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Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
34th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
March 20, 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.
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INVOCATION Kahu Kealoha Ka`opua of Calvary Community Church in Kona
CALL TO ORDER 9:04 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 January 24, 2024
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 768: REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS EVANS, KAGIWADA,
KIMBALL, AND LEE LOY AT THE 2024 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., HELD
ON FEBRUARY 10-13, 2024, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 92-2.5(e)
From Council Chair Heather L. Kimball, dated February 23, 2024.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 436-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the County to enter into a three-year employment contract for an Early
Childhood Resource Associate to assist with expanding access to affordable and
high-quality childcare and education.
Reference: Comm. 726
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-146
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, and Kagiwada—3.
Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Villegas, and Chair Kimball—5.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 442-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUITCLAIM OF REAL
PROPERTY, DESCRIBED AS REMNANT ROAD RESERVE, PARCEL A,
BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY NO. 7-5-006-034 AND CONTAINING
AN AREA OF 1,794 SQUARE FEET, SITUATED AT LANIHAU 2ND,
KAILUA, NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, FROM THE STATE OF
HAWAII, BY ITS BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The County seeks to utilize the parcel for public parking.
Reference: Comm. 742
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-52
POSTPONED TO APRIL 17, 2024:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 443-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR A WATER QUALITY
STUDY OF THE LOWER PUNA REGION
Allocates $428,000 from the County Geothermal Relocation and Community
Benefits Fund to conduct a study on the potential effects geothermal energy
production may have on potable water sources and the near-ocean environment.
Reference: Comm. 744
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-147
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 449-24: DEMONSTRATES THE ALOHA SPIRIT AND FOSTERING PEACE,
(Draft 2) DIPLOMACY, AND UNITY WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, THE
STATE OF HAWAII, AND BEYOND
Seeks to promote peace, diplomacy, and civil discourse and to demonstrate
globally the values of understanding, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence with
Aloha and to observe United Nations' International Day for Disarmament and
Non-Proliferation Awareness.
Reference: Comm. 754.2
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Approve: GOEAC-120
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 453-24: 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 ARC OF HILO FOR THE
3RD ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA'S AWESOME ATHLETES INCLUSIVE
CANOE RACE
Transfers $2,100 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. 769
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Lee Loy and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 454-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS
20TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT
Transfers $2,500 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. 770
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Lee Loy and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 455-24: 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 MERRIE MONARCH
FESTIVAL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 61sT ANNUAL MERRIE
MONARCH FESTIVAL
Transfers $19,637 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. 771
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Lee Loy and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 456-24: 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 ARC OF HILO FOR THE
3RD ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA'S AWESOME ATHLETES INCLUSIVE
CANOE RACE
Transfers $2,500 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. 772
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Lee Loy and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 457-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HANA LAULIMA LAHUI O
KAT INC. FOR ITS 8TH ANNUAL PRINCE KUHIO DAY HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $9,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 773
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 458-24: 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 BIG ISLAND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2024 KAT COFFEE FESTIVAL
Transfers $7,000 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. 774
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 459-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII FOR
ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING
PROGRAM IN KONA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 775
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 460-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE AN ICE MACHINE AND WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR THE MAKALEI FIRE STATION
Transfers $7,700 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Auxiliary
Service Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 776
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 461-24: 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 BIG ISLAND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CITRIC ACID TO CONTROL COQUI FROGS IN COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 777
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 462-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR TWO
MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into four-year lease agreements with an approximate
monthly cost of$600 for both copiers, to be used by the department's Hilo and
Kona offices.
Reference: Comm. 778
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 463-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR LEASES FOR
THREE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate
monthly cost of$275 for each copier, to be used by the department's Hilo and Kona
offices.
Reference: Comm. 779
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 125: AMENDS CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO COMMERCIAL BICYCLE TOURS
Seeks to prohibit the operation of commercial bicycle tours on a portion of
Kohala Mountain Road and a portion of the Akoni Pule Highway.
Reference: Comm. 679.45
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Negative: PCPLUD-9 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
4-noes, 1-absent)
POSTPONED TO MAY 1, 2024:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 132: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE,
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY RENAMING KAHAKAI
PARK, THE"WAIAKAHI`ULA BEACH PARK" IN RECOGNITION OF ITS
ORIGINAL PLACE NAME
Reference: Comm. 721
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
First Reading: March 6, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 135: 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 American Job Center-One Stop Program Income account
($75,540); and appropriates the same to the American Job Center-One Stop
Program account. These additional funds would be used to pay for additional costs
incurred for rent and utilities generated by a recent office relocation.
Reference: Comm. 752
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: March 6, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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REPORTS
GOEAC-112 NOMINATION OF LISA FUKUMITSU TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
(Comm. 733):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 29, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-113 NOMINATION OF STEVE HIRAKAMI TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 734):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 29, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-114 NOMINATION OF WAYNE PERRIN TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 735):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 29, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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GOEAC-115 NOMINATION OF BRIAN KANGAS TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 736): COMMISSION
Negative
Recommendation: Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 3-noes, 2-absent
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 29, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
FAILED:
Ayes: None.
Noes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-116 NOMINATION OF SUZI BOND TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD
(Comm. 737):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 30, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-117 REAPPOINTMENT OF LISA MCNAMARRA TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
(Comm. 738):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 30, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on GOEAC-117 is on the next page.)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-118 NOMINATION OF LLOYD MATSUBARA TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 739): COMMISSION
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-119 NOMINATION OF RALPH PALIKAPU DEDMAN TO THE GAME
(Comm. 745): MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 29, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
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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