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Vice ChairDENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI
4. DANNY PALEKA
MARGARET WILLE
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
31St Session
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West Hawai`i Civic Center
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Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
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January 22, 2016
1:00 p.m.
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INVOCATION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawai‘i County Council-31 January 22, 2016
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 19, 2014
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 621: REQUESTS THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF GIFT CARDS FOR
254 12-PACK ICE CREAM CUPS, WITH A COMBINED VALUE OF $1,546.86
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 4, 2016. Donated by KTA
Super Stores, for use by the Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau’s Education
Program.
Waived: FC
Comm. 625: NOMINATION OF JOSEPHINE L. IBARRA TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated January 4, 2016, submitting for the
Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: FC
Comm. 626: NOMINATION OF G. RICK ROBINSON TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated January 4, 2016, submitting for the
Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: FC
Comm. 627: NOMINATION OF LAWRENCE M. BROWN TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated January 4, 2016, submitting for the
Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination.
; and
NOMINATION OF FRANK COMMENDADOR TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated January 4, 2016, submitting for the
Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PC
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Hawai‘i County Council-31 January 22, 2016
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 357-16: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOTS A-1 AND B-1, BEING A
PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-054:044, SITUATED AT KEAHOLE
TH
HEIGHTS, PHASE II, AT KALAOA 4, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA,
ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM
KEAHOLE GARDENS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A HAWAI‘I LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
The lots contain areas of 9,018 square feet and 1.193 acres, respectively, and
would be used for roadway and drainage purposes.
Reference: Comm. 589
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-22
Res. 358-16: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF LOT B, BEING A PORTION OF
GRANT 3148, APANA 4 TO W. P. LELEIOHOKU, TAX MAP KEY:
ST
7-5-007:009 (POR.), SITUATED AT HONUAULA 1, DISTRICT OF
NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, FROM KONA HOSPITALITY, LLC,
A HAWAI‘I LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The lot contains an area of approximately 1,670 square feet and would be used for
roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 590
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-23
Res. 360-16: ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF LOT 31 OF THE HAWAIIAN PARADISE
(Draft 2) PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-039:267, SITUATED AT
KEA‘AU, DISTRICT OF PUNA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM
HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK OWNERS ASSOCIATION
The donation of approximately 20 acres would be used to establish a park.
The Department of Parks and Recreation must develop a master plan for the park
within two years from the date of conveyance, or the property will be returned to
the Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association.
Reference: Comm. 592.2
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Approve: FC-43
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Res. 362-16: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE
OF REAL PROPERTY, OLD JOB CORPS SITE, SITUATED AT PI‘IHONUA,
SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, IDENTIFIED AS TAX
MAP KEY: 2-3-026:008, TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
Authorizes the Finance Director to negotiate a 10-year lease with two 10-year
renewal options. The property, consisting of 2.263 acres, would be used to
develop a self-sustainable botanical garden, visitor center, and related uses.
Reference: Comm. 594
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-44
Res. 364-16: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO DISPOSE OF REAL
PROPERTY, TAX MAP KEY: 4-5-019:020 (TANK SITE) SITUATED AT
NAMOKU, HĀMĀKUA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, TO THE
WATER BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
Authorizes the Finance Director to transfer ownership of the tank site by way of
sale at a cost of $1.00, to coordinate improvements to the water system in
Namoku, Hāmākua.
Reference: Comm. 600
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-45
Res. 366-16: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT A ‘GARNER SUBDIVISION,’
SUBDIVISION OF PARCEL “C” BEING A PORTION OF LOT 6, GRANT
5,014 TO H. KAHALOA INTO LOTS ‘C-1’ TO ‘C-4’ INCLUSIVE AND
ROAD LOT A OPIHIKAO, DISTRICT OF PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I,
STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM GLORY M. GARNER, TRUSTEE OF THE
BERNARD AND GLORY GARNER FAMILY TRUST
The lot contains an area of approximately 0.115 acre and would be used for
roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 606
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-24
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Hawai‘i County Council-31 January 22, 2016
Res. 370-16: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION AND JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE DIVISION
Awards additional grant funds in the amount of $23,151 to pay for training and
updated equipment in the field of forensic science.
Reference: Comm. 617
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Res. 371-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF
$1,000 TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Donated by the Hawai‘i Police Athletic Association to be used for the
Department’s Hawai‘i Isles Police Activities League program.
Reference: Comm. 618
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Res. 372-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) SERVICE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with a State of Hawai‘i
Procurement Office contractor to provide VOIP services for up to three County
locations.
Reference: Comm. 619
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
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Res. 373-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
GOING HOME HAWAI‘I TO SUPPORT THE STEPPING UP INITIATIVE
Transfers $5,000 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. 622
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 79: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA DISTRICT ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – THREE ACRES (A-3a) TO
RD
FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (FA-1a) AT KEŌPŪ 3,
NORTH KONA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-024:078
(Applicant: Charles E. Lipps, Jr., and Janet S. Lipps Trust) (Area: 3.039 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
change of zone, which would allow the applicant to apply for the subdivision of the
property into two lots. The applicant states that the makai lot would be conveyed to
a family member to build a residence.
Reference: Comm. 424
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Negative: PC-25 (Due to a vote of 2-ayes, 6-noes,
1-absent)
Postponed: September 16, 2015
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Ilagan and seconded by Mr. Onishi to
approve Bill 79.)
; and
Comm. 424.2: From Council Chair Dru Mamo Kanuha, dated December 28, 2015, requesting Bill
No. 79 be placed on the January 22, 2016, Council agenda.
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Bill 101: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 14-5 OF THE
(Draft 2) HAWAIʻI COUNTY CHARTER (2014), RELATING TO THE BOARD OF
ETHICS
The amendments would: 1) increase membership from five to nine members;
2) decrease member’s term from five to four years; 3) add council district
residency requirements; and 4) allow each council member to nominate two
persons from his or her council district to serve on the board, from which one
would be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council.
Reference: Comm. 494.9
Intr. by: Ms. Wille
Negative: FC-42 (Due to a vote of 2-ayes, 6-noes,
1-absent)
Postponed: December 14, 2015
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Wille and seconded by Mr. Paleka to
approve Bill 101, Draft 2.)
Bill 119: AMENDS CHAPTER 24 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2005 EDITION), RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Adds portions of the West Hawai‘i Civic Center’s public parking area to Article 10,
Division 5, Section 24-284 (Two hour parking areas), Subsection (f), Kona.
Reference: Comm. 588.1
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-25
Bill 123: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016
Adds the Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD)
Facilities/Maintenance & Renovation project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget.
Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Funds would be
used for general repairs and maintenance to all OHCD housing facilities.
Reference: Comm. 599
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-46
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Bill 125: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016
Adds the Parks and Recreation Honomū Park New Playground Equipment - County
project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided
from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources ($500,000). Funds would be used for the construction of new playground
equipment at Honomū Park.
Reference: Comm. 603
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: FC-47
Bill 127: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT
ND
PANA‘EWA HOUSE LOTS, 2 SERIES, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-056:002
(Applicants: Minoru, Jr., and Katherine Takehiro) (Area: 2.666 acres)
Reference: Comm. 612
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-41
; and
Bill 128: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM AGRICULTURAL – THREE ACRES (A-3a) TO RESIDENTIAL
AND AGRICULTURAL – ONE-HALF ACRE (RA-.5a) AT PANA‘EWA
ND
HOUSE LOTS, 2 SERIES, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-056:002
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicants to subdivide the property
into four lots that the applicants state would be conveyed to their children.
Approve: PC-42
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Hawai‘i County Council-31 January 22, 2016
Bill 132: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Improve Forensic Sciences account
($23,151); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services account.
Funds would be used to pay for training and updated equipment in the field of
forensic science.
Reference: Comm. 617
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Bill 133: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Increases revenues in the Police Department Private Contributions account
($1,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Isles Police Activities League
(HIPAL) Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used for the
Department’s HIPAL program.
Reference: Comm. 618
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Bill 134: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016
Adds the Environmental Management Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP) Upgrade and Sludge Removal – State Revolving Funds (SRF) project for
$5 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from SRF
($5 million). Funds would be used to replace liners at the WWTP facility.
Reference: Comm. 620
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
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Bill 135: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-99, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE
NO. 13-21, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR WASTEWATER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZED THE ISSUANCE
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
QUALIFIED WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
Increases from $18 million to $23 million the principal amount of general
obligation bonds that may be issued by the County to repay loan costs for the
Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration Upgrade and Sludge Removal
project.
Reference: Comm. 624
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 47-5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
Bill 136: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016
Adds the Housing Micro Unit Housing – West Hawai‘i project for $650,000 to the
Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($650,000).
Funds would be used to prepare and acquire 32 micro housing units to provide
permanent, long-term housing to the chronically homeless.
Reference: Comm. 632
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
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Hawai‘i County Council-31 January 22, 2016
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 120: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016
Adds the Public Works Lower Puna Lava Response Projects – Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) project for $10 million to the Capital Budget. Funds
for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($10 million).
Funds would be used towards reimbursable expenditures incurred for the FEMA
portion of the June 27, 2014, Lava Flow on the northeast flank of Puʻu Oʻo.
Reference: Comm. 596
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: January 6, 2016
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 121: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016
Reappropriates lapsed fuel tax funds from previous years to the Capital Budget.
Funds shall be provided from the Fuel Tax Increase 12-14 account ($2,070,063.90),
and would be used for the projects listed in Exhibit A.
Reference: Comm. 597
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: January 6, 2016
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 122: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year – Reserved account
($136,056.48); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund –
Highway account. These excess fuel tax revenues collected in Fiscal Year
2014-2015 would be used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division.
Reference: Comm. 598
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: January 6, 2016
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REPORTS
PC-37: NOMINATION OF ANN KERN TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN
(Comm. 609) COMMISSION
PC-38: NOMINATION OF PAULINE KEʻALA LEE LOY TO THE CULTURAL
(Comm. 610) RESOURCES COMMISSION
; and
PC-39: NOMINATION OF THERESA K. DONHAM TO THE CULTURAL
(Comm. 610) RESOURCES COMMISSION
PC-40: NOMINATION OF JOHN (JACK) HOYT TO THE NORTH KOHALA
(Comm. 611) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
PSMTC-6: NOMINATION OF MICHAEL L. AKAU TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 608) COMMISSION
; and
PSMTC-7: NOMINATION OF KRIS L. K. HOKE TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 608) COMMISSION
; and
PSMTC-8: NOMINATION OF RADFORD HIRAI TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 608) COMMISSION
; and
PSMTC-9: NOMINATION OF WENDY DAVIS TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 608) COMMISSION
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i 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 consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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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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Notice is hereby given
that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the
Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between
Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council
Members will be present at the following location:
Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401.
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Members Greggor Ilagan,
Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Danny Paleka, and Valerie Poindexter will be participating
from the Hilo Council Chambers.)
Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later in the
event public testimony has not been completed:
Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following location until public testimony has
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Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has
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Nāʻālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway, Nāʻālehu; and
Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street.
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