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Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
30th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
January 24, 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:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations:
• Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa`au; and
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road.
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January 23, 2024.
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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.
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INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona United Methodist Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:05 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 December 6, 2023
APPROVED:
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.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 390-24: APPROVES THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES'
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE OF OFFICERS
Ratifies the slate of officers approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties
Executive Committee on December 18, 2023, as follows: Hawaii County Council
Members Heather Kimball, President(Jennifer Kagiwada, Alternate); Maui County
Council Members Tamara Paltin, Vice President(Shane Sinenci, Alternate); Kauai
County Council Members Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Secretary (Bill DeCosta,
Alternate); and Honolulu City Council Members Tommy Waters, Treasurer(Esther
Kia`aina, Alternate).
Reference: Comm. 648
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: GOEAC-102
(Vote on Res. 390-24 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 391-24: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BY AMENDING RULE NO. 25,
INVOCATION
Seeks to incorporate `61elo Hawaii and Hawaiian cultural practices into County
Council meetings by adding kahu and kumu to the list of persons eligible to
perform the invocation.
Reference: Comm. 649
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: GOEAC-103
ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 399-24: CHANGES THE STATUS AND FUNDING SOURCE OF ONE TEMPORARY
PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN POSITION TO BECOME A FULL-TIME
PERMANENT POSITION
Seeks to reallocate a previous federally-funded position in the Planning Department
to a full-time Human Resources Technician.
Reference: Comm. 658
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-124
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 400-24: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO
AWARD FUNDS TO HAWAII HI-DIVING FRIENDS
Provides $66,815 of grant funds for the Charles "Sparky" Kawamoto Swim
Stadium Dive Tower New Staircase project.
Reference: Comm. 659
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-125
ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 401-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
HAWAII COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$69,680 of federally-derived funds to evaluate
infrastructure needs and associated costs to inform next steps for infrastructure
development.
Reference: Comm. 660
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-126
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 402-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Allows for the receipt of$478,400 of state-derived funds to support the ongoing
operations of the Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force.
Reference: Comm. 661
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-127
ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 411-24: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAII
YMCA FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS NEW
HORIZONS WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP MURAL PROJECT
Transfers $4,850 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 685
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 412-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA 2020 FOR
EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Transfers $4,670 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Energy Program account.
Reference: Comm. 686
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Res. 413-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND ADULT
CARE FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ITS HILO ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Transfers $9,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 687
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
WITHDRAWN
Res. 414-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII ISLAND
VETERANS MEMORIAL INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
RELATED TO THE WALL THAT HEALS EXHIBIT
Transfers $2,000 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. 688
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
(Vote on Res. 414-24 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 416-24: URGES THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
REMOVE PARCELS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS FROM CONSIDERATION WHEN STUDYING
THE FEASIBILITY OF A PUNA MAKAI ALTERNATE ROUTE
Urges that the Puna Makai Alternate Route not connect to the homestead
communities of Pana`ewa and Keaukaha, and that additional funds be provided to
broaden the scope to examine potential alternate routes in communities directly
mauka of Highway 130, such as `Ainaloa and Orchidland.
Reference: Comm. 691
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz and Ms. Lee Loy
Waived: PCIA
ADOPTED:
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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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: January 10, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Ms. Kagiwada, to pass
Bill 108, Draft 2, on first reading.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED IST READING:
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.
Bill 113: 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 —United States Department of Agriculture
Broadband Technical Assistance Grant account($69,680); and appropriates the
same to the United States Department of Agriculture Broadband Technical
Assistance Grant account. Funds would be used to evaluate infrastructure needs
and associated costs to inform next steps for infrastructure development.
Reference: Comm. 660
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-128
(Vote on Bill 113 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
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.
Bill 114: 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 —Opioid Settlement Funds account
($478,400); and appropriates the same to the Opioid Settlement Funds account.
Funds would be used to support the ongoing operations of the Hawaii Island
Fentanyl Task Force.
Reference: Comm. 661
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-129
PASSED IST READING:
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.
Bill 115: 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 —Housing Choice Voucher Program account
($5 million); and appropriates the same to the Choice Voucher Rental Subsidies
account, for a total appropriation of$28 million. Funds would be used for rental
assistance for eligible participants in the Housing Assistance Payment program.
Reference: Comm. 662
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-130
PASSED IST READING:
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 116: 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 —Mainstream Voucher Program account
($150,000); and appropriates the same to the Mainstream Voucher Program account
for a total appropriation of$950,000. Funds would be used towards housing
assistance payment costs for the Mainstream Voucher Program.
Reference: Comm. 663
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-131
PASSED IST READING:
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.
Bill 117: 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 —Housing Choice Emergency Voucher
Program account($400,000); and appropriates the same to the Housing Choice
Emergency Housing Voucher Program account for a total appropriation of
$1,400,000. Funds would be used towards housing assistance payment costs for the
Emergency Housing Voucher Program.
Reference: Comm. 664
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-132
PASSED IST READING:
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 118: 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 —National Instant Criminal Background
Check Act Record Improvement Program account($169,728); and appropriates the
same to the National Instant Criminal Background Check Act Record Improvement
Program account, for a total appropriation of$715,488. These additional funds
would be used to convert paper files to electronic formats and to fund overtime
hours for staff to prepare documents for electronic conversion.
Reference: Comm. 665
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-133
PASSED IST READING:
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.
Bill 119: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
SPEED LIMITS
Adds speed limits ranging between 25 through 45 miles-per-hour for Honoka`a-
Waipio Road.
Reference: Comm. 666
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PCIA-5
PASSED IST READING:
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 126: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO ESTABLISHING A REGISTRY OF REAL PROPERTY OWNER
INFORMATION
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 impacts to
the property.
Reference: Comm. 690
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: PCHSW
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball—7.
Noes: Council Member Evans — 1.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
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
Postponed: January 10, 2024
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by
Ms. Kierkiewicz, to pass Bill 107 on second and final reading.)
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Kagiwada and Kierkiewicz—2.
Noes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —6.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Inaba voted "kanalua"then "no.")
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Bill 109: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-8 OF THE
(Draft 2) 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. 627.13
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Villegas
First Reading: January 10, 2024
2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 2ND OF THREE REQUIRED
READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: Council Members Galimba and Lee Loy —2.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
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)
First Reading: January 10, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Villegas —7.
Noes: Chair Kimball — 1.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
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)
First Reading: January 10, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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.
REPORTS
GOEAC-99 NOMINATION OF ARTHUR TANIGUCHI TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 670):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 1, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
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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GOEAC-100 NOMINATION OF MATTHIAS KUSCH TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 671): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 2, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
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.
GOEAC-101 NOMINATION OF CATHY FERREIRA TO THE PENSION BOARD
(Comm. 672):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 2, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
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.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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soon as possible, preferably by January 22, 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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