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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
52nd Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
November 2, 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
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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Hawaii County Council-52 November 2,2022
INVOCATION Pastor Ron Brav of Calvary Chapel Hilo
CALL TO ORDER 9:01 a.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 October 5, 2022
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 576-22: ACCEPTS A GRANT OF PUBLIC ACCESS AND PRESERVATION
EASEMENT FROM KULEANA SPIRITS, INC., TAX MAP KEY: 5-5-006:010
(Area: 43.854 Acres)
Provides for the preservation of pedestrian and vehicular public access along the
makai property boundary to align with the historic Ho`ea Road in North Kohala.
Reference: Comm. 1037
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-80
(Vote on Res. 576-22 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. 577-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES TO INSPECT AND IDENTIFY MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR REQUIREMENTS OF LAND MOBILE RADIO SITE
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an approximate
annual cost of$50,000.
Reference: Comm. 1042
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-216
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. 579-22: CREATES ONE NEW HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM SPECIALIST
POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Establishes a Program Specialist SR-24 position for the Recruitment and
Examinations Division.
Reference: Comm. 1044
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-217
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. 580-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
FOR MANAGED SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Hawaiian Telcom
for cybersecurity protection, with an approximate monthly cost of$3,088.20.
Reference: Comm. 1045
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-218
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. 584-22: AMENDS RESOLUTION 743-20 AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE KILAUEA RECOVERY GRANT
PROGRAM
Amends Exhibit A to change the fiscal sponsor for Vacationland Hawaii
Community Association to Men of Pa`a.
Reference: Comm. 1049
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-219
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. 586-22: 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 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1055
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. 587-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MAKUA LANI CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS AEROSPACE MERIDIAN
SPACE CLUB IN KONA
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1056
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. 588-22: 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 FOOD BASKET, INC.,
TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR ITS KONA WAREHOUSE AT NA KAHUA
HALE O ULUWINI
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of Housing and Community
Development, Transfer to Housing Fund account.
Reference: Comm. 1057
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
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. 589-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ARTS AND SCIENCE
CENTER FOR EXPENSES FOR THE NANAWALE COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT EVENT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1061
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.
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Res. 590-22: 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 NORTH HAWAII
HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR THE HONOKA`A RENAISSANCE FAIRE
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. 1062
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. 591-22: 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 AND SUPPLIES
FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
Transfers $5,000 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. 1063
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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. 592-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HO`OULU LAHUI FOR
EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS GENKI HOU PROJECT
Transfers $2,750 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. 1064
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. 596-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KELI`I WILLIAM IOANE
LEGACY FOUNDATION FOR THE 2022 MAKAHIKI COMMUNITY
CELEBRATION
Transfers $3,100 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. 1075
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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. 597-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HO`OULU LAHUI TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS WAIHONU RESTORATION
PROGRAM AT LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS
Transfers $2,650 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. 1076
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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. 600-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAII TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR A MAKAHIKI EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO
Transfers $5,000 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. 1080
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
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Res. 601-22: 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 REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1081
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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. 602-22: 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 ALOHA CLUB OF HILO
FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2022 HALE `OLUEA CLUBHOUSE
HOLIDAY EVENT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1083
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
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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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 156: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
REAL PROPERTY TAX VALUATION; CONSIDERATIONS IN FIXING
Establishes that the value of property classified as apartment, hotel and resort,
commercial, industrial, agricultural or native forests, or conservation cannot be
assessed by the County at more than 15 percent than the previous year's assessed
value for that property.
Reference: Comm. 739
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Negative: FC-220 (Due to a vote of 2-ayes, 7-noes)
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Lee Loy and Richards —2.
Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Villegas, and Chair David—6.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 204: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO
FAMILY AGRICULTURAL—ONE ACRE (FA-la) AT KAILUA-KONA,
NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:043
(Applicant: Siting Chen) (Area: 14.968 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to apply for a
subdivision of the parcel into 11 lots of at least one acre. The property is located
on the south side of Hualalai Road, approximately 0.6 miles east of its intersection
with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Wai`aha 1st, Puapua`anui 1st in North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 952
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-81
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Richards —3.
Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas,
and Chair David—5.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 220: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED AND UNCONCEALED FIREARMS
WITHIN THE COUNTY
Establishes a new article that includes Sensitive Places where the licensed carrying
of a firearm would not be allowed, that the licensed carry of a firearm while
intoxicated is prohibited, that upon contact with law enforcement the licensee must
notify the enforcement officer of the possession of a licensed firearm and present
the license for inspection, and that a license may be revoked by the Chief of Police
for one year for any violation of the terms of this new article.
Reference: Comm. 1022.75
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: PRPSC-39
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED IST 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.
(Note: Ms. Lee Loy and Mr. Richards voted "kanalua"then "aye.")
Bill 222: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-19 (NORTH HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—20 ACRES (A-20a) TO
FAMILY AGRICULTURAL—ONE ACRE (FA-la) AT `O`OKALA,
NORTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 3-9-001:023,
AND 031 (Applicant: Leonard Cardoza Trust) (Area: 15.404 Acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to apply to subdivide
the property into seven lots. The property is located to the north(makai) of
Mamalahoa Highway, approximately 270 feet east of its intersection with Milo
Street, Portion of Humu`ula and `O`6kala, in North Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 1031
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PC-82
(Vote on Bill 222 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 223: 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 Environmental Management Hilo Waste Water Treatment Plant
Upgrades —State Revolving Funds project($17 million) to the Capital Budget.
Funds for these projects shall be provided from State Revolving Funds
($17 million), and would be used for improvements to the wastewater treatment
plant in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 1038
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-221
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 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 224: 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 Planning Kona Open Space Network Plan—Fair Share project
($250,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from
Fair Share Contributions ($250,000), and would be used to enhance opportunities
for residents and visitors to engage in recreational, educational, subsistence, and
gathering activities.
Reference: Comm. 1039
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-222
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 Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 225: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENTER
INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR WASTEWATER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE
OF $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
The issuance of General Obligation Bonds would serve as security for the
repayment of funds loaned to the County via the State Revolving Fund program.
Reference: Comm. 1040
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-223
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 226: 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 —State Homeland Security Program
Fiscal Year 2018 account($26,057.96); and appropriates the same to the State
Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2018 account. The funds would be used
by the Civil Defense Agency for its Hilo Emergency Operations Center
Enhancement Project.
Reference: Comm. 1041
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-224
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 227: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 13, SECTION 19-104 OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
REAL PROPERTY SOLAR WATER HEATER TAX CREDIT
Eliminates eligibility for the tax credit when the installation of a solar water heater
is required by law and increases the tax credit from $300 to $400.
Reference: Comm. 1050
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
Approve: FC-225
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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 235: 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 —Volunteer Fire Assistance account
($66,120); and appropriates the same to the Volunteer Fire Assistance—Federal
account, bringing the total appropriation to $156,120. The additional funds would
be used for volunteer fire assistance.
Reference: Comm. 1070
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.
Bill 236: 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 —Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19
account($15,000,000) and Interest—Other Federal account($75,000); and
appropriates the same to the Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 account
($11,250,000) and Emergency Rent Assistance 2 Admin COVID-19 account
($3,825,000). The additional funds would be used to assist eligible households at
risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 1071
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.
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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)
First Reading: October 19, 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 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
First Reading: October 19, 2022
(Vote on Bill 212 is on the next page)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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.
; and
Comm. 1003.3: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated October 21, 2022,
transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 212.
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)
First Reading: October 19, 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 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)
First Reading: October 19, 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 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)
First Reading: October 19, 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 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)
First Reading: October 19, 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 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)
First Reading: October 19, 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 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
First Reading: October 19, 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,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
GOREDC-28 NOMINATION OF RABBI RACHEL SHORT TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
(Comm. 1032):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 9, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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PRPSC-38 NOMINATION OF DYLAN ANDRION TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 1033):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 10, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
Excused: None.
RAWEEMC-18 NOMINATION OF DELL OTSUKA TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
(Comm. 1034): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 10, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
RAWEEMC-19 NOMINATION OF NATALIE REYNOLDS TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT
(Comm. 1035): ADVISORY COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 10, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 1052: DOMINIC YAGONG V. COUNTY OF HAWAII; CIVIL
NO. 3CCV-22-0000234
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Lerisa L. Heroldt, dated October 10, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-referenced lawsuit filed by Frank Jung, Esquire, on behalf of
his client Dominic Yagong.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— 1.
Excused: Council Members David and Lee Loy —2.
Comm. 1053: KAWAUCHI V. COUNTY OF HAWAII; CIVIL NO. 14-1-000336
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Lerisa L. Heroldt, dated October 10, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-referenced lawsuit filed by Douglas Halsted, Esquire, on
behalf of his client Jamae Kawauchi.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Lee Loy —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 1058: GEORGE K. YOUNG V. STATE, ET AL.; CASE NO. CV12-00336
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto, dated October 12, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
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.
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Comm. 1059: MALAMA I KE KAI O WAIPI`O, ET AL. V. ROTH, MITCHELL, ET AL.;
CIVIL NO. 3CCV-22-106
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto, dated October 12, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Lee Loy —2.
Excused: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters,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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