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Hawaii County Meetings

Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-Being - 2026-04-21

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Meeting Summary

The Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-Being held a brief meeting with a single agenda item. Bill 148, designating TMK 66-001-010 as La'e La'e Park in Waimea, was unanimously approved (6-0) and forwarded to the full council with a favorable recommendation.

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Bill 148 - Designation of La'e La'e Park in Waimea

Bill 148 designates TMK 66-001-010 as La'e La'e Park in Waimea, adding it to the Parks and Recreational Facilities Schedule and prohibiting alcohol consumption at the site. The property is former state land now owned by the county, located near Waiaka Bridge between Waimea Transfer Station and Sandalwood Subdivision. The park will serve as a buffer green space with future connections to Waimea Stream Trail.

Vote: 6-0 (Chair Inaba, Connelly-Kleinfelder, and Villegas excused)Conditions: Alcohol consumption prohibited at all times per Section 14-1 of the County Code

Development Activity (1)

La'e La'e Park

Developer: Hawaii County Parks and RecreationLocation: TMK 66-001-010, near Waiaka Bridge, west side of Waimea, between Waimea Transfer Station and Sandalwood SubdivisionType: InfrastructureStatus: Approved

Future park space on former state property now county-owned; planned to connect to Waimea Stream Trail and provide recreational facilities

Market Signals (1)

Infrastructure

County is developing new park infrastructure in west Waimea near Sandalwood Subdivision, potentially enhancing property values in that residential area.