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Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 ; and Comm. 372.200: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated April 7, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2. ; and Comm. 372.202: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated April 28, 2026, requesting possible suggestions from Council Members be brought forward for discussion. ; and Comm. 372.203: From Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Chair John Pelletier, dated April 21, 2026, providing testimony in opposition to proposed amendments contained in Communication 372.192. ; and Comm. 372.204: From Council Member James E. Hustace, dated May 4, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2. Bill 152: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-18, OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (2024 EDITION), RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR Clarifies that the County Auditor has the same power with respect to employees within the Office of the County Auditor as department heads in the Executive Branch and specifies that the County Auditor may appoint a deputy. Reference: Comm. 858 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Kierkiewicz Approve: GOEAC-126 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter Bill 153: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program account($150,000); and appropriates the same to the Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program account. Funds would be used to aid coffee growers in Kona and Ka`u by offsetting the cost of purchasing approved pesticides. Reference: Comm. 863 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-151 Page 12