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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-10-08 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM HOLEKA GORO INABA tY OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI `: °` MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDERO Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),��f MTMQ:�p� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 24"' Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii October 8, 2025 2:00 p.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, October 7,2025. 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, October 7,2025,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 Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 INVOCATION Pastor Paul Linnemann of Christ Lutheran Church 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 18, 2025 REPORTS GOEAC-68 NOMINATION OF STEVE A. MORIFUJI TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 488): Requires Council Confirmation by: October 11, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-69 NOMINATION OF GUY S. ALAMEDA TO THE WATER BOARD (Comm. 489): Requires Council Confirmation by: October 11, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 301-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE PROPERTY MANAGERS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS SELECTED BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year agreement for the following proposed voucher projects: Ouli Ekahi Apartments, Hale Kikaha, and Na Kahua Hale O Ulu Wini. The estimated annual cost of the agreement would be up to $192,022, with a term of up to 20 years. Reference: Comm. 477 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-85 Res. 302-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR, FOR AN AUDIT OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an approximate total cost of$14,400, for an audit of the schedule of employer allocations of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawai`i, in order to meet the reporting requirements under Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 68, "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions." Reference: Comm. 478 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-86 Res. 303-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, THE COUNTY OF KAUA`I, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU FOR THE STATEWIDE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL DRUG TASK FORCE Authorizes the Hawaii Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to interdict drugs via apprehension and arrest of individuals smuggling and distributing illicit narcotics into the State. Reference: Comm. 483 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-70 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Res. 304-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, PACIFIC ISLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FOR INTERAGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATION Authorizes the Hawaii Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate responsibilities concerning law enforcement, emergency response, mutual aid,physical security, requests for assistance, and other public safety activities for community-based outpatient clinics located in Hilo and Kailua-Kona. Reference: Comm. 484 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-71 Res. 305-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT, SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION SECTION, FOR INTERAGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATION Authorizes the Hawaii Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for use of the Honolulu Police Department's full-service forensic testing laboratory. Reference: Comm. 485 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-72 Res. 317-25: 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 STATE ANNUAL CONVENTION Transfers $1,200 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 505 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Res. 321-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE KOHALA RESILIENCE HUB'S KEIKI CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 517 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 322-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE HAWAI`I ISLAND BEEKEEPER LEGACY PROJECT'S RANCHING ROOTS AND AGRICULTURAL FUTURES EXHIBIT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 518 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 323-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 2025 HAWAII FARMERS UNION CONVENTION Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 519 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Res. 324-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LOKAHI TREATMENT CENTERS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN KONA Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 520 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 325-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY HAWAI`I FOR ITS HE ALA PONO ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND SUSTAINABILITY FAIR Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Energy account. Reference: Comm. 521 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 326-25: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HILO BARRIO FIESTA Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 522 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Res. 327-25: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2025 HAWAI`I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 523 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 328-25: 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 I ITH ANNUAL HAWAI`I ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 524 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 329-25: 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 LO`I COLLECTIVE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR SMASH FEST Transfers $2,000 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. 525 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Res. 330-25: 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 SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION Transfers $2,500 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. 526 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 331-25: 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 FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ITS FIRST RESPONDERS' KIDS' DAY CAMP Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 527 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 332-25: 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 ZONTA CLUB OF HILO FOUNDATION FOR ITS 2026 "AMELIA EARHART GIRLS IN ENGINEERING DAY" EVENT Transfers $2,500 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. 528 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Res. 333-25: 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 BARRIO FIESTA Transfers $2,500 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. 529 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 334-25: 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 HALA FESTIVAL 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. 530 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 335-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR THE BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN'S KEIKI RESILIENCE PROJECT Transfers $10,000 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. 531 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Res. 336-25: 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 LIONS FOUNDATION FOR THE 2025 DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 532 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 337-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PEPE`EKEO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 533 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 338-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE HONOKA`A RENAISSANCE FAIRE Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 534 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Res. 339-25: 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 FOOD BASKET INC. FOR ITS KOKUA HARVEST FRUIT STANDS PROJECT IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 Transfers $6,750 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 535 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Res. 340-25: 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 FOOD BASKET INC. FOR ITS KOKUA HARVEST FRUIT STANDS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 Transfers $15,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 536 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 341-25: 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 $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 537 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 64: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 2, (Draft 2) SECTION 6-2.2, OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (2024 EDITION), RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 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, business, public administration or a related discipline, or be a licensed attorney. 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. Requires the Deputy Director be a registered professional engineer and have authority over engineering responsibilities when the Director lacks such certification. Reference: Comm. 334.18 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: GOEAC-73 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter and Comm. 334.20: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated September 25, 2025, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 64, Draft 2. Bill 80: 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 Federal Grants—Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability Enhancement Grant account($78,491); and appropriates the same to the Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability Enhancement account, for a total appropriation of$129,028. Funds would be used by the Police Department for training, travel, specialized gear, and equipment. Reference: Comm. 479 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-87 Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Bill 81: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Improve Forensic Services account ($23,640); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services account, for a total appropriation of$120,000. Funds would be used by the Police Department to purchase a new Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry instrument. Reference: Comm. 480 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-88 Bill 82: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 9, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS Prohibits pedestrians from entering a roadway, obstructing traffic, or approaching moving vehicles for business and employment purposes. Reference: Comm. 481 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: PCPWMT-6 Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 38: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 13, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (Draft 3) 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. 203.20 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder First Reading: August 20, 2025 Postponed: September 3, 2025 Held Over Pursuant to Council Rule 23(1)(d): September 17, 2025 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Villegas, seconded by Council Member Onishi,to pass Bill 38,Draft 2, as amended, on second and final reading.) ; and Comm. 203.21: From Council Member James E. Hustace, dated September 24, 2025, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 38, Draft 3. Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 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 Member Kierkiewicz First Reading: September 3, 2025 Postponed: September 17, 2025 2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kierkiewicz, seconded by Council Member Galimba, to pass Bill 72, Draft 2, on second reading.) Bill 75: REPEALS SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-94 AND AMENDS CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 1, SECTION 18-90, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO FARES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Extends the temporary suspension of fares for all mass transit riders through December 31, 2028. The fare suspension will not apply to County-contracted shared-ride services or curb-to-curb van services operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Reference: Comm. 429 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace (B/R) First Reading: September 17, 2025 Page 15 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Appropriates revenues in the Hawai`i Community Foundation—Financial Empowerment Services (Private) account($125,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawai`i Community Foundation—Financial Empowerment Services—Program account. Funds would be used to provide no-cost financial and homeownership counseling through a certified U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development counseling service provider. Reference: Comm. 442 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: September 17, 2025 Bill 77: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account($350,000); and appropriates the same to the Kulaimano Operating Maintenance account. Funds would be used for the Kulaimano Elderly Housing Project for operating and maintenance activities. Reference: Comm. 443 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: September 17, 2025 Bill 78: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC (Draft 2) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR DULY 1, 2025, TO DUNE 30, 2026 Adds the Finance Land/Facility Acquisitions Project($1,150,000) and the Land/Facility Acquisitions—Federal Project($850,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for these projects shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($1,150,000) and Federal Grants Receivable ($850,000), to acquire land for legally mandated projects and/or County Agency needs. Reference: Comm. 457.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: September 17, 2025 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter Page 16 Hawaii County Clerk 10/02/2025 10:15:29 AM Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025 Bill 79: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026 Adds the Environmental Management Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant R-1 Upgrade Project($31,000,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources, to comply with a recent lawsuit settlement which requires the County to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant to produce R-1 quality water for re-use. Reference: Comm. 458 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: September 17, 2025 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 503: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`URATHBONE GROUP ON BEHALF OF STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF GERALDINE K. HALA LATU From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated August 6, 2025, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. Comm. 504: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`UPROGRESSIVE ADVANCED INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF CRYSTAL K. LIBARIOS From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated August 6, 2025, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters,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.) 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