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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
20th 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.
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August 5, 2025.
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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.
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Hawaii County Council-20 August 6,2025
INVOCATION Pastor Josue Sanchez of Hilo Seventh-Day Adventist Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:02 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 21, 2025 —APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-54 NOMINATION OF JUSTIN CANELAS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
(Comm. 391): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 16, 2025 (Section 134(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 386.1) AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 386.1: From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated July 25, 2025, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 242-25.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Kimball —2.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 252-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 254-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
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 KUIKAHI 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 256-25 is on the next page.)
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POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 258-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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 KUIKAHI 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Res. 260-25 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Bill 29, Draft 2, is on the next page.)
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PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 (see Communication No. 283.290) AND PASSED
2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: Council Members Kagiwada and Kierkiewicz—2.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
(Vote on Bill 69 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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 Honok6hau.
(Vote on Comm. 401 is on the next page)
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CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—5.
Noes: Council Members Hustace, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
and Kierkiewicz—3.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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.
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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.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
; 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
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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