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ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
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Vice Chair HEATHER L.KIMBALL
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HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
29th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
December 22, 2021
9:00 a.m.
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Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021
INVOCATION Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of Chabad Jewish Center
CALL TO ORDER 9:00 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 November 18, 2021
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 545: NOMINATION OF SCOTT NAGATA TO THE SOUTH KOHALA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated November 24, 2021, requesting the
Council's review and confirmation.
Waived: PC
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 12, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 5, 2022:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021
Comm. 546: NOMINATION OF DESIREE MOANA CRUZ TO THE HAMAKUA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated November 24, 2021, requesting the
Council's review and confirmation.
Waived: PC
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 12, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 547: NOMINATION OF NEAL HERBERT TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated December 2, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Waived: FC
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 16, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 273-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR PARATRANSIT ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENTS AND
PARATRANSIT OPERATIONS FOR THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a one-year and three-month lease agreement to
pursue a single agreement for fixed route and paratransit services in Fiscal
Year 2023.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-97
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 274-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH SERVICES AND LEGAL
PRINT RESOURCES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with
Thomson Reuters, Westlaw.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-98
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 275-21: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOT 58, KIKAHA AT
WEHILANI, PHASE 1, BEING IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-037:058,
SITUATED AT WAIKOLOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND AND
COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII FROM CASTLE & COOKE
WAIKOLOA, LLC, A HAWAII LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public
roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PWMTC-13
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 277-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Allows for the receipt of$500,000, to be used towards economic recovery efforts
related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 528
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Postponed: December 8, 2021
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Mr. Richards,
to adopt Res. 277-21.)
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 282-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE ISLAND OF HAWAII
YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 536
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 283-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND UNITED
WAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR ITS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 284-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA 2020 FOR
EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 538
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 285-21: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE FRIENDS OF
LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS FOR ITS CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK EVENT
Transfers $2,580 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 539
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 286-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF USED
EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT
Provides a variety of tools and equipment donated by the Honolulu Fire
Department with a total estimated value of$9,285.
Reference: Comm. 540
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 287-21: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES
FOR TWO MULTIFUNCTION COLOR PRINTERS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate
total monthly cost of$2,400 for both printers, to be used by staff in the Hilo and
Kona offices.
Reference: Comm. 541
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 288-21: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC
RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
Provides County funds in the amount of$10,000 to maintain the Hawaii County
Data Portal for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.
Reference: Comm. 542
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 289-21: APPROVES THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES'
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE OF OFFICERS
Ratifies the slate of officers approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties
Executive Committee on November 23, 2021, as follows: Kauai County Council
Members Mason K. Chock, President(Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Alternate); Maui
County Council Members Kelly Takaya King, Vice President(Tamara Paltin,
Alternate); Hawaii County Council Members Heather L. Kimball, Secretary
(Rebecca Villegas, Alternate); and Honolulu City Council Members
Tommy Waters, Treasurer(Andria Tupola, Alternate).
Reference: Comm. 543
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOREDC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 94: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-39, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022
Adds the Environmental Management Pua Force Main Installation and
Rehabilitation—State Revolving Funds project for$530,000 to the Capital Budget.
Funds for this project shall be provided from State Revolving Funds, and would be
used to install a second Sewage Force Main and rehabilitate the existing Force
Main that connects the Pua Sewage Pump Station to the Hilo Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Reference: Comm. 524
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-99
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 96: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal —Fiscal Year 2021 Economic Development
Administration American Rescue Plan Act account($500,000), and appropriates
same to the Fiscal Year 2021 Economic Development Administration American
Rescue Plan Act account. Funds would be used towards economic recovery efforts
related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 528
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Postponed: December 8, 2021
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Mr. Richards,
to pass Bill 96 on first reading.)
(Vote on Bill 96 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 98: NAMES THE RODEO ARENA GRANDSTAND AT THE PANA`EWA
EQUESTRIAN CENTER THE "ALVIN `AL' CABRAL RODEO ARENA
GRANDSTAND" IN HONOR OF ALVIN "AL" CABRAL AND AMENDS
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY AMENDING THE PARKS
AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THIS ACTION
Recognizes Alvin `Al' Cabral's numerous contributions to Hilo's equestrian
community.
Reference: Comm. 534
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PRPSC-28
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-29 December 22,2021
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 89: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) 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 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL MIXED —
20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIAKEA HOUSELOTS, WAIAKEA,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-035:049
AND 096 (Applicant: Leila Shimizu) (Area: 22,300 Square Feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow the applicant to convert an existing single-
family dwelling into an office building to rent for private use and to develop a
parking lot and related improvements. The properties are located at the northeast
corner of the Kekuana6`a Street- Kalanikoa Street intersection.
Reference: Comm. 473
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: December 8, 2021
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 90: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 12-33 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO
RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED —20,000 SQUARE FEET (RCX-20)
AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 2-2-038:028
(Applicant: Takata Dental Health Center, Inc.) (Area: One Acre)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment, which would allow the applicant a five-year time extension to
comply with Condition B (Time to Complete Construction) and a 180-day
extension to comply with Condition C (Water Commitment). The applicant wishes
to relocate its existing dental practice to the subject property, which is located at
1732 Kilauea Avenue.
Reference: Comm. 474
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: December 8, 2021
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 91: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
(Draft 2) AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 12 PROHIBITING USE OF
GLYPHOSATE-BASED PESTICIDES IN COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Prohibits the use of glyphosate-based pesticides by the County or its contractors in
County parks and facilities listed in Section 15-68.1 of the Hawaii County Code,
effective July 1, 2022. Provides certain exemptions, including the Hilo Municipal
Golf Course, Hilo Drag Strip, and County cemeteries.
Reference: Comm. 491.63
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
First Reading: December 8, 2021
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: Council Member Richards — 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 93: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Rural Transit Assistance Program
account($60,000), and appropriates same to the Mass Transit Agency's Rural
Transit Assistance Program account, bringing the total appropriation to $90,000.
Funds would be used for costs of trainings and travel to conferences related to rural
transit operations, planning, and maintenance.
Reference: Comm. 496
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: November 18, 2021
Postponed: December 8, 2021
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy,
to pass Bill 93 on second and final reading.)
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 95: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the following State Grants accounts: Periodic Motor Vehicle
Inspection Program Income ($868) and Commercial Driver's License Program
Income ($868), and appropriates same to the following accounts: Periodic Motor
Vehicle Inspection Program Equipment($868) and Commercial Driver's License
Program Equipment($868), bringing the total of both appropriations to $2,002 and
$1,268, respectively. Funds would be used by Vehicle Registration and Licensing
Division to purchase computers.
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: December 8, 2021
(Vote on Bill 95 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 97: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-39, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2021, TO JUNE 30, 2022
Adds the following Public Works projects to the Capital Budget: 4 Mile Creek
Bridge ($6 million) and 4 Mile Creek Bridge—State ($12 million). Funds for this
project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($6 million) and State Grants Receivable
($12 million), to be used to reconstruct the existing bridge from one lane to two
lanes.
Reference: Comm. 532
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
First Reading: December 8, 2021
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
FC-91 NOMINATION OF GEORGE ESPINOSA TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
(Comm. 503): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: December 31, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on FC-91 is on the next page)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
FC-92 NOMINATION OF MATTIAS KUSCH TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
(Comm. 504): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: December 31, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
FC-93 NOMINATION OF KENNETH OBENSKI TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
(Comm. 505): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: December 31, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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FC-94 NOMINATION OF KARIE WAKAT TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
(Comm. 506): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: December 31, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
FC-95 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL KONOWICZ TO THE COST OF
(Comm. 507): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
FC-96 NOMINATION OF DANIEL MALAKIE III TO THE COST OF
(Comm. 508): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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PC-36 NOMINATION OF RICHARD CUNNINGHAM TO THE BOARD OF
(Comm. 510): APPEALS
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
GOREDC-20 REAPPOINTMENT OF GABRIELLA CABANAS TO THE MERIT APPEALS
(Comm. 509): BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-23 REAPPOINTMENT OF ISAAC NAHAKU`ELUA TO THE VETERANS
(Comm. 511): ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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PRPSC-24 REAPPOINTMENT OF MINORU HANATO TO THE VETERANS
(Comm. 512): ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-25 REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL DOOLITTLE TO THE VETERANS
(Comm. 513): ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-26 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL HUGHES TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL
(Comm. 514): ADJUDICATION BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
PRPSC-27 NOMINATION OF CLAUDE S. ONIZUKA TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 515):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 1, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on PRPSC-27 is on the next page)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 12:20 p.m.
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed
to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting parry. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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possible, preferably by December 20, 2021. If a response is received after December 20, 2021, we will
try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will
be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or
electronic copy.
Council Members may also be present at the Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building,
25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401, and/or participating via interactive conference technology
from other locations.
The full text of the agendas is made available on the County website at www.hawai i county. ov. Click
on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For copies of the agenda(s) or questions, please
contact Council Services at 961-8255.
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meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date,
agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video
submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may
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contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony
will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the
meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate
content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony).
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