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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
12th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
May 7, 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-12 May 7,2025
INVOCATION Pastor Charles Brodhead of Kona Church of the Nazarene
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 February 19, 2025 —NO ACTION TAKEN AT THIS TIME
March 7, 2025 —APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-35 NOMINATION OF ALEXANDRIA "LEXI" AYERS TO THE LEEWARD
(Comm. 226): PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 10, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
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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GOEAC-36 NOMINATION OF DAVID F. BRUNO TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
(Comm. 227):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 10, 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.
GOEAC-37 NOMINATION OF DARDE M. GAMAYO TO THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
(Comm. 228): CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-38 NOMINATION OF MAYA K. GOODONI TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN
(Comm. 229): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 10, 2025 (Section 2-2150),
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-39 NOMINATION OF KIM L. LIN TO THE REAL PROPERTY TAX BOARD
(Comm. 230): OF REVIEW
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 10, 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.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 120-25: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND/OR
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF ANY
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED IN THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION'S 2024
PRIORITIZED LIST, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
Provides authorization for the Director of Finance and Administration to initiate the
acquisition of any or all of the ten properties identified in the 2024 Annual Report
of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission.
Reference: Comm. 204
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Approve: LAAC-12
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Onishi —6.
Noes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada,
and Kimball —3.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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; and
Comm. 204.9: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated April 24, 2025, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 120-25.
Res. 121-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES
Funds in the amount of$25,000 from the Department of Research and Development
would be used to conduct GoFarm Hawaii, the university's comprehensive
agricultural education program.
Reference: Comm. 208
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-40
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 208.2: From Research and Development Deputy Director Dennis Lin, dated April 25,
2025, transmitting additional information regarding the GoFarm Hawaii program.
Res. 122-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
FOR FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS FOR THE MASS TRANSIT
AGENCY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with two renewal option
years for a selected contractor to provide vehicles, drivers, management,personnel,
dispatching, maintenance, and other ancillary services to operate an island wide
public transportation system.
Reference: Comm. 209
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-38
(Vote on Res. 122-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 143-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
HURTS ANIMALS AND PEOPLE FOR ITS HUMANE EDUCATION
INITIATIVE
Transfers $2,055 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Animal Control and Protection Agency
account.
Reference: Comm. 243
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 144-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO IKAIKAMAULOA YOUTH
FOUNDATION INC. TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE KONA GOLD
BOXING CLUB'S TEACH TO REACH INITIATIVE
Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 244
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
(Vote on Res. 144-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 146-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS
HAWAI`I, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE WEST HAWAI`I
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 246
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 147-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HILO BAYFRONT TRAILS
TO PURCHASE A DEVICE THAT COUNTS PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 247
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
(Vote on Res. 147-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 148-25: 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 ROTARY CLUB OF
SOUTH HILO FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE
CREATION OF A PEACE POLE TO BE INSTALLED AT KALAKAUA PARK
Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 248
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.
Res. 149-25: 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 INTERNATIONAL
SCIENCE EXPERIENCE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS
FIVE-DAY SCIENCE EXCURSION AROUND HAWAI`I ISLAND
Transfers $7,750 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 249
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
(Vote on Res. 149-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 150-25: 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 ADULT
CARE FOR ITS POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE TRAINING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses
account.
Reference: Comm. 250
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.
Res. 151-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO YWCA OF HAWAI`I ISLAND
FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 251
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
(Vote on Res. 151-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 152-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR ITS
21sT ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 252
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.
Res. 153-25: 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 WAIAKEA HIGH
SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE
2025 WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 253
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
(Vote on Res. 153-25 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. 154-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NA PULAPULA, INC., FOR
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KEA`AU FAMILY FUN DAY
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 254
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
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. 155-25: 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 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 255
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
(Vote on Res. 155-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 156-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LALAKEA FOUNDATION TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS HILO ALOHA EVENT
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 256
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. 157-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO POHAKU PELEMAKA FOR
ITS HO`OWEHE I KA NIU SUMMER CAMP
Transfers $4,345 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 257
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
(Vote on Res. 157-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 158-25: 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 THE
2025 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION IN EAST HAWAI`I
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 258
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
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. 159-25: 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 PUNA RISING `OHANA
FOR ITS PUNA STORYWORKS PROJECT
Transfers $7,425 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 259
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
(Vote on Res. 159-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 160-25: 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 FRIENDS OF THE
PALACE THEATER FOR THE 2025 EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
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. 260
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
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. 161-25: 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 BIG ISLAND LIONS
FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE 2025 HILO CHRISTMAS PARADE
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 261
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
(Vote on Res. 161-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 162-25: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., FOR THE 39TH ANNUAL HAWAI`I
KUPUNA HULA FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,800 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 262
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
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. 163-25: 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 THE
2025 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION IN EAST HAWAI`I
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 263
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
(Vote on Res. 163-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 164-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KEA`AU FIRE
STATION
Transfers $9,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Auxiliary
Services Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 264
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
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. 165-25: 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 GRASSROOTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE 2025 HILO LEI DAY
FESTIVAL
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 265
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
(Vote on Res. 165-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 166-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
Transfers $5,883 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Police Department, Hawaii Isle Police
Activities League Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 266
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 266.1) AND 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. 167-25: 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 KONA BEEKEEPER LEGACY PROJECT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 267
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
(Vote on Res. 167-25 is on the next page.)
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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.
Res. 168-25: 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 SOCIETY FOR KONA'S
EDUCATION AND ART FOR THE TERMITE TREATMENT OF ITS
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
Transfers $8,705 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 268
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.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 39: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 19-2, AND ARTICLE 7,
(Draft 2) SECTION 19-53, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING REAL
PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION
Repeals the definition of"affordable rental housing," amends the definition of
"affordable rental rate," and amends subsection (h) Eligibility for affordable rental
housing class.
Reference: Comm. 206.2
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Approve: FC-39
(Vote on Bill 39, Draft 2, is on the next page.)
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PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: Council Member Kagiwada— 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 40: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE ZONE MAP
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL— 10 ACRES (A-10a) TO
AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) AT PANA`EWA, HILO, HAWAI`I,
COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-048:013 (POR.)
(Applicant: Ho`oulu-Lahui) (Area: approx. 12.043 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the
property that currently houses Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School
and enable the school to transition from a lease agreement to fee-simple ownership.
The property is located at 345 Makalika Street.
Reference: Comm. 207
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-13
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 41: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Decreases the appropriation in the Transfer to Housing Fund account($451,221);
and appropriates the same to the HOME Program Income Repayment account.
Reference: Comm. 210
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-40
(Vote on Bill 41 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 42: 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 Interest—Other Federal account($660,000); and
appropriates the same to the Emergency Rent Assistance 2 COVID-19 account
($600,000), Hawaii Island Landlord/Tenant Mediation account($10,000), and
2021 Hawaii Island Homeowner Assistance Program-Administration account
($50,000).
Reference: Comm. 211
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-41
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 21: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NEPOTISM
Adds provisions and definitions consistent with standards set forth in
Section 84-13.2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which are intended to provide
for fair and impartial hiring, personnel, and contracting practices within the
workplace.
Reference: Comm. 91.2
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
First Reading: April 16, 2025
(Vote on Bill 21, Draft 2, 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.
; and
Comm. 91.3: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated April 24, 2025, transmitting an
opinion from the Board of Ethics regarding Bill 21, Draft 2.
Bill 36: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY
OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR,
DESIGNATING PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBING
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 24-28 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO,
SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2025
Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative
Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County
Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various
County agencies, and incorporates updates to minimum wage positions.
Reference: Comm. 183
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 16, 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 37: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year account($70,000,000);
and appropriates the same to the Provision for Compensation Adjustment-General
account. Funds would be used to pay for Temporary Hazard Pay for all covered
employees for work performed during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020
to March 2022.
Reference: Comm. 184
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 16, 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.
Bill 43: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-40, WHICH AMENDS ORDINANCE
NO. 22-125, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR A STATE WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR WASTEWATER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF
$17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING QUALIFIED WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
Increases the amount of funds for the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation Project from $17 million to $52 million.
Reference: Comm. 225
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: April 16, 2025
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 47-5,
Hawaii Revised Statutes
(Vote on Bill 43 is on the next page)
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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.)
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