Hawaii County public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Hawaii County Council
The Hawaii County Council is meeting to decide on infrastructure projects, including a sewer extension for a brewery and a land transfer for public parking. The body will also review numerous small grants for community events, animal welfare, and public safety.
- Res. 704-24: Public sewer extension to service Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation at 238 Belt Road
- Res. 442-24: Acceptance of 1,794 square feet of land at Lanihau 2nd for public parking
- Res. 13-25: $20,000 for portable animal kennels for the Animal Control and Protection Agency
- Res. 27-25: Authorization for Hawaii Police Department to enter intergovernmental agreements with federal and state partners
- Res. 25-25: $10,000 grant to Lions Club of Kona Community Foundation for a canoe play fixture at Harold H. Higashihara Park
Hawaii County Council
The Hawai‘i County Council will adopt resolutions designating Holeka Goro Inaba as Council Chairperson and Dennis “Fresh” Onishi as Vice Chairperson. It will also adopt the Rules of Procedure and appoint chairs and vice chairs for several standing committees, including Finance, Governmental Operations, Communications, Legislative Approvals, Planning, Health, Public Works, and Environmental Management. Additionally, the Council will appoint a Deputy County Clerk and a representative to the Executive Committee of the Hawai‘i State Association of Counties.
- Res. 1-25: Designates Holeka Goro Inaba as Council Chairperson
- Res. 2-25: Designates Dennis “Fresh” Onishi as Council Vice Chairperson
- Res. 3-25: Adopts the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council
- Res. 4-25: Appoints Finance Committee members and designates Matt Kānealiʻi‑Kleinfelder as Chairperson, James E. Hustace as Vice Chairperson
- Comm. 1.1: Appoints Aaron Brown as Deputy County Clerk
Hawaii County Council
This meeting is largely procedural, with two ceremonial resolutions to recognize departing members Susan "Sue" L. K. Lee Loy and Cynthia "Cindy" Evans for their years of service. No substantive legislation, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.
- Res. 727-24: Expresses gratitude to Susan "Sue" L. K. Lee Loy for dedicated service
- Res. 728-24: Expresses gratitude to Cynthia "Cindy" Evans for dedicated service
Hawaii County Council
The Hawaii County Council will vote on several resolutions, including major affordable housing funding: $8.2 million for rental units and $5.075 million for workforce housing and home repairs, plus a resolution urging approval of a 257-unit affordable housing project in Hilo. They will also consider grants for community parks, environmental stewardship, and a reusable foodware system.
- Res. 694-24: $3.2M to Hale Ola O Mohouli LLLP and $5M to Kuakini Family I LP for affordable rental units, plus $5.075M for workforce housing and low-income home repairs
- Res. 691-24: Urges approval of Ka Lei Momi Lanakila Homes, a 257-unit affordable housing project on 8.65 acres in Hilo for households at 60% AMI or less
- Res. 715-24: Authorizes multi-year agreement for a city-scale reusable foodware and bottle system in Hilo
- Res. 692-24: $435,000 grant to Leilani Estates Neighborhood Watch for improvements to Leilani Estates Community Park
- Res. 716-24: $398,569 stewardship grant to Malama O Puna for land stewardship and security improvements at Wai‘ele property in Puna
Finance Committee
The Hawaii County Finance Committee will review reports on fund transfers and change orders, consider a resolution to convert a half-time Recreation Technician II position to full-time, and deliberate on two bills: Bill 218, which amends the definition of affordable rental rate for real property taxes (postponed from October and November), and Bill 226, which adjusts the operating budget to add $15,579 for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System record improvement program. Bill 226 is the most consequential item, enhancing firearms registration and data accessibility.
- Bill 226: Budget amendment adding $15,579 for NICS background check record improvement
- Bill 218: Amends affordable rental rate definition to 100% area median income guideline (postponed twice)
- Res. 713-24: Converts a half-time Recreation Technician II position to full-time for public safety
- Comm. 12.42-13.47: Reports on fund transfers and change orders authorized in Sept-Oct 2024
Hawaii County Council
The Hawaii County Council will review multiple resolutions for community grants and equipment donations. The body is also considering an agreement to control invasive species and a budget amendment for emergency solutions grants.
- Res. 698-24: $250,000 agreement with University of Hawai‘i to control invasive species
- Res. 662-24: $62,850 grant for Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium Dive Tower staircase
- Res. 697-24: Acceptance of a donated search and rescue canine valued at $25,000
- Res. 685-24: $20,000 transfer for Phase Three expansion of Roots Skatepark at Kamehameha Park
- Bill 216: Budget amendment appropriating $271,806 in Federal Grants – Emergency Solutions Grants Program revenues
Finance Committee (Auto-Generated Trim Backup)
The Finance Committee will consider two resolutions and one bill. Resolution 694-24 authorizes $13.275 million in grants for affordable housing developments, workforce housing, and low-income homeowner repairs. Resolution 692-24 provides $435,000 to the Leilani Estates Neighborhood Watch for community park improvements. Bill 218 amends the definition of 'Affordable rental rate' in the county code.
- Resolution 694-24: $3.2M to Hale Ola O Mohouli LLLP and $5M to Kuakini Family I LP for affordable rental units; $4.2M for 25 workforce housing dwellings; $875K for 17 low-income homeowner repairs
- Resolution 692-24: $435,000 grant to Leilani Estates Neighborhood Watch for Leilani Estates Community Park improvements via Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Program
- Bill 218: Amends definition of 'Affordable rental rate' to match 100% area median income guideline as set by Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
- Report of fund transfers for September 1–15 and September 16–30, 2024, and June 16–30, 2024
- Budget status reports for February through June 2024; first quarter reports on reallocations, short-term contracts, and un-capitalized donations
Hawaii County Council
The Hawaii County Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing eminent domain to acquire private property for the Nā‘ālehu Wastewater Treatment Plant. Other items include multi‑year contracts for police and fire communications, a blood‑collection lab service, a grant for ADA‑compliant transit vans, and numerous small grant transfers to community groups.
- Res. 633‑24: Authorize eminent domain for property at Kāhilipaliʻiki and Kāhilipalinui Ahupuaʻa for the Nā‘ālehu Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Res. 634‑24: Approve a three‑year Centrex Biz Plus service contract ($22,875 for Police, $11,730 for Fire) at 540 Kupuna Place
- Res. 635‑24: Approve a three‑year blood‑collection lab service contract ($500 per year) for the Fire Department
- Res. 636‑24: Approve receipt of $1,145,239 in federal funds for ADA vans for the County Mass Transit Agency
- Res. 658‑24: Add the Emergency Solutions Grant Program to the 2024 County Action Plan and limit execution authority to the Mayor