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Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
50th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 16, 2024
9:00 a.m.
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Hawaii County Council-50 October 16,2024
INVOCATION Kahu Kealoha Ka`opua of Calvary Community Church in Kona
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 August 7, 2024—APPROVED
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 633-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT
DOMAIN OF A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-007:016, SITUATED AT
KAHILIPALI IKI AND KAHILIPALINUI AHUPUA`A, DISTRICT OF KA`U,
ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE
NA`ALEHU WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Authorizes the Corporation Counsel to initiate proceedings for the taking,
acquisition, and condemnation of private property for the construction of a
wastewater treatment plant required by the Administrative Order on consent entered
with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Reference: Comm. 1052
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-69
Note: First of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes
(Vote on Res. 633-24 is on the next page.)
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PASSED IST OF TWO REQUIRED READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Res. 634-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH HAWAIIAN TELCOM, INC. FOR CENTREX BIZ PLUS
SERVICE FOR THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT AND HAWAII FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement at an estimated cost of
$22,875 for the Police Department and $11,730 for the Fire Department, for the
new joint communications center located at 540 Kupuna Place.
Reference: Comm. 1053
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-202
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, and Chair Kimball —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Lee Loy, and Villegas—3.
Excused: None.
Res. 635-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH DIAGNOSTIC LABS SERVICES INC. FOR BLOOD
COLLECTION LABORATORY SERVICES
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an estimated cost of
$500 per year, to provide blood collection laboratory services for the Hawaii Fire
Department to be in compliance with its Bloodborne Pathogens/Infectious Disease
Exposure Guidelines.
Reference: Comm. 1054
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-203
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, and Chair Kimball —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Lee Loy and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 636-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT
TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
Allows for the receipt of$1,145,239 in federally-derived funds to purchase
Americans with Disabilities Act vans to accommodate the increase in ridership
within the Paratransit Program.
Reference: Comm. 1055
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-204
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 658-24: AMENDS RESOLUTION NO. 464-24 TO ADD THE EMERGENCY
SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM TO THE 2024 COUNTY OF HAWAII
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND TO
MODIFY THE AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
Adds the Emergency Solutions Grant Program to allow for the direct receipt of
federal funding and clarifies that only the Mayor may execute and submit
agreements related to the 2024 County of Hawaii Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 1081
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-161
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 664-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE ANIMAL CONTROL
AND PROTECTION AGENCY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
monthly cost of$300, to be used by the department's East Hawaii office.
Reference: Comm. 1090
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 666-24: RECOGNIZES OCTOBER AS ANTI-BULLYING AWARENESS MONTH AND
PROMOTES EFFORTS TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST BULLYING IN
HAWAII COUNTY
Encourages all residents, schools, businesses, and organizations to work together to
create an atmosphere of zero tolerance for bullying.
Reference: Comm. 1095
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: GOEAC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 667-24: 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 $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1096
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 668-24: 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 LO`I COLLECTIVE
FOUNDATION FOR ITS ACCESSIBLE YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Transfers $4,950 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1097
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 669-24: 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 WEST HAWAII
VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION
FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE PERMANENT CAMP TARAWA
DISPLAY AT ELLISON ONIZUKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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. 1098
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 670-24: 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-PUU HO`OMAHA O NA POB KOA O HAWAII
KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICAN DAY
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1099
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 671-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KUIKAHI MEDIATION
CENTER INC., FOR ITS COLLABORATION, LEADERSHIP, AND
TEAMWORK TRAINING SERIES
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1100
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 672-24: 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 $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1101
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 673-24: 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 FOR ITS
INAUGURAL INCLUSIVE PROM
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1102
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 674-24: 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 LO`I COLLECTIVE
FOUNDATION FOR ITS ACCESSIBLE YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAM
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. 1103
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 675-24: 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 ITS PAPA`IKOU CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
Transfers $3,000 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. 1104
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 676-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA HEALTH
CENTER INC. FOR THE HONOKA`A RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Transfers $5,000 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. 1105
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 677-24: 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 AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1106
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 678-24: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PETFIX SPAY AND NEUTER
TO SUPPORT ITS SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 1107
Intr. by: Ms. Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 679-24: 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
`OHANA FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 25TH ANNUAL COFFEE
AND ART STROLL
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1108
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 134: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 25-2-42 OF THE HAWAII
(Draft 3) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
AMENDMENTS INITIATED BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHER
PERSONS
Requires the Planning Director to submit a subject area report to the applicable
planning commission and County Council along with each change of zoning district
application. The report would specify all changes of zone granted to surrounding
properties, any incomplete and time sensitive conditions applied at the time of the
change of zone, and the maximum number of lots into which each surrounding
property could be subdivided. Surrounding properties would include properties
within 1,000 feet of the property for which the change of zone is sought for
applications in the State Land Use Agricultural District, and properties within
300 feet of the property for which the change of zone is sought for applications in
the State Land Use Urban District or State Land Use Rural District.
Reference: Comm. 741.10
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Evans
Referred to Planning
Commissions: April 2, 2024
Approve: PCPLUD-14
(Vote on Bill 134, Draft 3, is on the next page.)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 204: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
SPEED LIMITS
Establishes County speed limits of either 25 or 35 miles per hour for certain
portions of the Akoni Pule Highway between Highway 250 and the Polulu Valley
Lookout.
Reference: Comm. 1046
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PCIA-15
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 205: 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 AND 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 ANYTIME
Establishes parking restrictions for certain portions of Opelo Road in Waimea.
Reference: Comm. 1047
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Approve: PCIA-16
(Vote on Bill 205 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 206: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 84-39 AND AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 8,
(Draft 2) SECTION 14-44, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY
Repeals Ordinance No. 84-39 enacted in 1984 to specify that United States military
operations are exempt from and not to be impeded by prohibitions on the
transportation or storage of radioactive material.
Reference: Comm. 1049.2
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Approve: PCHSW-16
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 209: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—20 ACRES (A-20a) TO
FAMILY—AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (FA-1 a) AT NORTH KONA,
HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-004:011
(Applicant: Wattie Elizabeth Kaiokalani Green) (Area: 4.985 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to subdivide property into
four lots. The property is located mauka of Kaiminani Drive on Old Government
Mauka Road, approximately 800 feet south of its intersection with Hawaii Belt
Road.
Reference: Comm. 1051
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-70
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 210: 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 —Section 5339 Formula Rural and
Small Urban account($1,145,239); and appropriates the same to the Section 5339
Formula Rural and Small Urban Buses account. Funds would be used to purchase
Americans with Disabilities Act vans to accommodate the increase in ridership
within the Paratransit Program.
Reference: Comm. 1055
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-205
(Vote on Bill 210 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 211: 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 —American Rescue Plan Act Local
Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund account($32,922.96); and appropriates the
same to the American Rescue Plan Act Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency
Fund account, for a total appropriation of$832,922.96. Funds would be used for
any governmental purpose other than a lobbying activity.
Reference: Comm. 1056
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-206
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 212: AMENDS CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 2, SECTION 5-3-22, OF THE
HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING
TO BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
Exempts greenhouses and other accessory structures with a floor area of 1,000 sq.
ft. or less and located on agriculturally-zoned land from the requirement to obtain a
building permit; and increases the maximum cost of repair work for which a
building permit is not required from $7,500 to $25,000.
Reference: Comm. 1057
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: PCPLUD-15
(Vote on Bill 212 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 214: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-33, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
Increases the Environmental Management Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation and Replacement project by $116 million, bringing the total fiscal
year appropriation to $226 million. Funds for this project shall be provided from
the General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other
Sources and would be used to renovate the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Reference: Comm. 1082
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-207
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 215: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A
PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; FIXES
THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH
BONDS AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND
AUTHORIZES THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
Authorizes the issuance of up to $150 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund
certain Capital Improvement Projects including: Construction of the Hilo Wastewater
Treatment Plant;Parks and Recreation Americans with Disabilities Act projects;
planning and design for a County morgue; Animal Control shelter repairs; Central Fire
Station repairs; and maintenance of other County facilities.
Reference: Comm. 1083
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-208
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kimball — 1.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 184: AMENDS CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE 2 AND ARTICLE 3, OF THE HAWAII
(Draft 3) 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. 944.8
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kierkiewicz
First Reading: October 2, 2024
(Vote on Bill 184, Draft 3, is on the next page.)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: October 2, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: October 2, 2024
(Vote on Bill 201 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: October 2, 2024
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
First Reading: October 2, 2024
(Vote on Bill 213 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 1091: DAVID J. FREEDMAN V. CITY AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, ET AL.;
CIVIL NO. 3CCV-23-0000218
From Deputy Corporation Counsel E. Britt Bailey dated September 25, 2024,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter filed by Bosko Petricevic, Esquire, on behalf of
his client David J. Freedman.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 1092: ROY THOMPSON V. HAWAII COUNTY, CASE NO. 1:24-CV-00333
DKW-WRP
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto dated September 26, 2024,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Villegas,
and Chair Kimball —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters,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.
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