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Home My WebLink AboutAGE LAAC 2023/01/04 (2022-2024) ACTIONS HOLEKA GORO INABA w OF.ii CINDY EVANS JENN KAGIWADA Chan and Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ MICHELLE M. GALIMBA _ HEATHER L.KIMBALL Vice Chan �•.c°.��maw;{. f'rf of Neu+` SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720 COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS 1st Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii January 4, 2023 2:30 p.m. Notice is Hereby Given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the: • Kona Council Chambers,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public Attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following location: • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road If a courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Oral Public Testimony via Zoom: To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, by: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer LAAC-1 January 4,2023 CALL TO ORDER—2:40 p.m. ROLL CALL 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 committee. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 22-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO KOHANAIKI `OHANA Approves a grant of$20,380 to Kohanaiki `Ohana, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the `O`oma Beach property in North Kona, (Tax Map Key: 7-3-009-0004), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 23 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Galimba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. Res. 23-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO POHAHA I KA LANI Approves a grant of$39,710 to P6h5h5 I Ka Lani, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to protect,preserve, and restore the Waipi`o Valley Lookout property in Hamakua, (Tax Map Key 4-8-004-006), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 24 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball (Vote on Res. 23-23 is on the next page.) Page 2 LAAC-1 January 4,2023 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—6. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, and Lee Loy —3. Excused: None. Res. 24-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE FOOD BASKET Provides grant funds in the amount of$91,500, to cultivate fresh produce, reduce food waste, increase the volume of fruits and vegetables diverted to local food assistance programs, expand the consumption of local agricultural products, deepen engagement with Hawaii Island's food system, and heighten the program's sustainability. Reference: Comm. 25 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. Res. 25-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO HUI MALAMA I KE ALA `ULILI Provides grant funds of$100,000, to establish a community resilience hub in Pa`auilo to address the current and future needs for food systems, a sustainable economy, and community care. Reference: Comm. 26 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. Page 3 LAAC-1 January 4,2023 Res. 26-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO LA`I`OPUA 2020 Provides grant funds of$100,000, to support the Ho`okahua Food Preservation Project that will teach food preservation techniques, encourage the community to buy local produce, and support a food program for qualified students in West Hawaii. Reference: Comm. 27 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Galimba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Inaba and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. Res. 31-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE EDITH KANAKA`OLE FOUNDATION Provides grant funds of$90,525, to support the KIPA (Known Indigenous Perspectives and Alignment) Business Cultural Training program. Reference: Comm. 38 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. Res. 32-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE EDITH KANAKA`OLE FOUNDATION Provides grant funds of$100,000, to support the Kukulu ka Pahukapu Program and advance Responsible Tourism and Pono-Based Communication. Reference: Comm. 39 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) (Vote on Res. 32-23 is on the next page.) Page 4 LAAC-1 January 4,2023 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. Res. 33-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE KOHALA CENTER Provides grant funds of$87,047, to support the Pulama Kahalu`u: Supporting Ongoing Stewardship Program. Reference: Comm. 40 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT—3:48 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. 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