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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
25th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 22, 2025
9:00 a.m.
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participating via ICT at the:
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Hawaii County Council-25 October 22,2025
INVOCATION Kahu David de Carvalho of Mokuaikaua Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:03 a.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.
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 9, 2025 —APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-74 NOMINATION OF JOHN K. MCBRIDE TO THE TRANSPORTATION
(Comm. 538): COMMISSION
CONFIRMED:
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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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 285-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR INTERNET TELEPHONE
SERVICES TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with an estimated cost
of$260 per year for Voice-over-Internet-Protocol phone service at the office's
workroom located in the Kona Judiciary Complex.
Reference: Comm. 456
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-80
Postponed: September 17, 2025
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by
Council Member Galimba, to adopt Res. 285-25.)
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
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.
; and
Comm. 456.2: From Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Business Administrator Grant Nagata,
dated October 10, 2025, requesting that Res. 285-25 be postponed to the call of the
Chair.
Res. 318-25: AUTHORIZES THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY TO AWARD A GRANT TO
PEOPLE FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION HAWAI`I
Provides $240,000 of grant funds for the HIBIKE bike share program to cover day-
to-day operations and maintenance.
Reference: Comm. 510
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-89
(Vote on Res. 318-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 319-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TWO MULTIFUNCTION COPY
MACHINES TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
total cost of$13,000 per year, to be used by the department's Hilo and Kona
offices.
Reference: Comm. 511
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-90
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. 320-25: EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR DUE PROCESS AND THE PROTECTION OF
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAI`I AND AFFIRMS THE COUNTY'S COMMITMENT TO
MULTICULTURALISM AND ITS IMMIGRANT HERITAGE
Requests the Mayor to review existing and potential agreements with public and
private partners to ensure constitutional rights of residents are protected and
requests the Hawai`i Police Department to limit its involvement with the United
States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
to cases involving criminal activity.
Reference: Comm. 516
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
Approve: GOEAC-75
(Vote on Res. 320-25 is on the next page.)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 516.1) AND 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. 342-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY
MACHINE TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
monthly cost of$120.
Reference: Comm. 542
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-91
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. 346-25: 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 HAWAI`I ISLAND VETERANS DAY PARADE
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 551
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
(Vote on Res. 346-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 347-25: 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
FOUNDATION FOR THE 2026 SMASH FEST
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 552
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. 348-25: 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 KEA`AU MIDDLE
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR ITS YOUTH
ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
Transfers $1,123 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 553
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
(Vote on Res. 348-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 349-25: 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 FOR SERVICES IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH,
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT IN KONA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 554
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
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. 350-25: 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 12 STEP OHANA CLUB
OF KONA, INC., FOR ITS CLEAN AND SOBER COMMUNITY SUPPORT
PROGRAM
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 555
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
(Vote on Res. 350-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 351-25: 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 HOLUALOA VILLAGE
`OHANA FOR ITS 26TH ANNUAL COFFEE AND ART STROLL
Transfers $3,655 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 556
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
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. 352-25: 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 STAND PROJECT IN COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 557
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
(Vote on Res. 352-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 353-25: 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 FOR ITS SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH, DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN
PAHOA
Transfers $7,500 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. 558
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. 354-25: 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 $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 559
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
(Vote on Res. 354-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 355-25: 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 HAWAII FARMERS UNION ANNUAL
CONVENTION
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 560
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. 356-25: 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 DANCE
COUNCIL FOR ITS HAWAII YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 561
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
(Vote on Res. 356-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 357-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO RECYCLE HAWAI`I FOR
THE VOLCANO RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 562
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. 358-25: 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 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 563
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
(Vote on Res. 358-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 359-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE WREATHS FOR THE WEST HAWAI`I
VETERANS CEMETERY-PUU HO`OMAHA O NA PO`E KOA O HAWAI`I
KOMOHANA FOR THE NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 564
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. 360-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOLUALOA VILLAGE
`OHANA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 23RD ANNUAL MUSIC
AND LIGHT FESTIVAL
Transfers $4,300 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 565
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
(Vote on Res. 360-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 361-25: 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 12 STEP OHANA CLUB
OF KONA, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS CLEAN AND
SOBER COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM IN NORTH KONA
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 566
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. 362-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `O KA`U KAKOU FOR THE
2ND ANNUAL KALO FESTIVAL, KANIWALA KALO O KA`U
Transfers $5,253 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 567
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
(Vote on Res. 362-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 363-25: 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 HAWAI`I
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TO SUPPORT THE VOLCANO
CYMBIDIUM ACRES ROAD MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE'S WILD PIG
CONTROL PROJECT
Transfers $7,000 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. 568
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.
Res. 364-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ALANUI `O KA`U FOR ITS
2ND ANNUAL KA`U WELLNESS FESTIVAL
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 569
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
(Vote on Res. 364-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 365-25: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE
2025 DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE
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. 570
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. 366-25: 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 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 571
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
(Vote on Res. 366-25 is on the next page.)
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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. 367-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KOHALA HERITAGE
CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS MEDIA CENTER AND
READING CORNER
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 572
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 52: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 4, AND 5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
(Draft 2) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO HENNERIES
Allows hens for household egg production on single-family, double-family,
multiple-family residential, residential-commercial mixed use, and residential and
agricultural zoning;provides for certain conditions and regulations.
Reference: Comm. 286.6
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Approve: PCPLUED-7
(Vote on Bill 52, Draft 2, is on the next page.)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 (see Communication Nos. 286.7 and 286.8) AND
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: Council Member Onishi — 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 63: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE
1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO DWELLINGS
Permits residential dwellings within the industrial-commercial mixed use (MCX)
zoning district.
Reference: Comm. 333
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Approve: PCPLUED-8
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 333.5) AND POSTPONED
TO NOVEMBER 19, 2025:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 84: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 7, SECTION 24-292,
SCHEDULE 40, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKING METER ZONES
Repeals the listing in subsection (c)relating to the eight-hour parking meter zone at
the Aupuni Center parking lot.
Reference: Comm. 501
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace (B/R)
Approve: PCPWMT-7
PASSED lsT 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 85: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
PARKS
Amends the parks and recreational facility schedule for Kipapa Park to Kipapa Park
7-7-008:020, 100.
Reference: Comm. 502
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Approve: PCHSW-5
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 502.1) AND PASSED
1 sT 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 88: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 10-32, AS AMENDED, WHICH RECLASSIFIED
LANDS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—7,500 SQUARE FEET
(RS-7.5) AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 1,000 SQUARE FEET
(RM-1) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 1,500 SQUARE FEET
(RM-1.5) AT KUKUAU IST, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX
MAP KEYS: 2-4-025:048, 053, AND 080
(Applicant: Ikaika Ohana) (Area: 5.05 Acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this request to amend Condition D (Complete Construction), which would allow the
applicant to start construction no later than January 2026, with an estimated
completion timeline of 18-24 months. The property is located at 350 Kapi`olani
Street.
Reference: Comm. 513
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-23
PASSED lsT 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 91: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
DULY 1, 2025, TO DUNE 30, 2026
Adds the Public Works Kahakai Boulevard Safe Routes to School - Keonepoko
Project($530,000) and the Kahakai Boulevard Safe Routes to School —
Keonepoko—Federal Project($2,100,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for these
projects shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund—
Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($530,000) and Federal Grants Receivable
($2,100,000).
Reference: Comm. 539
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-92
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter
PASSED lsT 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 92: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
DULY 1, 2025, TO DUNE 30, 2026
Increases the Public Works Mohouli Street Rehabilitation Project($635,000) and
the Mohouli Street Rehabilitation—Federal Project($2,550,000)to the Capital
Budget. Funds for these projects shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund—Fund Balance and/or other Sources ($635,000) and Federal
Grants Receivable ($2,550,000).
Reference: Comm. 540
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-93
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter
(Vote on Bill 92 is on the next page)
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PASSED lsT 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 93: 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 State Grants —State Substance Abuse Prevention
Coordination Grant account($50,000); and appropriates the same to the State
Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination Grant account.
Reference: Comm. 541
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-94
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.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
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)
First Reading: October 8, 2025
(Vote on Bill 80 is on the next page)
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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.
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)
First Reading: October 8, 2025
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.
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
First Reading: October 8, 2025
(Vote on Bill 82 is on the next page)
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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.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 550: TERI`I HOLZGROVE V. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, EEOC NO. 486-2025-00407,
HGEA GRV-25-0166 (TERMINATION), BOE 2025-17
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Demetri G. Lametti dated October 2, 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, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kimball — 1.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, 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.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 12:49 p.m.
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed
to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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