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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-09-03 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 22nd 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. 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, September 2, 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, September 2, 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-22 September 3,2025 INVOCATION Rabbi Shaya Rotenberg of the Chabad of Hilo and East of the Big Island 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 June 4, 2025 —APPROVED 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 KUIKAHI 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 HAWAII 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 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 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 (Vote on Bill 72, Draft 2, is on the next page.) Page 14 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 PASSED lsT OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—6. Noes: Council Member Kagiwada— 1. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2025: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 (Vote on Bill 60, Draft 4, is on the next page.) Page 15 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. 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 First Reading: August 20, 2025 (Vote on Bill 71 is on the next page) Page 16 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—6. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and Kimball —3. Excused: None. 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 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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. (Vote on Comm. 454 is on the next page) Page 17 Hawaii County Council-22 September 3,2025 CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kimball —2. Excused: None. 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 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 ADJOURNMENT: 2:03 p.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 party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. 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