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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-06-18 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 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=— �),�� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 17th Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii June 18, 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. Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations: • Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; • 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 17,2025. 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 17,2025,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 Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 INVOCATION Pastor Tani Golden of Unity of Kona Church 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) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 185-25: AUTHORIZES THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF LEONG KUNIHIRO BROOKE & KIM, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: GOEAC-43 Postponed: June 4, 2025 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5, Hawaii County Charter (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kaneah'i-Meinfelder, seconded by Council Member Galimba,to adopt Res. 185-25.) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Res. 188-25: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE HAWAI`I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNITS 02, 03, 04, 13 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THOSE BARGAINING UNITS FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD DULY 1, 2025 THROUGH DUNE 30, 2029 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-the-board increases, step increases, and lump sum payments would be $46,901,771. Reference: Comm. 300 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-56 Res. 189-25: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AGREED UPON BY THE EMPLOYERS AND THE UNITED PUBLIC WORKERS UNIT 01 AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 01 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD DULY 1, 2025 THROUGH DUNE 30, 2029 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-the-board increases would be $24,463,678. Reference: Comm. 301 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-57 Res. 197-25: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROADWAY LOT 8, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 3-5-008:009, SITUATED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF HAWAI`I BELT ROAD ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF OLD MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY, AT PAPA`ALOA, NORTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAI`I, FROM HAMAKUA HOUSING CORPORATION The landowner seeks to dedicate the roadway and all improvements for public roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 314 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-18 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Res. 198-25: ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-006:050, SITUATED AT PU`UKAPU, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAI`I The landowner seeks to donate the subject property to the County for drainage maintenance purposes. Reference: Comm. 315 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-58 Res. 199-25: AWARDS NINE STEWARDSHIP GRANTS FROM THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Authorizes the Director of Finance to provide Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund Stewardship grants totaling $838,203.08 to organizations, pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 316 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-59 Res. 200-25: ACCEPTS ALL DONATIONS THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE CAPITALIZATION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Provides County Council pre-authorization for the County to accept donations that are not covered by the Finance Department's capitalization procedures for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Reference: Comm. 317 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-60 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Res. 202-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a two-year lease agreement with the option to renew for one additional year with the Ocean View Community Association, Inc., with an estimated cost of$450 per month, for space located at 92-8924 Leilani Circle. Reference: Comm. 319 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-61 Res. 203-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE ASPHALT PAVER TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of$9,374.03, to be used for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance projects. Reference: Comm. 320 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-62 Res. 204-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FOUR GRAPPLE TRUCKS TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of$20,823.62, to be used to perform routine maintenance functions. Reference: Comm. 321 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-63 Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Res. 205-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE EXCAVATOR TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of$5,187.43, to be used for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance projects. Reference: Comm. 322 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-64 Res. 206-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of$4,644.22, to be used for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance projects. Reference: Comm. 323 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-65 Res. 207-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE TEN-TON PNEUMATIC ROLLER TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of$3,198.08, to be used for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance projects. Reference: Comm. 324 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-66 Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Res. 208-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THREE FIRE APPARATUSES TO BE USED BY THE HAWAI`I FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total monthly cost of$92,693.10, to replace units at Haihai, Kealakekua, and Makalei Fire Stations. Reference: Comm. 325 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-67 Res. 216-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK FIRE STATION Transfers $7,780 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Auxiliary Services Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 339 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 218-25: 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 WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRE ASIDE PROGRAM Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Operations Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 341 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Res. 219-25: 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 TREE REMOVAL AND TENNIS COURT IMPROVEMENTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Transfers $30,817 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 342 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 220-25: 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 HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT 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. 343 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 221-25: 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 RESILIENCE HUB SUMMER KEIKI CAMP Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 344 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Res. 222-25: 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 LIBRARY—WAIKOLOA REGION FOR ITS LITERACY PROJECTS Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 345 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 223-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HO`OULU LAHUI FOR ITS HO`OULU MEAKANU PROJECT Transfers $2,750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 346 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 224-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR PARK MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 Transfers $15,835 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund-General account. Reference: Comm. 347 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 58: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE, CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY RENAMING KAGMANA LANI PARK AS "YET SUNG CHANG PARK" IN HONOR OF YET SUNG CHANG Reference: Comm. 302 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Approve: PCHSW-1 Bill 59: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 9, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS Prohibits receiving, soliciting, delivering, or offering goods or services while in a street; provides penalties. Reference: Comm. 303 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: PCPWMT-4 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 24: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 2, 4, 5, AND 7, OF THE HAWAI`I (Draft 6) 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. 110.154 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) Postponed: February 4 and 18; March 6; April 1 and 15, 2025 First Reading: June 4, 2025 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Bill 54: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 24-33, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025 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) First Reading: June 4, 2025 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire Membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter Bill 55: 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—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) First Reading: June 4, 2025 Bill 61: 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—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) First Reading: June 4, 2025 Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 06/12/2025 12:00:47 PM Hawaii County Council-17 June 18,2025 Bill 62: 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—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) First Reading: June 4, 2025 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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