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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN PCHSW 2025/10/08 (2024-2026) Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being 4th Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii October 8, 2025 CALL TO The regular meeting of the Policy Committee on Planning, Safety, and ORDER: Well-being was called to order at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Chair Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Vice Chair Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member Mr. James E. Hustace, Member Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member (came in later) Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: (There were none.) BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, ORDINANCES: Bills for Ordinances. Bill 85: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1, OF THE HAWAPI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKS Amends the parks and recreational facility schedule for Kipapa Park to Kipapa Park 7-7-008:020, 100. Reference: Comm. 502 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to recommend passage of Bill 85 on first reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. PCHSW-4 October 8,2025 CHR. ONISHI: So, basically, I'm just adding in Parcel 20 to the list on the County Code, which has Kipapa Park to parcel only 100. And so, through the family's request, they wanted to have also, Parcel 20, which is part of that area. There's a parking lot and also a park, an open-space place where Parks (Department of Parks and Recreation) maintains it. Also, after doing this,then we'll be able to name that area Kipapa Park. And then also with the spelling, we're putting the kahakc) above the "i". And so, something simple. But I just wanted to go on record that there was a bit of confusion within the family, but then thanks to Chair Inaba, he got things straightened out. So, we're all good. So, now we can move forward. And then, if there's any changes, I can do it at Council. So, I'm just asking for support. Anyone has comments? Go ahead, Ms. Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: What just comes to mind is that we have next to Magic Sands, some people know it as Kipapa Park in Kona. And so,the family named it island-wide. Oh, it's that park, oh, cool. Thank you. CHR. ONISHI: Yeah, and I know it's your district, but sorry, I guess the family that lives in Keaukaba is pushing for this. MS. VILLEGAS: All good. CHR. ONISHI: Yeah, they need to get this done. And I guess back then, we did purchase this property back in 2008 or 2012. And I guess at the time, Administration had promised the family that they would name this area under the family. But it was never done. And then, when checking with the County Code, some of these parcels weren't listed that was approved. So, now, that's why we're doing this house-cleaning. Okay, so hearing or seeing no other comments, all those in favor of favor of approving Bill 85 please say, "aye." Those opposed? Vote on Bill 85: The motion to recommend passage of Bill 85 on first reading (Approved) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Onishi— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kdneali'i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. CHR. ONISHI: So that ends my meeting, and it is 9:05 a.m. Thank you. Page 2 PCHSW-4 October 8,2025 ADJOURN- There being no further business, Chair Onishi adjourned the meeting MENT: at 9:05 a.m. Approved: N" November 5,2025 Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Chair (Date) Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being DOfdt Page 3