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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-04-02 2024-2026 ACTIONSHOLEKA GORO INABA Chan & Presiding Officer DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI Vice Chan 1 Oth Ses'inn JNt-4 of hljy COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii April 2, 2025 9:00 a.m. MICHELLE M. GALIMBA JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ HEATHER L. KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS 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 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, April 1, 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, April 1, 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 Council-10 INVOCATION ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kahu Daniel Kawaha of Haili Congregational Church 9:05 a.m. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS April 2, 2025 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 REPORTS January 31, 2025 — APPROVED February 5, 2025 — APPROVED GOEAC-26 NOMINATION OF JANET R. BRITT TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN (Comm. 176): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 12, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) (Vote on GOEAC-26 (Comm. 176) is on the next page.) Page 2 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 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. 74-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AND STATE PARTNERS TO SUPPORT THEIR CONTINUED COOPERATION WITH THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SAFETY OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Authorizes the Police Department to enter into two agreements with the Department of Homeland Security relating to immigration and customs enforcement and one agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigations relating to the Safe Streets Task Force. Reference: Comm.125 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada (B/R) Negative: GOEAC-27 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 3-noes, 2-absent) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 125.31). AND ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, and Chair Inaba — 5. Noes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kimball, and Villegas — 4. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-10 Res. 95-25 Res. 96-25 AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO April 2, 2025 NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 2-7-011:001 AND 2-7-010:027, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF KAWAINUI AND ONOMEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 81.19 acres of land to protect and preserve cultural and natural resources and open certain areas of the property for educational, gathering, and cultural practices. The parcel is listed as priority number two in the 2024 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm.164 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Approve: LAAC-11 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas — 2. Excused: None. AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI -YEAR LEASES FOR NINE MID -SIZE 4X4 TRUCKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into five-year lease agreements with an approximate total monthly cost of $10,000, to transport staff between base yards and park facilities to perform maintenance and cleaning duties. Reference: Comm.169 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-31 ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas — 2. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 Res. 103-25: 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 ARTS AND SCIENCES CENTER FOR ITS DRIVER'S EDUCATION TRAFFIC SAFETY FAIR IN PAHOA Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm.179 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz ADOPTED Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas — 2. Excused: None. Res. 107-25: 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 HARVEST, INC., TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS REGARDING AGRICULTURAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND RELATED REAL PROPERTY TAX PROGRAMS Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm.185 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas — 2. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 Res. 108-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2025 OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AWARD LUNCHEON Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm.186 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas — 2. Excused: None. Res. 109-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE ANNUAL OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS AWARD LUNCHEON Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm.187 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas — 2. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 Res. 110-25: 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 EAST HAWAI`I Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm.188 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada ADOPTED 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. Res. 111-25: 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 PURCHASING GOALS AND SCOREBOARDS FOR THE 2025 HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL FUTSAL CUP Transfers $4,300 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm.189 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi ADOPTED 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. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 Res. 112-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MAKAHANALOA FISHING ASSOCIATION FOR ITS ALOHA `AINA PROJECT Transfers $6,000 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.190 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball ADOPTED 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. Res. 113-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION'S SUMMER FUN PROGRAMS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intercession Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm.191 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball ADOPTED 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. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 Res. 114-25: 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 2025 HONOKA`A WESTERN WEEK FESTIVAL Transfers $5,000 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.192 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball 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. Res. 115-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ALOHA ANIMAL ALLIANCE FOR ITS CAT MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM Transfers $20,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Animal Control and Protection Agency account. Reference: Comm.193 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Inaba — 7. Noes: Council Member Onishi —1. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz — 1. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 Res. 116-25: 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 PURCHASE KEIKI I.D. EQUIPMENT Transfers $1,509 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm.194 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba 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. Res. 117-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TWO KA`U KAKOU FOR ITS 2025 SUMMER FUN FEST AND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Transfers $5,000 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.195 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba 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. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 Res. 118-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR ITS "FROM HUMBLE HIVES TO GLOBAL IMPACT: THE STORY OF KONA'S BEEKEEPING" VIDEO PRODUCTION Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm.196 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba ADOPTED 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. Res. 119-25: 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 MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 62ND ANNUAL MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk -Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm.197 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder ADOPTED 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. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Page 11 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 Bill 35: 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 — State Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination Grant account ($7,100); and appropriates the same to the State Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination Grant account. Reference: Comm.170 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-32 PASSED lsT 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. ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 28: AMENDS CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 6-12, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PROHIBITED HIGHWAYS FOR COMMERCIAL BICYCLE TOURS Adds Old Mamalahoa Highway, from its intersection with Mauna Loa Street in Honoka`a to 46-4265 Old Mamalahoa Highway at the Department of Water Supply water tank. Reference: Comm.121 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Postponed: March 7, 2025 First Reading: March 19, 2025 ; and Comm. 121.4: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated February 27, 2025, transmitting recommendations from the Public Works Department regarding Bill 28. ; and Comm. 121.5: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated March 11, 2025, transmitting recommendations from the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation and Hawaii Police Department regarding Bill 28. (Vote on Bill 28 is on the next page) Page 12 Hawaii County Council-10 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. April 2, 2025 Bill 30: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, (Draft 3) CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE ZONE MAP CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL — 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-036:113 (Applicant: Jack Vanderhoff, Jr. and Sau-Yin Yeung) (Area: 19,500 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to convert the existing dwelling to use as an accounting business office. This property is located at 900 Manono Street. Reference: Comm.157.5 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: March 19, 2025 AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 (see Communication 157.6), AND PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba — 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas — 2. Excused: None. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT —1:37 p.m. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-10 April 2, 2025 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 parry. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. 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