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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-02-04 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 32nd Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii February 4, 2026 1:00 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; and • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road. 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, February 3, 2026. 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, February 3, 2026,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-32 February 4,2026 INVOCATION Assistant Professor Akeamakamae Kiyuna of Hawaii Community College ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER 1:04 p.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 November 5, 2025 —APPROVED REPORTS GOEAC-91 NOMINATION OF DERWIN IGNACIO TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Comm. 691): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 13, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: 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 2 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 692: NOMINATION OF ALLEN A. SALAVEA TO THE POLICE COMMISSION From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 31, 2025, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Waived: GOEAC (Comm. 692.1) Requires Council Confirmation by: February 13, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: 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. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 445-26: REQUESTS THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE USE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF REAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUES APPROPRIATED FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS The scope of the audit includes evaluation of performance with respect to the Office of Housing and Community Development's Strategic Roadmap, data indicators and metrics, and compliance with the County Code. Reference: Comm. 686 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Kimball Approve: GOEAC-92 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-32 February 4,2026 Res. 450-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA MAKAUKAU FOR ITS FERN ACRES COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Transfers $6,045 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 697 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder 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. 451-26: 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 LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS FOR THE ONGOING WAIHONU POND WALL RESTORATION Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 698 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi 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 4 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 Res. 452-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HUMANITY HALE FOR SERVICES IN HAWAIIAN ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION, ABUSE PREVENTION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN KONA Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 699 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas 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. 453-26: 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 YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC., FOR ITS HAMAKUA YOUTH CENTER PROGRAMS Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 700 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball 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 5 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 Res. 454-26: 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 "WHEN MY HERO COMES HOME" CHILDREN'S BOOK Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division—Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 701 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball 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. 455-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT SCOREBOARD FOR KA`U HIGH AND PAHALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE KA`U DISTRICT Transfers $20,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 702 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba 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 6 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 Res. 456-26: 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 PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$175, to be used by the department's Traffic Division in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 714 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC 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. 457-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TWO MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year maintenance agreement with an approximate monthly cost of$105, to be used by the department's Engineering Divisions in Hilo and Kona. Reference: Comm. 715 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC 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 7 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 Res. 458-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TO RECEIVE A GRANT OF WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM FUNDS Allows for the receipt of$1,600,000 of federally-derived funds to provide services that enhance employment opportunities,job retention, earnings, skill development, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 716 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC 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. 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, November 19, December 3, 2025; and January 7, 2026 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Onishi, seconded by Council Member Hustace, to pass Bill 63, as amended, on first reading.) AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 (see Communication No. 333.17) AND PASSED 1 sT READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: Council Member Villegas — 1. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 ; and Comm. 333.8: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated November 17, 2025, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 63, Draft 2. ; and Comm. 333.9: From former Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Chair Charles Young, dated October 17, 2025, transmitting testimony regarding Bill 63, Draft 2. ; and Comm. 333.16: From Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Chair John Pelletier, dated January 16, 2026, requesting that Bill 63, Draft 2, be referred back to the Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development. Bill 114: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants - Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program Grant account($17,961) and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Roadblock Program account. Reference: Comm. 681 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-119 PASSED lsT READING: 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. Bill 115: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Occupant Protection Program Grant account($13,255) and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account. Reference: Comm. 682 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-120 (Vote on Bill 115 is on the next page) Page 9 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 PASSED lsT READING: 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. Bill 116: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawai`i County Police Department 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant account($54,814) and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program account. Reference: Comm. 683 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-121 PASSED lsT READING: 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. Bill 117: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —High Intensity Impact Grant account ($340,000) and appropriates the same to the High Intensity Impact Grant Program account. Reference: Comm. 684 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-122 (Vote on Bill 117 is on the next page) Page 10 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 PASSED lsT READING: 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. Bill 118: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Hawaii County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant account($54,098) and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program account. Reference: Comm. 685 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-123 PASSED lsT READING: 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 11 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 Bill 119: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 02-93, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICTS ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL (A-5a) TO RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL (RA-2a) AT `OULI, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-007:002 (Applicant: Clemson and Janet Lam) (Area: 5 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested amendment to Condition D, which prohibits construction of a second dwelling unit on the property. The property is located at 62-2039 Kawaihae Road. Reference: Comm. 687 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-27 PASSED lsT READING: 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. Bill 120: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 04-149, AS AMENDED, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL—FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—20,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-20) AT KALAOA 1 sT AND 2ND NORTH KONA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-011:068 (Applicant: Ernest and Elizabeth Young) (Area: 1.86 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested deletion of Condition H, which prohibits construction of a second dwelling unit on the property, and to amend Condition C for a five-year time extension to secure final subdivision approval. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Mahilani Drive and Mamalahoa Highway. Reference: Comm. 688 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-28 (Vote on Bill 120 is on the next page) Page 12 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 PASSED lsT READING: 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. Bill 121: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-159, AS AMENDED, WHICH RECLASSIFIED (Draft 2) LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—30,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-30) AT KEAUHOU, NORTH KONA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-8-010:101 (Applicant: Kona Country Club, Inc.) (Area: 51.058 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested ten-year time extension to Condition D (complete construction). The property is located mauka of the Mamalahoa Highway Bypass, between the highway and the Kona Country Club mauka golf course. Reference: Comm. 689.5 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-29 PASSED lsT READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Onishi—5. Noes: Council Members Kagiwada, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—3. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 112: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act account($1,600,000); and appropriates the same to the following Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2025-2026 accounts: Administrative/Planning ($200,000), Adult Program ($650,000), Dislocated Worker Program ($300,000), and Youth Program ($450,000). Funds would be used to provide services that enhance employment opportunities,job retention, earnings, skill development, and literacy. Reference: Comm. 655 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 23, 2026 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: 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. ; and Comm. 655.1: From Research and Development Deputy Director Dennis Lin, dated January 14, 2026, transmitting information regarding Bill 112. Bill 113: 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 —Hazard Mitigation Grant Program account($68,000); and appropriates the same to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program account. Funds would be used to support Phase 1 (planning and preparatory activities) of the Community Wildfire Fuels Reduction and Defensible Space Project. Reference: Comm. 660 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: January 23, 2026 (Vote on Bill 113 is on the next page) Page 14 Hawaii County Council-32 February 4,2026 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: 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. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 2:58 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 parry. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. 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