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Vice Chair ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
13'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
July 25, 2023
10:30 a.m.
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CALL TO ORDER—10:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
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immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 342: NOMINATION OF HEATHER KOROTIE TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 343: NOMINATION OF JOHN D. PELLETIER TO THE KONA COMMUNITY PLAN
ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on Comm. 343 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 344: NOMINATION OF GARY JASTER TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba,
Kagiwada, and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 345: NOMINATION OF NANCY PISICCHIO TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on Comm. 345 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 346: NOMINATION OF ZARINE DORABJI TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 347: NOMINATION OF RICHARD BIDLEMAN TO THE HAMAKUA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on Comm. 347 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 348: NOMINATION OF DAVID MEYER TO THE HAMAKUA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 349: NOMINATION OF TISHA MAIKUI TO THE HAMAKUA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on Comm. 349 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 350: NOMINATION OF GREGORY HENKEL TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 351: NOMINATION OF JENNIFER SCHEFFEL TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on Comm. 351 is on the next page)
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RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 352: NOMINATION OF MARTHA MORISHIGE TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 27, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 10, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 353: NOMINATION OF JASON EISERT TO THE TAX BOARD OF REVIEW
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 29, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 12, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 354: NOMINATION OF KURT E. SULLIVAN TO THE TAX BOARD OF REVIEW
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated June 29, 2023, requesting the Council's review
and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 12, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Comm. 355: APPOINTMENT OF HEMI MARTINEZ TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION
From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated June 29, 2023.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada, and Lee Loy —3.
Excused: None.
Comm. 367: APPOINTMENT OF ABIGAIL—ZOE GARAN TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION
From Council Member Cindy Evans, dated July 11, 2023.
POSTPONED TO AUGUST 1, 2023:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 204-23: STRONGLY URGES THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO
EXPAND POST OFFICE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE DISTRICT OF
PUNA, HAWAII
Reference: Comm. 365
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i—Kleinfelder
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kimball —5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba,
Kagiwada, and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 49: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-4 OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2022 EDITION), RELATING TO VACANCY
IN OFFICE
Proposes reducing the time allotted for the County Council to appoint a successor to a
vacant County Council district seat, establishing restrictions on official candidates
being appointed to a vacant County Council district seat, and that a person who has
been duly elected to serve the upcoming Council term shall automatically fill a
vacancy that occurs for that County Council district seat.
Reference: Comm. 305
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Postponed: June 6 and July 5, 2023
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Mr. Inaba to recommend
passage of Bill 49 on first reading.)
(Vote on Bill 49 is on the next page)
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POSTPONED TO AUGUST 1, 2023:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Lee Loy —4.
Excused: None.
Bill 56: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 47, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE
1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION
OF DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS FOR DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND SUFFERING
CAUSED BY THE 2018 KILAUEA ERUPTION
To establish standards for the appropriation of disaster relief funds that the County
received, or may receive, for the purpose of providing relief, recovery, mitigation,
and long-term resilience for disaster damages, losses, and suffering caused by the
2018 Kilauea eruption.
Reference Comm. 362
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Inaba, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Villegas, Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Evans, Kagiwada, and
Lee Loy —3.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT—2:04 p.m.
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