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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
6'h 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
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Hawaii County Council-6 February 5,2025
INVOCATION Assistant Professor Akeamakamae Kiyuna of Hawaii Community College
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:04 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 December 18, 2024—APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-13 NOMINATION OF GREG YAMADA TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
(Comm. 89):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 15, 2025 (Section 13-4 (k),
Hawaii County Charter)
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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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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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 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
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.
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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 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
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-5
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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 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
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 18 continues on the next page.)
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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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED lsT 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.
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)
Approve: FC-21
(Vote on Bill 19 is on the next page)
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PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
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)
Approve: FC-22
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
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)
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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL 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 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 —Hawaii 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL 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.
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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 —Hawaii County Police Department
Roadblock Program account($37,839.15); and appropriates the same to the
Hawaii 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL 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 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL 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.
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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 —Hawaii 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL 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 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
(Vote on Bill 11 is on the next page)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND 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 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 —Hawaii 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL 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 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
(Vote on Bill 14 is on the next page)
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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.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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