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Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
25th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
November 1, 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.
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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Hawaii County Council-25 November 1,2023
INVOCATION Reverend Kazunori Takahashi of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER 9:03 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 October 4, 2023
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 303-23: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A
SIXTY-EIGHT YEAR LEASE WITH KAMAKOA NUI LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION OF AN AFFORDABLE WORKFORCE RENTAL HOUSING
PROJECT, SITUATED AT WAIKOLOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA,
COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP
KEY: 6-8-042:022
The property located within the County's Kamakoa Nui Subdivision is
approximately 10.324 acres, and would be used to develop and construct up to
140-units of affordable workforce rental housing.
Reference: Comm. 517
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-36
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 304-23: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TO AWARD FUNDS TO HAWAII LOCAL2030 HUB
Provides grant funds in the amount of$75,000 for community engagement and
communication plans to support the County's sustainability and climate action
programs, and the Aloha+ Challenge.
Reference: Comm. 521
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-93
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 521.1: From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 20, 2023, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 304-23.
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Res. 305-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7,
FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Allows for the receipt of$1,522,130 in federally-derived funds to design and
implement a city-scale reusable foodware and refillable bottle system in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-94
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 306-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND/OR THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Allows for the receipt of$249,320 in federally-derived funds to assist the
Department of Public Works in developing Safe Routes to School initiatives to
promote walking and biking as safe and viable sources of transportation near
schools.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-95
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 310-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
JUDICIARY, STATE OF HAWAII
Establishes the terms and conditions of use and responsibilities between the
Department of Finance-Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division and Judiciary
to allow the County access to internal eCourt Kokua.
Reference: Comm. 533
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-79
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 318-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL SCALE
FOR THE WAIMEA POLICE STATION
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration
Division-Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 545
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 319-23: 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 $1,000 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. 546
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 320-23: 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 KONA TASK FORCE ON
FEEDING THE HUNGRY TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS
MEET AND EAT PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 547
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 321-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAII TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE WAIAKEA PENINSULA
DESIGN LABS
Transfers $9,195 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 548
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 322-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND HIV/AIDS
FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS PUNA HIV,
STI, AND OVERDOSE REDUCTION AND REINTEGRATION PROJECT
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 549
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 323-23: 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 FRIENDS OF
LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS FOR ITS CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK EVENT
Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 550
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 324-23: 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 THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN ICE MACHINE
Transfers $5,950 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 551
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kimball —5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
and Villegas —4.
Excused: None.
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Res. 325-23: 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 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 552
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kimball —5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
and Villegas —4.
Excused: None.
Res. 326-23: 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 WAIMEA
PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED
TO ITS ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION PROJECT
Transfers $5,265 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. 553
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 327-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE
TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE NORTH KOHALA TOOL
LIBRARY
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 554
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 332-23: 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 YWCA OF
HAWAII ISLAND TO PROMOTE ITS 24-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS
HOTLINE
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 564
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 334-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAII FOR THE
NA`ALEHU RESILIENCE HUB
Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture—Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 566
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Res. 335-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `EWALU INC. FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS DIGITAL LITERACY
CLASSES FOR SENIORS
Transfers $1,910 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. 567
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Res. 336-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO RECYCLE HAWAII FOR A
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HILO DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION'S ZERO WASTE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 568
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 83: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-280,
SCHEDULE 28, AND SECTION 24-281, SCHEDULE 29 OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION), RELATING TO NO PARKING AT
ANYTIME UPON CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTION OF STREETS AND
PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN
STREETS
Amends and adds provisions to prohibit parking at all times and adds provisions to
prohibit parking between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for certain portions
of Alii Drive that front Kahalu`u Beach Park.
Reference: Comm. 498
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PCIA-2
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2023:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 84: AMENDS CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 5-4-7 AND CHAPTER 5,
ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 5-5-4 AND 5-5-5 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
CANCELLATION OF CONSTRUCTION CODE PERMIT APPLICATIONS,
PERMIT EXPIRATIONS, AND PERMIT EXTENSIONS
Seeks to standardize and coordinate various timing elements for applications,
extensions, and expirations of Construction Code permits to be in alignment with
statutorily required adoption of new Construction Code standards to ensure
proposed projects are planned and designed in accordance with updated and
modified provisions of the Construction Code.
Reference: Comm. 516
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PCPLUD-6
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Kierkiewicz—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 85: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO 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—3 ACRES (A-3a) TO FAMILY
AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (FA-la) AT HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX
MAP KEY: 2-2-048:092 (Applicant: Sandra Kaneshiro) (Area: 3.16 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the
property into two lots, each approximately 1.4 acres in size to accommodate
existing single-family dwellings. The property is located at 605 Makalika Street,
approximately 540 feet southeast(mauka) of its intersection with Railroad Avenue.
Reference: Comm. 518.2
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-37
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kimball —5.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 86: 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 FAMILY AGRICULTURAL—3 ACRES (FA-3a) TO
AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) AT WAIMEA, HAMAKUA DISTRICT,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 4-7-007:048
(Applicant: Shawn and Stephanie Ching) (Area: 34.559 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the
property into six lots, each approximately five acres in size. The property is located
at 47-5211 Old Mamalahoa Highway, approximately half a mile southeast of its
intersection with Mamalahoa Road.
Reference: Comm. 519
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-38
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 87: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO DISTRICT ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM RESORT HOTEL—750 SQUARE FEET (V-.75) TO
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL—20,000 SQUARE FEET (ML-20) AT HILO,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-1-006:002
(Applicant: Aloha Kia) (Area: 1.795 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to develop a new car
dealership and service station for Aloha Kia. The property is located at
92 Kalaniana`ole Street, approximately 760-feet northwest of its intersection with
Kanoelehua Avenue.
Reference: Comm. 520
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-39
(Vote on Bill 87 is on the next page)
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POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 6, 2023:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 88: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Environmental Protection Agency
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities account
($1,522,130); and appropriates the same to the Environmental Protection Agency
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities account. Funds
would be used to design and implement a city-scale reusable foodware and
refillable bottle system in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-96
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 89: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Safe Routes to School account
($249,320); and appropriates the same to the Safe Routes to School account to
assist the Department of Public Works in developing Safe Routes to School
initiatives to promote walking and biking as safe and viable sources of
transportation near schools.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-97
(Vote on Bill 89 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 90: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the State Grants —Career Criminal Program account
($94,240); and appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Program account, for a
total appropriation of$546,168, to support the prosecution of career criminals.
Reference: Comm. 524
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-98
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 91: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the State Grants —Victim/Witness Assistance account
($344,199); and appropriates the same to the Aid to Victims account, for a total
appropriation of$443,371 to support the Prosecuting Attorney Office's Victim-
Witness Assistance Program.
Reference: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-99
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 92: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Public Works Islandwide Asphalt Concrete Paving Project($3,000,000) to
the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources, and
would be used to resurface County maintained roads islandwide.
Reference: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-100
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 Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 93: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Public Works Waiakea-Palai Streams Flood Risk Management—County
project($7,596,700) and the Waiakea-Palai Streams Flood Risk Management—
Federal project($8,743,300)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance
and/or other Sources ($7,596,700) and Federal Grants Receivable ($8,743,300), to
construct two flood control detention basins.
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-101
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 93 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 94: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A
PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS;
FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS
OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC;
AND AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $187 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund
certain Capital Improvement Projects including: Construction of Hilo Wastewater
Treatment Plant and other facilities; Parks and Recreation Projects; Office of
Housing and Community Development Projects; Public Works Repairs and
Maintenance; and Public Works Engineering Drainage, Bridges, and Miscellaneous
Road Projects.
Reference: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-102
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 72: AMENDS CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 11-3 AND 11-13 OF THE
(Draft 2) HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING
TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Amends and adds definitions and adds the Housing Administrator's powers and
duties regarding the eligibility requirements for affordable housing.
Reference: Comm. 461.2
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Mr. Inaba
First Reading: October 18, 2023
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 73: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the 2023 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs —
Federal account($2,000,000); and appropriates the same to the 2023 Emergency
Proclamation Homeless Programs account($1,900,000); and the 2023 Emergency
Proclamation Homeless Programs —Administration account($100,000). Funds
would be used to support the implementation and on-going operations of a new
homeless shelter program.
Reference: Comm. 482
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 74: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Police Department Data
Grant account($16,980); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police
Department Data Grant account, for a total appropriation of$89,980. These
additional funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and
ensure compliance with national standards.
Reference: Comm. 483
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 75: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Occupant Protection Program account
($37,959); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account,
for a total appropriation of$161,959. These additional funds would be used to fund
operations focused on occupant protection projects through the Community
Highway Safety Program.
Reference: Comm. 484
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Police Department
Roadblock Program account($97,970.95); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii
County Police Department Roadblock Program account, for a total appropriation of
$522,970.95. These additional funds would be used to fund programs focused on
reducing the number of drivers operating a vehicle while impaired.
Reference: Comm. 485
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 77: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Police Department 2023
Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant account($280); and appropriates the
same to the Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Special Traffic Enforcement
Patrol Grant account, for a total appropriation of$574,514. These additional funds
would be used for training, education, enforcement, and community collaboration to
reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries.
Reference: Comm. 486
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 78: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account($8,300); and
appropriates the same to the Papa`aloa Housing Project account to purchase planter
boxes for residential gardening.
Reference: Comm. 487
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 79: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the State Emergency Medical Services account($617,702);
and appropriates the same to the Emergency Medical Services Other Current
Expenses account($474,008); and the Retirement Benefits account($143,694).
Funds would be used to cover collective bargaining agreement salaries, fringe
benefits, and operational increases.
Reference: Comm. 488
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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Bill 80: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Public Works Bridge Repair Projects —Honoli`i and Kaiwilahilahi
Streams — Federal project($6 million) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project
shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable to rehabilitate the integrity of
these bridges.
Reference: Comm. 489
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 81: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-51, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Adds the Fire Department Waiuli (Leleiwi) Beach Park Lifeguard Tower
Construction—Fair Share project($48,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this
project shall be provided from Fair Share Contributions to replace the existing
tower with a new fiberglass surveyor tower.
Reference: Comm. 490
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2023
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 544: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`UNATIONAL INTERSTATE
INSURANCE FOR ISAAC MICHAELS
From Claims Investigator-Adjuster Clifford D. Victorine III, dated October 6,
2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the
Council regarding the above-entitled matter, a claim submitted by National
Interstate Insurance on behalf of Isaac Michaels.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Evans, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to
Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County
Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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