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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-01-07 2024-2026 ACTIONS HOLEKA GORO INABA t.,OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA Chair&Presiding Officer ?�N �k+,, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �!,�� of�� HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 30th Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii January 7, 2026 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: • Kona Council Chambers,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations: • Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and • Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted,the scheduled meeting will continue. Oral Public Testimony via Zoom: To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting,written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2026,by: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony,regardless of time of receipt,will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 INVOCATION Council Chair Holeka Goro Inaba Kahn Pono Daniel Kawnhn of Hnili Congregational Chu ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER 9:02 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 October 8, 2025 —APPROVED REPORTS GOEAC-85 NOMINATION OF ALLEN A. SALAVEA TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 650): Requires Council Confirmation by: January 8, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) WITHDRAWN ; and Comm. 650.1: From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated December 17, 2025, withdrawing Allen A. Salavea's nomination to the Police Commission. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 GOEAC-86 NOMINATION OF SHANE PALACAT-NELSEN TO THE KONA (Comm. 651): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: January 8, 2026 (Section 13-4(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-87 NOMINATION OF FRANZ "JUNIOR" FISCHER TO THE POLICE (Comm. 652): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: January 8, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaii County Charter) CONFIRMED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 405-25: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR FOOD ACCESS SUMMITS Allows for the receipt of$40,000 of federally-derived funds to plan and facilitate two Food Access Summits that will be used to collect data, support community collaboration, and showcase successful projects. Reference: Comm. 631 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-114 ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1. Excused: None. Res. 423-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN PURCHASING VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TO INITIATE ITS VOLUNTEER CENTER PROGRAM Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 657 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba 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. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Res. 424-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KAHUA PA`A MUA, INC., FOR THE KOHALA INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT Transfers $1,751 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 658 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. 425-25: 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 RELATED TO THE 2026 KA`U COFFEE FESTIVAL Transfers $5,000 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. 659 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba 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. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Res. 427-25: SUPPORTS AND REAFFIRMS THE KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS' ADMISSION POLICY, MISSION, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY, AND EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY AS IT DEFENDS THE LEGACY OF KE ALI`I BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP Reference: Comm. 661 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Onishi Waived: GOEAC 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. 429-25: EXPRESSES THE HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL'S PROFOUND CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FIRE CHIEF KAZUO SCOTT KU'IKA`ALEOPELEPOHAKALANI LEITHEAD TODD, HONORING HIS LIFE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP Reference: Comm. 663 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Kimball Waived: GOEAC ADOPTED: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Res. 430-25: 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 KOHALA CENTER, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS "KEEPER OF THE BAY" COMMUNITY SCREENING AT KAHILU THEATRE Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 665 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. 431-25: 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 KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION Transfers $3,000 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. 666 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. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Res. 432-25: 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 ANIMAL RELOCATION AND EDUCATION SERVICE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR VETERINARY CARE AND SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES FOR FAMILY COMPANION PETS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 667 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. 433-25: 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 FUTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS TUTU'S HOUSE PROJECT Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 668 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. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Res. 434-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HANA LAULIMA LAHUI O KA`U INC. FOR ITS 10TH ANNUAL PRINCE KUHIO DAY HO`OLAULE`A Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 669 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. 435-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEKELAOKALANI FOR HONOMU MARTIAL ARTS Transfers $3,000 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. 670 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. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Res. 436-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MAKAHANALOA FISHING ASSOCIATION FOR ITS KUKUILAUMANIA TRAIL CLEARING PROJECT 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. 671 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. 437-25: 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 THE FOOD IS MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM Transfers $20,000 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. 672 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. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Res. 438-25: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE HAWAI`I ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawaii Police Department, Hawaii Isle Police Activities League Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 673 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi WITHDRAWN Res. 439-25: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST THE KONAWAENA HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS 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. 674 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. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Res. 440-25: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR NATIVE TREE PLANTING AT KONAWAENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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. 675 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. 441-25: 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 SANCTUARY OF MANA KE`A GARDENS FOR ITS INTERNATIONAL HAWAI`I FRUIT FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 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. 676 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. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 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, November 19, and December 3, 2025 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Onishi, seconded by Council Member Hustace, to pass Bill 63, as amended, on first reading.) POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 4, 2026: 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. 333.8: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated November 17, 2025, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 63, Draft 2. ; and Comm. 333.9: From Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Chair Charles Young, dated October 17, 2025, transmitting testimony regarding Bill 63, Draft 2. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 Bill 110: 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 revenues in the State Grants —Hawai`i County Food Access Summit Program account($40,000) and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Food Access Summit Program account. Funds will be used to plan and facilitate two Food Access Summits that will be used to collect data, support community collaboration, and showcase successful projects. Reference: Comm. 631 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-115 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 111: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—3 ACRES (A-3a) TO SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-080:014 (Applicant: Mailani Development, LLC) (Area: 4.4669 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into 14 house lots and a road lot. The property is located at 1077 Ahe Street. Reference: Comm. 638 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-26 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. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 103: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-53, OF THE HAWAI`I (Draft 3) 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. 593.6 Intr. by: Council Members Kimball and Hustace First Reading: December 17, 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 107: AMENDS CHAPTER 17 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 (Draft 2) 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. 604.3 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace (B/R) Postponed: December 3, 2025 First Reading: December 17, 2025 PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kimball — 1. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 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) First Reading: December 17, 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 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 First Reading: December 17, 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. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) Page 16 Hawaii County Council-30 January 7,2026 ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT: 12:35 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 parry. 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