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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
49th Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
October 2, 2024
1:00 P.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;
• Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, 67-1199 Mamalahoa Highway,Waimea; and
• Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle.
If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted,the scheduled meeting will continue.
Oral Public Testimony via Zoom: To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email
councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call(808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process
and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday,
October 1,2024.
Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting,written
testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 1,2024,by: (1) email to
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 24, 2024
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 610-24: REQUESTS THE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE
COUNTY CLERK TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE COUNTY
WEBSITE TO PROMOTE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE
PROCESS
Seeks improvements to better enable the public to view and track legislation and
other relevant information.
Reference: Comm. 1016
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Approve: GOEAC-159
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Res. 611-24: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A
SIXTY-FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH THE HOUSING AND LAND ENTERPRISE
OF HAWAII COUNTY, DBA: HALE O HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BELOW MARKET RATE
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-051:094 FOR A
COMMUNITY LAND TRUST PROGRAM AT A SET LEASE AMOUNT OF
$10.00 PER YEAR
Allows for Hale O Hawai`i to finance, construct, and sell a below market rate home
on state lands, subject to affordability restrictions,to an eligible purchaser for
affordable housing and shelter purposes.
Reference: Comm. 1017
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-68
Res. 612-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF TWENTY-SIX PORTABLE
GENERATORS FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE, HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
The donation to the Civil Defense Agency, with an estimated value of$15,619.47,
would be used to enhance the department's local emergency capabilities.
Reference: Comm. 1018
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-195
Res. 613-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, OFFICE OF STATE AND COMMUNITY
ENERGY PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY,
CLIMATE, EQUITY AND RESILIENCE
Allows for the receipt of$228,640 of federally-derived funds to be used to create
an Energy Management Plan for County of Hawaii facilities.
Reference: Comm. 1019
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-196
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Res. 614-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of$488,722.63 in federally-derived funds, which would be
used to establish a Hazard Zone Incident Command and a Control Training
Program to provide safe, effective, and efficient emergency response operations.
Reference: Comm. 1020
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-197
Res. 615-24: CHANGES TIME ELEMENT OF TWO HALF-TIME FIRE
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER II POSITIONS TO FULL-TIME
Requests adjustment to full-time with the intent to reallocate the positions to
provide the Hawaii County Fire Department with additional clerical support.
Reference: Comm. 1021
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-198
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Res. 630-24: APPROVES THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
(Draft 2) AND PRIORITIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION IN THE
2025 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE
PACKAGE
Includes proposals relating to the regulation of tobacco products, State land use
boundary amendments, denitrification in individual wastewater systems, regulating
midwife licensures, advancing the timeline and providing more funding for
cesspool conversions, extending the County surcharge of general excise tax, and
regulating agricultural tourism, and 10 policy priorities relating to: (1) increasing
funds for emergency preparedness; (2) lowering the cost and expanding the
availability of insurance for homeowners and businesses; (3) workforce
development; (4) expanding access to midwifery licensures; (5) game management
of wild ungulates; (6)promoting producer responsibility for solid waste;
(7)prioritizing and promoting safe routes to school; (8) increasing access to locally-
produced food; (9) improving public safety, expanding access to mental health
resources, and establishing community courts; and(10)preventing squatters and
supporting communities impacted by squatting.
Reference: Comm. 1043.3
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: GOEAC-160
and
Comm. 1043.4: From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated September 17, 2024, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 630-24, Draft 2.
Res. 637-24: 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 HAMAKUA HEALTH
CENTER INC. FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE LADIES NIGHT OUT
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1059
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
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Res. 638-24: 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 FEED HAWAII DBA
KOHALA FOOD HUB FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE
NORTH KOHALA FARM TO FAMILY PROJECT
Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1060
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 639-24: 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 THE
FUTURE FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE FRIENDLY FRIDGE RESCUE
FOOD PROGRAM
Transfers $4,350 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1061
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 640-24: 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 HOLUALOA VILLAGE
`GHANA FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 22ND ANNUAL MUSIC
AND LIGHT FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 1062
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
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Res. 641-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE
CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII, INC., TO ASSIST WITH
ITS EMERGENCY CLOSET PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1063
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 642-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PEPE`EKEO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ITS ALOHA `AINA COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Transfers $3,600 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. 1064
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 643-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
HAWAII FOR THE BIG ISLAND ELECTRIC VEHICLE ASSOCIATION'S
2024 HE ALA PONO ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Energy account.
Reference: Comm. 1065
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
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Res. 644-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU ANUENUE TO SUPPORT
ITS INAUGURAL INCLUSIVE PROM
Transfers $4,850 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1066
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 645-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE
CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII, INC., TO ASSIST WITH
ITS EMERGENCY CLOSET PROGRAM
Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1067
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 646-24: 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
SUPPORT THE 2024 HAWAII ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1068
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
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Res. 647-24: 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 KOHALA HERITAGE
CENTER FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL
CENTER
Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1069
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 648-24: 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 KOHALA
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE
KOHALA UNUPA`A PROGRAM
Transfers $2,570.40 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1070
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 649-24: 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 NA`ALEHU THEATRE
FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL ALOHA SHIRT FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1071
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
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Res. 650-24: 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 EAST HAWAII FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $6,500 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. 1072
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 651-24: 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 HAWAIIAN VOLCANO
EDUCATION AND RESILIENCE INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT THE DIGITAL
RESILIENCE AGAINST DISASTERS FOR ISLAND COMMUNITIES
TRAINING PROGRAM
Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1073
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 652-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE
CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII, INC., TO ASSIST WITH
ITS EMERGENCY CLOSET PROGRAM
Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1074
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
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Res. 653-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ALANUI `O KAT FOR ITS
RARE AND ENDANGERED NATIVE PLANT EDUCATION PROJECT
Transfers $5,000 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. 1075
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 654-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NA`ALEHU THEATRE TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS 2024 ALOHA SHIRT FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1076
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 655-24: 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 12 STEP OHANA CLUB
OF KONA, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS RECOVERY
MEETINGS
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1077
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
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Res. 656-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A SCORE BOARD
WITH INSTALLATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION
The donation from West Side Hawaii Little League, with an estimated value of
$11,000, would be installed at the William Charles Lunalilo Playground in
Kailua-Kona.
Reference: Comm. 1078
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 657-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION WITH EXPENSES FOR VARIOUS SPECIAL PROJECTS AND
EVENTS HELD ON HAWAII ISLAND
Transfers $38,070 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. 1080
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 659-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HONOKA`A HONGWANJI
MISSION FOR ITS "FEEDING OUR KEIKI AND KUPUNA" PROGRAM
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 1084
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
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Res. 660-24: 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 FOOD BASKET INC.
FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS AT
VARIOUS PROPERTIES TO ASSIST ITS AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIERS IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $7,844 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. 1085
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
Res. 661-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT FOR THE SISTER CITY PROGRAM
Transfers $6,700 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Office of Management, Mayor's
Entertainment account.
Reference: Comm. 1086
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 184: AMENDS CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE 2 AND ARTICLE 3, OF THE HAWAII
(Draft 2) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE
USE OF COUNTY STREETS; AND ESTABLISHES A SPECIAL ACTIVITY
PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
Establishes a process to obtain a special permit and regulations to conduct
temporary commercial activity on a County street, and increases fees from $25 to
$50 for any permit issued for the lawful use of County streets.
Reference: Comm. 944.4
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: PCIA-14
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Bill 200: 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—Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Block Grant account($228,640); and appropriates the same to the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant account. Funds would be used to create
an Energy Management Plan for County of Hawaii facilities.
Reference: Comm. 1019
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-199
Bill 201: 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—FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant account($488,722.63); and appropriates the same to the FY 2023 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant account. Funds would be used to establish a Hazard Zone
Incident Command and a Control Training Program to provide safe, effective, and
efficient emergency response operations.
Reference: Comm. 1020
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-200
Bill 202: 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 Fund Balance From Previous Year account($7.4 million);
and appropriates the same to the Housing Production account to fund a grant
agreement with Kamakoa Nui LP for the Na Hale Makoa Project($2 million) and
the Kamakoa Nui Workforce Housing Mini-Loop Road/Infrastructure project
($5.4 million).
Reference: Comm. 1022
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-201
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Bill 213: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 24-17 AND SECTION 24-19,
OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
RELATING TO AN EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE
TAXES AND FEES
Allows an exemption from certain motor vehicle taxes and fees for motor vehicles
owned or leased for 12 months or longer by the County and for motor vehicles
owned or leased for 12 months or longer by police officers who use their vehicles in
the performance of their duties.
Reference: Comm. 1079
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Waived: FC
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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
First Reading: September 17, 2024
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)
First Reading: September 17, 2024
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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)
First Reading: September 17, 2024
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
First Reading: September 17, 2024
REPORTS
GOEAC-155 NOMINATION OF BIRK BILLINGSLEY TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY
(Comm. 1030): COMMITTEE
GOEAC-156 NOMINATION OF KEN HOYLE TO THE KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN
(Comm. 1031): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 11, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawai`i County Charter)
GOEAC-157 NOMINATION OF RICK PORTER TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 1032):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 11, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawai`i County Charter)
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Hawaii County Council-49 October 2,2024
GOEAC-158 NOMINATION OF CHARLA THOMPSON TO THE KONA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 1033): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 11, 2024 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawai`i County Charter)
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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