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Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
52nd Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
November 20, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive
conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be
participating via ICT at the:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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Hawaii County Council-52 November 20,2024
INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:02 a.m.
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 2, 2024 —APPROVED
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 691-24: URGES THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO APPROVE THE
KA LEI MOMI LANAKILA HOMES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT,
LOCATED ON AN 8.65-ACRE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
BY TAX MAP KEY NO. 2-4-028:007 IN HILO, HAWAII, SUBJECT TO THE
NINTH PROCLAMATION RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ISSUED
BY GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
The Hawaii Public Housing Authority propose to construct 22 two-story buildings
to provide 257 affordable housing units to households earning 60 percent or less of
the area median income.
Reference: Comm. 1126
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Approve: GOEAC-168
(Vote on Res. 691-24 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 692-24: AUTHORIZES THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE
LEILANI ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH THROUGH THE
GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LEILANI ESTATES COMMUNITY PARK
Provides $435,000 in grant funds to support the revitalization efforts to the Leilani
Estates Community Park.
Reference: Comm. 1127
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-211
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 693-24: APPROVES THE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND PRIORITIES FOR
(Draft 2) INCLUSION IN THE 2025 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
Includes proposals relating to the regulation of tobacco products, deferred
retirement for Police, the environment, cesspools, general excise tax, conveyance
tax, and housing; and nine policy priorities relating to: (1) increasing funds for
emergency preparedness; (2) lowering the cost and expanding the availability of
insurance for homeowners and businesses; (3) workforce development; (4) game
management of wild ungulates; (5)promoting producer responsibility for solid
waste; (6)prioritizing and promoting safe routes to school; (7) increasing food
security and access to locally-produced food; (8) improving public safety,
expanding and access to mental health resources, and establishing community
courts; and (9)preventing and combatting squatters and supporting property owners
and communities impacted by squatters.
Reference: Comm. 1128.2
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: GOEAC-169
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 694-24: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR
PROGRAMS ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Allows for grant awards to Hale Ola O Mohouli LLLP ($3,200,000) and Kuakini
Family I LP ($5,000,000) for the development of affordable rental units and
$5,075,000 to be retained by the Office of Housing and Community Development
for the development of 25 single-family dwellings for workforce housing
($4,200,000) and to provide financial assistance to 17 low-income homeowners to
conduct essential repair work($875,000).
Reference: Comm. 1129
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-212
WITHDRAWN
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Res. 705-24: 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 KOHALA HERITAGE
CENTER FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL
CENTER
Transfers $3,019.60 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1150
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 706-24: 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 HAWAIIAN VOLCANO
EDUCATION AND RESILIENCE INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT ITS DIGITAL
RESILIENCE AGAINST DISASTERS FOR ISLAND COMMUNITIES
TRAINING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1151
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 707-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND MEDIATION,
INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS PEER MEDIATION
TRAINING
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1152
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 708-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAHALUU KUAHEWA FOR
THE REVITALIZATION OF THE WAHI KUPUNA KAHALUU FIELD
SYSTEM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1153
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 709-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND ADULT
CARE FOR ITS POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE TRAINING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 1154
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 710-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEAUKAHA ONE YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT ITS HILO MURALS PROJECT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1155
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 711-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA TO
SUPPORT THE BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN'S KEIKI
RESILIENCE PROJECT
Transfers $10,000 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. 1156
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 712-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA TO
SUPPORT ITS FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM
Transfers $10,000 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. 1157
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 714-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MURAL TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The donation from The Ironman Group, with an estimated value of$20,000, would
be painted on the walls, stairs, and ground of the Hale Halawai Park Center in
Kailua-Kona.
Reference: Comm. 1160
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 715-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
FOR A CITY-SCALE REUSABLE FOODWARE AND BOTTLE SYSTEM FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement, with an option to extend
for two additional one-year periods, to establish reusable foodware and refillable
bottle systems in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 1161
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 716-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
MALAMA O PUNA
Approves a grant of$398,569 to Malama O Puna, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, to develop a land stewardship plan and to make security and access
improvements to the Wai`ele, Puna, property (Tax Map Keys: 1-4-003:003 and
037), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1163
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 717-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
Approves a grant of$6,510 to Hawaii Environmental Restoration, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, to develop a digital georeference database to protect,
identify, and catalogue historically, culturally, or environmentally sensitive sites on
the Wai`ele, Puna, property (Tax Map Keys: 1-4-003:003 and 037), pursuant to
Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1164
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 718-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
Approves a grant of$23,587 to Hawaii Environmental Restoration, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, to maintain the trail and property at Wai`ele, Puna(Tax
Map Keys: 1-4-003:003 and 037), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii
County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1165
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 719-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
KOHANAIKI `OHANA
Approves a grant of$41,400 to Kohanaiki `Ohana, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit
organization, to remove invasive plant species, re-establish native host plants and
strand vegetation, and support coastal maintenance activities on O`oma Beach,
North Kona,property (Tax Map Key: 7-3-009:004), pursuant to Section 10-16(h)
of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1166
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 720-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
ALA KAHAKAI TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Approves a grant of$173,500 to Ala Kahakai Trail Association, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, to develop a community resource management plan for the
Kiolaka`a, Ka`u,property (Tax Map Keys: 9-4-001:008, 009, 016, 017, and 023),
pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1167
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Res. 721-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
ALA KAHAKAI TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Approves a grant of$80,000 to Ala Kahakai Trail Association, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, to develop a community resource management plan for the
Kaunamano, Ka`u,property (Tax Map Keys: 9-5-011:001, 004, 005, 006, and
9-5-012:001), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1168
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: Council Member Galimba— 1.
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Res. 722-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
ALA KAHAKAI TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Approves a grant of$132,500 to Ala Kahakai Trail Association, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, to hire contractors and an intern to assist with efforts that
align with the community resource management plan for the Kaunamano,
Waikapuna, and Kiolaka`a, Ka`u,properties (Tax Map Keys: 9-5-011:001, 004,
005, 006, and 9-5-012:001; 9-5-007:016; and 9-4-001:008, 009, 016, 017, and 023,
respectively), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1169
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Res. 723-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
POHAHA I KA LANI
Approves a grant of$114,900 to P6h5h5 I Ka Lani, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, to reduce invasive species, propagate native plants, and educate users
of the history and cultural significance of the Waipi`o Valley Lookout, Hamakua,
property (Tax Map Key: 4-8-004:006), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii
County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1170
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 724-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
HO`OMALU KAT
Approves a grant of$25,500 to Ho`omalu Ka`u, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization,
to support ongoing efforts to manage and maintain land for traditional cultural uses
and practices at the Kahua `Olohu, Ka`u,property (Tax Map Key: 9-5-012:005),
pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1171
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 725-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
FRIENDS OF AMY B. H. GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN
Approves a grant of$223,200 to Friends of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical
Garden, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to preserve native plant species, repair
and maintain security and storage facilities, and educate the community and visiting
public of the natural and cultural resources at the Amy B. H. Greenwell
Ethnobotanical Garden, South Kona, property (Tax Map Keys: 8-2-013:002, 003,
014; 8-2-014:043; and 8-2-015:059), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii
County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1172
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 726-24: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
HAWAII FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
Approves a grant of$56,900 to Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, to support ongoing maintenance efforts and to develop a
management plan at the Banyan Trees Park, North Kohala, property (Tax Map Key:
5-5-015:042), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1173
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Waived: LAAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 169: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 02-131, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE
(Draft 3) NOS. 97-99, 94-34, 93-26, 91-96, 90-62, 88-4, 84-42, AND 84-23, WHICH
RECLASSIFIED CERTAIN LANDS FROM UNPLANNED (U) TO
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—5,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-5) AND
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT
HOLUALOA 1 AND 2, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEYS: 7-6-021:004, 009-013, AND 015-017 (Applicant: Kona Three, LLC)
(Area: approx. 175 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its unfavorable recommendation for
the applicant's request for a 10-year time extension to Condition I(Complete
Construction of the First Increment on RM Zoned Lands) and amendment to clarify
Condition N (Roadway Standards), which would apply only to Tax Map Key
Nos. 7-6-021:016 and 017, consisting of a total land area of 67.162 acres. The
subject properties are located along the east(mauka) side of the Queen Ka`ahumanu
Highway at its junction with Kuakini Highway, between Pualani Estates
subdivision to the north and Kona Vistas to the south.
Reference: Comm. 896.148
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Negative: LAAC-64 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
5-noes)
Postponed: July 10 and August 21, 2024
Limited Meeting: October 15, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz, to pass Bill
169, Draft 2, as amended, on first reading.)
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Noes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Ms. Kierkiewicz voted "kanalua"then "no.")
; and
Comm. 896.149: From Deputy Planning Director Jeffrey W. Darrow, dated August 5, 2024,
transmitting comments from the Kona Soil and Water Conservation District.
(Comms. 896.214 and 896.215 continue on the next page.)
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Comm. 896.214: From Council Member Rebecca Villegas, dated October 24, 2024, requesting that
Bill 169, Draft 3, be placed on the November 20, 2024, Council agenda.
; and
Comm. 896.215: From Land Use Planning Consultant Daryn Arai, dated November 7, 2024,
requesting that Bill 169, Draft 3, be postponed.
Bill 219: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-22 (PUNA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
(Draft 2) CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—20 ACRES (A-20a) TO
FAMILY-AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (FA-la), KEA`AU, PUNA, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-003:081 AND 129
(Applicant: Graphic Images Hawaii, Inc.) (Area: 26.762 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 23 lots. The property is located at 16-790 Kea`au-Pahoa Road.
Reference: Comm. 1110.3
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-71
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 220: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-6 (KAILUA-HONALO URBAN ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000
SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL— 10,000
SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT HOLUALOA, NORTH KONA, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-7-009:008
(Applicant: Dr. Loi Chang-Stroman) (Area: 16,161 square feet)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to expand services at the
existing medical facility. The property is located at 77-311 Sunset Drive.
Reference: Comm. 1123
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-72
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 221: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 10-1, WHICH AMENDED THE STATE LAND
USE BOUNDARIES MAP FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BY CHANGING
THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KAHULUI 2ND, NORTH KONA, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:042
Approve: LAAC-73
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
(Bill 222 continues on the next page.)
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Bill 222: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 10-2, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-3
(NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF
THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) TO
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT
KAHULUI 2ND, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 7-5-017:042 (Planning Director Initiated) (Area: 14.437 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to
revert the State Land Use Boundaries Map district classification to Agricultural and
the Zoning district classification to Agricultural 5-acre. This property is located on
the south side of Hualalai Road, approximately 0.6 miles east of its intersection
with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway.
Reference: Comm. 1124
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-74
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Res. 633-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT
DOMAIN OF A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-007:016, SITUATED AT
KAHILIPALI IKI AND KAHILIPALINUI AHUPUA`A, DISTRICT OF KA`U,
ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE
NA`ALEHU WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Authorizes the Corporation Counsel to initiate proceedings for the taking,
acquisition, and condemnation of private property for the construction of a
wastewater treatment plant required by the Administrative Order on consent entered
with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Reference: Comm. 1052
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
First Reading: October 16, 2024
Postponed: November 8, 2024
Note: Second of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Kagiwada, to adopt
Res. 633-24.)
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Bill 216: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Emergency Solutions Grants
Program account($271,806); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Solutions
Grants Program account($251,421) and Emergency Solutions Grants Program—
Administration account($20,385). Funds would be used for street outreach,
emergency shelters, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and data
collection through the Homeless Management Information System.
Reference: Comm. 1088
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: November 8, 2024
(Vote on Bill 216 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 217: AMENDS CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 6-12, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
PROHIBITED HIGHWAYS FOR COMMERCIAL BICYCLE TOURS
Seeks to add a portion of Kohala Mountain Road and a portion of Akoni Pule
Highway as prohibited highways for commercial bicycle tours.
Reference: Comm. 1093
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
First Reading: November 8, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 223: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —High Intensity Impact Grant account
($193,277.96); and appropriates the same to the High Intensity Impact Grant
account, for a total appropriation of$668,277.96. These additional funds would be
used by the Hawaii Police Department for overtime, travel, training, services, and
equipment needed for operations to investigate drug-related cases.
Reference: Comm. 1135
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: November 8, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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REPORTS
GOEAC-164 NOMINATION OF ANNETTE AIONA TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD
(Comm. 1142):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: December 4, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
WITHDRAWN
GOEAC-165 NOMINATION OF GARY "GIGI"NAPOLEON TO THE POLICE
(Comm. 1143): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: December 4, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
WITHDRAWN
GOEAC-166 NOMINATION OF GORDON TAKAKI TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 1144): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: December 4, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-167 NOMINATION OF JOSHUA SZE TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY
(Comm. 1145): COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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