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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2023-04-05 2022-2024 ACTIONS HEATHER L.KIMBALL t.,OF p CINDY EVANS Chan&Presiding Officer ?�N �h+,, MIC.'HELLE M. GALIMBA JENN KAGIWADA HOLEKA GORO INABA MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),�� OF NF' SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 9th Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii April 5, 2023 9:00 a.m. Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the: • Kona Council Chambers,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy 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, April 4, 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,April 4, 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 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 INVOCATION Pastor Ron Brav of Calvary Chapel Hilo CALL TO ORDER 9:01 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council. (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 8, 2023 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. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 75-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES The Department of Environmental Management seeks to provide financial assistance through the Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program by applying direct credits into eligible participants' wastewater accounts. Reference: Comm. 152 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-30 (Vote on Res. 75-23 is on the next page.) Page 2 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas —2. Excused: None. Res. 78-23: 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 HALE MUA CULTURAL GROUP TO PURCHASE YEARBOOKS FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS AT KEALAKEHE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 158 Intr. by: Mr. Inaba Postponed: March 22, 2023 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms. Galimba, to adopt Res. 78-23.) WITHDRAWN BY INTRODUCER Res. 84-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO EQUALITY HI TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING FOOD FOR A YOUTH SUMMER THEATER CAMP Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 168 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Res. 85-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HURTS ANIMALS AND PEOPLE TO ASSIST WITH CONSTRUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DOG SHELTERS Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 169 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Res. 86-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII FOR ITS 2023 REENTRY SUMMIT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 170 Intr. by: Ms. Galimba ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Res. 87-23: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAII YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 171 Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Res. 88-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC., FOR THE 2023 HONOKA`A WESTERN WEEK FESTIVAL Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 172 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Res. 89-23: 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 RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST THE BIG ISLAND INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEE WITH EXPENSES TO CONTROL MICONIA CALVESCENS IN HAMAKUA Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 173 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. 90-23: 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 MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 60TH ANNUAL MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL Transfers $18,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 174 Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy 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. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Res. 91-23: STRONGLY URGES THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO RESTORE THE POHOIKI BOAT RAMP IN PUNA Reference: Comm. 175 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: GOEAC 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. 92-23: SUPPORTS LEASE REFORM AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AGRICULTURAL PARKS Supports funding to determine water infrastructure feasibility at Pana`ewa Agricultural Park and ensuring farmers have access to long-term agricultural parks leases. Reference: Comm. 176 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz Waived: GOEAC 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. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Res. 93-23: 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 MEN OF PA`A FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2023 BRUDDAH KUZ YOUTH JAMM EVENT 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. 177 Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz 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. 94-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A SOD CUTTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation from West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Development and Expansion Association, with an estimated value of$6,400, would be used for maintenance of the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona. Reference: Comm. 178 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC 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. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Res. 95-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF EIGHT BENCHES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation from an anonymous benefactor, with an estimated total value of $28,000, would replace deteriorating benches at Lili`uokalani Gardens in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 179 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC 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. 96-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES Allows for the receipt of$100,000 for the convening of a working group to examine and address the challenges of infrastructure repair and maintenance in planned housing subdivisions that do not have compulsory homeowner associations. Reference: Comm. 180 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Res. 97-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into three-year employment contracts for an Early Childhood Resource Coordinator position and an Early Childhood Resource Associate position, utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds. These positions would be utilized to increase access to affordable, high-quality childcare and education. Reference: Comm. 182 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC 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. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 230: PROVIDES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII (Draft 2) DOWNTOWN HILO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, AS (2020-2022) AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 35 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Proposes the formation of a Business Improvement District to finance certain supplemental public safety, sanitation, landscaping, and maintenance services and infrastructure improvements in Downtown Hilo, to be funded by assessments on 313 commercial properties within the district boundaries at an assessed rate of $1.50 for every $1,000 of"Total Net Taxable Value" of each parcel of land, for a total estimated budget of$367,000 for the first operating year of the proposed Business Improvement District. Reference: Comm. 1060.11 Intr. by: Ms. Kimball Approve: FC-228 Postponed: November 16 and December 21, 2022, and March 8, 2023 Public Hearing: February 7, 2023 (recessed to February 24, 2023) (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Chung, seconded by Mr. Inaba, to pass Bill 230, as amended, on first reading.) PROCEEDINGS CEASED UNTIL JULY 6, 2023, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35-13, HAWAII COUNTY CODE: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Bill 33: 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 State Grants —Senior Activities account($100,000) and the State Grants —Senior Activities Program Income account($15,000); and appropriates the same to the Senior Activities account($100,000) and the Senior Activities Program Income account($15,000). Reference: Comm. 153 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-31 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1. Excused: None. Bill 34: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 22-125, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Separates the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project into two phases. Reference: Comm. 154 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-32 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership, pursuant to Section 47-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Bill 35: 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 State Grants —Beverage Container Deposit Program account($22,709); and appropriates the same to the Beverage Container Deposit Program account, bringing the total appropriation to $597,099. These additional funds will be used to cover increased costs required to operate Certified Redemption Centers at designated Solid Waste transfer stations. Reference: Comm. 155 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Approve: FC-33 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 39: 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 State Grants —Housing Subdivision—Infrastructure Repair/Maintenance, Working Group account($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Housing Subdivision—Infrastructure Repair/Maintenance, Working Group account. Funds would be used for the convening of a working group to examine and address the challenges of infrastructure repair and maintenance in planned housing subdivisions that do not have compulsory homeowner associations. Reference: Comm. 180 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 Bill 40: 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 Public Works Pavement Preservation project($11,000,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or Other Sources account, and would be used for construction of the Waikoloa Road Rehabilitation project and the Kilauea Avenue/Keawe Street Rehabilitation project. Reference: Comm. 181 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 29: 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 Mass Transit Agency —Hub and Spokes Construction—State project ($400,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from State Grants Receivable account, and would be used for a site analysis and environmental assessment for a new transit hub in Kailua-Kona. Reference: Comm. 134 Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R) First Reading: March 22, 2023 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter (Vote on Bill 29 is on the next page) Page 14 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. REPORTS GOEAC-29 NOMINATION OF SCOTT F. MARTIN TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (Comm. 142): Requires Council Confirmation by: April 15, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. GOEAC-30 NOMINATION OF THOMAS BROWN TO THE WATER BOARD (Comm. 143): Requires Council Confirmation by: April 15, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 GOEAC-31 REAPPOINTMENT OF PALANI GREENWELL TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE (Comm. 144): DESIGN COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 16, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. GOEAC-32 NOMINATION OF TSING YOUNG TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN (Comm. 145): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 16, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. GOEAC-33 NOMINATION OF COLEMAN KEALOHA KA`OPUA TO THE KAILUA (Comm. 146): VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 16, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-9 April 5,2023 GOEAC-34 NOMINATION OF REBEKAH LUSSIAA TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE (Comm. 147): DESIGN COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 16, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. GOEAC-35 NOMINATION OF BRONSTEN KOSSOW TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE (Comm. 148): DESIGN COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 16, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 12:34 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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