HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 060 2025-08-19 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: August 19, 2025
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 2:10 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 421/Res. No. 262-25
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred Resolution
No. 262-25, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 262-25, transmitted by Director of Parks and Recreation Clayton Honma via Communication
No. 421, dated July 23, 2025, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the State
of Hawaii, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, for the operation and maintenance of park facilities located
on land identified by Tax Map Key No. 2-2-059:011, also known as Pana`ewa Park.
Resolution No. 262-25 allows the County to continue operating and maintaining Parks and Recreation facilities
at Pana`ewa Park.
Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder put forward a motion, seconded by Committee Member
Dennis Onishi, to adopt Resolution 262-25 and forward to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Director of Parks and Recreation Clayton Honma was present in the Hilo Chambers asking for support.
Committee Member James Hustace inquired about the expiration date of the previous lease agreement and
what it takes to bring the agreements into compliance. Director Honma responded by saying they have been
partnering with Hawaiian Home Lands to get this new agreement expedited and that the agreements will
provide recreation facilities for many constituents. Park Planner James Komata added that the County of
Hawaii and Hawaiian Home Lands have been having conversations to resolve and address the expired license
and lease renewals.
Committee Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi stated that if the County of Hawaii needs to do any improvements
going forward, they will need this agreement in place, and asked for confirmation of his statement. Director
Honma responded by saying yes, this agreement is needed for improvements going forward.
After being asked by Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Director Honma stated that the State of
Hawaii does not provide funds back to the County for maintenance. He also confirmed that this is a 30-year
retroactive agreement, and the agreement will end in 2046.
Committee Member Ashley Kierkiewicz asked if there is anything new added to this agreement. Mr. Komata
stated that the agreement is consistent with the original one, and that it is in support of the homestead and
greater community.
GOEAC Report No. 60
GOEAC-60 Page 2 August 19, 2025
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Resolution No. 262-25, and recommends its adoption.
Cp
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
,EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
JIAN ADA, CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 60
ADOPTED: SEP Q 3 2025