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Chouperson Pro-Tem ���N �k+,, MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
HOLEKA GORO INABA
JENN KAGIWADA
MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L.KIMBALL
SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
COUNTY COUNCIL REBECCA VILLEGAS
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
1st Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
December 5, 2022
3:00 p.m.
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INVOCATION Pastor Mark Zier of Christ Lutheran Church
CALL TO ORDER 3:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
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immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council.
APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CLERK
ROLL CALL
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 1-22: DESIGNATES THE COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
Designates Heather L. Kimball as the Council Chairperson.
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
and Villegas —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 2-22: DESIGNATES THE COUNCIL VICE CHAIRPERSON
Designates Holeka Goro Inaba as the Council Vice Chairperson.
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 3-22: APPOINTS THE COUNTY CLERK
Appoints Jon Henricks as the County Clerk.
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 4-22: ADOPTS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 5-22: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
DESIGNATES THE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THEREOF
Designates Council Members Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder as Chairperson and
Cynthia Evans as Vice Chairperson (remaining Council Members to serve as
Members of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 6-22: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND DESIGNATES THE
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THEREOF
Designates Council Members Cynthia Evans as Chairperson and Susan "Sue"
Keohokapu-Lee Loy as Vice Chairperson (remaining Council Members to serve
as Members of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. I
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 7-22: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS,
REPORTS, AND COUNCIL OVERSIGHT AND DESIGNATES THE
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THEREOF
Designates Council Members Rebecca Villegas as Chairperson and
Jennifer Kagiwada as Vice Chairperson (remaining Council Members to serve as
Members of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. I
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 8-22: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE
APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS AND DESIGNATES THE
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THEREOF
Designates Council Members Holeka Goro Inaba as Chairperson and Michelle M.
Galimba as Vice Chairperson (remaining Council Members to serve as Members
of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. I
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 9-22: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,
LAND USE, AND DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGNATES THE
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THEREOF
Designates Council Members Ashley L. Kierkiewicz as Chairperson and
Holeka Goro Inaba as Vice Chairperson (remaining Council Members to serve as
Members of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. I
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 10-22: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING AND DESIGNATES THE CHAIRPERSON
AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THEREOF
Designates Council Members Jennifer Kagiwada as Chairperson and
Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder as Vice Chairperson (remaining Council Members to
serve as Members of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 11-22: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE ON
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSETS AND DESIGNATES THE
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THEREOF
Designates Council Members Susan "Sue" Keohokapu-Lee Loy as Chairperson
and Ashley L. Kierkiewicz as Vice Chairperson (remaining Council Members to
serve as Members of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 12-22: APPOINTS MEMBERS OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE
RESILIENCE AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND DESIGNATES
THE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THEREOF
Designates Council Members Michelle M. Galimba as Chairperson and
Rebecca Villegas as Vice Chairperson (remaining Council Members to serve as
Members of this Committee).
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 13-22: APPOINTS THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Designates Council Members Heather L. Kimball as Representative and
Jennifer Kagiwada as Alternate Representative, effective December 5, 2022.
Reference: Comm. l
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1.1: APPOINTMENT OF THE DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
From County Clerk-Elect Jon Henricks, dated November 28, 2022, appointing
Aaron Brown to the position of Deputy County Clerk.
(Vote on Comm. LI is on the next page.)
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APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 3:29 p.m.
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