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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
24th Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
October 8, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive
conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be
participating via ICT at the:
• Kona Council Chambers,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Hawaii County Council-24 October 8,2025
INVOCATION Pastor Paul Linnemann of Christ Lutheran Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 2:02 p.m.
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 18, 2025 —APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-68 NOMINATION OF STEVE A. MORIFUJI TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 488):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 11, 2025 (Section 134(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-69 NOMINATION OF GUY S. ALAMEDA TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 489):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 11, 2025 (Section 134(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on GOEAC-69 is on the next page.)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 301-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT
CONTRACT WITH THE PROPERTY MANAGERS OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECTS SELECTED BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER
PROGRAM
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year agreement for the following
proposed voucher projects: Ouli Ekahi Apartments, Hale Kikaha, and Na Kahua
Hale O Ulu Wini. The estimated annual cost of the agreement would be up to
$192,022, with a term of up to 20 years.
Reference: Comm. 477
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-85
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 302-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS AND
AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF HAWAI`I, OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR, FOR AN AUDIT OF THE
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an approximate
total cost of$14,400, for an audit of the schedule of employer allocations of the
Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii, in order to meet the
reporting requirements under Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement
No. 68, "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions."
Reference: Comm. 478
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-86
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 303-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, THE COUNTY OF KAUA`I,
THE COUNTY OF MAUI, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
FOR THE STATEWIDE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL DRUG TASK FORCE
Authorizes the Hawaii Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding to interdict drugs via apprehension and arrest of individuals
smuggling and distributing illicit narcotics into the State.
Reference: Comm. 483
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-70
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 304-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS, PACIFIC ISLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, FOR INTERAGENCY
PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATION
Authorizes the Hawaii Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding to coordinate responsibilities concerning law enforcement,
emergency response, mutual aid,physical security, requests for assistance, and
other public safety activities for community-based outpatient clinics located in Hilo
and Kailua-Kona.
Reference: Comm. 484
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-71
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 305-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT, SCIENTIFIC
INVESTIGATION SECTION, FOR INTERAGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY
COORDINATION
Authorizes the Hawaii Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding for use of the Honolulu Police Department's full-service forensic
testing laboratory.
Reference: Comm. 485
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-72
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 317-25: 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 HAWAII FARMERS
UNION FOUNDATION FOR ITS 2025 STATE ANNUAL CONVENTION
Transfers $1,200 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 505
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 321-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE
KOHALA RESILIENCE HUB'S KEIKI CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 517
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 322-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KONA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE HAWAI`I ISLAND
BEEKEEPER LEGACY PROJECT'S RANCHING ROOTS AND
AGRICULTURAL FUTURES EXHIBIT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 518
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 323-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII FARMERS UNION
FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 2025 HAWAII
FARMERS UNION CONVENTION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 519
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 324-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LOKAHI TREATMENT
CENTERS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS SUBSTANCE ABUSE,
MENTAL HEALTH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT
TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN KONA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 520
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 325-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
HAWAI`I FOR ITS HE ALA PONO ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND
SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Energy account.
Reference: Comm. 521
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 326-25: 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 BIG ISLAND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HILO BARRIO FIESTA
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 522
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 327-25: 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 BIG ISLAND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2025 HAWAI`I ISLAND VETERANS
DAY PARADE
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 328-25: 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 GRASSROOTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO
THE I TH ANNUAL HAWAI`I ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 524
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 329-25: 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 LO`I COLLECTIVE TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR SMASH FEST
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 330-25: 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 BIG ISLAND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE
2025 SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 526
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 331-25: 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 FOR ITS FIRST RESPONDERS' KIDS' DAY CAMP
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 527
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 332-25: 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 ZONTA CLUB OF HILO
FOUNDATION FOR ITS 2026 "AMELIA EARHART GIRLS IN
ENGINEERING DAY" EVENT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 528
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 333-25: 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 BIG ISLAND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE
2025 BARRIO FIESTA
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Big Island Film Office account.
Reference: Comm. 529
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 334-25: 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 BIG ISLAND
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE
2025 HALA FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 530
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 335-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR THE
BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN'S KEIKI RESILIENCE
PROJECT
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 531
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 336-25: 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 BIG ISLAND LIONS
FOUNDATION FOR THE 2025 DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
PARADE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 532
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 337-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PEPE`EKEO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Transfers $3,500 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. 533
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 338-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA HEALTH
CENTER, INC., FOR THE HONOKA`A RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Transfers $5,000 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. 534
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 339-25: 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 FOOD BASKET INC.
FOR ITS KOKUA HARVEST FRUIT STANDS PROJECT IN COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6
Transfers $6,750 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 535
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 340-25: 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 FOOD BASKET INC.
FOR ITS KOKUA HARVEST FRUIT STANDS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Transfers $15,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 536
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 341-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KUIKAHI MEDIATION
CENTER INC. FOR ITS CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION
TRAINING SERIES
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 537
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 64: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 2,
(Draft 2) SECTION 6-2.2, OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
(2024 EDITION), RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Replaces the requirement that the Director of Public Works must be a registered
professional engineer with the requirement that the Director have a bachelor's
degree in engineering, architecture, business, public administration or a related
discipline, or be a licensed attorney. Adds the requirement that at least two of the
five years of required administrative or managerial experience must be in public
works or construction, or a related field. Requires the Deputy Director be a
registered professional engineer and have authority over engineering
responsibilities when the Director lacks such certification.
Reference: Comm. 334.18
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Approve: GOEAC-73
2/3 Vote: First of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
and Villegas —4.
Noes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kimball, and Acting Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—5.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 334.20: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated September 25, 2025,
transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 64, Draft 2.
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Bill 80: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Justice Assistance Grant-Special
Response Team Capability Enhancement Grant account($78,491); and appropriates
the same to the Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability
Enhancement account, for a total appropriation of$129,028. Funds would be used
by the Police Department for training, travel, specialized gear, and equipment.
Reference: Comm. 479
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-87
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 81: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Improve Forensic Services account
($23,640); and appropriates the same to the Improve Forensic Services account,
for a total appropriation of$120,000. Funds would be used by the Police
Department to purchase a new Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
instrument.
Reference: Comm. 480
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-88
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 82: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 9, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE
1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS
Prohibits pedestrians from entering a roadway, obstructing traffic, or approaching
moving vehicles for business and employment purposes.
Reference: Comm. 481
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Approve: PCPWMT-6
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 38: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 13, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE
(Draft 3) 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY
TAX CREDITS
Establishes a Private Road Tax Credit of up to $250 to be applied towards a
homeowner's real property tax bill when the homeowner expends at least$75
annually to maintain, repair, or improve a private roadway that is not restricted by a
gate and is managed by a road maintenance organization.
Reference: Comm. 203.20
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
First Reading: August 20, 2025
Postponed: September 3, 2025
Held Over Pursuant to
Council Rule 23(1)(d): September 17, 2025
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Villegas, seconded by Council
Member Onishi, to pass Bill 38, Draft 2, as amended, on second and final
reading.)
(Vote on Bill 38, Draft 3, is on the next page.)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 (see Communication Nos. 203.22 and 203.23) AND
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 203.21: From Council Member James E. Hustace, dated September 24, 2025, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 38, Draft 3.
Bill 72: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 10,
(Draft 2) SECTION 6-10.3, OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
(2024 EDITION), RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Requires the Director of Environmental Management to have administrative
experience in engineering, solid waste management, wastewater treatment,
environmental policy and regulatory compliance, public administration, business,
administration, or a related field; removes the requirement that the director needs to
have an engineering degree or another degree in a related field.
Reference: Comm. 400.2
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
First Reading: September 3, 2025
Postponed: September 17, 2025
2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings,
Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kierkiewicz, seconded by Council
Member Galimba, to pass Bill 72, Draft 2, on second reading.)
FAILED:
Ayes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—5.
Noes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
and Kimball —4.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 75: REPEALS SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-94 AND AMENDS
CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 1, SECTION 18-90, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
FARES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Extends the temporary suspension of fares for all mass transit riders through
December 31, 2028. The fare suspension will not apply to County-contracted
shared-ride services or curb-to-curb van services operated by the Department of
Parks and Recreation.
Reference: Comm. 429
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace (B/R)
First Reading: September 17, 2025
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Appropriates revenues in the Hawaii Community Foundation—Financial
Empowerment Services (Private) account($125,000); and appropriates the same to
the Hawaii Community Foundation—Financial Empowerment Services —Program
account. Funds would be used to provide no-cost financial and homeownership
counseling through a certified U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development counseling service provider.
Reference: Comm. 442
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 17, 2025
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 77: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Increases revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account($350,000);
and appropriates the same to the Kulaimano Operating Maintenance account.
Funds would be used for the Kulaimano Elderly Housing Project for operating and
maintenance activities.
Reference: Comm. 443
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 17, 2025
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 78: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
(Draft 2) IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026
Adds the Finance Land/Facility Acquisitions Project($1,150,000) and the
Land/Facility Acquisitions —Federal Project($850,000) to the Capital Budget.
Funds for these projects shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($1,150,000) and Federal
Grants Receivable ($850,000), to acquire land for legally mandated projects and/or
County Agency needs.
Reference: Comm. 457.2
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 17, 2025
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 79: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026
Adds the Environmental Management Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant R-1
Upgrade Project($31,000,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall
be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance
and/or other Sources, to comply with a recent lawsuit settlement which requires the
County to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant to produce R-1
quality water for re-use.
Reference: Comm. 458
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 17, 2025
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 503: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`URATHBONE GROUP ON
BEHALF OF STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF
GERALDINE K. HALA LATU
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated August 6, 2025, requesting
an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the
above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 504: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`UPROGRESSIVE ADVANCED
INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF CRYSTAL K. LIBARIOS
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated August 6, 2025, requesting
an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the
above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
Hawaii 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.)
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