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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-08-20 2024-2026 ACTIONS HOLEKA GORO INABA t.,OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA Chair&Presiding Officer ?�N �k+,, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �!,�� of�� HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 21" Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii August 20, 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, August 19, 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 19, 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 Council-21 August 20,2025 INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center Brian Keise Lutheran Chureh of the Holy Trinity 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 22, 2025 —APPROVED ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 250-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, HONOLULU DIVISION, FOR THE HAWAI`I FINANCIAL CRIMES TASK FORCE Allows the Hawaii Police Department to assist with identifying and targeting for prosecution individuals and groups responsible for financial crimes where there is or may be a federal investigative interest. Reference: Comm. 408 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-59 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: Council Member Villegas — 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 Res. 251-25: 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 HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with four options to extend the lease for an additional five years with GEC Development Group, LLC., for space located at 28-2903 Hawaii Belt Road. Reference: Comm. 409 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-76 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. 267-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS HAMAKUA-KOHALA HEALTH, FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KOHALA SCHOOLS —TOOLS FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 430 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 Res. 268-25: 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 FOR THE 2025 HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL FUTSAL CUP Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 431 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace 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. 269-25: 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 2025 HAWAI`I ISLAND LABOR DAY VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 432 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 Res. 270-25: 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 EQUIPMENT FOR THE WAIAKEA RECREATION CENTER Transfers $3,800 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 433 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. 271-25: 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 ITS CENTENNIAL MASQUERADE CONCERT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Big Island Film Office account. Reference: Comm. 434 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 Res. 272-25: 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 TO REFURBISH A SKATE PARK RAMP FOR HILO BAYFRONT Transfers $5,500 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. 435 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada 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. 273-25: 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 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FOR THE KEAUGHANA NATIVE RAINFOREST RESTORATION AND EDUCATION PROJECT Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 436 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. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 Res. 274-25: 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 PURCHASING GOALS AND A SCOREBOARD FOR THE 2025 HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL FUTSAL CUP Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 437 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. 275-25: 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 $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 438 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. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 Res. 276-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LYDIA8 FOR THE KONA TOWN NIGHT MARKET 2025: BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 439 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. Res. 277-25: 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 THE 11TH ANNUAL HAWAI`I ISLAND ALL- NATIONS POWWOW Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 440 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. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 38: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 13, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (Draft 2) 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS Establishes a Private Road Tax Credit of up to $250 to be applied towards a homeowner's real property tax bill when the homeowner expends at least$75 annually to maintain, repair, or improve a private roadway that is not restricted by a gate and is managed by a road maintenance organization. Reference: Comm. 203.7 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Approve: FC-77 PASSED lsT READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: Council Member Hustace— 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 60: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 5, (Draft 3) AND ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR MEETING FACILITIES, CHURCHES, TEMPLES, SYNAGOGUES, AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGS (Planning Director Initiated) Removes existing zoning regulations for community buildings, churches, temples, and synagogues and creates new regulations for "meeting facilities and special events." Reference: Comm. 313.30 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PCPLUED-6 AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 (see Communication No. 313.31) 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. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 Bill 67: 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 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL-10,000 SQUARE FEET (CG-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-022:022 (Applicant: Correa Ohana, LLC) (Area: 33,180 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to demolish the existing single-family dwelling and garage and construct a multi-family apartment complex. The property is located at 1198 Kino`ole Street. Reference: Comm. 375 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-19 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 71: AMENDS CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY ADDING AN ARTICLE, RELATING TO NALOXONE Requires venues licensed to serve alcoholic beverages for in-person consumption to keep Naloxone on premises and ensure that employees are aware of its location and method of administration. Reference: Comm. 399 Intr. by: Council Members Hustace and Inaba Approve: PCHSW-4 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. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 Bill 73: 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 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-011:153 (Applicant: Douglas and Shelley Uyeda) (Area: 21,778 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots and separate the two existing single-family dwellings currently on the property, enabling each dwelling to exist on its own lot. The property is located at 461 Kehaulani Street. Reference: Comm. 407 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-20 AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 407.2) 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. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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 First Reading: August 6, 2025 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL 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 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) First Reading: August 6, 2025 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-21 August 20,2025 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 11:08 a.m. 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 parry. 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.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. If the Council's stream is deemed inoperable, the following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNalwg40oK7a-7nGnEtGPA. 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