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51" Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 19, 2022
INVOCATION: Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona United Methodist Church gave the morning's
invocation.
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at
ORDER: 1:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Ms. Maile Medeiros David,
Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Chair
Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Vice Chair(via videoconference from Hilo)
Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Member
Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member (via videoconference from Hilo)
Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member
Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member
Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member
Mr. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member
PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of
ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance.
(At this time, County Clerk Jon Henricks led the Council in
the Pledge of Allegiance.)
PETITIONS, The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions,
MEMORIALS, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence.
CERTIFICATES
OF MERIT, AND (There were none.)
EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE:
STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
the Chair:
Hawaii County Council-51 October 19,2022
Donna Madrid: Res. 572-22 (Comm. 1027), in support.
(representing the Administration
of Justice program at Hawaii
Community College)
Jahkotta Lewis: Res. 583-22 (Comm. 1048), in support.
(representing Coalition for a
Tobacco-Free Hawaii)
Cory Harden: Res. 559-22 (Comm. 1007), comment.
Lucille Chung: Res. 559-22 (Comm. 1007); and
(representing North Hilo Bill 210, Draft 2 (Comm. 982.9), in support.
Community Council)
Leslie Nugent: Res. 582-22 (Comm. 1047), in support.
(representing North Kohala
Community Resource Center)
Cayman Kupuka`a: Res. 582-22 (Comm. 1047), in support.
(representing North Kohala
Community Resource Center)
Matthias Kusch: Res. 559-22 (Comm. 1007), in support.
Recess: At 1:21 p.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 1:22 p.m.
APPROVAL The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval
OF MINUTES: of Minutes.
Vote on Approval Ms. Lee Loy moved to approve the Minutes of
of Minutes: September 21, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Richards and
(Approved) carried by the following voice vote:
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.
CHR. DAVID: I want to move to "Order of Resolutions,"but I have a request to
take Resolution 583-22 out of order.
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Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the
of Business: following items were taken out of order:
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
(Note: Comm. 1048.1, from Council Member Heather L. Kimball dated
October 19, 2022, transmitting a PowerPoint presentation, was circulated.)
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 583-22. Seconded by
Ms. Villegas.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kimball.
MS. KIMBALL: Thank you, Chair. This was actually waived out of Committee
so that we could meet the deadline for the HSAC (Hawai`i State Association of
Counties) Executive Committee approval to have these items be considered in the
package. So, this is part of the formal process that's outlined in the bylaws by
HSAC, which is that each county submits a list of items in bill format or as
legislative priorities to be considered by the Executive Committee as part of the
package; and then the package will come back to us as a whole thing. So, we'll
have a second chance to review all of these.
As far as the bills that are being proposed, I wanted to invite Shelly Ogata from
District 3's office to speak to the items regarding tobacco and preemption that are
on the list of bills. Thank you, Shelly.
(Note: At this time, Council Legislative Assistant Shelly Ogata, Office of
the County Clerk, came forward to address the members of the Council.)
MS. OGATA: Good afternoon, Council Members. My background in public
health policy and programming has been called upon to help facilitate this
conversation. The counties across our State have many similarities, but there are
also a lot of significant differences. Unfortunately, our County has a much higher
rate of health disparities. So, bringing back home rule will empower us to make
decisions that best fit our needs. By the way, I'm referring to Item No. 2 on the
list in that reso. (resolution).
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At this time, I would like to introduce Ms. Peggy Mierzwa—she's the policy
director from Hawaii Public Health Institute to explain in a little more detail of
how preemption has stripped us of home rule.
(Note: At this time, Policy and Advocacy Director Peggy Mierzwa,
Hawaii Public Health Institute, came forward to address the members of
the Council.)
MS. MIERZWA: Aloha. Can everybody hear me okay?
MS. KIMBALL: Yes, we can. Thank you.
MS. MIERZWA: Great. Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here with you folks. I
do have a very short presentation to share with you. I know some folks are a little
bit more visual, so I think I can share my screen. Okay, so let's get rolling.
Again, my name is Peggy Mierzwa. I am the Policy and Advocacy Director at the
Hawaii Public Health Institute.
(Note: At this time, Policy and Advocacy Director Peggy Mierzwa,
Hawaii Public Health Institute, came forward and provided a PowerPoint
presentation to the members of the Council. For viewing of the subject
presentation, see the DVD copy of the meeting proceedings on file in the
Clerk's Office or navigate to the Council's video archives from the
County's homepage at www.hawaiicounty.gov. A copy of the PowerPoint
presentation is made a part of the record, see Comm. 1048.1.)
MS. MIERZWA: I know that you folks have heard about this already. There are
many wonderful advocates in your County discussing this. I know that there was
really a great meeting when HSAC met a couple of weeks ago. I'm new at HIPHI
(Hawai`i Public Health Institute) so I was unable to be part of that. I just came on
about two weeks ago. But I do want to just share with you a little bit about
preemption, a little bit about the numbers in our State, and the importance of
having the ability to, as a County, make sure we're keeping our communities safe,
especially our young.
So, if anybody has any questions, I am here for that. Otherwise, thank you so
much for your time today. And anything else that you think of after this, reach
out to HIPHI. We're happy to help. I know Jahkotta's awesome. She's right
there in the County, and she's very passionate about this issue as well. Thank you
so much.
MS. KIMBALL: Thank you very much for that presentation. Shelly, did you
have anything more to add? Okay, great. Thank you. So, yes, that was one of
the items as one of the three bills. If you look at the fourth"WHEREAS" clause,
we have three bills. Two of them are around preemption. One is a repeal and one
of them is a sunset. So, the HSAC Executive Committee would discuss which
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one or whether or not we're going to pursue both. I believe City and County of
Honolulu might also have a preemption one coming in through their package.
The third bill, which is Item No. 4 on the list, has to do with traffic fines. This is
something that we got very close to the finish line last time. What it allows us to
do is—well, the State gave themselves the authority to create parking fines that
were higher in certain areas as a deterrent. They did not give us that authority on
a County road. So, you can imagine the scenario where we have a place that is
"no parking,"the fine is minimal, but we have a lot of over-tourism there and it's
not a deterrent for parking. So, we would have the authority, by ordinance, to
increase the fines in that area if this were to pass here. So, that's the third bill.
The resolution that is being proposed has to do with imploring the State
Department of Health to adopt rules with regard to the Maui injection well
decision. The decision that came from the Supreme Court identifies terms such as
"functionally equivalent"with respect to injection wells and kind of leaves it up
to the Department of Health to define what"functionally equivalent" is.
Since that impacts when a developer or some organization, including ourselves,
with respect to wastewater would have to do an NPDES (National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System)permit, we need the Department of Health to
move forward with creating some rules around that. So, that's the resolution and
that was something the HSAC Executive Committee had discussed as a body, and
we're proposing it through our Council.
After our conversation about priorities the last time we talked about it, I added
some additional priorities although there were no bills submitted on these matters.
So, anything related to affordable housing and infrastructure on Department of
Hawaiian Home Lands' land, legislation related to workforce development for
both civil service and green jobs, wastewater infrastructure and programs to
address cesspool conversion, and then, finally, anything that will help us with
mental health services and substance abuse services.
So, things that are identified and agreed to as legislative priorities mean we just
keep an eye out for bills that meet those criteria and then they become part of the
package once it's clear that they're moving through the process. So, we don't
have to come back to the Executive Committee or the councils to approve that.
So, that is what we've had. Just asking for everybody's support on pushing these
through up to the HSAC Executive Committee. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kimball. Anyone else, Council Members?
Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, if you have something,please shout out. All right, go
ahead.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Nothing, Chair. Thank you.
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CHR. DAVID: Okay, thank you. Anyone else? Ms. Kierkiewicz, go ahead.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. Mahalo nui, Council Member Kimball,
for working so hard to put this package together. Absolutely going to be
supporting it. I think it speaks to things that are really important to us as the
County, is having a bit more home rule around very specific issues and making
sure that we have the ability to address challenges that may be felt a little
differently among the other counties. And it just speaks to things that we care
about: public health, safety, our community, of the environment. I'm glad to see
that the collective priorities that were elevated by this body are in this resolution.
When I served on HSAC last term, one of the issues that I always found was
during legislative session we were so tied to specific bills that were adopted in our
package, we weren't able to advocate for other things that came up during
session. We may have similar bills that were elevated by other representative
State senators that we were struggling to get the entire Executive Committee to
review and approve to submit testimony for. It just wasn't efficient. It wasn't
efficient, considering how quickly things move at that level. So, if we identify
priorities, I think that gives us or the body, HSAC body, a bit more flexibility in
supporting a number of different vehicles throughout the legislative session. So,
I'm glad that that's something that's finally taking shape. Again, I'll be
supporting this package. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Ms. Lee Loy, go
ahead.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you. Along the same lines, thank you for putting this
together. I do really appreciate the nod to our Department of Hawaiian Home
Lands in here. We all know that they got$600 million, and their department has
put together an idea of how to create housing. One of the concerns that has come
up is 600 million sounds like a lot, but infrastructure costs wastewater, roads,
water, power those things are really expensive. So, if there are ways for other
counties to kind of meet them with some of the infrastructure costs to help the
department realize housing and reduce not only the waitlist, but possibly those in
homeless or near-homeless situations, would be a wonderful springboard for
them. So, thank you for elevating that.
As Ms. Kierkiewicz mentioned, the themes are much easier to support, rather than
specifics. In the past, and Council Member Chung mentioned, it would be
wonderful if we could do minute resolutions for the support of that idea and then
later ratify. So, as we step into seating of a new Council, if that was something
we could consider where people could sign on as they see fit, rather than going
through the process of getting it agendized, which oftentimes takes too long when
the bill is just being fast-tracked through the Legislature. But thank you again for
putting this work together. I yield.
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CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy. Anyone else? Ms. Kimball, go ahead.
MS. KIMBALL: Thank you, both, for your comments, and I just wanted to
respond to your comment about the minute resolutions. One of the bills we didn't
pass last time was the amendment to the Sunshine Law. We have observed one
piece of that, which is allowing testimony in front of the items. The second piece
of that was actually to allow the councils to be able to talk to each other for the
purpose of formulating testimony. So, we cannot do minute resolutions, but we
can without having to wait until Council to talk about testimony on State
legislative items as long as we've adopted them as a priority. So, by having done
this, we will be able to testify and talk about testimony on the specific items.
Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kimball. Anyone else? Seeing none, I just want
to say, Ms. Kimball, thank you for this very comprehensive explanation of our
proposal. I think in addition to setting forth what legislation we are going to be
that's covered with this resolution, I also really like the options and the priorities
that you've provided in this one, and I think it gives us some opportunities that we
have not had before in approving these things. On that note, Clerk Henricks, can
you do a roll call?
Vote on Res. 583-22: The motion to adopt Res. 583-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Vote on Motion to Ms. Kimball moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive
Suspend Council the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by Mr. Inaba
Rules: and carried by the following voice vote:
(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.
CHR. DAVID: Could we now move to bills for first reading? Bill 207,please.
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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)
Approve: PC-79
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 207 on first reading
and adopt Planning Committee Report No. 79. Seconded
by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. This particular project, the rezone
request, is tied to a Planned Unit Development that was adopted by the planning
commission. So, all those conditions of the PUD (Planned Unit Development)
would be adopted if we are to approve this particular bill. Forty lots are going to
be created; 20 at affordable rate. I just really appreciate the work that the
applicant has done to engage community, in partnership with Council Member for
the district, Heather Kimball. I think it's a good project. I will be continuing to
support it and do ask my colleagues for their support as well. I do want to note
the presence of the applicant and their representatives here. I believe Mr. Jeff
Darrow from the Planning Department is available via Zoom in case folks have
questions. Thank you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Council Members, any questions
for the applicant or the department on this one? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Bill 207 at first reading, please say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 207: The motion to pass Bill 207 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Planning Committee Report No. 79 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: Last of the "out of orders," Bills 201 and 202, respectively.
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 201 on second and
final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. This is also tied to the companion
measure, Bill 202. It would create a 15-lot subdivision to support the
development of additional housing here on Hawaii Island. The applicant and
their representative are here in case folks have additional questions. I also just
want to thank the applicant for working with our office and Planning Department
to engage the Department of Transportation to deal with some of the traffic
concerns that were raised by my colleagues. So, we were able to strengthen that
ordinance with additional conditions. So, I'm looking for everyone's continued
support on final reading. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Mr. Fuke, you have anything to add to
this since you weren't here?
(Note: At this time, Planning Consultant Sidney Fuke, applicant's
representative, came forward to address the members of the Council.)
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MR. FUKE: Thank you very much, Madam Chair, members of this Council.
First of all, thank you very much during first reading to put this out of order
because it enabled me to catch an important flight and save my marriage. So, I
appreciate it very much.
The other thing, too, is we took to heart, as Council Member Kierkiewicz
mentioned, took to heart the concerns or the comments made by the public as well
as the government agency, particularly Department of Transportation. As a result,
it gave birth to Condition E, which the developer, who happens to be here,
Mr. John Shaw, will be teaming up with the landowner to do this project.
We also took to heart the comments made by the community relative to affordable
housing, having the housing geared principally toward the island residents,
especially people living in that area. Mr. Shaw is here to, if you want, to publicly
make that kind of commitment. But having said that, we believe overall it's a
good project and we respectfully request the Council's final approval on this
measure.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Fuke. Anyone else? Seeing none, before we go
on, I just needed to make a note. I've been supporting this for the last couple
meetings. And I just needed to make a note that I expressed my desire to talk
with some of the surrounding lot owners, and I didn't have a chance until
recently. But I was concerned because a testifier that basically represented the
fact that the surrounding lot owners, specifically one in particular mentioned in
his testimony that it would now allow that family's children to be able to afford a
lot and move out of their parents' home.
I know those people and I did call, like I said I would, and that was not a true
representation of what I heard at the public testimony. Basically, I was informed
that, regardless, the cost of that affordable lot would be something out of their
reach for their kids. So, to me, that is something I wanted to make note. I will be
voting in favor of this again because I really believe that the applicant has made a
very sincere effort to address the concerns that we talked about. But I just needed
to make that known, that my decision I did follow through and it was not what
was represented, and I just wanted to make that point. Because, we do
MR. FUKE: Thank you very much for your diligence.
CHR. DAVID: Mr. Fuke, we do depend on what is being represented to us. At
least I know I do and the people on this body does. And so, I just wanted to make
that point.
MR. FUKE: We hear you loud and clearly. It's a representation that was not
necessarily made by the applicant—
CHR.
pplicantCHR. DAVID: Yes.
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MR. FUKE: But nonetheless, the applicant would(inaudible) over here but he
can just reinforce his commitment. Mr. Cowell is an island-born resident too.
And their commitment is really just trying to do a project that addresses the needs
of particularly the Kona community. I was just kind of having a conversation
with him earlier and the price of the affordable housing lot is kind of dictated by
the guidelines that's put forth by the Office of Housing.
CHR. DAVID: Understood.
MR. FUKE: Regrettably, what it doesn't do is take into account the size of the
lots. So, if your affordable lot is, whether it's a 7,500 square foot lot, square foot
size, as would be Mr. Meeker's project, or like one-plus acre as in Kate and this
situation here, the price is still the same. So, I would think that maybe there
should be a sliding scale, but that might be for later (inaudible)
CHR. DAVID: Maybe for the next body.
MR. FUKE: But maybe that's something that maybe Council Member Inaba
and
CHR. DAVID: Something that could be considered, yes. But thank you for that,
and I just needed to make that. But I will be continuing to support it as I have. I
just needed to make that note.
MR. FUKE: Thank you very much.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you very much. All those in favor of approving Bill 201 at
second and final reading,please say "aye."
Vote on Bill 201: The motion to pass Bill 201 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 202, Draft 2, on
second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. This is the companion measure to
Bill 201. We've had robust discussion and I stand on my support for the project.
Thank you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you very much. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in
favor of approving Bill 202, Draft 2, at second and final reading, please say "aye."
Vote on Bill 202: The motion to pass Bill 202, Draft 2, on second and final
Draft 2 reading was carried by the following voice vote:
(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.
CHR. DAVID: I do have another request, a couple of requests, for out of order.
Can we go to Reso. 542?
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Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business:
ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of
RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions.
(Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.)
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 HAWAI'I, 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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 542-22 and Public
Works and Mass Transit Committee Report No. 24.
Seconded by Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: I ask for my colleagues' support, but I also know this is an area
in Mr. Chung's district, I believe. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Mr. Chung, you have anything to add?
MR. CHUNG: Yeah, I think I explained the situation of this case in Committee
where the County's road had been, for a long time, encroaching on this family's
property. So, this is to rectify the situation, that's all.
CHR. DAVID: Okay, thank you very much. Anyone else? Seeing none, all
those in favor of approving Resolution 542-22,please say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 542-22: The motion to adopt Res. 542-22 and Public Works and
(Adopted) Mass Transit Committee Report No. 24 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: The next one is Reso. 560-22.
Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the
of Business: following items were taken out of order:
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
Vote on Res. 560-22: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 560-22 and
(Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 206. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: Another one would be Bill 214,please.
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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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 214 on first
reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 211.
Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: I look for everyone's support. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Bill 214, please say "aye."
Vote on Bill 214: The motion to pass Bill 214 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 211 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: The last one out of order would be Bill 217, please.
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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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 217 on first
reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 214.
Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: I look for everyone's support. Thank you.
MR. CHUNG: I have a comment.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Go ahead, Mr. Chung.
MR. CHUNG: Kind of out of order, but actually I texted you 215 and 216 too.
They're all from HPD (Hawai`i Police Department). Sorry.
CHR. DAVID: Okay.
MR. CHUNG: And also Papa`aloa and the jail. We've got some people in here
too.
CHR. DAVID: Okay.
MR. CHUNG: Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: And that's 559, right? 215, 216, and 599?
MR. CHUNG: Right.
CHR. DAVID: Okay. Now, where are we? Bill 217, all those in favor please
say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 217: The motion to pass Bill 217 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 214 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: Bill 215.
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
Vote on Bill 215: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 215 on first
(Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 212.
Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: Can we move to Bill 216?
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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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 216 on first
reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 213.
Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: I look for everyone's continued support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Bill 216 at first reading, please say "aye."
Vote on Bill 216: The motion to pass Bill 216 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 213 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: Can we just move now to another bill, second reading? Bill 210,
please.
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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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 210, Draft 2, on second
and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kimball.
MS. KIMBALL: Thank you, Chair. I just ask for everyone's continued support
on this. We've talked about it a little bit before, but I would be remiss if I just
really didn't mention one more time how much Aunty Lucille and the community
have really driven this effort, and within our conversation in the meeting that she
mentioned with Director Messina. It's rare when a community is fully aligned in
their vision about what they want to see going forward, and it makes it so much
easier from our end. So, I just want to applaud all the members of the community
there in Papa`aloa that have come together and really seen this through and will
continue to see it through. I ask for everyone's support. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kimball. Anyone else? Mr. Richards, go ahead.
MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. I want to echo Ms. Kimball's statements
about that. I did attend the community meeting. The cohesiveness of the
community speaking with one voice, and we discussed this, that was for
legislators to promote an initiative going forward, that was the way to do it. So,
commending Ms. Kimball for putting that together and stewarding that because
it's so much easier to advocate when the community speaks with one voice, one
direction. Great meeting. There are some real forces of nature to be dealing with
in that situation, but definitely support this and getting that gymnasium built. I
yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those
in favor of approving Bill 210 at second and final reading, please say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 210: The motion to pass Bill 210, Draft 2, on second and final
Draft 2 reading was carried by the following voice vote:
(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.
CHR. DAVID: Now, I have two more resos. by request. Resolution 559.
STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public.
PUBLIC ON
RES. 559-22 The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
(COMM. 1007): the Chair:
Cheryl Reis: In support.
Vianne Reis: In support.
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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Chung moved to adopt Res. 559-22 and Governmental
Operations, Relations, and Economic Development
Committee Report No. 27. Seconded by Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Chung.
MR. CHUNG: Very briefly. Addressing the comments by Cory Harden, all
worthy comments, of course, but they deal more with diversion than the issue at
hand, although diversion is an integral part in any examination of jail populations.
So, that's something that needs to be looked at but really not the topic at hand.
We're talking about the location and the suitability of this present location. So, I
just wanted to thank all of my colleagues,just like the other speakers did today,
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for your support. I think we all understand how daunting a task this is going to be
in terms of finding the funding because there is competition for funding at the
State level all over the place. But at least it starts the conversation. That's all I
wanted to say. Thank you very much, everyone.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Chung. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 559-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 559-22: The motion to adopt Res. 559-22 and Governmental
(Adopted) Operations, Relations, and Economic Development
Committee Report No. 27 was carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: The last request is Reso. 561, please.
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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 561-22 and
Finance Committee Report No. 207. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: We do have the Director here for anyone's
questions. I would ask for everyone's continued support on this. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 561-22, please say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 561-22: The motion to adopt Res. 561-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 207 was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: I believe we can go to the top of the agenda. Resolution 556.
Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business:
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
HAPU'U 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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 556-22 and Finance
Committee Report No. 203. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: We talked about this in Committee. This is moving our
PONC (Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission)properties and actually funding the maintenance that we need to be
doing. So, we talked about this in Committee. There's two other resolutions
coming forward, and they're with the same group in Kohala. I just wanted to ask
for my colleagues' support because this is what we're supposed to be doing,
getting the funding to get that maintenance done. The Ala Kahakai trail is right
through this area, so it just makes all the sense to get this going. I ask for
everybody's support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 556-22, please say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 556-22: The motion to adopt Res. 556-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 203 was carried by the following voice vote:
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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 557-22 and Finance
Committee Report No. 204. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Again, this is following suit. This is all coastline stuff in
Kohala. The agency that will be handling this is Kohala Lihikai. They're the
recipient of the PONC maintenance fund. I ask for your support. Thanks.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 557-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 557-22: The motion to adopt Res. 557-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 204 was carried by the following voice vote:
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. 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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 558-22 and Finance
Committee Report No. 205. Seconded by Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Ditto. I ask for my colleagues' support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 558-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 558-22: The motion to adopt Res. 558-22 and Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 205 was carried by the following voice vote:
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. 562-22: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
(Draft 2) 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
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Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 562-22,
Draft 2, and Finance Committee Report No. 208. Seconded
by Ms. Kierkiewicz.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: I'm all set, Chair. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Ms. Kierkiewicz, go ahead.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair, for the opportunity. I'm going to
continue to support this particular resolution. I think the Workforce Innovation
Opportunity Act is a great one for our County. It provides funding to support
individuals in building up their skillsets to be able to have jobs that currently exist
in our community. But now that the Workforce Development Board has moved
into Research and Development, I will be putting forward a communication to get
an update from R&D (Research and Development) on how these funds are being
leveraged to fill jobs that currently exist in our community, but help prep
community members for jobs of the future. So, looking for everyone's continued
support on this important investment. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, all
those in favor of approving Resolution 562-22, Draft 2,please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 562-22: The motion to adopt Res. 562-22, Draft 2, and Finance
Draft 2 Committee Report No. 208 was carried by the following
(Adopted) voice vote:
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 MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
(Draft 2) 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
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Vote on Res. 563-22: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 563-22,
Draft 2 Draft 2, and Finance Committee Report No. 209.
(Adopted) Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following
voice vote:
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. 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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 568-22. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. I just would like to ask for your continued support on
this one. Any other discussion? Ms. Lee Loy? All right, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 568-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 568-22: The motion to adopt Res. 568-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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. 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-PU'U 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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 569-22. Seconded by
Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Villegas.
MS. VILLEGAS: Just asking for my colleagues' continued support for this
annual event, and honoring in recognition of those that made the greatest sacrifice
for our country. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 569-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 569-22: The motion to adopt Res. 569-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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. 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-PU'U 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
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Motion to Approve: Mr. Inaba moved to adopt Res. 570-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Inaba.
MR. INABA: No discussion. I ask for support. Mahalo.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 570-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 570-22: The motion to adopt Res. 570-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Inaba moved to adopt Res. 571-22. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Inaba.
MR. INABA: Thank you. This is an animal sanctuary located right on the border
between Council Member Villegas and L I'm sure Mr. Richards has some
knowledge about this for his quick second. But I did just recently get a chance to
visit here, and there's some cool news coming down the pipeline for the Three
Ring Ranch at a global scale. So, I think in the coming days, they'll be
recognized for their good work. Even across the island during the eruption, they
had some part to play down there. So, I would like to hear from Mr. Richards as
well. I yield and ask for your support.
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CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Inaba. Mr. Richards, go ahead.
MR. RICHARDS: Funny you should say that. For the record, I am one of the
veterinarians on record for Three Ring Ranch and have been for many years.
They do an outstanding job. For the most part, most of what we do is, as the
veterinary side, is just to be advisory. I usually make a visit once a year to keep in
compliance with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)portion.
They do exotic animals. They've had zebras, different apes; and do an
outstanding job there.
Chair, I would like to ask that I recuse myself from the vote because occasionally
we do get a few dollars, but mainly it's a donation thing. But they are doing an
outstanding job. And what I really like about this is the mentoring side because
they do a phenomenal job mentoring, bringing people in and all that. It's a great
attribute to our west side of the Big Island. I fully support this but I do ask to be
allowed to recuse myself from the vote.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Seeing none, I just
wanted to mention that we did, or I did, visit the Three Ring Ranch. That's an
understatement what they do up there. They have kids come down and they have
mentoring. It's just awesome what they do. So, thank you for giving money to
them, Mr. Inaba. I'm just all out of money, so I can't help you. All right, all
those in favor of approving Resolution 571-22,please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 571-22: The motion to adopt Res. 571-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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.
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
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 572-22. Seconded
by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. I want to mahalo nui Donna Madrid for
coming on to talk a little bit more about the summit that's being hosted at Hawaii
Community College on Friday. I'll actually be there in support and to be there
with the various students, and just appreciate all the work that's being done by
Police and Prosecutor's and others in our community to just share some mana`o
on this issue and ways in which our students can get involved. So,just looking
for everyone's support on this. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Mahalo, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those
in favor of approving Resolution 572-22,please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 572-22: The motion to adopt Res. 572-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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.
Vote on Motion to Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to
Suspend Council waive the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by
Rules: Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote:
(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.
STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public.
PUBLIC ON
RES. 573-22 The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
(COMM. 1028): the Chair:
Nidhi Chabora: In support.
(representing Self Discovery Through Art)
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NJ Moses: In support.
(representing Self Discovery Through Art)
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, RECREATION
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 573-22. Seconded
by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. I just want to mahalo nui Nidhi and NJ for
showing up today and talking a little bit about the program. I think my first term
in office I was able to give a little bit of seed funding to this effort. We had just
gone through the eruption, and they had approached me with not really a novel
idea, but I think a great one where they're using art to help eruption survivors just
process the trauma of that event.
I did happen to go to a couple of classes and just really appreciated their
approach, and over time have invested some CRF (Contingency Relief Fund)
funding, have provided letters of recommendation for other grant funding. But
they've really been able to build up this program. I'm just so proud that they're in
a position now to be training more people to deliver art-based therapy to more
members in our community. So,just appreciate how they're able to amplify this
positive impact around our island, and now potentially globally because by
making the facilitator trainings available online, anybody is able to access it. So,
just looking for everyone's support on this. Thank you. I yield.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, all
those in favor of approving Resolution 573-22,please say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 573-22: The motion to adopt Res. 573-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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. 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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Lee Loy moved to adopt Res. 574-22. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: No discussion. I ask for your support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 574-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 574-22: The motion to adopt Res. 574-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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. 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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 575-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Thank you. I just ask for my colleagues' support on this. It's
about feeding the community. Donni Sheather has been really heading this up.
She's even got a community refrigerator that people can stop in and pick up a
little bit supplies if they need it. So, really cool program. She works hard. It also
reduces waste, meaning she's able to get food from either the hotels or Pohakuloa
Training Area to redistribute to the community. So, I ask for my colleagues'
support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those
in favor of approving Resolution 575-22,please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 575-22: The motion to adopt Res. 575-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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
Vote on Res. 578-22: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 578-22.
(Adopted) Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following
voice vote:
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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 581-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: I've got to tell you, the Roots Skatepark is a real interesting
project and talk about a community engaged and tenacious going forward. It's
going through three phases. First phase was completed in about 2009 with
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3,000 square feet of concrete. Phase 2 was about 12,000 square feet of concrete.
That was completed in 2020. They're working on the third phase, which will be
about another 10,000 square feet. This is to help fund that.
The drivers out there—Richey Riggs, Brian Sandlin, and Lydia Zuniga those
three have been really working hard in getting this project going. They were
ready to pour concrete last weekend and then we had rain. So, I have to admit
I'm not unhappy about the rain. I know they were a little disappointed, but they
retooled and made it a little fundraiser and sold some food while they had
everybody out there. So, I ask for my colleagues' support. They just have been
keeping at it. This is right in Kamehameha Park, right on the edge there. It just
falls in line with the community's wishes and desires, and they are working hard
to get it done. I ask for my colleagues' support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those
in favor of approving Resolution 581-22,please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 581-22: The motion to adopt Res. 581-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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. 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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 582-22. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: I was listening to the legislative package, and they're talking
about keeping the tobacco out of the youth, but we've got to give them something
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to do. This is kind of supporting that. This legislation all goes together when
we're talking about the community. We had to give kids something to do, and
this is supporting the Pop Warner team in Kohala. I remember back in
Councilman Chung and Council Chair David's days when we played Pop Warner
football, it was barefoot but we did have pads. This is to support and, as was
stated by the coach, to put safe equipment on our kids and help them have a good
strong program, but a safe program. So, I ask for my colleagues' support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Resolution 582-22, please say "aye."
Vote on Res. 582-22: The motion to adopt Res. 582-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
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. 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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 585-22. Seconded
by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. I think we all love kids and community. So,
this CRF funding is dedicated to making sure that the keiki of Puna are able to go
to Halloween events, Thanksgiving events, May Day, wellness fairs. So,just
looking for everyone's support on this. Thank you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing none, all
those in favor of approving Resolution 585-22,please say "aye."
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Vote on Res. 585-22: The motion to adopt Res. 585-22 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for
ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading).
(FIRST READING):
(Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.)
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
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 212 on first reading
and adopt Parks and Recreation and Public Safety
Committee Report No. 37. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. Just really appreciate the opportunity to work
with the Kenoi `ohana to rename Pahoa District Park after our beloved former
Mayor Billy Kenoi. It's one way I can think of to honor his life, his legacy, his
leadership, his incredible impact on our island. He was a firm believer of parks
being a space that just brought community together, of it being a pu`uhonua, safe
space, for everyone. So,just looking for everyone's support on this rename.
And again, putting out the PSA (Public Service Announcement) to everybody out
there we're going to be hosting a park-naming event in honor of Mayor Kenoi on
his birthday, Wednesday, November 9h, at Pahoa District Park. Please register
online. We're going to have an `aha followed by signage unveiled and other
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features that are going to be installed at the park. And then just join us for
entertainment and food. You can register online at tinyurl.com/billykenoipark.
Thank you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Mahalo so much for that, Ms. Kierkiewicz. Anyone else? Seeing
none, all those in favor of approving Bill 212 at first reading, please say "aye."
Vote on Bill 212: The motion to pass Bill 212 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee Report
No. 37 was carried by the following voice vote:
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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 213 on first
reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 210.
Seconded by Mr. Inaba.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: This is the companion measure to
Resolution 562. I look forward to everyone's support. Thank you.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Bill 213 at first reading, please say "aye."
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Vote on Bill 213: The motion to pass Bill 213 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 210 was carried by the
following voice vote:
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 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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to pass Bill 219 on first reading and
adopt Finance Committee Report No. 215. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: This is moving forward the request from the community of
adding the CIP (Capital Improvement Project). The Kamakoa Nui Park out there
needs a lot of upgrade and we've discussed that, but this is also to add tennis
courts and pickleball courts; an up-and-coming sport that I know very little about,
however, the community does want it. So, I just ask for my colleagues' support.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Mr. Richards. Anyone else?
MS. KIMBALL: Chair?
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead.
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MS. KIMBALL: I just wanted to let Mr. Richards know he'll soon be fully aware
of what pickleball is and how passionate people can be about it with the Papa`aloa
community. But you haven't met the lead of that yet, but you're going to know
everything you ever wanted to know very soon.
MR. RICHARDS: Chair, a response?
CHR. DAVID: Thank you, Ms. Kimball. Go ahead, Mr. Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: So, are we challenging east side and west side to the World
Pickleball Championship? All right, game on!
CHR. DAVID: On the record. All right, all those in favor of approving Bill 219
at first reading,please say "aye."
Vote on Bill 219: The motion to pass Bill 219 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 215 was carried by the
following voice vote:
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 Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of
THE DAY the Day (Second or Final Reading).
(SECOND OR
FINAL READING): (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.)
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
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 208 on
second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Inaba.
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CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
MR. KANEALII-KLEINFELDER: No discussion. We've had good discussion
already. Thank you, Chair.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor of
approving Bill 208 at second and final reading, please say "aye."
Vote on Bill 208: The motion to pass Bill 208 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote:
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
Vote on Bill 209: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 209 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Inaba and
carried by the following voice vote:
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)
First Reading: October 5, 2022
Vote on Bill 218: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 218 on
(Adopted) second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Inaba and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other
BUSINESS: Business.
(There were none.)
ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MENTS: Announcements.
CHR. DAVID: I believe that takes us to the end of our agenda.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Chair?
CHR. DAVID: Go ahead, Ms. Kierkiewicz.
MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you. I just wanted to take a moment to wish you a
hauoli la hanau. Happy birthday to you. I know it's a little early, but I'm so glad
that we were able to celebrate you with a little bit of birthday cake. And we just
appreciate your energy, your leadership, and just having you in our lives. So,
happy birthday.
CHR. DAVID: Thank you. Now everybody knows I'm old. Junior kupuna. All
right.
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ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 2:47 p.m., Mr. Inaba moved to adjourn the
MENT: meeting. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. DAVID: Mahalo, Ms. Kierkiewicz. We are adjourned at 2:47.
Council Approval: NOV 1 6 2022
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