HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 125 2026-05-04 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: May 4, 2026 Re: Comm. No. 857/Res. No. 547-26
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Resolution No. 547-26, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 547-26, transmitted by Assistant Corporation Council J S. Yoshimoto, via
Communication No. 857, dated April 14, 2026, authorizes the Mayor to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation,
Ka`n Hospital and Rural Health Clinic, for pre -ordered lunches.
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This resolution allows for the receipt of pre -ordered lunches for senior citizens who are assisted by
the County's nutritional services and programs.
Elderly Activities Operations Director Roann Okamura from the Department of Parks and
Recreation was present in the Hilo Chambers to explain the background for this resolution and
answer any questions. Ms. Okamura explained that this has been in place for many years with the
Ka`n Hospital providing viable food to the senior citizens who benefit from the County's Meal
Program.
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Resolution No. 547-26, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES
NOES
AES
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
JEN KAGIWAD , CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 125
ADOPTED: MAY 2 0 2026