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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
43rd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
June 15, 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:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401.
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations:
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and
• Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109.
If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.
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and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday,
June 14, 2022.
Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting,
written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, by: (1) email
to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County
Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of
time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each
item.
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INVOCATION Pastor Bill Dierking of Kona Coast Baptist Church
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)
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 412-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE
EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION UNIT 02 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-
the-board increases and one-time lump sum payments would be $1,567,354.
Reference: Comm. 797
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-157
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 413-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE
EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION UNITS 03, 04, 13, AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM
THOSE UNITS FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2025
The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from lump
sum payments, across-the-board increases, step movements, and increases to
uniform allowances and overtime meal rates would be $21,783,815.
Reference: Comm. 798
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-158
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 414-22: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION
TO HAWAII FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION UNIT 11 FOR THE CONTRACT
PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The estimated cost over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-
the-board increases and step movements would be $16,267,480.
Reference: Comm. 799
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-159
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 415-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND OR A CONSERVATION
EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY 8-7-001:002
SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF KA`OHE AND KNOWN AS WAI`OHE,
DISTRICT OF SOUTH KONA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN
SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire approximately 220 acres of land to protect the old
growth of`Ohia trees and habitat for the Hawaiian Hawk, the Hawaiian Hoary Bat,
and other endemic bird and plant species. This parcel is listed as priority number
15 for purchase in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and
Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 800
Intr. by: Ms. David
Approve: FC-160
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.
AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
Res. 416-22: NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY 7-7-004:025
SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN AS
KAKALA O KAMOA CULTURAL CENTER, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC
ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
FUND
The County seeks to acquire this .78 acre oceanfront parcel located on the north
side of Holualoa Bay along Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona to preserve the historic
Lyman House cottage and stone swimming pool, and provide an area for cultural
education, subsistence fishing, and shoreline recreation. The parcel is listed as
priority number 16 for purchase in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 801
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Approve: FC-161
(Vote on Res. 416-22 is on the next page.)
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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. 419-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement to facilitate the Hawaii
Island Recovery and Resilience Action Learning Initiative.
Reference: Comm. 813
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-162
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 432-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT EXISTING
FACILITIES AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PARK FACILITIES
IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Transfers $5,384.03 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief
account(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and
Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.
Reference: Comm. 831
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 433-22: CREATES ONE NEW CLERK III POSITION FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION
Reference: Comm. 833
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. 434-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ONE CHEVY
CARGO TRUCK AND VARIOUS BOMB SQUAD EQUIPMENT TO THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
The donation from the State of Hawaii, with an estimated value of$429,287.37,
would be used by the Hawaii Interisland Bomb Squad.
Reference: Comm. 834
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 435-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, HAWAII TOURISM
AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$175,000 to implement the Resilience Corps and
Community Tourism Collaborative programs.
Reference: Comm. 835
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. 436-22: 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 HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a four-year, eleven month lease with Puna
Plantation of Hawaii, Limited, for 3,163 square feet of office space within Hanama
Place in Kailua-Kona.
Reference: Comm. 836
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 437-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF FLOWFLEX
COVID-19 ANTIGEN HOME TESTS KITS FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE
AGENCY
The donation of 8,000 test kits, with a total value of approximately $79,920,
would be used to provide COVID testing options to low-income households, rural
communities, and County of Hawaii employees who frequently interact with the
public.
Reference: Comm. 837
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 438-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
FOR ESRI SOFTWARE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement, with an annual cost of
$165,000, to allow continued support of the County's Geographic Information
System.
Reference: Comm. 838
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 439-22: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, THE COUNTY OF KAUAI,
THE COUNTY OF MAUI, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU,
REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANTICIPATED SETTLEMENT
PROCEEDS FROM THE OPIOID LITIGATION
Authorizes the execution of an intergovernmental agreement to maximize receipt
of funds resulting from the settlement of the nationwide opioid lawsuit.
Reference: Comm. 839
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. 440-22: CONDEMNS GUN VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTS STRENGTHENING GUN
LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Encourages the United States Congress to establish gun safety measures to reduce
the number of mass shootings and gun related deaths occurring nationwide.
Reference: Comm. 840
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOREDC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 441-22: DETERMINES THE REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022, TO JUNE 30, 2023
Lowers the tax rates for properties classified in residential tier one, affordable rental
housing, commercial, industrial, agriculture or native forests, and homeowner.
Reference: Comm. 841
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Waived: FC
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas,
and Chair David—4.
Noes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
and Richards —5.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 173: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-18 OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR
Adds investigations of reports of fraud, waste, and abuse within County
operations as an authorized function of the Office of the County Auditor.
Reference: Comm. 809
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-163
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
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 174: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CHARTER (2020 EDITION), BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO ESTABLISH
A DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
Creates a Department of Building to manage the duties and functions currently
performed by the Building Division within the Department of Public Works.
Reference: Comm. 810
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: PWMTC-18
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED
READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair David—6.
Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
and Villegas —3.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 175: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A YOUTH
COMMISSION WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Adds a new chapter to create a commission consisting of up to 15 members
between the ages of 14 and 24 years old that would integrate its ideas and
perspectives into County government.
Reference: Comm. 812
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: GOREDC-24
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED
READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Richards and Ms. Villegas voted "kanalua"then "aye.")
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Bill 179: AMENDS ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-8 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO TERMS OF OFFICE OF
DEPARTMENT HEADS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH FOR THOSE
AGENCIES UNDER THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Provides that within 60 days of the County Council term beginning on
December 5, 2022, and within 60 days of the beginning of every alternate Council
term thereafter, that all department heads appointed by the Mayor and approved by
the Council appear before the Council for a vote to retain each department head.
Reference: Comm. 818
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: GOREDC-25
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Richards voted "kanalua"then "aye.")
Bill 180: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CHARTER (2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE WATER
BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY
Adds a representative from the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to serve as
an ex-officio member of the Water Board, requires the Manager-Chief Engineer
to submit an annual report to the County Council, and establishes protection for
Native Hawaiian water rights and Native Hawaiian law training for members of
the Water Board and certain personnel of the Department of Water Supply.
Reference: Comm. 819
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Negative: RAWEEMC-15 (Due to a vote of 2-ayes,
6-noes, 1-absent)
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 180 is on the next page)
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FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas,
and Chair David—4.
Noes: Council Members Chung, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
and Richards —5.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Ms. David voted "kanalua"then "aye." Ms. Kimball voted"kanalua"then
no.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 159: 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 Parks and Recreation Hawaiian Paradise Park District Park—Fair Share
project($235,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided
from Fair Share funds and be used for costs associated with planning, design, and
an environmental assessment.
Reference: Comm. 746
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
First Reading: June 1, 2022
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 Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, Kimball, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 160: AMENDS CHAPTER 11 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION FUNDING
Establishes an annual appropriation of at least$5 million per year to the Office of
Housing and Community Development to facilitate programs that support
affordable housing production.
Reference: Comm. 750
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
First Reading: June 1, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 167: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO THE PROHIBITION OF NON-MINERAL SUNSCREEN
Prohibits the sale and distribution of non-mineral sunscreen, unless prescribed by
a licensed healthcare provider, beginning December 1, 2022.
Reference: Comm. 771
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Villegas
First Reading: June 1, 2022
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Villegas, and Chair David—6.
Noes: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Richards —2.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 771.1 From Council Members Holeka Goro Inaba and Rebecca Villegas, dated
June 8, 2022, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 167.
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Bill 168: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 14-5 OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2020 EDITION), RELATING TO THE
BOARD OF ETHICS
Increases the membership of the board from five to seven members.
Reference: Comm. 783
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
First Reading: June 1, 2022
2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 2ND OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—6.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Villegas voted "kanalua"then "aye.")
Bill 169: 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 Hawaii Island Bikeshare System —Federal account
($726,000); and appropriates the Hawaii Island Bikeshare System —Federal
account. Funds would be used to add 15 Hawaii Island Bikeshare stations in
Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 787
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: June 1, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 170: 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 Coordinated Services account($52,461); and
appropriates the same to the Coordinated Services —Other Current Expenses
account, bringing the total appropriation to $188,461. Funds would be used by the
Department of Parks and Recreation's Coordinated Services Division for its
Transportation and Outreach programs.
Reference: Comm. 789
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: June 1, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2.
Excused: None.
Bill 176: 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 State—Public Library at Pahoa Transit Hub Study
account($350,000); and appropriates the same to the Public Library at Pahoa
Transit Hub Study. Funds would be used to conduct a feasibility study of
co-locating a library at the future Pahoa Transit Hub.
Reference: Comm. 815
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: June 1, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 177: 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($1,840,000);
and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Police Administration
Division—Other Current Expenses ($900,000), South Hilo Police-Other Current
Expenses ($295,000), Investigation Cause of Death ($75,000), Planning Other
Current Expenses ($300,000), Planning Equipment($20,000), Clerk-Council
Services Other Current Expenses ($30,000), and Transfer to Solid Waste Fund
($220,000). Funds would be used for increases in cost and consumption as well as
other unanticipated costs that have arisen throughout the year.
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2.
Excused: None.
; and
Bill 178: 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 Transfer from General Fund account($220,000); and
appropriates the same to the Recycling Programs-County Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 816
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: June 1, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Kimball —2.
Excused: None.
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REPORTS
PC-66: NOMINATION OF ALAYNA L. KILKUSKIE TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE
(Comm. 804) DESIGN COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 24, 2022 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaii County Charter
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Lee Loy —2.
Excused: None.
PC-67: NOMINATION OF PALANI GREENWELL TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE
(Comm. 805) DESIGN COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 24, 2022 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Lee Loy —2.
Excused: None.
PC-68: NOMINATION OF JOHN C. CROSS TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 806) COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 24, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on PC-68 is on the next page)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Lee Loy —2.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 806.1: From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated May 31, 2022, confirming that Mr. Cross
would represent the South Hilo District, and if confirmed would serve the remaining
term of a former commissioner, ending December 31, 2023.
RAWEEMC-14: NOMINATION OF NOMINATION OF AUSTIN GRIFFEY TO THE GAME
(Comm. 807) MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 24, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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