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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-08-06 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 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 20"' Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii August 6, 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; • 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, August 5,2025. 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,August 5,2025,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 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 INVOCATION Pastor Josue Sanchez of Hilo Seventh-Day Adventist 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 21, 2025 REPORTS GOEAC-54 NOMINATION OF JUSTIN CANELAS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL (Comm. 391): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: August 16, 2025 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-55 NOMINATION OF GARY C. DAVIS TO THE KA`U COMMUNITY (Comm. 392): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: August 16, 2025 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 GOEAC-56 NOMINATION OF OWANA K. WILCOX TO THE SOUTH KOHALA (Comm. 393): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: August 16, 2025 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-57 NOMINATION OF BAMBI LAU TO THE SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY (Comm. 394): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: August 16, 2025 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 235-25: ACKNOWLEDGES THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARIES OF THE BOMBINGS (Draft 2) OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI AND REAFFIRMS A COMMITMENT TO PEACE Reference: Comm. 379.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Approve: GOEAC-58 Res. 240-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR BODY CAMERA EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to acquire 400 Axon body worn cameras, maintenance and cloud-based storage to be used by the Police Department. These body worn cameras are to replace units that are damaged, destroyed or obsolete. Reference: Comm. 384 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-72 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 Res. 241-25: ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation of security camera systems from Blue Shield Security Hawaii, with an estimated value of$4,500, would be installed at the Pana`ewa Park and Covered Play Courts in Pana`ewa Hawaii. Reference: Comm. 385 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-73 Res. 242-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT Transfers $5,000 from the Liquor Control/Public Programs account to the Sundry Refund account to return funds to the General Fund. Reference: Comm. 386 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-74 and Comm. 386.1: From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated July 25, 2025, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 242-25. Res. 244-25: AMENDS SECTION 3(B) AND SECTION 7.01(A) OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-39, THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2025, TO ESTABLISH AN OPERATIONS MANAGER POSITION WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH BRANCH Reference: Comm. 389 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-75 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 Res. 246-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO USA VOLLEYBALL INC., DOING BUSINESS AS MOKU O KEAWE, TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE HAWAI`I ISLAND LABOR DAY CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 402 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 247-25: 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 FEED HAWAI`I DBA KOHALA FOOD HUB FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE NORTH KOHALA FARM TO FAMILY PROJECT Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 403 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 248-25: 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 FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KOHALA CARES PROJECT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 404 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 Res. 249-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY PTA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY ALUMNI DINNER Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 405 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 252-25: ADOPTS USDA FORM RESOLUTION 1780-27 TO PROVIDE FOR A LOAN FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO FINANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR IKI PLACE, KOHANAIKI HOMESTEADS, NORTH KONA, HAWAI`I; AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOR A GRANT FOR COSTS OF SUCH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR, THE MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE CHAIR OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE SUCH LOAN AND GRANT Authorizes a loan agreement with the USDA not to exceed $275,000 and a grant agreement not to exceed $825,000 to fund a portion of the costs of constructing a public water system for Iki Place, Kohanaiki Homesteads. Reference: Comm. 410 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 Res. 253-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A REFRIGERATOR FOR THE MAKA`EO EVENTS PAVILION Transfers $2,850 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 412 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 254-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO USA VOLLEYBALL, INC., FOR ITS 2025 HAWAI`I ISLAND LABOR DAY CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 413 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 255-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU`IKAHI MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 414 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 Res. 256-25: 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 HI-DIVING FRIENDS FOR A NEW THREE-METER DIVING STAND AND BOARD FOR THE CHARLES "SPARKY" KAWAMOTO SWIM STADIUM Transfers $6,000 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. 415 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 257-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND DANCE COUNCIL FOR ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION INVITATIONAL DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 416 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 258-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO USA VOLLEYBALL, INC., FOR ITS HAWAI`I ISLAND LABOR DAY CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 417 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 Res. 259-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU`IKAHI MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS "FINDING SOLUTIONS, GROWING PEACE" BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 418 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 260-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO USA VOLLEYBALL, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HAWAI`I ISLAND LABOR DAY CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 419 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Res. 261-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT CHAIRS FOR THE SARGEANT RODNEY J. T. YANO MEMORIAL HALL COMMUNITY FACILITY IN SOUTH KONA Transfers $3,056 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 420 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 29: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 25-3-3, OF THE HAWAI`I (Draft 2) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS Allows for the establishment of special zoning districts using methods of geographical description other than metes and bounds. Reference: Comm. 142.4 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Approve: PCPLUED-5 Bill 74: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SERVING IKI PLACE, KOHANAIKI HOMESTEADS, NORTH KONA, HAWAI`I; FIXES THE FORM, DENOMINATION, AND CERTAIN DETAILS OF SUCH BOND; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BOND AND FOR OTHER MATTERS OR ACTIONS PERTAINING THERETO The sale of$275,000 of a general obligation bond to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is required for the County to secure a loan in the same amount from the USDA. Reference: Comm. 411 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 51: AMENDS CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 3, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 3) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ANIMALS Regulates the feeding of feral or stray animals on property owned, leased, rented, managed, or operated by the County, unless it is done by a certified community cat caretaker authorized by the Animal Control and Protection Agency. Reference: Comm. 283.288 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder First Reading: July 23, 2025 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 Bill 69: PROVIDES FOR THE COST OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IN"IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 21 —IKI PLACE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS,"FIXES THE PORTION OF THE COST TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST BENEFITED ASSESSMENT UNITS,ADOPTS A FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, IMPOSES AN ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST EACH ASSESSMENT UNIT ASSESSED ACCORDING TO THE ASSESSMENT, PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS IN INSTALLMENTS, AND AUTHORIZES FURTHER ACTIONS BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Creates a special fund to be known as "Improvement District No. 21 —Iki Place Water System Improvements Fund,"into which the funds for the Net Project Cost and all money collected by the Director of Finance for assessments levied by this ordinance shall be placed (the total estimated cost of the Net Project Cost in the Improvement District is $275,000). Reference: Comm. 388 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: July 23, 2025 Bill 70: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account($59,000,000); 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. 390 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: July 23, 2025 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 401: HUI MALAMA HONOKOHAU VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I; CIVIL CASE 1:23-CV-00393-JMS-KJM From Deputy Corporation Counsel Section Chief Lerisa L. Heroldt dated July 9, 2025, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter filed by David Henkin and Elena Bryant, Esquires, on behalf of their client Plaintiff Hui Malama Honokohau. Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 Comm. 406: JOSEPHINE T. W. BISHOP ET AL., VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 3CCV-23-0000134 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark D. Disher dated July 17, 2025, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter filed by Eric A. Seitz, Esquire, on behalf of his clients Josephine T. W. Bishop and Nelson Hinano Kahele. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters, 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. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Comm. 334.12: BILL NO. 64—REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated July 28, 2025, requesting that the vote on Bill No. 64 be reconsidered pursuant to Council Rule No. 14. ; and Bill 64: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 6-2.2, OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (2024 EDITION), RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Replaces the requirement that the Director of Public Works must be a registered professional engineer with the requirement that the Director have a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, public administration or a related discipline, or a degree in law. Adds the requirement that at least two of the five years of required administrative or managerial experience must be in public works or construction, or a related field. Reference: Comm. 334 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Negative: GOEAC-53 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 5-noes, 1-absent) First Reading: July 23, 2025 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 07/31/2025 12:50:04 PM Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025 ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation`By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. Live Stream of County Council Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.comNiewPublisher.php?view id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. 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