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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2024-12-18 2024-2026 ACTIONS HOLEKA GORO INABA t.,OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA Chair&Presiding Officer ?�N �k+,, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �!,�� of�� HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 2nd Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii December 18, 2024 9:00 a.m. Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the: • Kona Council Chambers,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations: • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; • 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, December 17, 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,December 17, 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. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 INVOCATION Pastor Eric Anderson of Church of the Holy Cross 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 October 16, 2024 —APPROVED November 8, 2024 —APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 19: APPOINTMENT OF ULUNUIOKAMAMALU KILLION TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated December 6, 2024. Waived: GOEAC FILED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 442-24: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUITCLAIM OF REAL (2022-2024) PROPERTY, DESCRIBED AS REMNANT ROAD RESERVE, PARCEL A, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY NO. 7-5-006-034 AND CONTAINING AN AREA OF 1,794 SQUARE FEET, SITUATED AT LANIHAU 2ND, KAILUA, NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII, BY ITS BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES The County seeks to utilize the parcel for public parking. Reference: Comm. 742 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-52 Postponed: March 20, April 17, and May 15, 2024 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Inaba, seconded by Council Member Villegas, to adopt Res. 442-24.) POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2025: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. ; and Comm. 742.3: From Corporation Counsel Elizabeth A. Strance, dated November 26, 2024, requesting that Res. 442-24 be agendized. Res. 704-24: AUTHORIZES THE EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC SEWER FROM AN (2022-2024) EXISTING SEWER LINE TERMINUS AT PUKIHAE BRIDGE TO HAU LANE, WITHIN HAWAII BELT ROAD, TO SERVICE TAX MAP KEYS: 2-6-015:001 AND 002 AT AHUPUA`A OF WAINAKU, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAII The extension would service the Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation for its operations at 238 Belt Road in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1146 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-75 (Vote on Res. 704-24 is on the next page.) Page 3 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 713-24: CHANGES TIME ELEMENT OF A HALF-TIME RECREATION (2022-2024) TECHNICIAN 11 POSITION TO FULL-TIME Requests adjustment to full-time with the intent to reallocate the position to a position that would increase public safety and reduce the County's liability. Reference: Comm. 1159 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-213 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 13-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION AGENCY WITH PURCHASING PORTABLE ANIMAL KENNELS Transfers $20,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Animal Control and Protection Agency account. Reference: Comm. 3 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Res. 14-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR USE OF THE KONA TROLLEY FOR THE WEST HAWAII COUNTY BAND DURING THE KONA CHRISTMAS PARADE Transfers $570 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Hawaii County Band Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 4 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 15-25: 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 MAMO HA`AHEO TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES TO CONDUCT A SERIES OF LEI-MAKING CLASSES Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 5 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Res. 16-25: 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 LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS FOR ITS CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK EVENT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 6 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 17-25: 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 KEAUKAHA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR KEAUKAHA'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 7 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Res. 18-25: 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 $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 8 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 19-25: 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 HIV/AIDS FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS PUNA COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 9 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Res. 20-25: 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 5 Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 10 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 21-25: 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 LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS FOR ITS CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK EVENT Transfers $7,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. II Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Res. 22-25: 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 A SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 12 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 23-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE 2024 HAWAII ISLAND SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION Transfers $2,200 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 13 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Res. 24-25: 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 LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS FOR ITS 8TH ANNUAL GARDEN ENCHANTMENT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 14 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 25-25: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. TO REPLACE A DETERIORATED CANOE PLAY FIXTURE AT THE HAROLD H. HIGASHIHARA PARK Transfers $10,000 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. 15 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Res. 26-25: URGES THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND CHAPTER 457J, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RELATING TO MIDWIVES, TO PERMANENTLY EXEMPT BIRTH ATTENDANTS FROM STATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND TO EXPAND THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MIDWIFERY LICENSURE Reference: Comm. 16 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Waived: GOEAC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 27-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AND STATE PARTNERS TO SUPPORT THEIR CONTINUED COOPERATION WITH THE HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SAFETY OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII Allows for the Police Department to officially partner with various and numerous entities listed in an "Index of Agreements" as attached to the resolution and labeled as "Exhibit A". The Index of Agreements authorizes one intergovernmental agreement with the County's Office of Housing and Community Development, 13 agreements amongst nine State agencies, 10 agreements amongst eight Federal agencies, and four agreements with the private sector. Reference: Comm. 17 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Waived: GOEAC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Res. 28-25: 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 RISE FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 28TH KWXX HO`OLAULE`A Transfers $10,450 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 18 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Res. 29-25: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF MATERIALS AND LABOR TO REMODEL A MOBILE OFFICE TRAILER The donation from University of the Nations, Kona Inc., with an estimated value of $7,000, would be used to upgrade a mobile office trailer being utilized to train lifeguards at Kahalu`u Beach. Reference: Comm. 22 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 207: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY (2022-2024) OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE RURAL DISTRICT AT PU`UKAPU, WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-017:001 Approve: LAAC-76 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. ; and Bill 208: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LALAMILO-PU`UKAPU ZONE MAP), (2022-2024) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—40 ACRES (A-40a) TO RESIDENTIAL—AGRICULTURAL—0.5 ACRES (RA-.5a) AT PU`UKAPU, WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-017:001 (Applicant: Kelvin P. Jarneski) (Area: 1.997 Acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map and for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into three lots. This property is located at 64-5208 Alanui Ohana Place. Reference: Comm. 1050 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-77 AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. (Comms. 1050.3-1050.4 are on the next page.) Page 13 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 ; and Comm. 1050.3: From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated November 25, 2024, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 208. ; and Comm. 1050.4: From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated November 25, 2024, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 208. Bill 224: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, (2022-2024) CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—3 ACRES (A-3a) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT CITY OF HILO, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-080:017 (Applicant: Andrew Matsuura) (Area: 3.25 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into six lots and one private roadway lot. The property is located at 1078 Ahe Street. Reference: Comm. 1147 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-78 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Bill 225: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-54 WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-26 (2022-2024) (PAHOA 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— 1 ACRE (A-la) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL—20,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-20) AT KEONEPOKO HOMESTEAD LOTS, PUNA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-007:061 (Applicant: Maui Varieties Investments Inc. (formerly Jerry Souza)) (Area: 1 acre) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the applicant's request for a 10-year time extension to Condition C (Establishment of a Commercial Use), and an amendment to Condition H (Road Improvements). The property is located at 15-1447 Kahakai Boulevard. Reference: Comm. 1148 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) Approve: LAAC-79 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Bill 226: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING (2022-2024) BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —National Instant Criminal Background Check Act Record Improvement Program account($15,579); and appropriates the same to the National Instant Criminal Background Check Act Record Improvement Program account for a total appropriation of$561,339. Funds would be used to enhance firearms registration, record keeping, and data accessibility. Reference: Comm. 1158 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-214 PASSED IST READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas —2. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 Bill 1: 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 Fund Balance from Prior Year account($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Project Fund account. Funds would be used for the Waiakea Stream Mitigation project. Reference: Comm. 20 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2025: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas —2. Excused: None. Bill 2: 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 Adds the Public Works Waiakea Stream Mitigation project($1 million)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources. Reference: Comm. 21 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2025: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas —2. Excused: None. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 219: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-22 (PUNA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, (Draft 2) CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2022-2024) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—20 ACRES (A-20a) TO FAMILY-AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (FA-la), KEA`AU, PUNA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-003:081 AND 129 (Applicant: Graphic Images Hawaii, Inc.) (Area: 26.762 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into 23 lots. The property is located at 16-790 Kea`au-Pahoa Road. Reference: Comm. 1110.3 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) First Reading: November 20, 2024 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—5. Noes: Council Member Villegas — 1. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: Council Member Kimball — 1. Bill 220: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-6 (KAILUA-HONALO URBAN ZONE MAP), (2022-2024) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) 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 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT HOLUALOA, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-7-009:008 (Applicant: Dr. Loi Chang-Stroman) (Area: 16,161 square feet) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to expand services at the existing medical facility. The property is located at 77-311 Sunset Drive. Reference: Comm. 1123 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) First Reading: November 20, 2024 (Vote on Bill 220 is on the next page) Page 17 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. Bill 221: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 10-1, WHICH AMENDED THE STATE LAND (2022-2024) USE BOUNDARIES MAP FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KAHULUI 2ND, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:042 First Reading: November 20, 2024 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. ; and Bill 222: REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 10-2, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-3 (2022-2024) (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT KAHULUI 2ND, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-017:042 (Planning Director Initiated) (Area: 14.437 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to revert the State Land Use Boundaries Map district classification to Agricultural and the Zoning district classification to Agricultural 5-acre. This property is located on the south side of Hualalai Road, approximately 0.6 miles east of its intersection with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway. Reference: Comm. 1124 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) First Reading: November 20, 2024 (Vote on Bill 222 is on the next page) Page 18 Hawaii County Council-2 December 18,2024 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 2: BARRY G. R. BERG V. COUNTY OF HAWAII From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ryan K. Thomas dated November 14, 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 Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkiewicz—2. Excused: None. 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: 11:47 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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