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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
39th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
May 18, 2022
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:
• Kona Council Chambers,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,
Building A.
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Hawaii County Council-39 May 18,2022
INVOCATION Pastor Howard Nash of Thy Word Ministries
Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba
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 April 6, 2022
APPROVED:
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.
April 20, 2022
APPROVED:
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.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 386-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED
STATUTES, SECTION 46-7, FOR A WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND
OPPORTUNITY ACT GRANT
Allows for the receipt of$94,300, which would be used for rapid response and
layoff aversion activities.
Reference: Comm. 754
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-142
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. 387-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ANALYZE AND
PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), CHAPTER 23, SUBDIVISIONS AND
CHAPTER 25, ZONING FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Provides for a two-year agreement to develop amendments designed to update and
improve land use regulatory language.
Reference: Comm. 755
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-143
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. 388-22: AMENDS RESOLUTION 168-21 AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII
Amends Resolution Number 168-21 to increase the funding amount for the
Kuleana Health project from $100,000 to $200,000.
Reference: Comm. 758
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-144
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. 398-22: 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 HILO HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATION FOR THE 2022 HILO HIGH GRAD NITE
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 774
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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. 399-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS
18TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 775
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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. 400-22: 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 HALE MUA
CULTURAL GROUP TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE 2022 KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION PARADE AND
HO`OLAULE`A IN KONA
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 776
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
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. 401-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `O MAKU'U KE KAHUA
COMMUNITY CENTER TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND
HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR COMMUNITY CARE PACKAGES
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 777
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
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. 402-22: 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 ARC OF HILO FOR ITS
IST ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA'S AWESOME ATHLETES INCLUSIVE
CANOE RACE
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 778
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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. 403-22: 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 HALE MUA
CULTURAL GROUP TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
KAMEHAMEHA DAY PARADE AND HO`OLAULE`A IN KONA
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. 779
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
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. 404-22: 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 MERRIE MONARCH
FESTIVAL FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
59TH ANNUAL MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL
Transfers $13,547.03 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief
account(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and
Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 780
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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.
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Res. 405-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA YOUTH
FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS
KEIKI 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. 781
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
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. 406-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA YOUTH
FOUNDATION, INC., TO SUPPORT THE 2022 HONOKA`A WESTERN
WEEK FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 782
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
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. 407-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.
Reference: Comm. 784
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
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. 411-22: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO
AWARD FUNDS TO DESTINATION HILO
Awards $49,000 to be used for a 4h of July fireworks display as part of the
2022 Hilo Bay Blast celebration.
Reference: Comm. 791
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 157: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 04-120, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-28
(KA`U DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, 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 AGRICULTURAL PROJECT
DISTRICT (APD) AT PALIMA AND PA`AU`AU, KA`U, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 9-6-005:018 AND 9-6-006:004
(Planning Director Initiated) (Area: Approx. 171.782 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to
revert the zoning of two parcels of land to their original zoning designation of
Agricultural-20 acres. The properties are located at 96-3090 Meyer Road,
approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Hawaii Belt Road at Palima and P5'au`au in
Ka`u.
Reference: Comm. 742
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-64
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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Bill 158: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT
ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL - 1 ACRE (A-la) TO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT
WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEYS: 6-5-007:045-0001 AND 0002
(Applicant: Dale Herbert Trefz) (Area: 33,738 square feet)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to seek subdivision of the
parcel into two lots to remove the existing Condominium Property Regime
designation and associated restrictions. The property is located at 65-1310 Lihipali
Road, approximately 170 feet northeast of its intersection with Opelo Road,
Waimea Homesteads in South Kohala.
Reference: Comm. 743
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-65
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 161: 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
Reappropriates lapsed fuel tax funds from prior fiscal years by establishing the
following fuel tax program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway
Projects (Engineering) ($451,774.22); Bridge Inspection, Repair and Replacement
Program (Engineering) ($332,289.35); and Local Road Improvements (Highways)
($1,761,734.13), for a total appropriation of$2,545,797.70.
Reference: Comm. 752
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-145
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 161 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 162: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year—Reserved account
($100,014.94) and the Fuel Tax—Designated Capital Improvement Projects
account($600,000); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects
Fund—Highway account. The appropriation of these excess revenues from prior
fiscal year fuel tax collections is required to enable expenditure of the funds.
Reference: Comm. 753
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-146
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 163: 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 Grants —Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act account($94,300); and appropriates the same to the following
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act accounts: Rapid Response
Administration/Planning 2021-2022 account($9,430) and the Rapid Response
Program 2021-2022 ($84,870). Funds would be used for rapid response and layoff
aversion activities.
Reference: Comm. 754
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-147
(Vote on Bill 163 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 164: 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 —Mainstream Voucher Administration
account($30,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing Other
Current Expenses account, bringing the total appropriation to $81,679. Funds
would be used for administrative costs to operate the housing voucher program.
Reference: Comm. 756
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-148
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 165: 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 Real Property Tax Penalties account($720,000); and
appropriates the same to the Transfer to Disaster/Emergency Fund account
($240,000) and the Transfer to Public Access/OpenSpace Preservation Fund
account($480,000), to account for excess real property tax penalty revenue that
must be appropriated into these special funds pursuant to the Hawaii County
Charter.
Reference: Comm. 757
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-149
(Vote on Bill 165 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 171: 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 —Federal Emergency Management Agency —
COVID-19 account($1,250,000); and appropriates the same to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency —COVID-19 account, bringing the total
appropriation to $4,500,000. Funds would be used to cover expenditures relating
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 790
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
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 172: 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 Department Charges account($130,000); and
appropriates the same to the Housing Ulu Wini Other Current Expenses account,
bringing the total appropriation to $1,374,220. Funds would be used for
operational costs of the Ulu Wini Family Assessment Center.
Reference: Comm. 793
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
(Vote on Bill 172 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.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 152: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 13, DIVISION 3, SECTION 2-75 OF THE
(Draft 2) HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
RELATING TO THE COUNTY HOUSING PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND
Repeals existing provisions in their entirety and establishes nine specific uses for
expenditure of the funds to support the County's housing needs.
Reference: Comm. 721.18
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kimball
First Reading: May 4, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Richards —2.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Ms. Lee Loy voted "kanalua"then "aye." Ms. Kierkiewicz and
Mr. Richards voted "kanalua"then "no.")
Bill 153: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE COUNTY HOUSING
PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND
Proposes the addition of a new section to incorporate the revolving fund
established in Section 2-74 of the Hawaii County Code into the Hawaii County
Charter and dedicate on an annual basis a minimum of one percent of real property
tax revenues into the County Housing Program Revolving Fund.
Reference: Comm. 722
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kimball
First Reading: May 4, 2022
2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 153 is on the next page)
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FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball,
and Villegas —4.
Noes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards,
and Chair David—5.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 154: 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 —Traffic Safety Training Project account
($3,000); and appropriates the same to the Traffic Safety Training Project account,
bringing the total appropriation to $153,000. Funds would be used to provide
specialized training for police and prosecutors to combat impaired driving.
Reference: Comm. 736
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 4, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards,
Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
Bill 166: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year account($3,450,000);
and appropriates the same to the Fire Protection Salaries and Wages account.
Funds would be used to cover potential bargaining unit salary increases and excess
overtime.
Reference: Comm. 763
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 4, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 773: THE ESTATE OF JESSIE LEE STACY, ET. AL. V. JIMMY CHIU, ET. AL.,
CIVIL NO. 19-1-042
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark D. Disher, dated April 25, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-referenced matter, submitted by Matthew Menzer and
Jacob Lowenthal on behalf of their clients: The Estate of Jessie Lee Stacy;
Sharian Stacy, individually and as representative of the Estate; and A.S., a minor.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-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
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.
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