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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
29th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
December 17, 2025
9:00 a.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:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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Hawaii County Council-29 December 17,2025
INVOCATION Pastor Brian Keiser of Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
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 September 17, 2025 —APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-81 APPOINTMENT OF WESLEY SEGAWA AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
(Comm. 622):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 16, 2026 (Section 13-8,
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—5.
Noes: Council Members Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Villegas —4.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder voted "kanalua"then "aye.")
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GOEAC-82 APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL GIRVAN AS DIRECTOR OF
(Comm. 623): ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 16, 2026 (Section 13-8,
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 397-25: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TO AWARD GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS ADDRESSING
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
Proposes 12 grant awards to 8 different nonprofit organizations for a total of
$6,000,000 in funding derived from Residential Tier Two property tax revenues,
pursuant to Section 19-90(f) of the Hawaii County Code.
Reference: Comm. 618
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-111
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kimball, and Onishi—5.
Noes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—4.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 618.2: From Housing Administrator Kehaulani M. Costa, dated December 10, 2025,
transmitting the Homelessness and Housing Fund Supplemental Packet No. 3 in
support of Resolution No. 397-25.
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Res. 398-25: AUTHORIZES THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR LEGAL
AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO WORKERS'
COMPENSATION MATTERS AND AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF
FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT THEREFOR
Authorizes the employment of Leong Kunihiro Brooke and Kim as special counsel
for workers' compensation matters for a three-year period with an estimated total
cost of$720,000.
Reference: Comm. 624
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-83
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership, pursuant to Section 6-5.5,
Hawaii County Charter
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. 399-25: URGES THE STATE OF HAWAI`I TO PROTECT ITS CITIZENS AGAINST
UNCONSTITUTIONAL ACTS COMMITTED BY FEDERAL IMMIGRATION
AGENCIES
Reference: Comm. 625
Intr. by: Council Members Kagiwada and Villegas
Approve: GOEAC-84
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 625.1) 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.
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Res. 406-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR THE USE OF THE KONA TROLLEY FOR
THE WEST HAWAI`I COUNTY BAND FOR COMMUNITY PARADES
Transfers $1,689.20 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Hawaii
County Band Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 633
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. 407-25: 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 THE
PALACE THEATER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS `TIS
THE SEASON EVENT
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. 634
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. 408-25: 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 RELATING TO ITS BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH SERVICES IN HILO
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 635
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. 409-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HILO DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING
TO THE 29TH KWXX HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $8,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 636
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. 410-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT OF AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS THE SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO RETURN FUNDS AWARDED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 249-25
Transfers $10,000 from the Department of Liquor Control —Public Programs
account and returns funds to the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief
account.
Reference: Comm. 637
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC (Comm. 637.1)
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. 411-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BOYS TO MEN MENTORING
NETWORK OF HAWAI`I TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS GROUP
MENTORING PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 639
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.
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Res. 412-25: 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 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 640
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.
Res. 413-25: 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 EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2ND ANNUAL DAGGER
SOFTBALL YOUTH TOURNAMENT
Transfers $913 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 641
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
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. 414-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE PALACE
THEATER FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL "TIS THE SEASON—A WALK THROUGH
CHRISTMAS TOWN" EVENT
Transfers $1,295 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 642
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
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. 415-25: 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 HILO DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL KWXX
HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 643
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
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. 416-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
TO PURCHASE DECORATIONS FOR THE MAGIC OF THE SEASONS,
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture
and Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 644
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
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. 417-25: 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 THE
PALACE THEATER FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL "TIS THE SEASON—A WALK
THROUGH CHRISTMAS TOWN" EVENT
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 645
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. 418-25: 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 HILO DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING
TO THE 29TH ANNUAL KWXX HO`OLAULE`A
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. 646
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. 419-25: 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
LILI`UOKALANI GARDENS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE
GARDEN ENCHANTMENT, A CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK EVENT
Transfers $7,500 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. 647
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 420-25: 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 HILO DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL KWXX
HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $6,500 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. 648
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 421-25: 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 THE
PALACE THEATER FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL "TIS THE SEASON—A WALK
THROUGH CHRISTMAS TOWN" EVENT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 649
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 103: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53, OF THE HAWAI`I
(Draft 2) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL
PROPERTY TAX
Applies the homeowner classification's three-percent annual assessment increase
cap to a property's agricultural assessed value under certain conditions, including
if the property is no longer assessed according to its agricultural use; expires on
December 31, 2029.
Reference: Comm. 593.4
Intr. by: Council Members Kimball and Hustace
Approve: FC-112
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 (see Communication No. 593.5) 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 107: AMENDS CHAPTER 17 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE
Adopts the State Fire Code as the County Fire Code; and adds administrative
procedures relating to fire code enforcement, including permits, reviews, and
inspections.
Reference: Comm. 604
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace (B/R)
Approve: PCPWMT-8
Postponed: December 3, 2025
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Hustace, seconded by Council
Member Kagiwada, to pass Bill 107 on first reading.)
(Vote on Bill 107 is on the next page)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 604.2) 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.
; and
Comm. 604.1: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated December 2, 2025, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 107.
Bill 108: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2026
Increases revenues in the State Grants —State Emergency Medical Services account
($1,750,000); and appropriates the same to the following Emergency Medical
Services accounts: Salary and Wages ($749,000), Other Current Expenses
($90,000), and Equipment($911,000). Funds would be used for the opening of
ambulance operations at Makalei Fire Station in Kailua-Kona and six new
positions.
Reference: Comm. 619
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-113
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 109: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NO
PARKING AT ANYTIME
Prohibits parking at any time on Hina-Lani Street, from Queen Ka`ahumanu
Highway to Anini Street.
Reference: Comm. 620
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Approve: PCPWMT-9
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 105: 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 Fund Balance from Previous Year account
($16,515,493.51) and appropriates the same to the Housing Production account.
Reference: Comm. 602
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: December 3, 2025
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 602.1: From Housing Administrator Kehaulani M. Costa, dated November 25, 2025,
transmitting information regarding Bill 105.
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Bill 106: 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 —Emergency Rental Assistance
Program COVID-19 (Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Pass Through) account
($1,494,623.34) and appropriates the same to the Emergency Rental Assistance
Program COVID-19 (Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Pass Through) account.
Reference: Comm. 603
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: December 3, 2025
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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soon as possible, preferably by December 15, 2025. If a response is received after this date, every effort
will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but there is no guarantee the request
can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or
electronic copy.
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Agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Click on Council
Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at
(808) 961-8255.
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