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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-02-19 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 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 7th Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii February 19, 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: • Hilo Council Chambers,Hawaii County Building,25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations: • Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; • Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway,Kapa`au; • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and • Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. 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 18,2025. 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 18,2025,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 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 INVOCATION Kumu Malani DeAguiar of Simply Truth Ministries 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 January 8, 2025 REPORTS GOEAC-15 APPOINTMENT OF LAURA ACASIO AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE (Comm. 97): OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, EQUITY, AND RESILIENCE Requires Council Confirmation by: March 8, 2025 (Section 2-271, Hawai`i County Code) GOEAC-16 NOMINATION OF WENDY SUE BOTELHO TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 101): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-17 NOMINATION OF LLOYD K. ENRIQUEZ TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 102): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 GOEAC-18 NOMINATION OF JONELLE M. FUKUSHIMA TO THE WINDWARD (Comm. 103): PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-19 NOMINATION OF LESLIE H. HANANO TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Comm. 104): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-20 NOMINATION OF GENE M. NAKASHIMA TO THE LIQUOR (Comm. 105): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 67-25: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF GILLIG BUS PARTS TO THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY The donation from Oahu Transit Services, with an estimated value of$176,899, would be used to repair buses currently operating in Hawai`i County. Reference: Comm. III Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-23 Res. 68-25: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $2,000 FROM BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION AGENCY Funds would be used for travel expenses for an Animal Control and Protection Agency staff member to attend the 2025 Best Friends National Conference. Reference: Comm. 112 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-24 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 Res. 71-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `AHA PUNANA LEO, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 22ND ANNUAL PULAMA MAULI OLA Transfers $9,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 122 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 72-25: APPROVES THE HAWAI`I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE OF OFFICERS Ratifies the slate of officers approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties Executive Committee on January 15, 2025, as follows: Hawaii County Council Members Heather Kimball, President(Jennifer Kagiwada, Alternate); Maui County Council Members Tamara Paltin, Vice President(Shane Sinenci, Alternate); Kauai County Council Members Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Secretary (Felicia Cowden, Alternate); and Honolulu City Council Members Matt Weyer, Treasurer (Esther Kia`aina, Alternate). Reference: Comm. 123 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: GOEAC Res. 73-25: APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF MEMBERS TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Requests the Council's approval of the following slates of officers: NACo— KipuKai Kuali`i, Kauai County, and Tommy Waters, City and County of Honolulu; and WIR—Shane Sinenci, Maui County, and Arryl Kaneshiro, Kauai County. Reference: Comm. 124 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: GOEAC Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 Res. 77-25: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A ROYAL COAT OF ARMS BRONZE PLAQUE FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT The donation from Eddie Vasquez, with an estimated value of$4,000, would be displayed in the Mayor's Kona office. Reference: Comm. 129 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 78-25: 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 ANIMAL KULEANA ALLIANCE FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS FIVE-DAY DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING: ANIMAL SEARCH AND RESCUE Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Operations Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 130 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 79-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TO ASSIST WITH ITS PUNA NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM Transfers $12,002 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 131 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 Res. 80-25: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2025 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION EVENT IN WEST HAWAI`I Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 138 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Res. 81-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA LA`I A `EHU TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE OLA KA `I KONA EVENT IN WEST HAWAI`I Transfers $4,806 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 139 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 82-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PROJECT VISION HAWAI`I FOR ITS HEALTHCARE OUTREACH PROJECT IN HAWAI`I COUNTY Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 140 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 Res. 83-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE `A`OLE VAPE TEEN DANCE IN HONOKA`A Transfers $2,250 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. 141 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 16: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 06-28, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-33 (Draft 2) (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 AGRICULTURAL (A-la) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-20) AT PONOHAWAI, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-3-036:018 (POR) (Applicant: Kristin Frost Albrecht) (Area: 8 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the applicant's request for a ten-year time extension to Condition D (Complete Construction) for the development of the Hawaii Island Agricultural Innovation Park and Food Systems Campus. The property is located on the south side of Ponahawai Street, approximately 1,300 feet east of its intersection with Komohana Street, Ponahawai, South Hilo. Reference: Comm. 76.4 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-8 Bill 25: 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 Animal Control Private Contributions account ($2,000); and appropriates the same to the Animal Control account. Funds would be used for travel expenses for an Animal Control and Protection Agency staff member to attend the 2025 Best Friends National Conference. Reference: Comm. 112 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-25 Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 Bill 26: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Housing Choice Emergency Voucher Program account($250,000); and appropriates the same to the Housing Choice Emergency Housing Voucher Program account, for a total appropriation of $1,650,000. Funds would be used for housing assistance payment costs for the Emergency Housing Voucher Program. Reference: Comm. 113 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-26 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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 First Reading: February 5, 2025 Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 Bill 15: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-85 WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE (Draft 2) 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. 75.3 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: February 5, 2025 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.) Reference: Comm. 77 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: February 5, 2025 (Bill 18, Draft 2, continues on the next page) Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 ; and Bill 18: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT (Draft 2) 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. 77.4 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: February 5, 2025 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) First Reading: February 5, 2025 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 02/13/2025 09:06:38 AM Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025 Bill 20: 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—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) First Reading: February 5, 2025 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) First Reading: February 5, 2025 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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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