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Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE
JENN KAGIWADA
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
22"d Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
September 3, 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.
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INVOCATION Rabbi Shaya Rotenberg of the Chabad of Hilo and East of the Big Island
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER
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 June 4, 2025
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 234-25: URGES THE STATE OF HAWAI`I TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY
OF HAWAI`I ISLAND RESIDENTS BY REQUESTING THE MILITARY TO
CEASE ALL BOMBING AND DESECRATION ACTIVITIES AT THE
POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, REJECTING LAND SWAPS AND LEASE
RENEWALS WITH THE MILITARY UNLESS CERTAIN STIPULATIONS
ARE ESTABLISHED, AND CONDUCTING A KA PA`AKAI ANALYSIS ON
THE AREA
Reference: Comm. 377
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
Approve: PCENRM-2
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Res. 262-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF
HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF PARK FACILITIES LOCATED ON LAND IDENTIFIED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 2-2-059:011, ALSO KNOWN AS PANA`EWA PARK
Allows the County to continue operating and maintaining parks and recreation
facilities at Pana`ewa Park.
Reference: Comm. 421
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-60
Res. 263-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, 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
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.
Reference: Comm. 422
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-61
Res. 264-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF
HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF PARK FACILITIES LOCATED ON LAND IDENTIFIED BY TAX MAP
KEY NO. 2-1-023:120, ALSO KNOWN AS HUALANI PARK
Allows the County to continue operating and maintaining parks and recreation
facilities at Hualani Park.
Reference: Comm. 423
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-62
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Res. 265-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, FOR A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT
THE GILBERT KAHELE RECREATION AREA
Allows the FAA to place weather instruments on an existing water tower and to
install a platform and frame for associated equipment.
Reference: Comm. 424
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-63
Res. 266-25: AUTHORIZES INDEMNIFICATION OF A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE
COUNTY WHO IS NAMED AS AN INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT IN THE
LAWSUIT KNOWN AS DAVID J. FREEDMAN V. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I,
ET AL. AGAINST ALL DAMAGES ASSESSED THEREIN AND MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-188 OF THE
HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE
Provides indemnification for Douglass S. Adams, former Director of the
Department of Research and Development, regarding a civil action alleging claims
against the County and Mr. Adams for employment discrimination, emotional
distress, and negligent supervision.
Reference: Comm. 428
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-78
Res. 278-25: 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 $5,000 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. 448
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
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Res. 279-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PATH—PEOPLE FOR
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION HAWAI`I TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN
PET WASTE BAGS FOR THE OLD WALUA TRAIL
Transfers $3,200 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. 449
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
Res. 280-25: 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 WAIMEA COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2025 WAIMEA
TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS PARADE
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 450
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Res. 281-25: 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 GRASSROOTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO
THE 11TH ANNUAL HAWAI`I ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 451
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
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Res. 282-25: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAI`I
YMCA FOR ITS FIRST RESPONDERS' KIDS' DAY CAMP
Transfers $800 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 452
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 283-25: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAI`I
YMCA FOR ITS EAST HAWAI`I FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $4,000 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. 453
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 289-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU`IKAHI MEDIATION
CENTER INC. FOR ITS CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION
TRAINING SERIES
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 464
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
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Res. 290-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAWAIHAE CANOE CLUB,
INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE KAWAIHAE CANOE CLUB
HALE PIKO
Transfers $7,050 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. 465
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Res. 291-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `O KA`U KAKOU FOR ITS
2025 VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $1,183 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 466
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
Res. 292-25: 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 BIG ISLAND DANCE
COUNCIL FOR ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY DANCE EVENT, ROCK THE
HAFLA
Transfers $1,320 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 467
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
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Res. 293-25: 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 $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 468
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 294-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PAHOA LAVA ZONE
MUSEUM FOR ITS COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Transfers $7,000 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. 469
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 295-25: 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 $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Big Island Film Office account.
Reference: Comm. 470
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
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Res. 296-25: 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 BIG ISLAND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE
2025 HAWAI`I ISLAND SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 471
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 297-25: 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 HAWAII FARMERS
UNION FOUNDATION FOR ITS 2025 HAWAII FARMERS UNION ANNUAL
CONVENTION
Transfers $2,500 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. 472
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 298-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HONOKAA HONGWANJI
MISSION FOR ITS 2025 PEACE DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,300 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 473
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
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Res. 299-25: 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 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 474
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Res. 300-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIMEA HAWAIIAN
HOMESTEADERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR
THE 73RD ANNUAL PANIOLO PARADE
Transfers $3,000 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. 475
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 72: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 10,
(Draft 2) SECTION 6-10.3, OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
(2024 EDITION), RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Requires the Director of Environmental Management to have administrative
experience in engineering, solid waste management, wastewater treatment,
environmental policy and regulatory compliance, public administration, business,
administration, or a related field; removes the requirement that the director needs to
have an engineering degree or another degree in a related field.
Reference: Comm. 400.2
Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz
Approve: GOEAC-64
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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
First Reading: August 20, 2025
Bill 60: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 5,
(Draft 4) 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. 313.32
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: 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)
First Reading: August 20, 2025
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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
First Reading: August 20, 2025
Bill 73: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
(Draft 2) 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. 407.3
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
First Reading: August 20, 2025
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 454: PAUL KEALOHA JUNIOR VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I; CIVIL
NO. 25-00281-MWJS-RT
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto dated August 13, 2025,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter filed by Kevin Gerard O'Grady and Alan
Alexander Beck, Esquires, on behalf of their client Paul Kealoha Junior.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues
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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.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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