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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2025-11-19 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 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-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),�� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 27th Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii November 19, 2025 11:00 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: • Hilo Council Chambers,Hawaii County Building,25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 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, November 18,2025. 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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 INVOCATION Deacon Craig Camello of St. Michael the Archangel Parish 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 August 20, 2025 REPORTS GOEAC-77 NOMINATION OF DONN S. MENDE TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL (Comm. 591): ADJUDICATION BOARD Requires Council Confirmation by: November 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-78 NOMINATION OF THOMAS E. FRATINARDO TO THE WINDWARD (Comm. 592): PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: November 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 369-25: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT 5-A, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY NO. 2-2-034:086, SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAI`I, FROM GHC FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP The landowner seeks to dedicate the sidewalk and all improvements for public purposes. Reference: Comm. 576 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-24 Res. 370-25: AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS THE DISPOSITION AND CONVEYANCE OF A ROAD REMNANT, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY NO. 2-2-037:999, SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAI`I Seeks to dispose of the Remnant and convey it to the State, thereby alleviating the County of any liability or maintenance responsibility. Reference: Comm. 577 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-25 Res. 375-25: CREATES ONE HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Establishes one new position to provide additional support to the department's Classification and Pay Division. Reference: Comm. 585 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-100 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 Res. 376-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE PUAPUA`A IKI HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT FOR INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND SHORELINE STABILIZATION Allows for the receipt of$1,901,521 of federally-derived funds to restore eleven and a half acres of deforested land in Puapua`a Iki in North Kona. Reference: Comm. 586 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-101 Res. 377-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR THE FUNDING OF COST ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS, BARGAINING UNIT 12, AND CERTAIN OTHER EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 12 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across- the-board increases, step movements, and one-time lump sum bonuses would be $57,298,879. Reference: Comm. 589 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-102 Res. 383-25: APPOINTS THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-18 OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (2024 EDITION) Appoints Clare McAdam to serve as County Auditor for a six-year term, effective December 1, 2025. Reference: Comm. 600 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Waived: GOEAC Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 Res. 385-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$320, to be used by the department's Purchasing, Internal Controls and Transient Accommodations Tax, Property Management, and Risk Management Divisions. Reference: Comm. 605 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 386-25: 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 ARTS FOR ITS PLAY READING SERIES 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. 606 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 387-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2025 MAGIC OF THE SEASONS EVENT Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 607 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 Res. 388-25: 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 ARTS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS PLAY READING SERIES Transfers $2,200 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 608 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 389-25: 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 PA`AUILO CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Transfers $2,500 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. 609 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 390-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAI`I VETERANS CEMETERY-PU`U HO`OMAHA O NA PO`E KOA O HAWAI`I KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY Transfers $2,500 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. 610 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 Res. 391-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PETFIX SPAY AND NEUTER FOR ITS SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC IN RURAL COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 611 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 392-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PETFIX SPAY AND NEUTER TO SUPPORT ITS SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 612 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Res. 393-25: 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 MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE RENE SIRACUSA PAHOA ROUNDABOUT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 613 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 Res. 394-25: 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 PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM COMMUNITY KITCHEN 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. 614 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 395-25: APPROVES LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND PRIORITIES FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2026 HAWAI`I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Includes proposals relating to emergency medical services and opioid use disorder treatment, mixed-use development relating to housing, cesspools, Department of Education recreational facilities, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, tobacco products, the repeal of amendments to Section 201H-38 relating to housing, family, firearms, gun violence prevention, water pollution, general excise tax, conveyance tax, and housing for State and County employees; and nine policy priorities relating to: (1)road usage charges for electric vehicles; (2) opioid use; (3) increasing funds for emergency preparedness; (4) workforce development; (5) water viability and usage, and watershed monitoring and stewardship; (6) game management of wild ungulates; (7)promoting producer responsibility for solid waste; (8) wastewater infrastructure and cesspool conversion; and (9)prioritizing and promoting safe routes to school. Reference: Comm. 615 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: GOEAC Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 63: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (Draft 2) 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO DWELLINGS Permits residential dwellings within the industrial-commercial mixed use (MCX) zoning district. Reference: Comm. 333.7 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Approve: PCPLUED-8 Postponed: October 22, 2025 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Onishi, seconded by Council Member Hustace, to pass Bill 63, as amended, on first reading.) ; and Comm. 333.6: From Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Chair Charles Young, dated October 17, 2025, transmitting comments regarding Bill 63, Draft 2. Bill 83: AMENDS CHAPTER 20 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 (Draft 2) EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PLASTIC AND POLYSTYRENE WASTE Seeks to reduce disposable plastic or polystyrene foodware and serviceware in alignment with the County of Hawai`i's Zero Waste Plan and the State of Hawai`i's Aloha+ Challenge Solid Waste Reduction Goals. Reference: Comm. 482.10 Intr. by: Council Members Galimba and Villegas Approve: PCENRM-3 Postponed: November 5, 2025 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Villegas, seconded by Council Member Galimba,to pass Bill 83, Draft 2, on first reading.) ; and Comm. 482.13: From Environmental Management Commission Chair Erica Perez, dated November 5, 2025, transmitting comments and recommendations regarding Bill 83, Draft 2. Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19,2025 Bill 89: AMENDS CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 1, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CIVIL DEFENSE ADMINISTRATOR Adds a new section requiring the Civil Defense Administrator have a minimum of three years of responsible administrative experience in emergency management, disaster planning, homeland security, or public safety services management. In the event of a vacancy, the Mayor may convene a selection advisory panel consisting of the Fire Chief and Chief of Police to evaluate qualified applicants. Reference: Comm. 514.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Approve: GOEAC-79 Bill 97: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2021 account($2,189.48); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2021 account, for a total appropriation of $622,189.48. Funds will be used to support the waste-water bio-hazard mitigation proj ect. Reference: Comm. 575 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-103 Bill 98: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-50, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS Delays the effective date of Ordinance No. 25-50, relating to transient accommodations, until July 1, 2026. Reference: Comm. 578 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Approve: PCPLUED-9 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 Bill 99: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Bipartisan Infrastruct Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration account($1,901,521); and appropriates the same to the Bipartisan Infrastruct Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration account. Funds would be used to restore eleven and a half acres of deforested land in Puapua`a Iki in North Kona. Reference: Comm. 586 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-104 Bill 100: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—SS4A-County of Hawai`i Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account($840,000); and appropriates the same to the SS4A-County of Hawaii Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account. Reference: Comm. 587 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-105 Bill 102: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—County of Hawai`i Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account($3,360,000); and appropriates the same to the County of Hawaii Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account. Reference: Comm. 590 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-106 Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 Bill 104: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Traffic Safety Training Project Grant account($18,440); and appropriates the same to the Traffic Safety Training Project account. Funds will be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to assist with travel expenses for conferences, trainings, and meetings related to impaired driving and effective prosecution of impaired driving offenses. Reference: Comm. 594 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-107 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 52: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 4, AND 5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY (Draft 3) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO HENNERIES Allows hens for household egg production on single-family, double-family, multiple-family residential, residential-commercial mixed use, and residential and agricultural zoning; provides for certain conditions and regulations. Reference: Comm. 286.9 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball First Reading: October 22, 2025 Postponed: November 5, 2025 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Galimba, seconded by Council Member Kagiwada,to pass Bill 52,Draft 3, on second and final reading.) ; and Comm. 286.10: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated November 4, 2025, transmitting testimony from the State Department of Health's Hawaii District Health Office. ; and Comm. 286.11: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated November 5, 2025, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 52, Draft 3. Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19, 2025 Bill 94: 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—Emergency Solutions Grants Program account($4,045); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Solutions Grants Projects account($3,741) and Emergency Solutions Grants Administrative account ($304). Reference: Comm. 545 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: November 5, 2025 Bill 95: 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 Federal Grants—Block Grants account($43,195) and decreases revenues in the Administrative Planning and Fair Housing account (-$19,305); and appropriates the same to the Community Development Block Grant Projects account, for a total appropriation of$62,500. Reference: Comm. 546 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: November 5, 2025 Bill 96: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 15-62, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Amends the Veterans Advisory Committee to no longer require one representative each from the American Legion, Big Island National Guard Retirees Association, Big Island Retired Military Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as eight at-large members. Reference: Comm. 548 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace First Reading: November 5, 2025 Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 11/13/2025 09:43:50 AM Hawaii County Council-27 November 19,2025 Bill 101: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 Appropriates excess fuel tax revenues collected from fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 to the following projects totaling $1,493,554.75: Roadway Projects ($448,066.43), Bridge Inspection/Repair ($298,710.95), and Local Road Projects ($746,777.37). Funds for these projects shall be provided from fuel tax revenues, in excess of what was projected in Ordinance No. 23-18. Reference: Comm. 588 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: November 5, 2025 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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. Live Stream of County Council Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.comNiewPublisher.php?view id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. 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