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AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
Chair & Presiding Officer
MATT KANEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
KAREN EOFF
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
Vice Chair
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER
HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
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51 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
September 16, 2020
9:00 a.m.
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INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona United Methodist Church
CALL TO ORDER
9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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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)
June 4, 2020
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
August 5, 2020
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 715-20: AUTHORIZES THE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES AT
KOHOLALELE, DISTRICT OF HĀMĀKUA, COUNTY AND STATE OF
HAWAIʻI, TAX MAP KEYS: 4-2-005:001 (POR.), AND 4-2-005:005 (POR.) TO
HAWAIʻI ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, INC.
The Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company seeks to increase its interest from a
Revocable Rights of Entry Agreement to a grant of easement in exchange for a
payment of $26,300 to continue maintenance of the utility poles and lines
providing service to its customers.
Reference: Comm. 1042
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-134
(Vote on Res. 715-20 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 716-20: URGES THE MAYOR’S OFFICE TO AUTHORIZE GOOGLE AND/OR APPLE
TO RELEASE SUSTAIN HAWAI‘I’S “SAFE TRAVELS CONTACT TRACING
APPLICATION” FOR VOLUNTARY USE BY COUNTY CONSTITUENTS TO
AUGMENT EXISTING SAFETY PROTOCOLS CURRENTLY IN PLACE IN
THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Seeks to increase access to contact tracing and testing in response to Hawai‘i’s
recent COVID-19 spike.
Reference: Comm. 1050
Intr. by: Mr. Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Approve: PSC-15
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: Council Member Richards – 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 717-20: RESCINDS AND CANCELS RESOLUTION NO. 281-14 (DRAFT 2) AND
AUTHORIZES THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CODE REQUIREMENTS,
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 201H-38 AND 46-15.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I
REVISED STATUTES, FOR KUAKINI SENIOR LIVING IN NORTH KONA,
HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY 7-5-017:005
Kuakini Highway 75-6099 Corp. seeks exemptions from certain conditions of
approval in Ordinance 06-78 and County Code requirements to facilitate
development of an assisted living and senior housing and care campus to
accommodate approximately 250 residents.
Reference: Comm. 1051
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-54
(Vote on Res. 717-20 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 718-20: 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 KONA
TASK FORCE ON FEEDING THE HUNGRY TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH
PRODUCE IN KONA TO THOSE IN NEED DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC
Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1052
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 719-20: 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 KONA
TASK FORCE ON FEEDING THE HUNGRY TO PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE
IN KONA TO THOSE IN NEED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1053
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
(Vote on Res. 719-20 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 720-20: 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 HAWAI‘I
COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1054
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 721-20: 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 HAWAI‘I
COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1055
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
(Vote on Res. 721-20 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 726-20: 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 HAWAI‘I
COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE CITRIC
ACID TO HELP CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Transfers $1,540 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1066
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 727-20: 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 HAWAI‘I
COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL THE COQUI FROG INFESTATION IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1067
Intr. by: Ms. David
(Vote on Res. 727-20 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 728-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I OFFICE OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Milo Storage
LLC, for approximately 3,328 square feet of warehouse space to be used by the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Reference: Comm. 1068
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 729-20: 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
EXPLORATION FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE CHROMEBOOKS FOR
STUDENTS AT THE WEST HAWAI‘I EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1070
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
(Vote on Res. 729-20 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 730-20: 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
EXPLORATION FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE CHROMEBOOKS FOR
STUDENTS AT THE WEST HAWAI‘I EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1071
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 731-20: AUTHORIZES THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF LEONG KUNIHIRO
BENTON & BROOKE AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, HEALTH
& SAFETY DIVISION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BRANCH
Authorizes the continued retention of Leong Kunihiro Benton & Brooke at an
amount not to exceed the total sum of $550,000.
Reference: Comm. 1072
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5,
Hawai‘i County Charter
(Vote on Res. 731-20 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 194: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Sex Assault Nurse Coordinator
account ($28,337); and appropriates the same to the Sex Assault Nurse
Coordinator account, for a total appropriation of $83,337. Funds would be used
for medical and forensic services for victims of sexual assault.
Reference: Comm. 1064
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
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PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 195: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-44, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021
Increases the Public Works Fire/Police Dispatch project by $13.8 million.
Additional funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources, for a total
appropriation of $46 million, to be used for communication equipment and other
miscellaneous allowances.
Reference: Comm. 1065
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 183: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-19 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
(Draft 2) AGRICULTURAL – 1 ACRE (A-1a) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL –
20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-20) AT PONAHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-037:019.
(Applicant: Brian Sugai) (Area: 43,560 Square Feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow a six-year time extension to Condition D (Time
to Complete Construction). The applicant plans to develop an 8,900 square-foot,
two-story office building, including one residential unit and a 36-stall parking lot.
The property is located adjacent to the Alenaio drainage channel on the east side of
Komohana Street approximately 700 feet south of the Komohana Street-Ponahawai
Street intersection.
Reference: Comm. 1024.2
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: September 2, 2020
(Vote on Bill 183, Draft 2, is on the next page.)
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PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 187: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Hilo Bay
Grant account ($25,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Department of
Transportation Hilo Bay Grant account to advance the Hilo Bay Watershed Study.
Reference: Comm. 1044
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
First Reading: September 2, 2020
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 188: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Increases revenues in the State Grants – Department of Health – Tobacco Sting
account ($16,000); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health –
Tobacco Sting account, for a total appropriation of $32,000. Funds would be used
to combat tobacco sales to minors.
Reference: Comm. 1045
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: September 2, 2020
(Vote on Bill 188 is on the next page.)
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PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 189: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Mainstream Voucher Administration –
COVID 19 account ($2,560); and appropriates the same to the Mainstream
Voucher Administration – COVID 19 account to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1046
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: September 2, 2020
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 190: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 20-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2021
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Housing Assistance Payments
Administration – COVID 19 account ($535,756); and appropriates the same to the
Housing Assistance Payments Administration – COVID 19 account to prevent,
prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1047
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: September 2, 2020
(Vote on Bill 190 is on the next page.)
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PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 191: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING
CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES;
FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF
SUCH REFUNDING BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO THE
PUBLIC; PROVIDES FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDS TO BE
REFUNDED; AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE REFUNDING BONDS
AND THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDS TO BE REFUNDED
Authorizes the issuance of up to $356,975,000 in general obligation refunding
bonds to refinance bonds issued at higher interest rates.
Reference: Comm. 1048
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: September 2, 2020
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Eoff – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Res. 722-20: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT
THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, BOARD OF ETHICS IN PETITION NO. 2020-05
Finds that a conflict of interest would exist for the Corporation Counsel to advise
the Board of Ethics and provides for the retention of legal services by the County
of Maui Office of the Corporation Counsel, with total costs not to exceed $1,000.
Reference: Comm. 1056
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5,
Hawai‘i County Charter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Acting Chair Eoff – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder – 1.
Excused: None.
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
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