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ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
AARON S. Y. CHUNG �*
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
50th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
October 5, 2022
1:00 P.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
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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INVOCATION Pastor Eric Anderson of Church of the Holy Cross
CALL TO ORDER 1:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or
immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 7, 2022
APPROVED:
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.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 531-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEYS: 7-8-012:035
AND 106, SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ALSO KNOWN
AS KEAUHOU BAY, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire approximately 26,390 square feet of land to protect
sacred burial grounds, natural resources and buffer zones, and preserve and promote
Hawaiian culture, tradition, and customary practices. This parcel is listed as
priority number 13 for purchase in the 2021 Annual Report of the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 970
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
Approve: FC-195
(The vote on Res. 531-22 is on the nextpage.)
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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.
Res. 537-22: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TO AWARD FUNDS TO HUI HO`OLAKO FOR HAWAIIAN INITIATIVES
Provides $500,000 of state-derived funds to renovate the Feed Mill at the University
of Hawaii Hilo's Pana`ewa Farm and implement the Gorse Pilot Program
feedstock study.
Reference: Comm. 977
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-196
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.
Res. 538-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF A 2016 TOYOTA
4RUNNER FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
This donation with an estimated value of$28,196 would be used by the Office of
the Prosecuting Attorney for victim and witness transport and travel between Hilo
and Kona.
Reference: Comm. 978
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-197
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. 539-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
FOR SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE INOVAH CASHIERING
SYSTEM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with an approximate
annual cost of$35,100.
Reference: Comm. 979
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-198
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. 540-22: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
(Draft 2) FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND THE STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED
STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT
Allows for the receipt of$96,000 in federally-derived funds, which would be used
to promote alternative transportation options and safe routes to schools through the
Trek the Trails project.
Reference: Comm. 981.3
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-199
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. 543-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND HIV/AIDS
FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS PUNA
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 990
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
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. 544-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND HIV/AIDS
FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO HEALTH EDUCATION,
TESTING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 991
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.
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Res. 545-22: 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 EDUCATION
ARTS REPERTORY THEATRE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR ITS
CONCERT AND THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Transfers $3,490 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. 992
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. 546-22: 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 EDUCATION
ARTS REPERTORY THEATRE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR ITS
THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 993
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.
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Res. 547-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM
TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES TO CONSTRUCT "THE POWER OF WATER"
SCIENCE EXHIBIT IN KONA
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 994
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.
Res. 548-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM
TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES TO CONSTRUCT "THE POWER OF WATER"
SCIENCE EXHIBIT IN KONA
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 995
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.
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Res. 549-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE
FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS FIELD DAY EVENTS AT VARIOUS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN KONA
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 996
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. 550-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII FOR
ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING
PROGRAM IN KONA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 997
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. 551-22: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST THE KONAWAENA HIGH
SCHOOL LEO CLUB WITH ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 998
Intr. by: Ms. David
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. 552-22: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST THE KONAWAENA HIGH
SCHOOL LEO CLUB WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL
OUTREACH EFFORTS
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 999
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.
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Res. 553-22: 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 HAMAKUA HEALTH
CENTER, INC., FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL FESTIVITIES FOR THE UNITED
NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Transfers $5,000 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. 1000
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. 554-22: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST THE KONAWAENA HIGH
SCHOOL LEO CLUB WITH ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1001
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. 555-22: 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 BIG ISLAND LIONS
FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2022 HILO
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE, "ROARING INTO THE
HOLIDAYS"
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1002
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.
Res. 564-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH THE TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE
PAUAHI BISHOP FOR THE ENTRY AND USE OF A PORTION OF TAX MAP
KEY: 9-3-001-006 FOR THE SOUTH POINT TOWER
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with an approximate
annual cost of$5,000 to operate and maintain the County-owned radio site located
at Pakini, Ka`u.
Reference: Comm. 1016
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
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. 565-22: 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 HAMAKUA HEALTH
CENTER, INC., FOR THE HONOKA`A TEEN HALLOWEEN DANCE
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. 1018
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
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. 566-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR ITS KOHALA CARES PROJECT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1020
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. 567-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE
FOR THE HEALTH AND FITNESS FIELD DAY EVENTS AT VARIOUS
SCHOOLS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT NINE
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1021
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.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 201: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT
KEALAKEKUA, SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 8-1-008:004
Reference: Comm. 945
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-77
PASSED IST 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.
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Bill 202: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-4 (SOUTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
(Draft 2) CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—ONE ACRE (A-la) TO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT
KEALAKEKUA, SOUTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 8-1-008:004
(Applicant: Amy Hagen-Cowell Trust) (Area: 6.875 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map and change of zone, which
would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into 15 lots, with a minimum
lot size of 14,000 square feet. The property is located on the east(mauka) side of
Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 11) at its intersection with Alii Drive and
Napo`opo`o Road, Ka`awaloa(mauka) in South Kona.
Reference: Comm. 945.5
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-78
PASSED IST 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 208: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Increases revenues in the Fund Balance Reserved for Liquor Control account
($2,500); and appropriates the same to the Liquor Control —Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 980
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-200
PASSED IST READING:
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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Bill 209: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Trek the Trails
account($96,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Trek the
Trails account. Funds would be used to promote alternative transportation options
and safe routes to schools through the Trek the Trails project.
Reference: Comm. 981
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-201
PASSED IST READING:
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.
Bill 210: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-64, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
Adds the Public Works Papa`aloa Gym &Park Improvements —County project
($5 million) and the Papa`aloa Community Center Gym —State project
($5 million) to the Capital Budget. Funds for these projects shall be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other
Sources ($5 million), and State Grants Receivable ($5 million), and would be used
for the planning, design, and construction for a new Papa`aloa gym.
Reference: Comm. 982
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-202
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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 218: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Block Grants account($95,481);
and appropriates the same to the Hamakua Youth and Community Center
Improvements Phase 1 account.
Reference: Comm. 1017
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
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.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 195: AMENDS CHAPTER 7, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 4) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO DISASTER AND
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Changes the title of Chapter 7 from "Civil Defense"to "Disaster and Emergency
Management" and revises and reorganizes the sections therein. Replaces
definitions, inserts sections to clarify Civil Defense Agency organization and
duties, clarifies requirements for Emergency Action Plans and use of multi-
governmental services; and delineates the Mayor's authority to declare a state of
disaster or emergency and ability to exercise emergency powers.
Reference: Comm. 911.18
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
First Reading: September 21, 2022
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 200: AMENDS CHAPTER 20, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO VEHICLE DISPOSAL
Relocates existing provisions for the removal of abandoned or derelict vehicles
into a new article of the Hawaii County Code, establishes that a notice be placed
on abandoned or derelict vehicles stating that the vehicle must be moved beyond a
radius of one mile within 24 hours to be declassified as abandoned or derelict, and
establishes a Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program that would allow a property
owner or registered vehicle owner to apply for the removal of an abandoned or
derelict vehicle.
Reference: Comm. 938.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
First Reading: September 21, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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.
Bill 203: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 8, SECTION 24-293,
SCHEDULE 41, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED) RELATING TO THE USE OF CERTAIN STREETS BY CERTAIN
VEHICLES RESTRICTED
Repeals Subsection (f)(2), which prohibits vehicles with a gross vehicle weight
rating of five or more tons from using Kaiminani Drive in North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 946
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
First Reading: September 21, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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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Bill 205: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-65 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL—20 ACRES (A-20a) TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL—
20,000 SQUARE FEET (MG-20) AT KEA`AU, PUNA, HAWAII, COVERED
BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-141:002
(Applicant: Ke`aloha Lani, LLC-formerly Hawaii Island Distilling, LLC)
(Area: 6.505 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to
amend Condition E(Timing of Fire Flow Improvements) and Condition I (Timing
of Roadway Improvements). The property is located east of Highway 11 (Volcano
Highway), west of Railroad Avenue, and north of Highway 130 (Kea`au-Pahoa
Highway) in Puna.
Reference: Comm. 953
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: September 21, 2022
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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 206: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants —Gorse Pilot Program account
($500,000); and appropriates the same to the Gorse Pilot Program account. Funds
would be used to renovate the Feed Mill at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and to
study the potential of new feedstock sources.
Reference: Comm. 958
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: September 21, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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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Bill 211: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-63, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
(Draft 2) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
Increases revenues in the Police Department Private Contributions account
($240,000); and appropriates the same to the Police Department Private
Contributions account. Funds would be used for overtime costs to staff police
officers at traffic points along the 2022 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon
route in Kailua-Kona.
Reference: Comm. 983.3
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: September 21, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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