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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-02-18 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:49 PM HOLEKA GORO INABA tY OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI `: °` MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),�� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 33,d Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii February 18, 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: • Hilo Council Chambers,Hawaii County Building,25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 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, February 17,2026. 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,February 17,2026,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 Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 INVOCATION Kumu Malani DeAguiar of Simply Truth Ministries 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. (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 19, 2025 REPORTS GOEAC-93 NOMINATION OF JENNIFER L. LAWSON TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN (Comm. 703): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: February 28, 2026 (Section 2-2150), Hawai`i County Code) GOEAC-94 NOMINATION OF LOUISA "SASA" ANTHONY LEE TO THE (Comm. 704): ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: February 28, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 GOEAC-95 NOMINATION OF KANOE SUGANUMA WILSON TO THE WINDWARD (Comm. 705): PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: February 28, 2026 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-96 NOMINATION OF SHAWN"KELE" MAKAIAU TO THE LEEWARD (Comm. 706): PLANNING COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: February 28, 2026 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-97 NOMINATION OF ROLLIN RABARA TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Comm. 707): Requires Council Confirmation by: February 28, 2026 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 463-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2026 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT THE PAHALA COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession Class/Activities account. Reference: Comm. 728 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 Res. 464-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI`I FIRE DEPARTMENT TO COVER COSTS FOR A NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AT THE HAIHAI FIRE STATION Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Auxiliary Services Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 723 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 465-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI`I FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A TELEVISION MOUNT AND GAS GRILL FOR THE HAIHAI FIRE STATION Transfers $637.37 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Auxiliary Services Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 724 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 466-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND MEDIATION, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS WEST HAWAI`I MEDIATION CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS PEACE CIRCLE TRAINING Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 725 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 Res. 467-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2026 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AT THE NA`ALEHU COMMUNITY CENTER Transfers $4,250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer/Intersession Class/Activities account. Reference: Comm. 729 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Res. 468-26: 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 EAST HAWAI`I CULTURAL CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS SECOND ANNUAL YOUTH ART SERIES FESTIVAL 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. 730 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada and Comm. 730.1: From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated February 10, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 468-26. Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 122: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES MAP WITHIN THE COUNTY BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE RURAL DISTRICT AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-009:018 Approve: LAAC-30 and Bill 123: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH & SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) TO RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL—2.5 ACRES (RA-2.5a) AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-009:018 (Applicant: Joseph Ga le i�one) (Area: 6.063 Acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map for the requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide his property into two lots. The property is located at 62-2239 Kanehoa Place. Reference: Comm. 696 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-31 Bill 127: AMENDS CHAPTER 5 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION CODE COMMISSION Establishes a construction code commission to advise the Mayor, County Council, and Director of Public Works on the adoption, updating, amendment, and interpretation of the County construction codes. Reference: Comm. 711 Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Hustace Approve: PCPWMT-10 Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 Bill 128: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 6, SECTION 19-46.1, AND ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXES Adds a new"Residential Tier Three"real property tax classification for certain properties with a net taxable real property value of more than $4,000,000. Reference: Comm. 713 Intr. by: Council Members Kagiwada and Hustace Approve: FC-124 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 63: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 5, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (Draft 3) 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO DWELLINGS Permits residential dwellings within the industrial-commercial mixed use (MCX) zoning district. Reference: Comm. 333.19 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Postponed: October 22, November 19, December 3, 2025; and January 7, 2026 First Reading: February 4, 2026 Bill 114: 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 Federal Grants - Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program Grant account($17,961) and appropriates the same to the Hawai`i County Police Department Roadblock Program account. Reference: Comm. 681 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: February 4, 2026 Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 Bill 115: 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—Occupant Protection Program Grant account($13,255) and appropriates the same to the Occupant Protection Program account. Reference: Comm. 682 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: February 4, 2026 Bill 116: 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—Hawai`i County Police Department 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant account($54,814) and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program account. Reference: Comm. 683 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: February 4, 2026 Bill 117: 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—High Intensity Impact Grant account ($340,000) and appropriates the same to the High Intensity Impact Grant Program account. Reference: Comm. 684 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: February 4, 2026 Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 Bill 118: 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 Federal Grants—Hawai`i County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant account($54,098) and appropriates the same to the Hawaii County Police Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program account. Reference: Comm. 685 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: February 4, 2026 Bill 119: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 02-93, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-7 (NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICTS 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 (A-5a) TO RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL (RA-2a) AT `OULI, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-2-007:002 (Applicant: Clemson and Janet Lam) (Area: 5 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested amendment to Condition D, which prohibits construction of a second dwelling unit on the property. The property is located at 62-2039 Kawaihae Road. Reference: Comm. 687 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: February 4, 2026 Bill 120: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 04-149, AS AMENDED, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL—FIVE ACRES (A-5a) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—20,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-20) AT KALAOA 1ST AND 2N, NORTH KONA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-011:068 (Applicant: Ernest and Elizabeth Young) (Area: 1.86 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested deletion of Condition H, which prohibits construction of a second dwelling unit on the property, and to amend Condition C for a five-year time extension to secure final subdivision approval. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Mahilani Drive and Mamalahoa Highway. Reference: Comm. 688 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: February 4, 2026 Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 Bill 121: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-159, AS AMENDED, WHICH RECLASSIFIED (Draft 2) LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL—5 ACRES (A-5a) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—30,000 SQUARE FEET (RM-30) AT KEAUHOU, NORTH KONA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-8-010:101 (Applicant: Kona Country Club, Inc.) (Area: 51.058 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for the requested ten-year time extension to Condition D (complete construction). The property is located mauka of the Mamalahoa Highway Bypass, between the highway and the Kona Country Club mauka golf course. Reference: Comm. 689.5 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: February 4, 2026 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 726: ESTATE OF JAY ALLEN FREEMAN V. DARIS PACHECO; COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, ET. AL. CIVIL NO. 3CCV-22-0000125 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated January 27, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. Comm. 727: LAWRENCE AND GENEVIEVE MOIHA V. BACKYARD MONKEY, LLC; COUNTY OF HAWAI`I CIVIL NO. 3CCV-25-0000343 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated January 27, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters,pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 02/12/2026 01:34:50 PM Hawaii County Council-33 February 18,2026 ADJOURNMENT 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. Live Stream of County Council Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.comNiewPublisher.php?view id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. 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