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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 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.
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Hawaii County Council-7 February 19,2025
INVOCATION Kumu Malani DeAguiar of Simply Truth Ministries
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:03 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 January 8, 2025 —APPROVED
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,
Hawaii County Code)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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GOEAC-16 NOMINATION OF WENDY SUE BOTELHO TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 101):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-17 NOMINATION OF LLOYD K. ENRIQUEZ TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 102):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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GOEAC-19 NOMINATION OF LESLIE H. HANANO TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 104):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-20 NOMINATION OF GENE M. NAKASHIMA TO THE LIQUOR
(Comm. 105): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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 Hawaii County.
Reference: Comm. III
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-23
(Vote on Res. 67-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 71-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 73-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: Council Member Onishi — 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Bill 16, Draft 2, is on the next page.)
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PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 25: 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 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
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 26: 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 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
(Vote on Bill 26 is on the next page)
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PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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 feet)
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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Bill 17 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Onishi,
and Villegas —3.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 19: 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 —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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: February 5, 2025
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
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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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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