HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN LAAC 2026/02/17 (2024-2026) DRAFT Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions
20th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
February 17, 2026
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions
ORDER: was called to order at 12:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by
Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Acting Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Chair(via videoconference from Hilo)
Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Chair
Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member
Mr. James E. Hustace, Member
Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member (via videoconference from Hilo)
Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz,,Member(via videoconference from Hilo)
Absent& Excused: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Member
Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,Member
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member
STATEMENTS The Acting Chain directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of
FROM THE business, Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: (There were none.)
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Okay. Go ahead Mr. Clerk, to Resolution 469-26.
ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of
RESOLUTIONS: business, Order of Resolutions.
Res. 469-26: 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
Seeks to grant Kuakini Makai Association, Inc., a revocable license to enter,
landscape, and maintain a portion of Kuakini Highway.
Reference: Comm. 733
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to recommend adoption of Res. 469-26.
Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Okay, Ms. Kimball, we have Director Segawa here.
Do you want him to go first, or do you have anything?
MS. KIMBALL: I just wanted to make one note. The County Code requires us
to consult with HPD (Hawai`i Police Department) for resolutions of this nature.
We did get a communication via email this morning from HPD stating that they
had no comment or no issue on this matter. However, we were not provided
with a hard copy to be filed with Council Services.
So, if it's alright with the body, I just wantyou to know that we are awaiting that
document in physical form. But we have received the communication
electronically. I would request that we not wait on that in today''s hearing, and
then just push this forward. So, we'll have thatcommunication attached in the
next agenda. Thank you.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Great. Thank you every much. Go ahead, Director
Segawa.
(Note: At this time, Public Works Director Wesley Segawa came
forward to address the members of the Committee.)
MR. SEGAWA: I'm Director Segawa, Director of the Department of Public
Works here today to speak in full support of this Resolution No. 469-26. And we
appreciate what°this particular association is doing to beautify their frontage along
Kuakirii Highway.- Thank you.
ACTING CHR.,ONISHL Okay. Members, any questions for the Director or
comments? Hilo? Okay, Mr. Hustace.
MR. HUSTACE: Just a question for Council Member Kimball if that's alright,
Chair?
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Sure, go ahead.
MR. HUSTACE: Council Member Kimball, who was that message from again?
Do you have a contact?
MS. KIMBALL: Yes, the message was from Chief(Reed) Mahuna.
MR. HUSTACE: Okay, I don't think I received it, but I'll just take a look.
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MS. KIMBALL: No, I'm sorry, it was circulated to my office. But Council
Services needs a physical copy to circulate to you folks. So, it has not been
circulated to the body yet, but it will be in time for the next hearing.
MR. HUSTACE: Thank you for the clarification. Thank you, Chair.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Okay. Any others? Hearing or seeing none, all those
in favor of approving Resolution 469-26 say "aye." Those opposed?
Vote on Res. 469-26: The motion to recommend adoption of Res, 469-26 was
(Approved) carried by the following voice vote:,
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI. Okay, and that concludes our meeting. It is now,
12:34 p.m. Thank you.
ADJOURN- There being no further business, Acting Chair Onishi adjourned the meeting
MENT: at 12,34 p.m:
Approved:
Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Chair (Date)
Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee
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