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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
38th Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
May 15, 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.
Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations:
• Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway,Kapa`au;
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and
• Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, 67-1199 Mamalahoa Highway,Waimea.
If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted,the scheduled meeting will continue.
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and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday,
May 14,2024.
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counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County Clerk's
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 Pastor Robert Frick of Puna Covenant Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER
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 March 20, 2024
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
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: March 20 and April 17, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Inaba, seconded by Ms.Villegas,to adopt
Res. 442-24.)
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Res. 486-24: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS OR A
CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 7-1-003:010, ALSO KNOWN
AS `ANAEHO`OMALU KAPALAOA, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF
PU`UANAHULU, DISTRICT OF KONA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS,
OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire approximately 27.38 acres of land to protect and
preserve cultural and natural resources and open certain areas of the property for
education, gathering, and cultural practices. The parcel is listed as priority number
one in the 2023 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 814
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Approve: LAAC-53
Res. 487-24: AUTHORIZES THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO THE
PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM THROUGH THE GEOTHERMAL
RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAM
Provides $65,000 in grant funds to purchase, install, and maintain 25 surveillance
systems throughout Pahoa Village.
Reference: Comm. 819
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-156
Res. 496-24: 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 LGBTQ
PRIDE TO SUPPORT ITS 12TH ANNUAL PRIDE FESTIVAL
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 835
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Postponed: May 1, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kagiwada, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy,to
adopt Res. 496-24.)
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Res. 498-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND
REHABILITATION
Seeks to enter into a no cost Memorandum of Agreement to facilitate the issuance
and production of REAL ID compliant Civil Identification cards for those
transitioning through the re-entry phase of their rehabilitation process.
Reference: Comm. 837
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-128
Res. 499-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAWAII EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Seeks to support and facilitate the installation and maintenance of a warning siren in
Kamakoa Nui Park to serve the Kamakoa Phase I-A Subdivision in Waikoloa.
Reference: Comm. 838
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-129
Res. 500-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF
$750,000 FROM THE DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
The donation to the Department of Parks and Recreation would be used for the
design, permitting, and other costs associated with the construction of a new
multi-use community center/emergency shelter facility at Spencer Kalani Schutte
Park.
Reference: Comm. 839
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-157
Res. 503-24: APPROVES THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Reference: Comm. 859
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOEAC
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Res. 504-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `O KAT KAKOU FOR ITS
2024 FAMILY FUN FEST AND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $4,500 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. 860
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 505-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE,
EQUITY, AND RESILIENCE'S PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ZERO
WASTE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS
Transfers $8,020 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and
Resilience, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 861
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 506-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAII TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS 2024 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION
EVENT IN EAST HAWAII
Transfers $1,500 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. 862
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
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Res. 507-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA TO
SUPPORT THE BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S
MALAMA KEIKI PROGRAM
Transfers $2,200 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 863
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 508-24: 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 AT REEDS BAY BEACH
PARK
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 864
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 509-24: 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
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 865
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
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Res. 510-24: 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 WAIAKEA HIGH
SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2024 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL
PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 867
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 511-24: 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 HILO HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATION FOR THE 2024 HILO HIGH GRAD NITE
Transfers $1,200 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 868
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 512-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAII TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS 2024 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION
EVENT IN WEST HAWAII
Transfers $3,200 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 869
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
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Res. 513-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR RENOVATIONS AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS AT
VARIOUS PARKS FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Transfers $22,415 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Transfer to Capitol Projects Fund—General account.
Reference: Comm. 870
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 520-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PURSUANT TO HAWAII
REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$75,000 of federally-derived funds to advance Hawaii
County's work on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety.
Reference: Comm. 877
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 521-24: 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 KEIKI RODEO
ASSOCIATION INC. FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS KEIKI RODEO
EVENTS
Transfers $9,293 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 878
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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Res. 522-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION
AGENCY WITH PURCHASING ANIMAL MICROCHIPS
Transfers $23,030 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Animal Control and Protection Agency
account.
Reference: Comm. 879
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 523-24: 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 EXPENSES RELATING TO PHASE 2 OF A MURAL PROJECT
FOR ITS NEW HORIZONS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Transfers $4,235 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 880
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 524-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 46-7, allows for the receipt of
$1 million by the Office of Housing and Community Development to support the
implementation and ongoing operational support of a new homeless shelter
program.
Reference: Comm. 881
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 125: AMENDS CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 3) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING
TO COMMERCIAL BICYCLE TOURS
Establishes annual registration requirements for any person or business operating a
commercial bicycle tour and that the County Council may prohibit the operation of
commercial bicycle tours on designated portions of public highways if
transportation and public safety officials determine that operating the commercial
bicycle tour on the designated portion of a public highway poses a threat to public
safety.
Reference: Comm. 679.61
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Negative: PCPLUD-9 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
4-noes, 1-absent)
Postponed: March 20 and May 1, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Ms.Villegas,to pass
Bill 125,Draft 2, as amended, on first reading.)
Bill 148: 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 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—
10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL—COMMERCIAL
MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT HILO, HAWAII, COVERED
BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-036:076 (Applicant: Manono Corner, LLC) (Area:
21,023 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to demolish three
existing structures and construct a single-story structure for retail and/or office
uses, onsite parking, and access driveways. This property is located on the
corner of East Lanikaula Street and Manono Street, Waiakea House Lots,
South Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 815
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-54
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Bill 149: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-14 (WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ZONE MAP),
ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM OPEN(0) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL
MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT WAIKOLOA, HAWAII,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-003:041 (Por.) (Applicant: Waik6loa
Village Center LLC) (Area: 26.052 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to develop and operate the
Waik6loa Village Light Industrial Center, to include a self-storage facility and
flexible use buildings for industrial-commercial business. The property is located
on Pua Melia Steet, approximately 0.2 miles southeast of its intersection with
Waik6loa Road.
Reference: Comm. 816
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-55
Bill 150: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-101, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL—TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) AND SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5) TO SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL— 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15), SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10), SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5), AND OPEN AT PAHOA,
NORTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 5-5-019:025
AND 027 (PORTIONS) (Applicant: Hawaii Island Community Development
Corporation (Area: approximately 18.38 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the
applicant's request for a five-year time extension to Condition C (Final Subdivision
Approval) for the development of Phase 3 of the Kumakua Self Help Housing
Project. The property is located along the makai side of Akoni Pule Highway,
approximately 600 feet west of the Kohala High and Elementary School Complex.
Reference: Comm. 817
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-56
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Bill 151: AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 00-90 AND 91-27, WHICH RECLASSIFIED
LANDS FROM OPEN (0) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (CV-10) AT
KEAHUOLU, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 7-4-015:015 (PORTION) (Applicant: Lili`uokalani Trust) (Area:
0.874 acre)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the
applicant's request to delete Condition B (time to submit and secure Final Plan
Approval), Condition C (time to commence construction), Condition D (Eho Street
improvements), Condition F (Eho Street/Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway intersection
improvements), and Condition K(Administrative Time Extension). The property is
located along the makai side of Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway between Eho Street
and the Kona Coast Shopping Center.
Reference: Comm. 818
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-57
Bill 152: AMENDS CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 4, AND ARTICLE 7, OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING
TO PRE-APPROVED PLANS FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
Adds a definition for"multi-family dwelling", and amends the plan review fee
schedule specific to pre-approved model plans for residential dwellings.
Reference: Comm. 822
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PCPLUD-10
Bill 153: AMENDS CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4-4-26, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
ANIMALS
Increases the penalties for a noisy dog violation from $25 to $50 for the first
violation, $75 to $100 for the second violation, $100 to $200 for the third violation,
and $200 to $400 for any subsequent violation.
Reference: Comm. 823
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Approve: PCHSW-12
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Bill 154: 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 Parks and Recreation Spencer Kalani Schutte District Park Community
Center/Emergency Shelter—Private Project($750,000) to the Capital Budget.
Funds for this project shall be provided from Private Contributions to be used for
the design, permitting, and other costs associated with the construction of a new
multi-use community center/emergency shelter facility at Spencer Kalani Schutte
Park.
Reference: Comm. 839
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-158
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 155: 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
Appropriates fuel tax revenues expected to be collected from 2024-2026 by
establishing the following fuel tax program appropriations to the Capital Budget:
Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2,825,755); Bridge Inspection, Repair and
Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1,883,836); and Local Road Improvements
(Highways) ($4,709,591), for a total appropriation of$9,419,182.
Reference: Comm. 840
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-159
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
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Bill 156: 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 Interest—Other Federal account($620,000) and the
Interest—Housing account($2,000); and appropriates the same to the Emergency
Rental Assistance Administration COVID-19 account($10,000); Cities of Financial
Empowerment account($2,000); Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Administration
COVID-19 account($500,000); Hawaii Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation
Program account($10,000); and the 2021 Hawaii Island Homeowner Assistance
Program-Administration account($100,000).
Reference: Comm. 841
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-160
Bill 157: 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—National Coastal Resilience Fund
account($2,000,000); and appropriates the same to the National Coastal Resilience
Fund account, to be used by the Department of Research and Development to
complete a Community-Based Hilo Resilience and Watershed Management Plan.
Reference: Comm. 842
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-161
Bill 158: 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—Aina Based Youth Prevention and
Resilience Programs account($12,000); and appropriates the same to the Aina
Based Youth Prevention and Resilience Programs account, to be used by the
Department of Parks and Recreation for planning, designing, and implementation of
substance free educational community service events.
Reference: Comm. 843
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-162
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Bill 163: 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—Department of Health Complete
Streets account($75,000); and appropriates the same to the Department of Health
Complete Streets-Federal account, to advance Hawaii County's work on Multi-
Modal Transportation Safety.
Reference: Comm. 877
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Bill 164: 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 2024 Emergency Proclamation Homeless Programs—
State account($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the 2024 Emergency
Proclamation Homeless Programs account, to support the implementation and
ongoing operational support of a new homeless shelter program.
Reference: Comm. 881
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 146: 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—Hazard Mitigation Grant Program—
Mana Road Fire account($33,200); and appropriates the same to the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program—Maria Road Fire account to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Reference: Comm. 797
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 1, 2024
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Bill 147: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-279,
SCHEDULE 27 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING ON PAVEMENT PROHIBITED AT
ALL TIMES
Adds a provision prohibiting parking on pavement at all times for a portion of the
east side of Government Road in Ka`u, near its junction with Ninole Loop Road.
Reference: Comm. 803
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
First Reading: May 1, 2024
Bill 159: 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
Increases the appropriation to the Public Works Bridge Repair Projects—Honoli`i
and Kaiwilahilahi Streams - Federal Project($14,282,000) in the Capital Budget.
Funds for this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable and would
be used for structural repairs to and preservation of the Honoli`i Stream Bridge and
the Kaiwilahilahi Stream Bridge.
Reference: Comm. 844
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: May 1, 2024
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
REPORTS
GOEAC-126 NOMINATION OF DONNA KINUKO NOBORIKAWA TO THE LEEWARD
(Comm. 824): PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 26, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawai`i County Charter)
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GOEAC-127 NOMINATION OF ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ TO THE LEEWARD
(Comm. 825): PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 26, 2024 (Section 134(k),
Hawai`i County Charter)
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 866: JENNIFER L. TUFUI VS. COUNTY OF HAWAII, HAWAII POLICE
DEPARTMENT FEPA NO. H-21399, EEOC NO. 37B-2021-00048
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Lerisa L. Heroldt dated April 26,
2024, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the
Council regarding the above-entitled discrimination complaint filed by Jennifer L.
Tufui, including discussion regarding settlement.
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.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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