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Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE
JENN KAGIWADA
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Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
27th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
November 19, 2025
11:00 a.m.
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INVOCATION Deacon Craig Camello of St. Michael the Archangel Parish
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER
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 August 20, 2025
REPORTS
GOEAC-77 NOMINATION OF DONN S. MENDE TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL
(Comm. 591): ADJUDICATION BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawai`i County Charter)
GOEAC-78 NOMINATION OF THOMAS E. FRATINARDO TO THE WINDWARD
(Comm. 592): PLANNING COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 27, 2025 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawai`i County Charter)
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 369-25: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT 5-A, IDENTIFIED AS TAX
MAP KEY NO. 2-2-034:086, SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF
SOUTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAI`I, FROM GHC
FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
The landowner seeks to dedicate the sidewalk and all improvements for public
purposes.
Reference: Comm. 576
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-24
Res. 370-25: AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS THE DISPOSITION AND CONVEYANCE
OF A ROAD REMNANT, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY
NO. 2-2-037:999, SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO,
ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAI`I
Seeks to dispose of the Remnant and convey it to the State, thereby alleviating the
County of any liability or maintenance responsibility.
Reference: Comm. 577
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-25
Res. 375-25: CREATES ONE HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II POSITION FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Establishes one new position to provide additional support to the department's
Classification and Pay Division.
Reference: Comm. 585
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-100
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Res. 376-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL OCEANIC
AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR
THE PUAPUA`A IKI HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT FOR INVASIVE
SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Allows for the receipt of$1,901,521 of federally-derived funds to restore eleven
and a half acres of deforested land in Puapua`a Iki in North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 586
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-101
Res. 377-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR
THE FUNDING OF COST ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STATE OF
HAWAI`I ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS, BARGAINING UNIT 12,
AND CERTAIN OTHER EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING
UNIT 12 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2029
The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-
the-board increases, step movements, and one-time lump sum bonuses would be
$57,298,879.
Reference: Comm. 589
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-102
Res. 383-25: APPOINTS THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-18 OF THE
CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (2024 EDITION)
Appoints Clare McAdam to serve as County Auditor for a six-year term, effective
December 1, 2025.
Reference: Comm. 600
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Waived: GOEAC
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Res. 385-25: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS
TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE
MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF FINANCE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
monthly cost of$320, to be used by the department's Purchasing, Internal Controls
and Transient Accommodations Tax, Property Management, and Risk Management
Divisions.
Reference: Comm. 605
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 386-25: 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 ARTS FOR ITS
PLAY READING SERIES
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 606
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 387-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2025 MAGIC OF THE SEASONS EVENT
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture
and Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 607
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
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Res. 388-25: 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 ARTS TO ASSIST
WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS PLAY READING SERIES
Transfers $2,200 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 608
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Res. 389-25: 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 PA`AUILO CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 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. 609
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Res. 390-25: 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-PU`U 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 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 610
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
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Res. 391-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PETFIX SPAY AND NEUTER
FOR ITS SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC IN RURAL COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 611
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Res. 392-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PETFIX SPAY AND NEUTER
TO SUPPORT ITS SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 612
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
Res. 393-25: 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
MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE RENE SIRACUSA
PAHOA ROUNDABOUT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 613
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
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Res. 394-25: 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
PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM COMMUNITY KITCHEN
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. 614
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 395-25: APPROVES LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND PRIORITIES FOR INCLUSION
IN THE 2026 HAWAI`I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE
PACKAGE
Includes proposals relating to emergency medical services and opioid use disorder
treatment, mixed-use development relating to housing, cesspools, Department of
Education recreational facilities, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact,
tobacco products, the repeal of amendments to Section 201H-38 relating to housing,
family, firearms, gun violence prevention, water pollution, general excise tax,
conveyance tax, and housing for State and County employees; and nine policy
priorities relating to: (1)road usage charges for electric vehicles; (2) opioid use;
(3) increasing funds for emergency preparedness; (4) workforce development;
(5) water viability and usage, and watershed monitoring and stewardship; (6) game
management of wild ungulates; (7)promoting producer responsibility for solid
waste; (8) wastewater infrastructure and cesspool conversion; and (9)prioritizing
and promoting safe routes to school.
Reference: Comm. 615
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Waived: GOEAC
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 63: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE
(Draft 2) 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO DWELLINGS
Permits residential dwellings within the industrial-commercial mixed use (MCX)
zoning district.
Reference: Comm. 333.7
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Approve: PCPLUED-8
Postponed: October 22, 2025
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Onishi, seconded by Council
Member Hustace, to pass Bill 63, as amended, on first reading.)
; and
Comm. 333.6: From Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Chair Charles
Young, dated October 17, 2025, transmitting comments regarding Bill 63, Draft 2.
Bill 83: AMENDS CHAPTER 20 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
(Draft 2) EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PLASTIC AND POLYSTYRENE
WASTE
Seeks to reduce disposable plastic or polystyrene foodware and serviceware in
alignment with the County of Hawai`i's Zero Waste Plan and the State of Hawai`i's
Aloha+ Challenge Solid Waste Reduction Goals.
Reference: Comm. 482.10
Intr. by: Council Members Galimba and Villegas
Approve: PCENRM-3
Postponed: November 5, 2025
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Villegas, seconded by Council
Member Galimba,to pass Bill 83, Draft 2, on first reading.)
; and
Comm. 482.13: From Environmental Management Commission Chair Erica Perez, dated
November 5, 2025, transmitting comments and recommendations regarding Bill 83,
Draft 2.
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Bill 89: AMENDS CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 1, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2) (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
THE CIVIL DEFENSE ADMINISTRATOR
Adds a new section requiring the Civil Defense Administrator have a minimum of
three years of responsible administrative experience in emergency management,
disaster planning, homeland security, or public safety services management. In the
event of a vacancy, the Mayor may convene a selection advisory panel consisting of
the Fire Chief and Chief of Police to evaluate qualified applicants.
Reference: Comm. 514.2
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Approve: GOEAC-79
Bill 97: 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 Federal Grants—State Homeland Security Program
Fiscal Year 2021 account($2,189.48); and appropriates the same to the State
Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2021 account, for a total appropriation of
$622,189.48. Funds will be used to support the waste-water bio-hazard mitigation
proj ect.
Reference: Comm. 575
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-103
Bill 98: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-50, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION,
AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Delays the effective date of Ordinance No. 25-50, relating to transient
accommodations, until July 1, 2026.
Reference: Comm. 578
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Approve: PCPLUED-9
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Bill 99: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DUNE 30, 2026
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Bipartisan Infrastruct Law Coastal
Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration account($1,901,521); and
appropriates the same to the Bipartisan Infrastruct Law Coastal Zone Management
Habitat Protection and Restoration account. Funds would be used to restore
eleven and a half acres of deforested land in Puapua`a Iki in North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 586
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-104
Bill 100: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DUNE 30, 2026
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—SS4A-County of Hawai`i Smart and
Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account($840,000); and appropriates the
same to the SS4A-County of Hawaii Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration
Project account.
Reference: Comm. 587
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-105
Bill 102: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DUNE 30, 2026
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—County of Hawai`i Smart and Safe
Intersection Demonstration Project account($3,360,000); and appropriates the
same to the County of Hawaii Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project
account.
Reference: Comm. 590
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-106
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Bill 104: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DUNE 30, 2026
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Traffic Safety Training Project Grant
account($18,440); and appropriates the same to the Traffic Safety Training Project
account. Funds will be used by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to assist
with travel expenses for conferences, trainings, and meetings related to impaired
driving and effective prosecution of impaired driving offenses.
Reference: Comm. 594
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-107
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 52: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 4, AND 5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
(Draft 3) 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. 286.9
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
First Reading: October 22, 2025
Postponed: November 5, 2025
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Galimba, seconded by Council
Member Kagiwada,to pass Bill 52,Draft 3, on second and final reading.)
; and
Comm. 286.10: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated November 4, 2025,
transmitting testimony from the State Department of Health's Hawaii District
Health Office.
; and
Comm. 286.11: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated November 5, 2025,
transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 52, Draft 3.
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Bill 94: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2026
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Emergency Solutions Grants Program
account($4,045); and appropriates the same to the Emergency Solutions Grants
Projects account($3,741) and Emergency Solutions Grants Administrative account
($304).
Reference: Comm. 545
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: November 5, 2025
Bill 95: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2026
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Block Grants account($43,195) and
decreases revenues in the Administrative Planning and Fair Housing account
(-$19,305); and appropriates the same to the Community Development Block Grant
Projects account, for a total appropriation of$62,500.
Reference: Comm. 546
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: November 5, 2025
Bill 96: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 15-62, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Amends the Veterans Advisory Committee to no longer require one representative
each from the American Legion, Big Island National Guard Retirees Association,
Big Island Retired Military Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as
eight at-large members.
Reference: Comm. 548
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
First Reading: November 5, 2025
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Bill 101: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026
Appropriates excess fuel tax revenues collected from fiscal years 2022-2023 and
2023-2024 to the following projects totaling $1,493,554.75: Roadway Projects
($448,066.43), Bridge Inspection/Repair ($298,710.95), and Local Road Projects
($746,777.37). Funds for these projects shall be provided from fuel tax revenues, in
excess of what was projected in Ordinance No. 23-18.
Reference: Comm. 588
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: November 5, 2025
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter
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