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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-02-05 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM HOLEKA GORO INABA tY OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA oN•• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI `: °` MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),�� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 6'b Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii February 5, 2025 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 Site is available at the following locations: • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; 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, February 4,2025. 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,February 4,2025, 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 Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 INVOCATION Assistant Professor Akeamakamae Kiyuna of Hawaii Community College 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. (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 18, 2024 REPORTS GOEAC-13 NOMINATION OF GREG YAMADA TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 89): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 15, 2025 (Section 13-4 (k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 51-25: AUTHORIZES THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CODE REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 201H-38 OF THE HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES, FOR THE HUALALAI COURT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-028:009 (Area: 3.2920 acres) The Applicant requests an exemption from Single-Family Residential District 7,500 feet zoning requirements, to be replaced with Multiple-Family Residential 1,000 Square Feet requirements, to allow for greater density and an exemption from Sections 5-7-1 and 5-7-3 of the Hawaii County Code regarding permit plan reviews and permit fees to reduce costs for the production of 104 affordable residential rental units, to be located at 364 Hualalai Street in South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 74 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-3 Res. 57-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT ELECTRONIC CITATIONS IN HAWAI`I COUNTY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with an estimated cost of $249,334 for the first year and $241,614.63 for years two through five to implement an electronic citation program. Reference: Comm. 85 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-17 Res. 58-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR A FACILITIES CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HAWAI`I COUNTY FACILITIES Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a one-year and six-month agreement with an estimated cost of$328,640, for the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience to develop a Facilities Conditions Assessment and Energy Management Plan for County of Hawaii facilities. Reference: Comm. 86 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-18 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Res. 59-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Allows for the receipt of$3,600,000 of federally-derived funds to support the assessment, design, repairs, and renovation costs of the old Hilo Hospital, located at 34 Rainbow Drive in South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 87 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-19 Res. 60-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Allows for the receipt of$1,000,000 of federally-derived funds to be used towards the Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project, which focuses on enhancing lifeline capabilities in rural communities. Reference: Comm. 88 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-20 Res. 61-25: URGES THE STATE OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSULT WITH LOCAL POULTRY FARMERS TO DEVELOP AN AVIAN FLU RESPONSE PLAN AND TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES TO DEPOPULATION AS A RESPONSE STRATEGY The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza response plan would include preventative measures, testing and monitoring protocols, and strategies for public outreach, while promoting quarantine and vaccination as opposed to mass culling. Reference: Comm. 90 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Approve: GOEAC-14 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Res. 62-25: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, SITUATED AT KAILUA-KONA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI`I, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-008:027, TO THE ASSOCIATION OF APARTMENT OWNERS OF KAILUA VILLAGE Allows the Association of Apartment Owners of Kailua Village to continue to lease the parcel for Kailua Village Condominium's visitor parking and fire lane access purposes. Reference: Comm. 92 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-4 Res. 63-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI`I DISTRICT 4 LITTLE LEAGUE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND SHIPPING OF A PORTABLE PITCHING MOUND Transfers $6,395 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. 106 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Res. 64-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI`I FOR ITS 2025 D.A.R.E. DAY EVENT IN WEST HAWAI`I Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 107 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Res. 65-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI`I ISLAND HIV/AIDS FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR ITS KONA OFFICE Transfers $4,800 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 108 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 66-25: 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 KONA SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS KEIKI BOWL PROJECT Transfers $20,000 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. 109 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Res. 69-25: 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 RELATING TO THE 32ND ANNUAL WAIMEA CHERRY BLOSSOM HERITAGE FESTIVAL Transfers $3,283 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 114 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Res. 70-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI`I DISTRICT 4 LITTLE LEAGUE, INC., TO PURCHASE A PORTABLE PITCHING MOUND FOR LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES IN WEST HAWAI`I Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 115 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 12: AMENDS CHAPTER 5D, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 5D-1-3 AND 5D-1-6, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE Adds electrical work performed by an electrical utility on any generating plant, receiving station, switching station, distributing station, supply lines or mains, overhead service drop, and underground or station service supply conductor as exempted from the provisions of the County Electrical Code. Reference: Comm. 62 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball and Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Approve: PCPWMT-1 Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Bill 15: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-85 WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 06-114, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL—20,000 SQUARE FEET (CG-20) AT WAIAKEA HOUSE LOTS, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-034:066, 078, AND 079 (Applicant: Big Island Candies, Inc.) (Area: Approx. 45,450 square feed The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the applicant's request for an eight-year time extension to Condition C (Time Requirement to Complete Construction) and Conditions D, E, and F (Roadway Improvements) for the development of a production facility, cold storage, and visitor center. The property is located along the makai side of Kekuanao`a Street between Laukapu Street and Hinano Street, Waiakea House Lots, South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 75 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-5 Bill 17: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT `OULI, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-001:075 (POR.) Approve: LAAC-6 (Bill 18 continues on the next page.) Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 ; and Bill 18: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (A-la) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT `OULI, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-001:075 (POR.) (Applicant: Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation) (Area: 14.321 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, with an amendment to Condition N(Fair Share), which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into 43 lots. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Kawaihae Road and Waiula Drive, Kawaihae 2nd-Lanikepu, Waimea, South Kohala. Reference: Comm. 77 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-7 Bill 19: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Community Project Funding Old Hilo Hospital account($3,600,000); and appropriates the same to the Community Project Funding Old Hilo Hospital account, to be used to support the assessment, design, repairs, and renovation costs of the old Hilo Hospital, located at 34 Rainbow Drive in South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 87 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-21 Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Bill 20: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Rural Emergency Medical Demonstration Project account($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Rural Emergency Medical Demonstration Project account, to be used towards the Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstrations Project, which focuses on enhancing lifeline capabilities in rural communities. Reference: Comm. 88 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-22 Bill 22: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO HOSPITALS, SANITARIUMS, OLD AGE, CONVALESCENT, NURSING AND REST HOMES Adds hospitals, sanitariums, old age, convalescent, nursing and rest homes as permitted uses in the Industrial-Commercial Mixed Zoning District. Reference: Comm. 93 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PCPLUED-1 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 1: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I 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) Postponed: December 18, 2024, and January 8, 2025 First Reading: January 22, 2025 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 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) Postponed: December 18, 2024, and January 8, 2025 First Reading: January 22, 2025 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter Bill 3: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience Private Contributions account($23,750); and appropriates the same to the Emergent Learning Funds account. Funds would be used to conduct a pilot project to train county staff and partner community-based organizations in participatory storytelling in relationship to place and what sustainability and climate action means to our community. Reference: Comm. 28 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Bill 4: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program account($135,000); and appropriates the same to the Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program account. Funds would be used to assist coffee farmers by offsetting the cost of the insecticide used to control the Coffee Berry Borer and/or approved fungicides to control Coffee Leaf Rust. Reference: Comm. 29 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Bill 5: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—National Criminal History Improvement Program account($318,240); and appropriates the same to the National Criminal History Improvement Program account. Funds would be used to enhance the department's Records Section to improve accuracy, quality, timeliness, immediate accessibility, and integration of national systems of criminal history and related records. Reference: Comm. 30 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Bill 6: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department Data Grant account($27,780); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Data Grant account, for a total appropriation of$107,780. Funds would be used to establish a statewide traffic data system and ensure compliance with national standards. Reference: Comm. 31 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Bill 7: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program account($37,839.15); and appropriates the same to the Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program account, for a total appropriation of$532,839.15. Funds would be used to reduce the number of drivers operating a vehicle while impaired. Reference: Comm. 32 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Bill 8: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Occupant Protection Program account ($1,724.50); and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account, for a total appropriation of$161,724.50. Funds would be used for occupant protection projects. Reference: Comm. 33 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Bill 9: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs Grant account($48,764); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs Grant account, for a total appropriation of$628,764. Funds would be used for training, education, enforcement, and community collaboration to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. Reference: Comm. 34 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Bill 11: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL—COMMERCIAL MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX-20) AT CITY OF HILO, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-036:065 Applicant: Nimr Y. Tamimi (Area: 22,900 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to expand its office space by converting an existing residential dwelling on the subject property into an office building. This property is located at 781 Laukapu Street. Reference: Comm. 39 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 01/30/2025 09:34:22 AM Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025 Bill 13: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant account($41,792); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant account. Funds would be used to conduct community engagement and enforcement activities related to pedestrian safety. Reference: Comm. 69 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 Bill 14: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Housing Trust Fund Grant account ($137,592); and appropriates the same to the Housing Trust Fund Projects account ($130,351) and Housing Trust Fund Administration account($7,241), for a total appropriation of$2,987,592. Funds would be used to produce affordable housing through the acquisition, new construction, reconstruction, and/or rehabilitation of non-luxury housing with suitable amenities. Reference: Comm. 70 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 22, 2025 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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