Council of the County of Maui

Agenda — 43 items

1. 1 PAGE BREAK
2. 2 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:04
3. 3 OPENING REMARKS: ▶ jump to 8:00
4. 4 COUNCILMEMBER TAMARA PALTIN
5. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 12:16
6. 6 PRESENTATION OF WRITTEN OR ORAL TESTIMONY ▶ jump to 13:10
7. 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS:
8. 8 Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee
9. 9 Recommending the following: 1. ADOPTION of Resolution 25-193, CD1, to authorize the Mayor to request that the Governor designate the proposed Nāpili Enterprise Zone on Maui Island for a 20-year period; and 2. ADOPTION of Resolution 25-194, CD1, to authorize the Mayor to request that the Governor redesignate the Greater Maui Enterprise Zone on Maui Island, with proposed adjustments, for a 20-year period. Resolution 25-194, CD1, was adopted at the 11/7/2025 Council Meeting. CR 25-72 ▶ jump to 16:22
10. 10 Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee
11. 11 Recommending the following: 1. FIRST READING of Bill 131, CD1 (2025), to grant a Conditional Change in Zoning from R-1 Residential District to B-2 Community Business District for 14,467 square feet at 1448 Front Street, Lahaina, Hawai‘i, identified for Real Property Tax purposes as Tax Map Key (2) 4-5-013:012, for the development of parking structure or lot uses and related accessory uses; and 2. RECORDATION of the Unilateral Agreement. CR 25-73 ▶ jump to 26:44
12. 12 Recommending ADOPTION of Resolution 25-174, CD1, to adopt the County of Maui 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. CR 25-74 ▶ jump to 30:05
13. 13 Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform
14. 14 Recommending FIRST READING of Bill 147, CD1 (2025), to simplify the process for adopting real property tax rates and tiers, by: 1) deleting the requirement to reconvene the meeting in three weeks after public notice; 2) clarifying public-notice requirements; and 3) requiring the Council adopt rates and tiers by June 20, or the Mayor’s proposed rates and tiers transmitted with the annual budget will take effect. CR 25-75 ▶ jump to 32:07
15. 15 Water and Infrastructure Committee
16. 16 Recommending FIRST READING of Bill 110, CD1 (2024), to except certain properties destroyed or damaged by the August 8, 2023, Maui wildfires, where the cost to rebuild or repair the structure will exceed 50 percent of the replacement value of the structure as of August 8, 2023, from the requirement of improving public streets. CR 25-76 ▶ jump to 34:34
17. 17 Recommending FIRST READING of Bill 156, CD1 (2025), to allow for the replacement of awnings, canopies, marquees, signs, or similar structures encroaching a public right-of-way that were damaged or destroyed by an emergency or disaster declared by proclamation of the Governor or the Mayor under Section 127A-14, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, subject to certain conditions. CR 25-77 ▶ jump to 43:42
18. 18 Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee
19. 19 Recommending ADOPTION of Resolution 25-178, CD1, to authorize the execution of the Park Assessment Agreement for the Waiale Park Large Lot Subdivision, which would require Waiale 905 Partners, LLC to provide land in perpetuity or dedicate land for park and playground purposes as a condition of subdivision approval. CR 25-78 ▶ jump to 45:50
20. 20 RESOLUTIONS:
21. 21 "APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE URBAN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI" The purpose of this resolution is to consider the appointment of Byron Zach Hansel to the Urban Design Review Board for a term expiring on March 31, 2028. Reso 25-189 ▶ jump to 49:00
22. 22 "REFERRING TO THE LĀNAʻI, MAUI, AND MOLOKAʻI PLANNING COMMISSIONS A PROPOSED BILL ON ACCESSORY DWELLINGS ON RESIDENTIALLY ZONED LOTS" Reso 25-203 ▶ jump to 56:57
23. 23 "APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI" The purpose of this resolution is to consider the appointment of Cayla Rae Kutaka to the Commission on Children and Youth for a term expiring on March 31, 2026. Reso 25-204 ▶ jump to 57:58
24. 24 "EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT FOR KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS AS IT DEFENDS THE LEGACY OF KE ALIʻI BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP" Reso 25-205 ▶ jump to 59:43
25. 25 "UNDER RULE 9(B), RULES OF THE COUNCIL, SUSPENDING RULE 15(A) FOR COMMITTEE REFERRAL OF BILL 118 (2025) ON THE COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH" Reso 25-206 ▶ jump to 78:54
26. 26 "APPROVING THE WAIKAPU COUNTRY TOWN PROJECT FOR A STATE OF HAWAIʻI DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND LOAN TO DEVELOP AND CONSTRUCT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS UNDER SUBSECTION 201H-191.5(e), HAWAIʻI REVISED STATUTES" Reso 25-207 ▶ jump to 80:06
27. 27 ORDINANCES:
28. 28 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES, LICENSES/PERMITS/OTHERS, BY $350,000, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, MAKAWAO-PUKALANI-KULA COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, APPENDIX A, PART II, GENERAL EXCISE TAX FUND, AND APPENDIX C, DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, MAKAWAO-PUKALANI-KULA COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR UPPER KULA TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS BY $350,000" Bill 166 (2025) ▶ jump to 82:17
29. 29 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, DELETING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE SENTRY TOURNAMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN CONCERNS, HUMAN CONCERNS PROGRAM, GRANTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT, NEW APPROPRIATION FOR ALOHA HOUSE DORMITORY OF $100,000" Bill 167 (2025)
30. 30 ORDINANCES - SECOND AND FINAL READING:
31. 31 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET; INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUES, BOND/LAPSED BOND BY $10,000,000; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, WAILUKU-KAHULUI COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, AND APPENDIX C, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, WAILUKU-KAHULUI COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, APPROPRIATION FOR $10,000,000 FOR 24 NORTH CHURCH STREET BUILDING ACQUISITION AND RENOVATIONS" Bill 103, CD1 (2025) ▶ jump to 88:37
32. 32 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 5818, BILL 43, CD1 (2025), RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID BONDS (DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT)" Bill 104 (2025)
33. 33 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE NAMING MAPULEHU KULĀIWI" Bill 106, CD1 (2025) ▶ jump to 93:18
34. 34 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE NAMING HĀMĀKUALOA KULĀIWI" Bill 107, CD1 (2025)
35. 35 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES, BOND/LAPSED BOND BY $5,862,123, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAKAWAO-PUKALANI-KULA COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, AND APPENDIX C, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAKAWAO-PUKALANI-KULA COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, NEW APPROPRIATION FOR KULA AGRICULTURAL PARK OF $5,862,123" Bill 127, CD1 (2025)
36. 36 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 5818 (2025), RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID BONDS (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE)" Bill 128, CD1 (2025)
37. 37 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET, INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES, BOND/LAPSED BOND BY $20,150,000, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WEST MAUI COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, AND APPENDIX C, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WEST MAUI COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, NEW APPROPRIATION FOR $20,150,000 FOR WEST MAUI LAND ACQUISITIONS" Bill 138, CD1 (2025)
38. 38 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 5818 (2025), RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID BONDS (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)" Bill 139, CD1 (2025)
39. 39 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 5819 (2025), RELATING TO APPLICATION OF LAPSED BOND PROCEEDS (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)" Bill 140, CD1 (2025)
40. 40 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.82.050, MAUI COUNTY CODE, TO EXTEND THE CONSERVATION PLANNING COMMITTEE’S DEADLINE ON THE PROPOSED GREENPRINT" Bill 159 (2025) ▶ jump to 94:10
41. 41 "A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET, APPENDIX A, PART II, MANAGED RETREAT REVOLVING FUND, ADDING CONDITIONAL LANGUAGE AND APPROPRIATION FOR BALDWIN BEACH PARK SHORELINE DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR $50,000" Bill 162 (2025)
42. 42 BOARD PACKETS, as defined in Section 92-7.5, HRS, will be electronically posted as soon as practicable. ORAL TESTIMONY. For more information on testifying, please visit https://www.mauicounty.us/teams/ Oral testimony on any agenda item will be accepted at the beginning of the meeting and prior to Council's deliberation on each section of the agenda. Testimony must pertain to items on the agenda. In the meeting controls at the top of the Teams screen, select RAISE YOUR HAND. Staff will add your name to the testifier list and will lower your hand. You may check your place in line by accessing the Testifier Log, with the link posted in Chat. When it is your turn to testify, staff will call your name and will allow you to unmute your video and microphone. State your name, if you choose to do so, and also identify the item number(s) on which you wish to testify. To testify via phone, please call in to the phone number and enter the meeting ID noted on the first page of this agenda. Follow the instructions provided on the call to raise your hand to be added to the testifier list. When it is your turn to testify, the Clerk will call the last four digits of the testifier’s phone number. You will be able to unmute yourself when called to testify. Each testifier will be allowed to speak for up to three minutes on each item. The time limits for testimony may be modified, if the modification is initiated by the presiding officer and approved by a majority of the Council; provided that a modification would apply equally to all testifiers and all items. No further oral testimony by the testifier on the item shall be permitted. An individual's request to testify may be deemed withdrawn if the individual does not answer when called to testify. If the connection between any testifier and the video conference is lost, the meeting will still continue. If a meeting participant wishes to testify anonymously, log in to the meeting with "anonymous" as your name and virtually raise your hand as described above. DECORUM. Any person who behaves in a manner that disrupts, disturbs, or impedes the orderly conduct of any Council meeting can, at the discretion of the presiding officer or a majority of present Council members, be ejected or banned from Council meetings. If participating remotely, participants may be muted or dropped from the meeting for breaking decorum. Examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to: heckling, shouting, use of profanity, threatening or slanderous remarks made to any member of the Council, staff, or general public. Use of the chat feature is restricted to County use only. It shall be considered a breach of decorum for members of the public to use the Chat.
43. 43 WRITTEN TESTIMONY may be submitted by e-mail to county.clerk@mauicounty.us, by fax to (808) 270-7171, or to the Office of the County Clerk, 200 South High Street, Ste. 708, Wailuku, Hawaiʻi, 96793. Written testimony should be received at least 24 hours prior to the meeting; except if a meeting will be held on a Monday, written testimony should be received by noon on the business day preceding the meeting. While the Council requests that written testimony be submitted as noted, testimony submitted after that date and time will still be accepted. Members of the public interested in information about offering testimony on an agenda item may contact the Office of the County Clerk at (808) 270-7748 prior to the meeting. INTERRUPTION IN VIDEO/AUDIO. This meeting is being conducted in accordance with Section 92-3.7, HRS. Nothing said in the meeting or included in the agenda is intended to create obligations in excess of those required under Section 92-3.7, HRS. If Teams connectivity affecting quorum is lost, Council will be in recess. It will not be considered a loss of quorum unless connectivity cannot be restored within 30 minutes. If the Teams connection is prematurely terminated, for whatever reason, please log back into the same link. If connectivity affecting quorum cannot be restored within 30 minutes, the meeting will automatically reconvene the following Tuesday at 9 a.m., using the same virtual connections, unless the Council announces a different date and time. If any Courtesy Testimony Site loses its connection to the meeting, the meeting will continue without that location, irrespective of whether a Councilmember is participating from that site. If Akakū prematurely ceases broadcasting the meeting, the meeting will continue via interactive conference technology and a recording will include archived meeting videos. DISABILITY ACCESS. Anyone requesting an auxiliary aid or service or other accommodation due to a disability should contact the County Clerk as soon as possible prior to the meeting date at (808) 270-7748 or county.clerk@mauicounty.us and allow for adequate time to fulfill the request.