HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 102 2026-03-03 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: March 3, 2026
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 743/Res. No. 474-26
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Resolution No. 474-26, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 474-26, transmitted by Assistant Corporation Counsel J S. Yoshimoto, via
Communication No. 743, dated February 11, 2026, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with the State of Hawaii, Hilo Benioff Medical Center, to authorize
private off-street parking at Gilbert Carvalho Park.
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This resolution authorizes the ,Mayor to enter into an agreement not to exceed December 31, 2026,
with no expenditure or receipt of funds, with Hilo Benioff Medical Center, to use a portion of land
for parking purposes.
Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Houma was present in Hilo to answer questions. He began
by providing background about this temporary parking agreement between the medical center and
the County for hospital staff to use this parking space while they work on renovations for the next
two years.
Committee Member James E. Hustace asked what condition the space was currently in. Director
Honma said that it is a gravel lot with ecology blocks and that there is a gate that the Medical
Center will oversee opening and closing the gate during normal parking hours. Member Hustace
asked if there will be any additional costs to the County for this agreement. Director Houma said
no, and that the Medical Center would be cutting the grass and maintaining that space for the
duration of their usage.
Committee Members Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, and Ashley L.
Kierkiewicz spoke in favor of this resolution. Members Kierkiewicz and Onishi clarified that if
there was another event happening at the park that the community would be able to use the
parking. Director Homna replied yes, and that the Parks and Recreation Department would be in
touch with them if they needed to use the parking for other events.
Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada asked if there would be a shuttle to transport the employees back
and forth to the medical center. Director Houma said he thought there would be one available.
Chair Kagiwada said she will bring forth an amendment to update the date of the agreement to
2027, as requested by the Department and correct a small typo at the next Council meeting.
GOEAC Report No. 102
GOEAC-102 Page 2 March 3, 2026
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Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Resolution No. 474-26, and recommends its adoption.
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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 GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
JEkA,GfW46A, CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 102
ADOPTED: MA 1 8 2026