HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE GOEAC 2025-01-07 2024-2026 ACTIONS
JENN KAGIWADA MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
Chair & Presiding Officer
JAMES E. HUSTACE
HOLEKA GORO INABA
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
MATT KĀNEALI‘I-KLEINFELDER
HEATHER L. KIMBALL
Vice Chair
DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
st
1 Session
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
January 7, 2025
9:00 a.m.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER – 9:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
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immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 40: HAWAIʻI STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES’ OCTOBER 17, 2024,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated November 18, 2024.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 45: APPOINTMENT OF COREY K. STONE AS DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 9, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 46: APPOINTMENT OF WESLEY SEGAWA AS DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 9, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 47: APPOINTMENT OF CLAYTON HONMA AS DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND
RECREATION
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 9, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 48: APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY W. DARROW AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 9, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
(Vote on Comm. 48 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder and Kimball – 2.
Excused: None.
Comm. 49: APPOINTMENT OF RENEE N. C. SCHOEN AS CORPORATION COUNSEL
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 9, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: March 17, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 50: APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM V. BRILHANTE, JR., AS MANAGING DIRECTOR
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 10, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 51: APPOINTMENT OF DIANE NAKAGAWA AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 10, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 31, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 52: APPOINTMENT OF BENSON P. MEDINA AS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 10, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 7, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 53: APPOINTMENT OF HUGH Y. ONO AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 16, 2024, requesting the Council’s
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 14, 2025 (Section 13-8,
Hawaiʻi County Charter)
(Vote on Comm. 53 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball – 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 33-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON PŌHAKULOA TRAINING AREA FIRE
AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, PURSUANT TO HAWAIʻI REVISED
STATUTES SECTION 46-7, TO SUPPORT FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS
Seeks to establish a framework for shared resources, response capabilities, and
training opportunities to enhance public safety and mitigate risks across military
and civilian jurisdictions.
Reference: Comm. 41
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder and Kimball – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 42-25: URGES THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I TO IMPLEMENT A UNIVERSAL FREE
SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES NUTRITIONAL EQUITY,
SUPPORTS LOCAL AGRICULTURE, AND ENHANCES STUDENT SUCCESS
Requests the State of Hawaiʻi incorporate local and regional food procurement
strategies to develop a program to prioritize Hawaiʻi-grown and Hawaiʻi-made
products to strengthen local food systems and support food sustainability goals
essential for academic success and personal well-being.
Reference: Comm. 61
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
(Vote on Res. 42-25 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder and Kimball – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 49-25: AUTHORIZES THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF SCHLACK ITO, A
LIMITED LIABILITY LAW COMPANY, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
CONTINUE TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI IN HUI MALĀMA
HONOKŌHAU VERSUS COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI, CIVIL NO. 1:23-CV-00393
Extends the retention of Special Counsel Services with additional compensation of
$300,000 and total compensation not to exceed $500,000.
Reference: Comm. 71
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Kagiwada – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder and Kimball – 2.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT – 1:59 p.m.
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