed by Jennifer L. Tufui, including discussion regarding settlement.
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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