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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
13th Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
May 21, 2025
9:00 a.m.
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conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be
participating via ICT at the:
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Hawaii County Council-13 May 21,2025
INVOCATION Pastor John Endriss of Engage Church Hilo
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:06 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 —APPROVED
March 19, 2025 —APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-41 NOMINATION OF JOHN T. KIMURA TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
(Comm. 269):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 31, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
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 RESOLUTIONS
Res. 137-25: REQUESTS THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO DEVELOP AND
MAINTAIN AN ONLINE SYSTEM THAT DISPLAYS GENERAL WATER
AVAILABILITY COUNTY-WIDE, INCLUDING NUMBER OF UNITS,
ACTIVE COMMITMENTS, AND DEVELOPER AGREEMENTS
Creates an online system hosted and maintained by the Department of Water
Supply that would provide access to reliable, transparent, and up-to-date
information about water availability for informed decision-making and to support
the County's long-term goals for sustainable developments and water resource
management.
Reference: Comm. 233
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Approve: PCENRM-1
ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 138-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
PURSUANT TO HAWAI`I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A
GRANT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
Allows for the receipt of$270,000 of federally-derived funds for the planning of
the Pahoa Transit Hub.
Reference: Comm. 237
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-42
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 139-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Allows for the receipt of$1,500,000 of federally-derived funds for the
development of the Kukuiola Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Kailua-
Kona.
Reference: Comm. 238
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-43
ADOPTED:
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.
Res. 140-25: APPROVES THE AWARD OF FUNDS TO ALOHA ANIMAL ALLIANCE
HAWAI`I BY THE ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION AGENCY
Provides $50,000 of grant funds to Aloha Animal Alliance Hawaii for their cat
spay and neuter initiatives.
Reference: Comm. 239
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-44
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 239.1) AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Onishi —2.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 141-25: APPROVES THE AWARD OF FUNDS TO THE HAWAI`I ISLAND HUMANE
SOCIETY BY THE ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION AGENCY
Provides $50,000 of grant funds to the Hawaii Island Humane Society to support
off-island animal transport, on-island adoptions, and rehoming efforts.
Reference: Comm. 240
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-45
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 240.1) AND 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. 142-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I'S DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AS WELL AS GRANT A REAL PROPERTY LICENSE
OR PERMIT FOR THEIR INSTALLATION AND UPKEEP OF NATIONAL
ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PROPERTIES
Seeks to allow the State Department of Transportation to install and maintain
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Charging Stations at various sites within
Hawaii County.
Reference: Comm. 242
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-42
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 242.1) 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.
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Comm. 242.1: From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated April 30, 2025, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 142-25.
Res. 145-25: 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 HILO BAY BLAST
FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT HILO BAY TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE
DAY ON DULY 4, 2025
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture
and Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 245
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. 169-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE METAL FOR TRASH BINS AT `ALAE
CEMETERY
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, `Alae
Cemetery Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 273
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.
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Res. 170-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FENCING ACCESSORIES
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks
Maintenance Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 274
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. 171-25: 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 $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 275
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.
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Res. 172-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LA`I`OPUA 2020 TO
PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR ITS COMMUNITY MALA PROJECTS
Transfers $6,230.35 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 276
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Villegas —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Chair Inaba— 1.
Res. 173-25: 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
HALE MUA CULTURAL GROUP TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED
TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION PARADE AND
HO`OLAULE`A IN KAILUA-KONA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 277
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. 174-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO EQUALITY HI TO SUPPORT
THE 13TH ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 278
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
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. 175-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOPE SERVICES HAWAI`I,
INC., TO SUPPORT ITS YOUTH HOUSING UNITS
Transfers $3,558.25 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 279
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
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.
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Res. 176-25: 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 NEIGHBORHOOD
PLACE OF PUNA TO SUPPORT ITS ANCHOR POINT YOUTH CENTER
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 280
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, and Onishi, —5.
Noes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—3.
Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 177-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOMELESS TASK FORCE TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS HOMELESS OUTREACH AND
ENGAGEMENT PROJECT
Transfers $9,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 281
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.
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Res. 178-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR USE OF THE KONA TROLLEY FOR THE
WEST HAWAI`I COUNTY BAND DURING THE KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY
PARADE
Transfers $570 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Hawaii
County Band Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 282
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. 179-25: RECOGNIZES THE SECOND GRADUATING CLASS OF THE HAWAI`I
NATIONAL GUARD JOB CHALLENGE ACADEMY LOCATED AT THE
KEAUKAHA MILITARY RESERVATION IN HILO, HAWAI`I
Recognizes the achievements of 13 graduates of the Job Challenge Academy, a
career-based program.
Reference: Comm. 285
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Waived: GOEAC
ADOPTED:
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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Res. 184-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR MULTI-YEAR EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACTS FOR THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into two-year employment contracts for one program
oversight manager, one special program manager, and one program data manager to
implement and manage the Homelessness and Housing Programs.
Reference: Comm. 296
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
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. 186-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HALE MUA CULTURAL
GROUP TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 2025 KING KAMEHAMEHA
DAY CELEBRATION PARADE AND HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $8,553 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 288
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.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 44: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 19-89, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN HAWAIIAN HOMES PROPERTY, AND
OTHER AGENCIES
Exempts the value of buildings on Hawaiian Home Lands homesteads from
property taxes and repeals references to outdated State law.
Reference: Comm. 232
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba and
Council Member Hustace
Approve: FC-46
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 45: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 14-65, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL TREES
Amends the Tax Map Key and Location of the exceptional trees listing for the
"Chinese Weeping Banyan"to 2-2-29:08 Kilauea Avenue.
Reference: Comm. 234
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Approve: PCPLUED-2
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 46: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-30 (NA`ALEHU 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 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000 SQUARE
FEET (RS-10) TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CV-10)
AT NA`ALEHU, KA`U, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 9-5-009:001 (POR.)
(Applicant: L.A. Services Inc.) (Area: approx. 6,920.3 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its unfavorable recommendation
for this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to establish a
unified zoning designation for the entire property. The property is located at
95-5591 Mamalahoa Highway.
Reference: Comm. 235
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Negative: LAAC-14 (Due to a vote of 9-noes)
FAILED:
Ayes: None.
Noes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 47: AMENDS CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT
ACCOMMODATIONS
Adds a new article requiring most transient vacation rentals and hosting platforms
for transient vacation rentals to register with the County before operating; provides
for enforcement and penalties.
Reference: Comm. 236
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball and
Council Member Kierkiewicz
Approve: PCPLUED-3
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication Nos. 236.52 and 236.53) AND
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, and Kimball —6.
Noes: Council Members Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—3.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 236.3: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated May 6, 2025, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 47.
Bill 48: 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 —Federal Transit Administration
Section 5304 Formula account($270,000); and appropriates the same to the Federal
Transit Administration Section 5304 Formula account, to be used for the planning
of the Pahoa Transit Hub.
Reference: Comm. 237
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-47
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 49: 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 —2025 Pathways to Removing
Obstacles Housing account($1,500,000); and appropriates the same to the
2025 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Housing account, to be used for the
development of the Kukuiola Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Kailua-
Kona.
Reference: Comm. 238
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-48
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 50: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL
PROPERTY TAXES
Changes the required appropriation of residential tier two property tax revenue for
housing and homelessness from a fixed proportion of 75 percent to a fixed amount
of$9,000,000.
Reference: Comm. 241
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada and
Council Member Inaba
Approve: FC-49
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 241.1) AND PASSED
1 sT 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 56: 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 —Justice Assistance Grant-Special
Response Team Capability Enhancement Grant account($78,671); and appropriates
the same to the Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability
Enhancement Grant account, for a total appropriation of$129,028. Funds would be
used by the Police Department for training, travel, and specialized gear and
equipment.
Reference: Comm. 294
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
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 57: 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 —High Intensity Impact Grant account
($22,600); and appropriates the same to the High Intensity Impact Grant account,
for a total appropriation of$690,877.96. Funds would be used by the Police
Department for overtime, travel, training, services, and equipment to investigate
drug-related cases.
Reference: Comm. 295
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
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 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
First Reading: May 7, 2025
POSTPONED TO JUNE 4, 2025:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and Kimball—5.
Noes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Villegas,
and Acting Chair Onishi —4.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: May 7, 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 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)
First Reading: May 7, 2025
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Kierkiewicz—2.
Excused: None.
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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)
First Reading: May 7, 2025
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Kierkiewicz—2.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 284: BOARD OF ETHICS PETITION 2024-04: REVIEW OF A PETITION
ALLEGING A COUNTY EMPLOYEE VIOLATED THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
ETHICS CODE
From Corporation Counsel Renee Schoen dated May 2, 2025, requesting an
attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the
above-entitled matter.
FILED:
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.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to
Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County
Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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