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Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
48th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
September 17, 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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• Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa`au;
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• Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle.
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Hawaii County Council-48 September 17,2024
INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona Methodist Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or
immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council.
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 10, 2024—APPROVED
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 591-24: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BY AMENDING RULE NO. 26,
RELATING TO TRANSFER OF COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT
CONTINGENCY RELIEF FUNDS
Reference: Comm. 990
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Approve: GOEAC-153
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 592-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a memorandum of agreement to share
confidential tax return information relating to the administration of the State and
County of Hawai`i's Transient Accommodations Tax.
Reference: Comm. 992
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-154
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 593-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Allows for the receipt of$925,000 of federally-derived funds to support opioid
remediation activities.
Reference: Comm. 993
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-192
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 616-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOLUALOA VILLAGE
OHANA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS 25TH ANNUAL COFFEE
AND ART STROLL
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1024
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 617-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PATH—PEOPLE FOR
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION HAWAII TO PURCHASE PET WASTE BAGS
FOR THE DISPENSERS AT THE OLD WALUA TRAIL
Transfers $1,600 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1025
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 618-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIMEA COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURCHASE AND SHIPMENT OF FOUR
OUTDOOR BENCHES FOR THE WAIMEA COMMUNITY
Transfers $3,784 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Public Works, Administration
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1026
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 619-24: 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 FRIENDS OF FIRST
RESPONDERS FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE ROBUST
CONFERENCE 2024 FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Transfers $2,700 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Police Department, Training account.
Reference: Comm. 1027
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 620-24: 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 RELATING TO THE 2024 HAWAII ISLAND VETERANS
DAY PARADE
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1028
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 621-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR A
MULTIFUNCTION, COLOR PRINTER FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
CLERK, SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
monthly cost of$2,000.
Reference: Comm. 1029
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 622-24: 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 ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1035
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 623-24: 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 NORTH HAWAII
HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR THE 2024 HAMAKUA SUGAR DAYS
FESTIVAL
Transfers $7,500 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. 1036
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 624-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PAPA`ALOA ALL HALLOW'S EVE
COMMUNITY EVENT
Transfers $1,400 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1037
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 625-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAII
VETERANS CEMETERY-PU'U HO`OMAHA O NA POB KOA O HAWAII
KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1038
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 626-24: 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
ASSIST KEA`AU MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR
ITS YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers $1,760 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1039
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 627-24: 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 HAWAII COUNTY SEQUENTIAL INTERCEPT MODEL REPORT
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1040
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 628-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOLUALOA FOUNDATION
FOR ARTS AND CULTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE"COOL
FUSION: FESTIVAL OF 1,000 BOWLS" EVENT AT THE DONKEY MILL
ART CENTER
Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Destination Management account.
Reference: Comm. 1041
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 629-24: APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF MEMBERS TO THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE
WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Requests the Council's approval of the following slates of officers: NACo—
Tommy Waters, City and County of Honolulu; KipuKai Kuali`i, Kauai County;
and Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Hawaii County; and WIR—Shane Sinenci, Maui
County, and Michelle M. Galimba, Hawaii County.
Reference: Comm. 1042
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: GOEAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 631-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH RUNBECK ELECTION SERVICES FOR THE AGILIS SOFTWARE FOR
THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a four-year agreement with an approximate total
cost of$196,500.
Reference: Comm. 1045
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 165: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
(Draft 2) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING
Changes the County Building parking lot located at 25 Aupuni Street in Hilo from a
two-hour metered parking zone to a two-hour parking area, effective January 1,
2025.
Reference: Comm. 884.3
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Approve: PCIA-13
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 196: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Opioid Settlement Funds account
($925,000); and appropriates the same to the Opioid Settlement Funds account to
support opioid remediation activities.
Reference: Comm. 993
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-193
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 197: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Increases revenues in the State Grants —Career Criminal Program account
($55,034); and appropriates the same to the Career Criminal Prosecution Program
account, for a total appropriation of$546,168. Funds would be used to support nine
positions in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Reference: Comm. 994
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-194
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 203: 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 NAMING THE
BALLFIELDS AT WILLIAM "BILLY" KENOI DISTRICT PARK THE
"HOWARD SANORIA BALLFIELDS" IN HONOR OF HOWARD FERNANDO
SANORIA
Reference: Comm. 1044
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: PCHSW
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 104: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 19-2; CHAPTER 19,
(Draft 7) ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53; AND CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 11,
SECTION 19-90, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A LONG-TERM RENTAL
CLASS FOR REAL PROPERTY TAXES
Establishes a Long-Term Rental tax assignment classification for properties that are
occupied under a signed lease for six consecutive months or more to the same
tenant.
Reference: Comm. 600.50
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada and Ms. Galimba
Postponed: July 10 and 24, 2024
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Villegas —7.
Noes: Acting Chair Inaba— 1.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 123: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1 AND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 23,
(Draft 5) ARTICLE 9, AND CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 5, AND
ARTICLE 6, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO OHANA DWELLING UNITS
Removes each instance of the term "ohana dwelling" from the County Code and
inserts the term "accessory dwelling unit", and adds provisions for the
establishment of an accessory dwelling unit.
Reference: Comm. 677.32
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Kierkiewicz
Postponed: August 21, 2024
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Lee Loy —5.
Noes: Council Members Evans, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—3.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 127: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 4, SECTION 25-2-44, OF THE
(Draft 4) HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING
TO CONDITIONS ON CHANGE OF ZONE
Requires the Planning Director to include time constraints for the completion or
satisfaction of conditions imposed in change of zoning district ordinances that do
not revert zoning to a previous zoning district designation or an open zoning
designation.
Reference: Comm. 694.13
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 188: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-57, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE
NONDEDICATED AGRICULTURAL USE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Seeks to change the sunset date of the nondedicated agricultural use assessment
program from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2029, extends the time for property
owners in the program to reapply for alternative programs from September 1, 2025,
to September 1, 2026, and sets a September 1, 2028, deadline for the director to
review all reapplications.
Reference: Comm. 967
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 189: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 19-2, ARTICLE 7,
SECTION 19-53, AND ARTICLE 8, SECTION 19-61, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL
PROPERTY TAXES
Amends definitions for"Community food sustainability use" and "Diversified
agriculture", allows for properties under the Community Food Sustainability Use
Assessment and Short-Term Commercial Agricultural Use Dedication programs to
be eligible for the Homeowner tax classification if the property is used as the
owner's primary residence, and removes the limit of three consecutive, three-year
terms for dedication in the Short-Term Commercial Agricultural Use program.
Reference: Comm. 968
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball and Ms. Galimba
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 190: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Volunteers in Service to America
Support Grant account($40,000); and appropriates the same to the Volunteers in
Service to America Support Grant account. Funds would be used to provide
community-based training and regional education from local historians, cultural
practitioners, and other sources to AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America
personnel.
Reference: Comm. 979
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 191: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Trek the Trails
account($96,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Trek the Trails
account. Funds would be used to promote alternative transportation options,
pedestrian and bicycle safety, and introduce the community to the interconnectivity
provided through the Trek the Trails project.
Reference: Comm. 980
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 192: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Volunteer Fire Assist account($17,800);
and appropriates the same to the Volunteer Fire Assistance—Federal account, for a
total appropriation of$317,800. Funds would be used for public safety supplies for
Volunteer Fire Operations.
Reference: Comm. 981
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 193: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-280,
SCHEDULE 28 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO NO PARKING AT ANY TIME
Prohibits parking at any time alongside Kaiminani Drive in North Kona at the
following locations: (1) on the south side of Waikane Place from a point 51 feet
southeast of Waikane Place extending 399 feet northwest; and (2) on the northside
of Waikane Place from a point 75 feet southeast of Anapau Place extending 69 feet
northwest of Waikane Place.
Reference: Comm. 984
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
First Reading: September 4, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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REPORTS
GOEAC-152 NOMINATION OF NATHAN GADDIS TO THE BANYAN DRIVE HAWAII
(Comm. 1010): REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 1023: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAIUINABA ENGINEERING LLC
From Claims Investigator Clifford D. Victorine, IH, dated August 26, 2024,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Lee Loy, and Acting Chair Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: Council Member Inaba— 1.
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: 10:30 a.m.
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed
to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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