HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2025-07-23 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council
191h Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
July 23, 2025
INVOCATION: Pastor Heather Moore of Hope Chapel Kona gave the morning's invocation.
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at
ORDER: 9:05 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Iona, by Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba,
Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Chair
Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member
Mr. James E. Hustaee,Member
Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member
Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member(via videoconference from Hilo)
Ms. Heather L. Kimball.,Member
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member
Absent& Excused: Mr. Holeka Goro,Inaba, Chair
Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member
PLEDGE OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of
ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance.
(At this time, County Clerk Jon Henricks led the Council in
the Pledge of Allegiance.)
PETITIONS, The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MEMORIALS, Petitions, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence.
CERTIFICATES
OF MERIT, AND (Note: At this time, Mr. Inaba presented the June 2025 Haweo Award to Officer
EXPRESSIONS OF Dwayne S1uss of the Hawaii Police Department.)
CONDOLENCE:
Recess: At 9:23 a.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:26 a.m.
STATEMENTS The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
Hawaii County Council-24 October 6,2021
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
the Acting Chair:
Leslee Cook: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing Voice of Community
Cats)
Lauren Foo: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing Aloha Animal
Alliance)
Cory Harden: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), comment.
Janice Palma-Glennie: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Renee Rabb: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm- 283.3), in opposition.
Sharm Caldwell: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Kelly Foster: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing Aloha Animal
Alliance)
John Pelletier: Bill 51, Draft (Comm. 283.3), in support.
Sunny org: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Jayne Florino: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Sandra Alstrand: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing Action for
Animals Hawaii)
Sara Song: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Josephine Keliipio: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Maeliette Amana: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Sylvia Dolena: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing Aloha Animal
Advocate)
Alicia Morrier: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
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Helen Morgia: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Kevin Kushel: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing Mainstreet Pahoa
Association and Seaview/Red Road
Neighborhood Watch)
Susan Collins: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Lisa Mattheus: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Cathy Mattheus: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Cheryl Kuilipule: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Christin Greenland: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing Jungle Cat Ladies
Sanctuary)
Barbara Cigainero: Bill 51,Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing Action for
Animals—Hawai`i)
allaeia Springs:, Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Cecilia Alvarado: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Jessie Sponberg: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing FlashTown)
Anonymous: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Elizabeth Lough: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in support.
Uldra Johnson: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Lisa Cardin: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Mark Crivello: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
(representing 3C Goat Grazing LLC)
Jennifer Schneider: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
Noah Hunt: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in support.
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Kealohaho`olamaikalani Li: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in support.
Elizabeth Wing: Bill 51, Draft 2 (Comm. 283.3), in opposition.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes.
Chair Inaba announced that the Minutes of May 7, 2025,
were approved.
REPORTS: The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
Reports.
GOEAC-49 NOMINATION OF WAYNE T. NISHIJIMA TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY
(Comm. 363): COMMITTEE
Vote on GOEAC-49: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Governmental Operations'
(Adopted) and External Affairs Committee Report No. 123. Seconded
by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes:' None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-50 NOMINATION OF ALAN OKAMOTO TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 364):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 2, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
Vote on GOEAC-50: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Governmental Operations
(Adopted) and External Affairs Committee Report No. 50. Seconded
by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
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GOEAC-51 NOMINATION OF BERNADETTE C. K. URBAN-SMITH TO THE POLICE
(Comm. 365): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: August 2, 2025 (Section 134(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
Vote on GOEAC-51: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Governmental Operations
(Adopted) and External Affairs Committee Report No. 51. Seconded
by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
Change Order As directed by the Acting Chair and with no objection from the Council
of Business: Members, the following item was takers out of order:
STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public.
PUBLIC ON
BILL 51 The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
(DRAFT 2) the Chair:
(COMM. 283.3):
Greg Baker: In opposition.
(representing Kahu Popoki and *)
Elaine Portlow: In opposition.
Bret Mossman: In support.
(representing;Division of Forestry and Wildlife) (See Comm. 283.*)
K. T. Cannon-Eger: In support.
(See Comm. 283.*)
Jordan Lerma: In support.
(representing *)
Bill 51: AMENDS CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 3, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO ANIMALS
Prohibits the feeding of feral or stray animals on property owned, leased, rented,
managed, or operated by the County.
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Reference: Comm. 283.3
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Approve: PCHSW-3
(Note: The following communications transmitting proposed amendments to
Bill 51, Draft 2, were circulated:
1) Comm. 283.4 from Council Member Heather L. Kimball dated July 18, 2025;
2) Comm. 283.5 from Council Member Jenn Kagiwada dated July 18, 2025; and
3) Comm. 283.6 from Council Member Michelle M. Galimba dated July 22,
2025.)
Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba moved to pass Bill 51, Draft 2, on first
reading and adopt Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and
Well-being Committee Report No. 3. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Thank you.
(Note: At this time, Administrator Matthew Runnells, Animal Control and
Protection Agency, came forward to address the members of the Council.)
(Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Renee Schoen came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
Vote on Bill 51: The motion to pass Bill 51, Draft 2, as amended to Draft 3,
Draft 3 on first reading and adopt Policy Committee on Health,
(Approved) Safety, and Well-being Committee Report No. 3 was
carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kerkiewicz, Kimball, and Onishi —6.
Noes: Council Member Onishi — 1.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
Return to Order The Acting Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business:
ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
RESOLUTIONS: Order of Resolutions.
Res. 227-25: ADOPTS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I 2025 MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN
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Reference: Comm. 361
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi (B/R)
Approve: PCHSW-2
Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba moved to adopt Res. 227-25 and Policy
Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee
Report No. 2. Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
(Note: At this time, Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
Vote on Res. 227-25: The motion to adopt Res. 227-25 and Policy`Committee on
(Adopted) Health, Safety, and Weil-being Committee Report No. 2
was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,'
Kierkiew cz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
Res. 232-25: ACCEPTS THE DOI*JATION OF A ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION FOR
MAGNET GRAYKEY FORENSIC ACCESS TOOL FROM OUR RESCUE
The donation to the Hawaii Police Department, with an estimated value of
$24,102.50, would be used to advance law enforcement efforts in combatting
human`trafficking and child exploitation.
Reference: Comm. 370
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-71
Vote on Res. 232-25: Ms. Galimba moved to adopt Res. 232-25 and Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 71. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
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Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
Res. 233-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT HILO TO
SUPPORT THEIR CONTINUED COOPERATION WITH THE HAWAI`I
POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FURTHER PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY OF HAWI`I:POLICE DEPARTMENT
OFFICERS
Authorizes the University of Hawaii and the,Hawai`i Police Department to enter
into an updated Memorandum of Understanding for police officers to enroll in the
Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice Program.
Reference: Comm. 371
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada (B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-52
Vote on Res. 233-25: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 233-25 and
(Adopted) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee
Report No. 52. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes:, Council Members Gaiimba Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba-2.
Excused: None.
Res. 236-25 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 A 3D PRINTER FOR SIGNAGE
Transfers $3,0 0 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
('Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks
Maintenance Equipment account.
Reference: Comm. 380
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 236-25. Seconded by
Ms. Galimba.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
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Vote on Res. 236-25: The motion to adopt Res. 236-25 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
Res. 237-25: 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 TO ASSIST WITH
EXPENSES FOR THE KONA TOWN NIGHT MARKET 2025: BACK TO
SCHOOL EDITION
Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8) and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 381
Intr,. by: Council Member Inaba
Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 237-25. Seconded by
Ms. Galimba.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
Vote on Res. 237-25: The motion to adopt Res.237-25 was carried by the
(Adopted following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
Res. 238-25: 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 HILO DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION FOR ITS 4TH OF DULY BLOCK PARTY
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Transfers $1,100 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 382
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 238-25. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
Vote on Res. 238-25: The motion to adopt Res. 238-25 wascarried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Onishi —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kd eali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas,
and. Chair Inaba 3.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
Res. 239-25: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE
39TH ANNUAL HAWAI`I KUPUNA HULA FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,200 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. 383
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 239-25. Seconded by
Ms. Kagiwada.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
Vote on Res. 239-25: The motion to adopt Res. 239-25 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Onishi —6.
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Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—3.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
Res. 243-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR
AN EXTENSION OF 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 an option to
extend for an additional five years, with Geo Investment Company, Inc., with an
estimated monthly cost of$8,520 for the first year, with a 7 percent increase per
year for years two through five,for commercial warehouse space located at Kea`au.
Reference: Comm. 387
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
(Note: Comm. 387.1, from Finance Director Diane Nakagawa dated July 18,
2025, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 243-25, was circulated.)
Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba moved to adopt Res. 243-25. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
(Note: At this time, Deputy Finance Director Malia Kekai came forward
to address the members of the Council.)
(Note: At this time, Police Lieutenant Bobbie-Jo Sagon came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
Vote on Res. 243-25: The motion to adopt Res. 243-25, as amended to Draft 2,
Draft 2 was carried by the following voice vote:
(Adopted)
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Onishi —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—3.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
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Res. 245-25: 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 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 395
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 245-25. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
Vote on Res. 245-25: The motion to adopt Res. 245-25 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Onishi —6.
Noes: None,
Absent: Council Member Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—3.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
BILLS FOR The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
ORDINANCES Bills for Ordinances (First Reading).
(FIRST READING):
(Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.)
STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public.
PUBLIC ON
BILL 64 The following individual registered to speak and came forward when called by
(COMM. 334): the Chair:
Eileen O'Hara: In support.
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
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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)
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter
Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba moved to pass Bill 64 on first reading.
Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Thank you.
Vote on Bill 64: The motion to pass Bill 64 on first reading failed by the
Failed following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas —2.
Noes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kimball and Onishi —5.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INAB : Okay.
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
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Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba moved to pass Bill 69 on first reading.
Seconded by Ms. Kimball.
CHR. INABA: Thank you.
(Note: At this time, Finance Director Diane Nakagawa came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
(Note: At this time, Civil Engineer Ryan Quitoriano, Water Supply
Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.)
Vote on Bill 69: The motion to pass Bill 69 on first reading was carried by
(Approved) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwad'a,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—,2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INAB : Okay.
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)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 70 on first reading.
Seconded by Ms. Galimba.
CHR. INABA: Thank you.
Vote on Bill 70: The motion to pass Bill 70 on first reading was carried by
(Approved) the following voice vote:
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Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
THE DAY Order of the Day (Second or Final Reading).
(SECOND OR
FINAL READING):
Bill 58: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE,
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68..1, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED"), BY RENAMING
KACMANA LANI,PARK AS "YET SUNG CHANG PARK" IN HONOR OF
YET SUNG CHANG
Reference: Comm. 302
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Postponed: June 18, 2025
First Reading: July 9, 2025
Motion to Approve: Nis. Kagiwada moved to pass Bill 58 on second and final
reading_ Seconded by M _ Villegas.
CHR, INABA: Thank you.
Vote on Bill 58: The motion to pass Bill 58 on second and final reading was
(Adopted) carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes:' None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Okay.
REFERRALS FOR The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
EXECUTIVE Referrals for Executive Session.
SESSION:
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Comm. 373: GLEN SHIROMA VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I;
CIVIL NO. 25-CV-00181-JAO-WRP
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto dated June 18, 2025,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter filed by Kevin G. O'Grady and Alan A. Beck,
Esquires, on behalf of their client Glen Shiroma.
Motion to Close Ms. Kimball moved to close file on Comm. 373. Seconded
File: by Ms. Villegas.
CHR. INABA: Thank you.
(Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Renee Schoen came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
Vote on Motion to Ms. Kimball moved to concur with the recommendation of
Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm.°373. Seconded b
(Approved) Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba 2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: Thank you.
Vote on Comm. 373: The motion to close file on Comm. 373 was carried by the
Filed following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
Comm. 374: KIM N. ROSARIO, ET AL. VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, ET AL.; CIVIL
NO. 3CCV-20-0000404
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark D. Disher dated July 1, 2025, requesting
an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the
above-entitled matter filed by Stanley Roehrig and Nathan Roehrig, Esquires, on
behalf of their client Kim N. Rosario.
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Motion to Close Ms. Kimball moved to close file on Comm. 374. Seconded
File: by Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Thank you.
Motion to Enter Ms. Kimball moved to enter into Executive Session in
into Executive order to hold attorney-client privilege discussion regarding
Session: Communication 374, as authorized by Section 92-5(a)(4) of
the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Seconded by Ms. Galimba.
CHR. INABA: Thank you. Okay. Now, the remaining Council Members, all
those in favor of entering into Executive Session phase say "aye."
Vote on Motion to The motion to enter into Executive Session was carried by
Enter into the following voice vote:
Executive Session:
(Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba; Hustace, Kagiwada,
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada;
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: We're going to take a recess while we go into Exec. (Executive)
Session. We're in recess.
Recess: At 1:53 p.m.,the Chair called for a recess in order to clear the
room.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 2:26 p.m.
CHR. INABA:, Thank you. Council Members, we're out of Executive
Vote on Motion to Ms. Kimball moved to concur with the recommendation of
Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 374. Seconded by
(Approved) Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
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Vote on Comm. 374: The motion to close file on Comm. 374 was carried by the
Filed following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`ileinfelder
and Chair Inaba—2.
Excused: None.
OTHER The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
BUSINESS: Other Business.
(There were none.)
ANNOUNCE- The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MENTS: Announcements,
(Note: At this time, Council Members made announcements regarding
community events, activities, and other unofficial business.)
ADJOURN- There being no further business, Chair Inaba adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
MENT:
Council Approval:
COUNTY CLERK
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