Hawaii County Council will meet Oct. 4.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Notice is hereby given that the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT) pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the:
• Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations:
• Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au; and
• Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road.
If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.
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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, October 3, 2023, 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, Hawai‘i, 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
INVOCATION Pastor Ron Brav of Calvary Chapel Hilo
CALL TO ORDER
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.
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 6, 2023
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 240-23: APPROVES THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND PRIORITIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2024
HAWAIʻI STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Includes proposals relating to the regulation of tobacco and regulating traffic on hazardous roads and in sensitive areas, and six policy priorities relating to: (1) dangerous dogs; (2) the lawful sale or distribution of wild-caught ungulate meat; (3) pathways for midwifery licensure; (4) extended producer responsibility to address solid waste; (5) increasing access to mental health providers for youth in rural counties; and (6) financing of residential cesspool conversions.
Reference: Comm. 426
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Approve: GOEAC-77
Res. 241-23: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA
Approves a grant of $53,200 to Malama O Puna, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to provide land stewardship and cultural education for the Waiʻele, Puna property, (Tax Map Keys: 1-4-003:003 and 037), pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawai‘i County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 427
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Approve: LAAC-32
Res. 246-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 67TH ANNUAL HAWAI‘I STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 432
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Postponed: September 20, 2023
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Galimba, seconded by Ms. Villegas, to adopt Res. 246-23.)
Res. 253-23: CHANGES TIME ELEMENT OF A HALF-TIME ASSISTANT COUNTY PHYSICIAN TO FULL-TIME
Requests adjustment to full-time to address an increase in employee examinations in West Hawaiʻi.
Reference: Comm. 443
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-72
Res. 255-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of $100,000 in federally-derived funds to assist in the development and implementation of a plan to achieve equitable internet access for all Hawai‘i residents.
Reference: Comm. 445
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-73
Res. 256-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Allows for the receipt of $175,000 in federally-derived funds to provide services and financial assistance for internet subscription fees for qualified households on Hawai‘i Island.
Reference: Comm. 446
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-74
Res. 264-23: 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 KELI‘I WILLIAM IOANE LEGACY FOUNDATION FOR THE 2023 MAKAHIKI COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Transfers $2,900 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. 462
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 265-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEAUKAHA ONE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS ROBOTICS PROGRAM
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 463
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 266-23: 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 THE PANA‘EWA ZOO TO PURCHASE KEIKI CUDDLE CARTS FOR USE AT THE PANA‘EWA RAINFOREST ZOO AND GARDENS
Transfers $4,747 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. 464
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 267-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 67TH ANNUAL HAWAI‘I STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 465
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Res. 268-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI‘I JAPANESE CENTER FOR THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI‘I’S 2023 BUNKA NO HI PROGRAM
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 466
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 269-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAI‘I TO ASSIST WITH THE BANYAN DRIVE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT AT THE FORMER UNCLE BILLY’S HILO BAY HOTEL
Transfers $1,872 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 467
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 270-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HE HO‘OMAKA HOU ANA O‘ PUNA TO SUPPORT THE HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S ‘AUAMO KULEANA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUMMIT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 468
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 271-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE PANA‘EWA ZOO TO PURCHASE KEIKI CUDDLE CARTS FOR THE PANA‘EWA RAINFOREST ZOO AND GARDENS
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 469
Intr. by: Ms. Kagiwada
Res. 272-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WAIKOLOA REGION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS BABY’S FIRST BOOK PROJECT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 470
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 273-23: 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 KAMUELA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS MUSIC APPRECIATION CONCERT
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 471
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 274-23: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS UPCOMING TRAINING PROGRAMS
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Fire Operations Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 472
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Res. 275-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 67TH ANNUAL HAWAI‘I STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Police Department, Police Administration Division-Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 473
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 276-23: 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 PĀHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM TO SUPPORT PLACEMAKING INITIATIVES IN PĀHOA VILLAGE
Transfers $15,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 474
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Res. 277-23: 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 WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION TO CONSTRUCT A WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 475
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
Res. 278-23: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HĀMĀKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR LADIES NIGHT OUT, A BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT IN HONOKA‘A
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 476
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
Res. 279-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR A HOMERUN FENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The donation from West Side Hawai‘i Little League, with an estimated value of $14,700, would be used to install a homerun fence at William Charles Lunalilo Playground in Kailua-Kona.
Reference: Comm. 477
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 280-23: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF THREE PIERCE FIRE ENGINES FROM THE HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT
The donation from Honolulu Fire Department, with an estimated value of $135,000, would be utilized in the Hawai‘i Fire Department’s reserve fleet of engines.
Reference: Comm. 478
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 66: (Draft 2)
AMENDS CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 5-4-3, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Amends Subsection (f) by requiring a professional electrical engineer licensed in the State of Hawaiʻi to prepare, design, and stamp electrical design drawings and specifications for residential photovoltaic systems if the system exceeds 10 kilowatts.
Reference: Comm. 435.2
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder
Approve: PCPLUD-4
Bill 67: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Planning Funds-Federal account ($100,000); and appropriates the same to the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Planning Funds-Federal account ($100,000). Funds would be used to assist in the development and implementation of a plan to achieve equitable internet access for all Hawai‘i residents.
Reference: Comm. 445
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-75
Bill 68: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program account ($175,000); and appropriates the same to the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program account. Funds would be used to provide services and financial assistance for internet subscription fees for qualified households on Hawai‘i Island.
Reference: Comm. 446
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-76
Bill 69: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – National Criminal History Improvement Program account ($580,000); and appropriates the same to the National Criminal History Improvement Program account. These additional funds would be used by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for a new case management system, increased internet bandwidth, licensing, and replacement of computers to improve the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of criminal history records.
Reference: Comm. 447
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-77
Bill 70: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Appropriates revenues in the Home Program – Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account ($5,000); and appropriates the same to the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account to allow for the receipt of funds recovered from tenants who have committed fraud.
Reference: Comm. 448
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-78
Bill 71: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in the Block Grant Program Income account ($150,000); and appropriates the same to the West Hawai‘i Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements account, bringing the total appropriation to $300,000. These additional funds will be used to renovate the facility in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 449
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-79
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 49: (Draft 4)
INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-4 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2022 EDITION), RELATING TO VACANCY IN OFFICE
Adds an exception to the process of filling vacancies on the County Council by providing that a vacant County Council district seat shall be filled by the person elected to serve the upcoming Council term, if that vacancy occurs or exists after the incoming Council Member was elected.
Reference: Comm. 305.21
Intr. by: Ms. Evans
Postponed: September 6, 2023
First Reading: September 20, 2023
2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County Charter
Bill 61: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-19 (NORTH HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO AGRICULTURAL – FIVE ACRES (A-5a) AT ‘ŌʻŌKALA, NORTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 3-9-001:024 (Applicant: Dennis Schmitz) (Area: 20.027 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone request, which would allow the applicant to request the subdivision of the property into four lots, each approximately five acres in size. The property is located north (makai) of Old Māmalahoa Highway approximately 270 feet east of its intersection with Milo Street.
Reference: Comm. 388
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba (B/R)
Postponed: September 6, 2023
First Reading: September 20, 2023
Bill 64: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 23-50, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Increases revenues in Fund Balance From Previous Year account ($8,903,560.97); and appropriates the same to the Housing Production account to fund successful proposals for affordable housing production.
Reference: Comm. 417
Intr. by: Mr. Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 20, 2023
REPORTS
GOEAC-74 (Comm. 440):
NOMINATION OF EILEEN LACERTE TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
Requires Council Confirmation by: October 13, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
GOEAC-75 (Comm. 441):
NOMINATION OF GONZALO GARCIA TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council Confirmation by: October 13, 2023 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
GOEAC-76 (Comm. 442):
NOMINATION OF ANNA LIU TO THE BANYAN DRIVE HAWAIʻI REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 396.1: JONATHAN D. ROWE, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; 3CCV-22-0000393 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee, dated September 6, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
Comm. 492: HAWAI‘I ISLAND EARLY LEARNING DEVELOPMENT LLC V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 3CCV-22-0000158
From Deputy Corporation Counsel E. Britt Bailey, dated September 15, 2023, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including a lawsuit filed by the Law Offices of Yeh and Kim on behalf of its client Hawai‘i Island Early Learning Development LLC.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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