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MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID HOLEKA GORO INABA
Chair & Presiding Officer
MATT KĀNEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
AARON S. Y. CHUNG
HEATHER L. KIMBALL
Vice Chair
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
th
5 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
February 3, 2021
9:00 a.m.
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Hawai‘i County Council-5 February 3, 2021
INVOCATION Reverend Daido Baba of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER 9:04 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 December 23, 2020
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder – 1.
Excused: None.
January 6, 2021
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder – 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 53.4: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS KIERKIEWICZ,
KIMBALL, AND LEE LOY AT THE VIBRANT HAWAI‘I CEDS ACTION
PLAN MEETING HELD VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING ON JANUARY 14,
2021, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e)
From Council Member Heather Kimball, dated January 20, 2021.
(Vote on Comm. 53.4 is on the next page.)
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FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder – 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 29-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I,
PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO ACCESS
CERTAIN STATE LANDS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
The agreement would allow the County to enter onto State property, identified as
Tax Map Keys 2-4-056:17 and 2-4-001:167, to repair damages to existing drainage
facilities that were sustained during heavy flooding and other natural disasters.
Reference: Comm. 55
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PWMTC-2
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 30-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, PURSUANT TO
HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO ACCESS CERTAIN
STATE LANDS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
The agreement would allow the County to enter onto State property, identified as
Tax Map Key 2-2-029:001, to repair damages to existing drainage facilities that
were sustained during heavy flooding and other natural disasters.
Reference: Comm. 56
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PWMTC-3
(Vote on Res. 30-21 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 31-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement, with an
approximate monthly cost of $750.
Reference: Comm. 58
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-12
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 36-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIMEA OUTDOOR
CIRCLE FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF THE ULU LA‘AU WAIMEA
NATURE PARK
Transfers $3,800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 91
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
(Vote on Res. 36-21 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 37-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL
RELATIONS, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY
ACT GRANT
Funds would be used to assist dislocated workers by providing disaster relief and
humanitarian assistance employment in Hawai‘i County.
Reference: Comm. 92
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 38-21: CREATES ONE NEW PLANNER V POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The position would assist with identifying areas of growth and development and
laying out master plans for sewer collection systems, wastewater treatment plants,
and solid waste facilities within Hawai‘i County.
Reference: Comm. 101
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 8.
Noes: Council Member Chung – 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 39-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Allows for the receipt of $2,251,163 of Federally-derived funds, which would be
used towards a Puna Wastewater Statement to conduct a comprehensive
Programmatic Environmental Impact Study, and for a North Kona Sewage Pump
Station and Force Main Project.
Reference: Comm. 102
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 13: 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
Reappropriates lapsed fuel tax funds from past fiscal years by establishing the
following program appropriation to the Capital Budget:
Kawailani/Pōhakulani/Ainaola and Kawailani/ʻIwalani Traffic Signals Engineering
Project ($10,546.40).
Reference: Comm. 59
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-13
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, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 14: 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
Appropriates the seventh increment of the fuel tax revenues established by
Resolution No. 504-08 to the following programs: Roadway Projects -
Engineering ($1.7 million); Bridge Inspection, Repair and Replacement Program -
Engineering ($1.2 million); and Local Road Improvements - Highways
($2.9 million).
Reference: Comm. 60
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-14
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, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 15: 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
Appropriates excess fuel tax revenues collected pursuant to Ordinance 19-7 to the
following programs: Roadway Projects ($27,420.13); Bridge Inspection/Repair
($18,280.08); and Local Road Projects ($45,700.21).
Reference: Comm. 61
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-15
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, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 19: 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 following Federal – Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG)
accounts: Employment ($67,000) and Education/Training ($427,500); and
appropriates the same to the following WIOA Disaster Recovery DWG accounts:
Employment Administration/Planning ($6,700), Employment ($60,300),
Education/Training Administration/Planning ($42,750), and Education/Training
($384,750). Funds would be used to assist dislocated workers by providing
disaster relief and humanitarian assistance employment in Hawai‘i County.
Reference: Comm. 92
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 92.1: From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 22, 2021, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 19.
Bill 20: 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 Grants – Economic Development
Administration (EDA) Economic Adjustment Assistance Disaster Recovery
Program account ($2,251,163); and appropriates the same to the EDA Economic
Adjustment Assistance Disaster Recovery Program account. Funds would be used
towards a Puna Wastewater Statement to conduct a comprehensive Programmatic
Environmental Impact Study, and for a North Kona Sewage Pump Station and
Force Main Project.
Reference: Comm. 102
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
(Vote on Bill 20 is on the next page.)
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ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 6: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-32 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS BY
CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL – 1,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5) AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL – 1,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-1) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY
ST
RESIDENTIAL – 1,500 SQUARE FEET (RM-1.5) AT KŪKŪAU 1, SOUTH
HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-4-025:048, 053 AND 080
(Applicant: Ikaika Ohana; formerly Giampaolo “Paul” Boschetti) (Area: 5.5 Acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow revisions or time extensions to five conditions
to the existing change of zone ordinance. The new applicant proposes to build a
64-unit affordable housing development with a community center and garden,
laundry facilities, and a 116-stall parking lot, to be located on Kapiolani Street
across from the Police Department’s Hilo Headquarters.
Reference: Comm. 18
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: January 20, 2021
POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 17, 2021:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 7: 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
Adds the Public Works Kalanianaʻole Avenue Reconstruction - Private project for
$425,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from
Private Contributions.
Reference: Comm. 22
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: January 20, 2021
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 8: 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
Adds the Public Works Kalanianaʻole Avenue Reconstruction project for
$10 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or other
Sources.
Reference: Comm. 23
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: January 20, 2021
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 9: 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 following Federal – Foster Youth to Independence
Initiative Voucher accounts: Voucher ($175,000) and Administration ($25,000);
and appropriates the same to the following Foster Youth to Independence Initiative
Voucher accounts: Voucher ($175,000) and Administration ($25,000). Funds
would be used to provide housing assistance to young adults at risk of experiencing
homelessness.
Reference: Comm. 24
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: January 20, 2021
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 16: 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 Grants – Assistance to Firefighters Grant
(AFG) 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Grant account ($345,373.33); and
appropriates the same to the AFG 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Grant account.
Funds would be used to purchase personal protective equipment for the Hawai‘i
Fire Department in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 63
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: January 20, 2021
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 17: 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 – Emergency Rental Assistance Program
COVID-19 account ($30 million); and appropriates the same to the Emergency
Rental Assistance COVID-19 accounts: Program ($27 million) and Administration
($3 million). Funds would be used to pay rent, utilities, and other housing
expenses for eligible households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 83
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: January 20, 2021
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
FC-9 NOMINATION OF LISA ANNE KAMUELA MEHEULA TO THE PUBLIC
(Comm. 70): ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 6, 2021 (Section 2-215(k),
Hawaiʻi County Code)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder – 1.
Excused: None.
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FC-10 NOMINATION OF GAY MATHEWS TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD
(Comm. 76):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 19, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 76.1: From Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika‘i Bartolome, dated January 22,
2021, correcting the term ending date of Gay Mathews’ nomination to
December 31, 2024.
FC-11 NOMINATION OF GABRIELLA CABANAS TO THE MERIT APPEALS
(Comm. 77): BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 12, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PC-2 APPOINTMENT OF ZENDO KERN AS PLANNING DIRECTOR
(Comm. 44):
Negative
Recommendation: Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 5-noes
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 5, 2021 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
(Vote on PC-2 is on the next page.)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
and Richards – 5.
Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Villegas,
and Chair David – 4.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PC-3 NOMINATION OF RICHARD HENDERSON II TO THE BOARD OF
(Comm. 71): APPEALS
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 12, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas – 1.
Excused: None.
PC-4 NOMINATION OF DENNIS LIN TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 78): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 12, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas – 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 78.2: From Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika‘i Bartolome, dated January 22,
2021, noting the term ending date of Dennis Lin’s nomination to be December 31,
2024.
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PC-5 NOMINATION OF MICHELLE GALIMBA TO THE WINDWARD
(Comm. 79): PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 19, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PC-6 NOMINATION OF MARK TRAVALINO TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 80): COMMISSION
Negative
Recommendation: Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 5-noes
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 19, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Richards – 4.
Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas,
and Chair David – 5.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-2 NOMINATION OF DOUG ESPEJO TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 64):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 6, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
(Vote on PRPSC-2 is on the next page.)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-3 NOMINATION OF RILEY SMITH TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 65):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 6, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-4 NOMINATION OF SIDNEY FUKE TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL
(Comm. 66): ADJUDICATION BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 6, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-5 NOMINATION OF HOWARD KELLY TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL
(Comm. 67): ADJUDICATION BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 6, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
(Vote on PRPSC-5 is on the next page.)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-6 NOMINATION OF GEORGE R. ROBINSON TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 68):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 6, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-7 REAPPOINTMENT OF JON BERTSCH TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 72):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 12, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-8 REAPPOINTMENT OF MARIA SHON MAGSALIN TO THE FIRE
(Comm. 73): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 12, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
(Vote on PRPSC-8 is on the next page.)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-9 NOMINATION OF GENE NAKASHIMA TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 74):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 12, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-10 NOMINATION OF JOHN HIDUCHICK-NAKAYAMA TO THE VETERAN’S
(Comm. 75): ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-11 REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE SHERIDAN TO THE VETERAN’S
(Comm. 82): ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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RAWEEMC-2 NOMINATION OF BRIAN LEY TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT
(Comm. 69): ADVISORY COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 6, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
RAWEEMC-3 NOMINATION OF STEVEN A. HIRAKAMI TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 81):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 19, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 90: CHANG Y. AIONA, V, V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; JOHN A. MEDEIROS,
INDIVIDUALLY AND OFFICIAL CAPACITY; CIVIL NO. 16-1-0342K
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Lerisa L. Heroldt, dated January 8, 2021,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter, including a discussion regarding a litigation
filed by Ted H. S. Hong, Esq., on behalf of his client, Chang Y. Aiona, V.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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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.)
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