HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 061 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. 422/Res. No. 263-25
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred Resolution
No. 263-25, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 263-25, transmitted by Director of Parks and Recreation Clayton Honma via Communication
No. 422, dated July 23, 2025, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the State
of Hawaii, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, to collaborate to provide controlled access through land
identified by Tax Map Key Nos. 2-1-013:005 and 006, also known as Lehia Beach Park.
Resolution No. 263-25 allows the County and DHHL to collaborate in providing safe and secure access for the
public and other community members who utilize the beach park property.
Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder put forward a motion, seconded by Committee Member James
Hustace, to adopt Resolution 263-25 and forward to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Director of Parks and Recreation Clayton Honma was present in the Hilo Chambers asking for support and
mentioned that the County of Hawaii has multiple gates that go through the homestead, and that the security
cameras will help minimize any illegal activity happening.
Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked why the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands does not
provide funds when the County of Hawaii maintains the facilities. Park Planner James Komata responded by
saying this was never something asked of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Committee Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi spoke in favor of the resolution.
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Resolution No. 263-25, and recommends its adoption.
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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
EXT AL AFFAIRS
JENN GI ADA, CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 61
ADOPTED: SEP 0 3 2025