HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP LAAC 032 2026-02-17 2024-2026REPORT OF THE
LEGISLATIVE APPROVALS AND ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE
DATE: February 17, 2026 Re: Comm. No. 733/Res. No. 469-26
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions, to which was referred Resolution
No. 469-26, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 469-26, transmitted by Director of Public Works Wesley R. Segawa, via
Communication No. 733, dated February 5, 2026, authorizes and directs the Director of Public
Works to issue a license for entry, landscaping, and maintenance of a portion of a right-of-way
owned by the County.
The resolution seeks to grant Kuakini Makai Association, Inc., a revocable license to enter, landscape,
and maintain a portion of Kuakini Highway.
Public Works Director Wesley R. Segawa was present in the Kona Chambers. Mr. Segawa shared that
he supports this resolution and appreciates the efforts of the Kuakini Makai Association, Inc. to
beautify the frontage of Kuakini Highway.
Committee Member Heather L. Kimball shared that pursuant to the Hawaii County Code
Section 2-119(b), the Council must consult with the Chief of Police. Interim Police Chief Reed
Mahuna has provided the department's position of no comment or objections via email; however, the
hard copy was not received in time for today's meeting. She further stated that communication from
the department will be available at the next reading of this measure.
Your Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions is in accord with the purpose and intent
of Resolution No. 469-26, and recommends its adoption.
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI°I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE
APPROVALS AND ACQUISITTIIOONS
ATHER L. KIMBALL, CHAIR
LAAC REPORT NO.: 32
ADOPTED: MAR 0 4 2026