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Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
41" Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
June 5, 2024
9:00 a.m.
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Hawaii County Council-41 June 5,2024
INVOCATION Rimban Kazunori Takahashi of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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 April 3, 2024—APPROVED
April 17, 2024—APPROVED
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
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 and 15, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kagiwada, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to adopt
Res. 496-24.)
(Vote on Res. 496-24 is on the next page.)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 514-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PURSUANT TO
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
Reference: Comm. 871
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-137
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 515-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
Allows the Department of Research and Development to enter into a five-year
agreement to share the cost of funding two Extension Agent positions who will
cover Indigenous Crops/East Hawaii Master Gardeners and East Hawaii
Livestock.
Reference: Comm. 872
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-163
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 872.2: From Economic Development Specialist Glenn T. Sako, Department of Research
and Development, dated May 20, 2024, transmitting data in support of Res. 515-24.
Res. 516-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PURSUANT TO
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Allows for the receipt of$200,000 of State funds to control green waste, palms, and
other "host material"to minimize breeding grounds of the Coconut Rhinoceros
Beetle.
Reference: Comm. 873
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-164
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 517-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT
(Draft 2) DOMAIN OF TAX MAP KEY: 8-6-008:011, SITUATED AT WAIEA,
DISTRICT OF SOUTH KONA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, FOR
CONTINUED USE OF THE WAIEA RECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION
BY THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The County seeks to acquire approximately 2.282 acres of land to continue to
operate the Waiea Recycling and Transfer Station.
Reference: Comm. 874.2
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-58
Note: First of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes
(Vote on Res. 517-24, Draft 2, is on the next page.)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED IST OF TWO REQUIRED
READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 874.3: From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated May 23, 2024, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 517-24, Draft 2.
Res. 518-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES BY EMINENT
DOMAIN, BEING PORTIONS OF TAX MAP KEYS: 1-4-001:002 AND
1-4-001:003, SITUATED AT KAPOHO, PUNA, COUNTY AND STATE OF
HAWAII, FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LAVA INUNDATED ROADS,
COUNTY JOB NUMBER E-4523, SPECIFICALLY POHOIKI ROAD
Authorizes the Corporation Counsel to initiate proceedings in eminent domain for
the taking, acquisition, and condemnation of private property for the purpose of
widening Pohoiki Road to comply with current roadway standards.
Reference: Comm. 875
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-59
Note: First of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes
PASSED IST OF TWO REQUIRED READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 519-24: AUTHORIZES THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF LEONG KUNIHIRO
BROOKE AND KIM, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, WORKERS'
COMPENSATION DIVISION
Extends the retention of Special Counsel Services with additional compensation of
$300,000 and total compensation not to exceed $600,000.
Reference: Comm. 876
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-138
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5,
Hawaii County Charter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
Res. 526-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
Transfers $44,100 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.
Reference: Comm. 887
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 527-24: 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 WAIMEA HAWAIIAN
HOMESTEADERS ASSOCIATION INC. TO PURCHASE A BRONZE PLAQUE
FOR THE JAMES "JIMMY" CORREA BALLFIELD AT DR. FRANCIS F. C.
WONG STADIUM
Transfers $3,883 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. 888
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 528-24: 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 ENVIRONMENTAL
RESTORATION TO SUPPORT ITS EFFORTS ON RESTORING AND
PRESERVING THE KEAUGHANA STATE FOREST RESERVE
Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 889
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 531-24: REAFFIRMS THE SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII AND HUALIEN COUNTY IN TAIWAN AND URGES THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A FORMAL AGREEMENT TO RE-ESTABLISH
SAID RELATIONSHIP
Reference: Comm. 894
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOEAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 533-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED
STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of$100,000 of State funds for the planning phase of the
Waste-to Wealth project in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 897
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 534-24: 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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Allows for the receipt of$10,000 of State funds to hold a free used tire collection
and disposal event for Hawaii County residents with educational outreach
associated with tire waste.
Reference: Comm. 898
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 535-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS AT VARIOUS PARK FACILITIES AND POOLS IN COUNCIL
DISTRICT 1
Transfers $12,850 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account.
Reference: Comm. 900
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 125: AMENDS CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 4) (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. 679.72
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Negative: PCPLUD-9 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
4-noes, 1-absent)
Postponed: March 20, May 1, and May 15, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to pass
Bill 125, Draft 3, as amended, on first reading.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 5 AND PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 138: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PLANNING
Requires the Planning Director to submit semi-annual reports to the County Council
indicating those properties for which: (1) an initial time extension for the
performance of conditions on the change of zone has been granted; (2) applications
have been approved or denied for zoning variances, subdivision variances,
subdivisions, `ohana dwelling unit permits, nonsignificant zoning changes, approval
of plans for telecommunication antennas, or additional farm dwelling agreements;
and (3) any application, except for registration of a short-term vacation rental, has
been approved or denied under the sole authority of the planning director or by
operation of applicable law when the planning director failed to approve or deny the
application.
Reference: Comm. 760.8
Intr. by: Ms. Evans and Mr. Inaba
Approve: GOEAC-139
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 760.9: From Council Member Cindy Evans, dated May 20, 2024, transmitting proposed
amendments to Bill 138, Draft 2.
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Bill 145: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 7,
(Draft 2) SECTIONS 6-7.3 AND 6-7.4; AND ARTICLE XVI OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CHARTER (2022 EDITION), RELATING TO THE WINDWARD AND
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS
Adds a requirement that at least one member of each commission have experience
or expertise in Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, Native
Hawaiian law, or traditional Hawaiian land usage; climate resilience, natural
resource management, or agricultural sustainability; or environmental science,
environmental protection, or land conservation, and that each category be
represented by a different member.
Reference: Comm. 796.11
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Approve: GOEAC-140
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED
READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Lee Loy —2.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
Postponed: May 15, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Ms. Kagiwada, to pass
Bill 152 on first reading.)
(Vote on Bill 152 is on the next page)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 160: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, ARTICLE VI, AND
ARTICLE XVI OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
(2022 EDITION), RELATING TO THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
Moves provisions for the Office of the Corporation Counsel currently in Article VI
and under the supervision of the Managing Director into Article III, Legislative
Branch, and provides the County Council the sole authority to appoint and remove
the Corporation Counsel.
Reference: Comm. 857
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kierkiewicz
Negative: GOEAC-141 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
4-noes, 1-absent)
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, and Villegas —5.
Noes: Council Members Kagiwada, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —3.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder voted "kanalua"then "aye.")
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Bill 162: 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 State Grants —Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Grant
account($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Grant account, to control green waste, palms, and other "host material"to minimize
breeding grounds of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle.
Reference: Comm. 873
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-165
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 168: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 2, OF THE
CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII(2022 EDITION), RELATING TO
THE COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Proposes increasing the terms of members from 11 months to 22 months, expanding
the deadline by which the commission submits its findings and recommendations
from 11 months to 20 months after appointment, and that commission members
would begin their terms 18 months after the beginning of the term of the mayor
instead of one year after the beginning of the term of the mayor.
Reference: Comm. 893
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada and Ms. Evans
Waived: GOEAC
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 170: 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 State Grants —Hilo Waste to Wealth Economic
Revitalization Program account($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Hilo
Waste to Wealth Economic Revitalization Program account for the planning phase
of the Waste-to Wealth project in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 897
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 171: 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 State Grants —Used Tire Disposal Event account
($10,000); and appropriates the same to the Used Tire Disposal Event account to
hold a free used tire collection and disposal event for Hawaii County residents with
educational outreach associated with tire waste.
Reference: Comm. 898
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 172: 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 Real Property Tax Penalties account($1,500,000); and
appropriates the same to the Transfer to Disaster/Emergency Fund account
($500,000) and Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation Fund account
($1,000,000) to maintain compliance with County Charter mandated funding
transfers due to excess revenue from real property tax penalties.
Reference: Comm. 899
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 148: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO DISTRICT ZONE MAP),
(Draft 2) 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. 815.2
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
(Vote on Bill 148, 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: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 149: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-14 (WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ZONE MAP),
(Draft 2) 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. 816.2
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 150: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-101, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
(Draft 2) 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. 817.2
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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 151: AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 00-90 AND 91-27, WHICH RECLASSIFIED
(Draft 2) 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 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. 818.4
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
(Vote on Bill 151, Draft 2, is on the next page.)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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 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
First Reading: May 15, 2024
POSTPONED TO JUNE 19, 2024:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 154 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, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
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, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: May 15, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
GOEAC-130 NOMINATION OF CHELSEA L. AHERN TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 848): COMMISSION
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-131 NOMINATION OF KEALOHANUI BROWNING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE
(Comm. 849): HAWAII REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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GOEAC-132 NOMINATION OF ARTHUR BUCKMAN TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 850):
Negative
Recommendation: Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 6-noes
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 7, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-133 NOMINATION OF JASMINE V. CRUSAT TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 851):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 7, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-134 NOMINATION OF LYAN K. YOUNGS TO THE SALARY COMMISSION
(Comm. 852):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 7, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
WITHDRAWN
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GOEAC-135 NOMINATION OF DAISY MITCHELL TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 854): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 9, 2024 (Section 134(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-136 NOMINATION OF MEL YOKOYAMA, JR. TO THE KA`U COMMUNITY
(Comm. 855): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: June 9, 2024 (Section 134(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
WITHDRAWN
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 886: HUI MALAMA HONOKOHAU V. COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET. AL.;
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT HAWAII, CIVIL CASE 1:23-CV-00393
From Corporation Counsel Elizabeth Strance dated May 16, 2024, requesting an
attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the
above-entitled matter, including discussion regarding partial settlement.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
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agenda items.)
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