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Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
29th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
January 10, 2024
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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Hawaii County Council-29 January 10,2024
INVOCATION Rimban Kazunori Takahashi of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
CALL TO ORDER 9:02 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)
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 657: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS KAGIWADA,
KIMBALL, AND LEE LOY AT THE KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS MEETING
HELD AT ITS KEA`AU CAMPUS ON DECEMBER 11, 2023, PURSUANT TO
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e)
From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated December 11, 2023.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 383-23: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
FOR AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR(S)
Authorizes the Chair of the County Council to enter into a five-year agreement with
an independent auditor, to be determined by the Request for Proposal process, to
provide an annual audit of accounts and other financial transactions of the County.
Reference: Comm. 640
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-120
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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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Comm. 640.1: From Managing Director Deanna Sako, dated December 22, 2023, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 383-23.
Res. 384-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of$13,000,000 of federally-derived funds to be applied
towards the renovations to the Hilo Memorial Hospital, located at 34 Rainbow
Drive, South Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 641
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-121
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Villegas —8.
Noes: Chair Kimball — 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Comm. 641.1 continues on the next page)
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Comm. 641.1: From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated December 29, 2023, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 384-23.
Res. 385-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Seeks to form the Hawaii Statewide Economic Development District to enhance
regional collaboration and access to federal funding.
Reference: Comm. 643
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-96
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. 392-24: 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 HAWAII ISLAND
VETERANS MEMORIAL INC. FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE WALL
THAT HEALS EXHIBIT
Transfers $2,000 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. 650
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.
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Res. 394-24: 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 HAWAII ISLAND
VETERANS MEMORIAL INC. TO DISPLAY THE WALL THAT HEALS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 652
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
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. 395-24: AUTHORIZES THE FRIENDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS TO USE
CONTINGENCY RELIEF FUNDS FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 5,
PREVIOUSLY AWARDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 232-23, FOR A FIRST
RESPONDERS TRAINING IN WEST HAWAII
Funds would be used to cover expenses for refreshments, brochures, facility rental,
and guest speakers.
Reference: Comm. 653
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
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. 396-24: 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 HAWAII ISLAND
VETERANS MEMORIAL INC. TO DISPLAY THE WALL THAT HEALS
Transfers $2,000 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. 654
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
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. 397-24: 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 DANIEL R. SAYRE
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE FIREFIGHTER CHAIRS AND A
TELEVISION FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT'S KAILUA FIRE
STATION IN WEST HAWAII
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Operations
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 655
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
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. 398-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PETFIX SPAY AND NEUTER
FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR ITS SPAY AND NEUTER
CLINIC
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 656
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
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. 403-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF "GRATIS
SHIPMENT" TO THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT
The donation from Young Brothers, with an estimated approximate value of
$16,486, would reduce the cost of shipping emergency response vehicles donated to
Hawaii County from the City and County of Honolulu.
Reference: Comm. 667
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.
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Res. 404-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A SHADE CLOTH
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The donation from Kona Aquatics, with an estimated value of$39,000, would be
installed at the Kona Community Aquatics Center.
Reference: Comm. 668
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. 405-24: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO
AWARD FUNDS TO HAWAII ISLAND VETERAN'S MEMORIAL, INC.
Provides grant funds in the amount of$45,000 to be used towards the "The Wall
That Heals —Hawai`i County"project.
Reference: Comm. 669
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.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 108: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 49, SECTION 2-271; CHAPTER 37,
(Draft 2) ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 37-1-2 AND 37-1-3; AND CHAPTER 37, ARTICLE 2,
SECTION 37-2-21, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION,
AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, EQUITY,
AND RESILIENCE
Adds definitions for"trauma" and "trauma informed," and incorporates the concept
of applying a"trauma informed approach"to the application of and access to
critical resources and support for the County's most vulnerable populations.
Reference: Comm. 626.5
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: GOEAC-97
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 24, 2024:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
Bill 109: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-8 OF
THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (2022 EDITION), RELATING TO TERM
OF OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Proposes to revise the County Charter to require the Mayor to appoint department
heads within 30 days of taking office and within 60 days of any vacancy occurring
during the Mayor's term of office, and further that the department head shall not
take office until confirmed by the County Council.
Reference: Comm. 627
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Villegas
Approve: GOEAC-98
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED
READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 110: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO ESTABLISHING A REGISTRY OF INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF NOTIFYING PROPERTY OWNERS OF VANDALISM, IMMEDIATE
HAZARDS, OR DISASTERS
Requires owners of real property, or a designated agent of an absentee property
owner, to provide to the County the property owner or designated agent's name,
mailing address, telephone number, and email address to allow the County to
distribute the contact information amongst County departments and agencies for the
purpose of notifying the property owner or agent of potential or existing harmful
impacts to the property due to vandalism, immediate hazards, emergencies or
disasters.
Reference: Comm. 639
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: PCHSW-9
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
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 111: 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 Federal Grants —Community Project Funding-Hilo
Memorial Hospital Renovation account($13,000,000); and appropriates the same to
the Community Project Funding-Hilo Memorial Hospital Renovation account to be
applied towards the renovations to the Hilo Memorial Hospital, located at
34 Rainbow Drive, South Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 641
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-122
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Villegas —8.
Noes: Chair Kimball — 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 112: 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 Federal Grants —State Homeland Security Program Fiscal
Year 2023 account($80,000); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland
Security Program Fiscal Year 2023 account for a total appropriation of$780,000.
Funds would be used by the Civil Defense Agency to enhance community
preparedness and resilience, support law enforcement evidence storage and
warehousing, and add vehicles for law enforcement personnel and Civil Defense
emergency response.
Reference: Comm. 642
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-123
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.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 82: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 2-40 AND ADDS A NEW
(Draft 4) ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO IMPROVING, GRADING,
REPAIRING, OR CONSTRUCTION WORK UPON PRIVATE,
NONDEDICATED, AND NON-SURRENDERED ROADS
Allows for entities who are authorized to make legal decisions regarding private,
nondedicated, and non-surrendered roads that are open to the general public and
necessary for public transportation to request that the County improve, grade,
repair, or perform other construction work upon such roads.
Reference: Comm. 496.53
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
First Reading: December 20, 2023
AMENDED TO DRAFT 5 AND 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.
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Comm. 496.54: From Council Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, dated December 22, 2023,
transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 82, Draft 4.
Bill 102: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO THE PROHIBITION OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Prohibits retailers from selling, offering to sell, marketing, displaying, or
advertising for sale any product made of or derived from tobacco or nicotine that
imparts a taste or smell other than the taste or smell of tobacco. Includes a
prospective effective date of 42 days after the day that State law governing the sale
of tobacco products is either repealed or suspended.
Reference: Comm. 593.4
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
First Reading: December 20, 2023
(Vote on Bill 102, Draft 2, is on the next page.)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 103: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE,
(Draft 2) CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY NAMING THE BALLFIELD
AT THE DR. FRANCIS F. C. WONG STADIUM IN THE HO`OLULU
COMPLEX THE "JAMES "JIMMY" CORREA BALLFIELD" IN HONOR OF
JAMES "JIMMY" CORREA
Reference: Comm. 599.15
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz and Ms. Lee Loy
First Reading: December 20, 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.
Bill 105: 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, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NO
PARKING AT ANYTIME UPON CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTION OF
STREETS AND PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON
CERTAIN STREETS
Adds a provision to prohibit parking at anytime and provisions to prohibit parking
between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for portions of Alii Drive that front
Pahoehoe Beach Park.
Reference: Comm. 607
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
First Reading: December 20, 2023
(Vote on Bill 105 is on the next page)
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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.
Bill 106: 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 Federal Highway Administration Mamalahoa Highway
Rehabilitation Part 2—Kamalani Street to Kalamauka Road—Federal Project
($3,000,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from
the Federal Grants Receivable Fund, and would be used for paving and resurfacing.
Reference: Comm. 608
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: December 20, 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 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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Bill 107: 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 Puna Makai Alternate Route Study —County Project
($500,000) and the Puna Makai Alternate Route Study —State Project($1,000,000)
to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources
($500,000) and State Grants Receivable ($1,000,000), to identify an alternate route
to relieve traffic congestion and increase evacuation capacity, if needed.
Reference: Comm. 609
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: December 20, 2023
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 24, 2024:
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-90 NOMINATION OF NONA WILSON TO THE BANYAN DRIVE HAWAII
(Comm. 615): REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Postponed: December 20, 2023
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Mr. Inaba, to confirm
Ms. Wilson's nomination to the Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency.)
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.
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GOEAC-94 NOMINATION OF BRIAN CUSHNIE TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 624):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 13, 2024 (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-95 NOMINATION OF ERICA PEREZ TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
(Comm. 625): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 13, 2024 (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
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Council's streaming location is not functioning. If the Council's stream is deemed inoperable, the
following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNalwg40oK7a-7nGnEtGPA.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call (808) 961-8255 as
soon as possible, preferably by January 8, 2024. If a response is received after this date, every effort
will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but there is no guarantee the request
can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or
electronic copy.
Agendas and agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Click on
Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at
(808) 961-8255.
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