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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
51" Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 19, 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:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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Hawaii County Council-51 October 19,2022
INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona United Methodist Church
CALL TO ORDER 1:01 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.
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 21, 2022
APPROVED:
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 RESOLUTIONS
Res. 542-22: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOT A, IDENTIFIED AS TAX
MAP KEY: 2-5-003-110 (POR.), SITUATED AT KAUMANA HOMESTEADS,
DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE
OF HAWAII, FROM MARK RODRIGUES AND KIM RODRIGUES,
TRUSTEES OF THE RODRIGUES FAMILY JOINT REVOCABLE TRUST,
DATED JUNE 1, 2011
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadways and all improvements for public
roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 984
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PWMTC-24
(The vote on Res. 542-22 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. 556-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE
HAPUU PROPERTY
Approves a grant of$37,690 to North Kohala Community Resource Center, a
501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to partner with Kohala Lihikai to protect,
preserve, and restore the Hapu`u property (Tax Map Key: 5-3-007:022),pursuant
to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1004
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Approve: FC-203
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. 557-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE
KAIHOLENA PROPERTY
Approves a grant of$64,042 to North Kohala Community Resource Center, a
501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to partner with Kohala Lihikai to protect,
preserve, and restore the Kaiholena property (Tax Map Keys: 5-8-001:011, 019,
020, 021, 022, 024, and 025),pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County
Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1005
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Approve: FC-204
(The vote on Res. 557-22 is on the next page.)
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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. 558-22: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE PAO`O
PROPERTY
Approves a grant of$34,898 to North Kohala Community Resource Center, a
501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to partner with Kohala Lihikai to protect,
preserve, and restore the Pao`o property (Tax Map Key: 5-7-001:005, pursuant to
Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 1006
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Approve: FC-205
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. 559-22: SUPPORTS THE RELOCATION OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONAL CENTER TO AN AREA WHICH WILL PROVIDE MORE
SPACE FOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO
ACCOMMODATE THE PROPER EXPANSION OF THE FACILTY AND TO
BETTER SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF ITS INMATE POPULATION AND
EMPLOYEES
Reference: Comm. 1007
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: GOREDC-27
(The vote on Res. 559-22 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. 560-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES
FOR FIVE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with approximate
monthly costs ranging from $72 to $91 for each copier.
Reference: Comm. 1009
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-206
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. 561-22: CREATES TWENTY NEW TEMPORARY "ON CALL"POSITIONS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Establishes an on-call pilot program to provide day-to-day coverage for staffing
shortages within the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Reference: Comm. 1010
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-207
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. 562-22: AUTHORIZES THE 11Ti'Ti'ICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
(Draft 2) AGREEMENT WITH THE 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$1,647,337, which would be used by the Department of
Research and Development to assist adults, dislocated workers, and youths by
providing services that will train individuals to increase employment, retention,
earnings, skills, and literacy.
Reference: Comm. 1011.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-208
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. 563-22: AUTHORIZES THE 11Ti'Ti'ICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
(Draft 2) AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$574,234 in federally-derived funds, which would be used
for the department's Distracted Driving, Traffic Services, and Speed Enforcement
programs.
Reference: Comm. 1015.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-209
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. 568-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAII
VETERANS CEMETERY-PUU HO`OMAHA O NA POB KOA O HAWAII
KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Transfers $1,250 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1023
Intr. by: Ms. David
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. 569-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAII
VETERANS CEMETERY-PUU HO`OMAHA O NA POB KOA O HAWAII
KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1024
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
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. 570-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAII
VETERANS CEMETERY-PUU HO`OMAHA O NA POB KOA O HAWAII
KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1025
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 571-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THREE RING RANCH, INC.,
FOR ITS AFTERSCHOOL MENTOR PROGRAM AT THE EXOTIC ANIMAL
SANCTUARY 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. 1026
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: Council Member Richards — 1.
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Res. 572-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOPE SERVICES HAWAII,
INC., TO SUPPORT THE 2022 `AUAMO KULEANA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SUMMIT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1027
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
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. 573-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SELF DISCOVERY
THROUGH ART FOR ITS "RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, RF-CREATION
ONLINE FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAM"
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Big Island Film Office account.
Reference: Comm. 1028
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. 574-22: 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 SUPPORT THE DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
PARADE
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1030
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. 575-22: 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 ITS WAIMEA COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM
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. 1036
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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. 578-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR TWO
MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate
total monthly cost of$505 for the department's Administration office in Hilo and
the Building Division in the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Reference: Comm. 1043
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. 581-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROOTS SKATEPARK AT
KAMEHAMEHA PARK IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Transfers $10,250 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. 1046
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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. 582-22: 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 THE KOHALA POP WARNER
FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1047
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
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. 583-22: APPROVES THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
AND PRIORITIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION IN THE
2023 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE
PACKAGE
Includes four proposals and four priorities submitted by the County of Hawaii.
Reference: Comm. 1048
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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Res. 585-22: 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 PAHOA SCHOOLS
SUPPORT FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FOR PAHOA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1051
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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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 207: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-15 (HAMAKUA DISTRICT 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 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—
15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT HONOKA`A, HAMAKUA, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 4-5-010:136 and 4-5-024:010
(Applicant: Lehua Village Partners, LLC) (Area: Approx. 14.322 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to downzone the
property to develop a Planned Unit Development by reducing the number of lots in
the Lehua Villages from 60 to 40 lots. Lehua Village 1 would consist of 20 lots to
be sold at rates pursuant to affordable housing guidelines, and Lehua Village 2
would consist of 20 lots to be sold at market rates. The properties straddle the east
and west sides of Lehua Street, north(makai) of the Hawaii Belt Road and south
(mauka) of the Honoka`a Park complex, portion of Papa`anui and Haina in
Hamakua.
Reference: Comm. 973
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-79
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 212: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE,
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY RENAMING THE PAHOA
DISTRICT PARK IN THE PUNA REGION, THE"WILLIAM `BILLY' KENOI
PARK," IN HONOR OF WILLIAM "BILLY"PUNAPAIA`ALAIKAHALA
KENOI
Reference: Comm. 1003
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: PRPSC-37
(The vote on Bill 212 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 213: 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 —Workforce Innovation &
Opportunity Act(WIOA) account($1,647,337); and appropriates the same to the
following 2022-2023 WIOA accounts: Administration Planning ($164,734); Adult
Program ($615,398); Dislocated Worker Program ($277,263); and Youth Program
($589,942), bringing the total appropriation to $1,647,337. Funds would be used
by the Department of Research and Development to assist adults, dislocated
workers, and youths by providing services that will train individuals to increase
employment, retention, earnings, skills, and literacy.
Reference: Comm. 1011
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-210
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 214: 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 Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Roadblock Program
account($62,578.20); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police
Department Roadblock Program account, bringing the total appropriation to
$487,578.20. The additional funds would be used by the Police Department to
reduce the number of drivers operating a vehicle while impaired.
Reference: Comm. 1012
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-211
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 215: 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 Federal Grants —Occupant Protection Program account
($24,966); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account,
bringing the total appropriation to $148,966. The additional funds would be used
by the Police Department for seatbelt and child safety enforcement projects.
Reference: Comm. 1013
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-212
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 216: 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 Federal Grants —Hawaii County Police Department
Data Grant account($1,400); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County
Police Department Data Grant account, bringing the total appropriation to $74,400.
The additional funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and
ensure compliance with national standards.
Reference: Comm. 1014
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-213
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 217: 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 —Hawaii County Police Department
2023 Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account($574,234); and
appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Special
Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account. Funds would be used for the
department's Distracted Driving, Traffic Services, and Speed Enforcement
programs.
Reference: Comm. 1015
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-214
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 219: 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 Parks and Recreation—Kamakoa Nui Park—Recreation Facilities
Expansion project($2 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 ($2 million), and would be used for the development
of pickleball and tennis courts at Kamakoa Nui Park in Waik6loa.
Reference: Comm. 1019
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Approve: FC-215
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.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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)
First Reading: October 5, 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 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)
First Reading: October 5, 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.
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)
First Reading: October 5, 2022
(The vote on Bill 208 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, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: October 5, 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 210: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-64, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
(Draft 2) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
Adds the Parks and Recreation 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. 982.9
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 5, 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 Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: October 5, 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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