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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-06-04 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM HOLEKA GORO INABA tY OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI `: °` MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),��f MTMQ:�p� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 15th Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii June 4, 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 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, June 3,2025. 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,June 3,2025,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 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 INVOCATION Pastor Eric Anderson of Church of the Holy Cross ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER 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 April 2, 2025 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 180-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES Allows the County to provide a$14,805 grant to the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to support its Master Food Volunteer Program. Reference: Comm. 289 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-50 Page 2 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Res. 181-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES Allows the County to provide a$125,000 grant to the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resource Center for permits and preliminary research to develop an aquaculture project in Hilo Bay. Reference: Comm. 290 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-51 Res. 182-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, HAWAI`I HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Allows for the receipt of$1,977,568 of federally-derived funds to be used towards the Kuakini Heights Affordable Housing Project. Reference: Comm. 292 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-52 Res. 183-25: AUTHORIZES INDEMNIFICATION OF CURRENT AND FORMER COUNTY EMPLOYEES NAMED AS INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS IN THE LAWSUIT KNOWN AS ARYN MITSUO YOSHIDA, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I ET AL., CIVIL NO. 3CCV-23-0000038 AGAINST ALL DAMAGES ASSESSED Reference: Comm. 293 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-53 Res. 185-25: AUTHORIZES THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF LEONG KUNIHIRO BROOKE & KIM, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION Extends the retention of Special Counsel Services with additional compensation of $120,000 and total compensation not to exceed $420,000. Reference: Comm. 297 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-43 Page 3 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Res. 187-25: AUTHORIZES THE GRANT OF A GAS TANK AND PIPELINE EASEMENT, UNDER A PORTION OF KAWAILANI FIRE STATION AND HILO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 2-4-002-001 AND 2-4-002-128, SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI`I Allows for a grant of easement from the County of Hawai`i to The Gas Company, LLC, for a tank and underground pipeline purposes. Reference: Comm. 299 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-15 Res. 190-25: AWARDS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I "WAIWAI"NONPROFIT GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Awards grant funds in the amount of$2,520,000 to 66 programs operated by eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Reference: Comm. 306 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: LAAC Res. 191-25: 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 HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE FOR ITS FIVE-DAY SCIENCE EXCURSION AROUND HAWAI`I ISLAND Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 307 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Page 4 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Res. 192-25: 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 21 ST ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE 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. 308 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 193-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE BIG ISLAND DANCE COUNCIL'S 50THANNIVERSARY SHOWCASE 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. 309 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 194-25: 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 TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR SIGNAGE IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 Transfers $1,467 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 310 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Page 5 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Res. 195-25: 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 NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE KOHALA COMMUNITY REUNION Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 311 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 196-25: 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 NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE KOHALA RIDE WILD CLUB IN NORTH KOHALA Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 312 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 209-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH PURCHASING EQUIPMENT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY Transfers $23,998 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Police Department, Admin Division- Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 327 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 6 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Res. 210-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT PROVIDE A GRANT TO CHANGEMAKERS COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO SUPPORT LOKAHI COWORKS EMPOWERING RURAL SMALL BUSINESSES PROGRAM Transfers $25,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 328 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 211-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT VARIOUS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 Transfers $6,700 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account. Reference: Comm. 329 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 212-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$240, to be used by the department's Accounts and Budget Divisions in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 330 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Page 7 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Res. 213-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION(FHWA) AND/OR 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 Allows for the receipt of$3,360,000 to be used towards the Smart Intersection Demonstration Project to improve road safety and reduce accidents at high-risk intersections. Reference: Comm. 331 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 198: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE (2022-2024) COUNTY OF HAWAI`I BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE RURAL DISTRICT AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-024:027 Postponed: September 16, October 15, 2024, January 7, February 4, and March 6, 2025 Approve: LAAC-16 and Page 8 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Bill 199: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LALAMILO-PU`UKAPU ZONE MAP), (Draft 2) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY (2022-2024) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) TO RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL—0.5 ACRES (RA-0.5a) AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-024:027 (Applicant: Kaupulehu Land, LLC) (Area: 5.349 Acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map and an unfavorable recommendation for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into eight lots consisting of three retail/commercial lots fronting Mamalahoa Highway and five residential agricultural lots. This property is located at 64-983 Mamalahoa Highway. Reference: Comm. 1015.52 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R) Postponed: September 16, October 15, 2024, January 7, February 4, and March 6, 2025 Negative: LAAC-17 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 4-noes, 2-absent) Bill 24: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 2, 4, 5, AND 7, OF THE HAWAI`I (Draft 5) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS AND TOWERS (Planning Director Initiated) The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable recommendations to remove the requirement for a use permit to establish telecommunication antennas and towers in certain zoning districts, add application requirements, and amend standards for the establishment of telecommunication antennas and towers. Reference: Comm. 110.120 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) Postponed: February 4 and 18; March 6; April 1 and 15, 2025 Approve: PCPLUED-4 Page 9 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Bill 54: AMENDS ORDINACE NO. 24-33, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR DULY 1, 2024 TO DUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates excess fuel tax revenues collected from fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 to the following projects totaling $1,493,554.75: Roadway Projects ($448,066.43), Bridge Inspection/Repair ($298,710.95), and Local Road Projects ($746,777.37). Funds for these projects shall be provided from fuel tax revenues, in excess of what was projected in Ordinance No. 23-18. Reference: Comm. 291 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-54 Bill 55: AMENDS ORDINACE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—HOME-American Rescue Plan Program account($1,977,568); and appropriates the same to the HOME-American Rescue Plan Projects account($1,817,225) and HOME-American Rescue Plan Administration account($160,343), to be used towards the Kuakini Heights Affordable Housing Project. Reference: Comm. 292 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-55 Bill 61: AMENDS ORDINACE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—County of Hawaii Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration account($3,360,000); and appropriates the same to the County of Hawaii Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration account, to improve road safety and reduce accidents at high-risk intersections. Reference: Comm. 331 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 Bill 62: AMENDS ORDINACE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2025 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—SS4A-County of Hawaii Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration account($840,000); and appropriates the same to the SS4A-County of Hawaii Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration account to cover the local cost share, to improve road safety and reduce accidents at high- risk intersections. Reference: Comm. 332 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC 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: May 21, 2025 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Inaba, seconded by Council Member Kagiwada to pass Bill 39 on second or final 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 First Reading: May 20, 2025 Page 11 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 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 First Reading: May 20, 2025 Bill 47: AMENDS CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2) (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. 236.55 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball and Council Member Kierkiewicz First Reading: May 20, 2025 Bill 48: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-32, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 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) First Reading: May 20, 2025 Page 12 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 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) First Reading: May 20, 2025 Bill 50: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90, OF THE HAWAI`I (Draft 2) 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. 241.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada and Council Member Inaba First Reading: May 20, 2025 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) First Reading: May 20, 2025 Page 13 Hawai'i County Clerk's Office - 05/29/2025 03:34:15 PM Hawaii County Council-15 June 4,2025 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) First Reading: May 20, 2025 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 305: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`UJOHN MULLEN& COMPANY ON BEHALF OF DB INSURANCE CO. LTD., AS SUBROGEE OF LIZZIE K. PANKEY From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated May 13, 2025, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. 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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