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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-04-08 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM 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=— �),��f MTMQ:�p� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 36th Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii April 8, 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, April 7,2026. 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,April 7,2026,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 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 INVOCATION Pastor Robert Frick of Puna Covenant Church 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 January 7, 2026 January 23, 2026 REPORTS GOEAC-103 NOMINATION OF ALAN OKAMOTO TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 773): Requires Council Confirmation by: April 12, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-104 NOMINATION OF DAVID G. OKUMURA TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT (Comm. 774): ADVISORY COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 12, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 GOEAC-105 NOMINATION OF STEVEN PAVAO TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT (Comm. 775): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 12, 2026 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-106 NOMINATION OF MAILE ANN LU`UWAI TO THE COST OF (Comm. 776): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: April 12, 2026 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-107 NOMINATION DOREEN L. RAYMOND TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY (Comm. 777): COMMITTEE ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 480-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH NEOGOV FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an approximate annual cost of$34,100 for the first year, $36,570 for the second year, and $39,230 for the third year, to provide software licensing, maintenance, and support for the department's Recruitment and Examination Division. Reference: Comm. 756 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-132 Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 Res. 501-26: REPEALS RESOLUTION NO. 442-25 AND 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 PUNA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION FOR THE KIPUKA FARMACY PROJECT 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. 796 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 502-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LYDIA8 FOR THE KONA TOWN NIGHT MARKET'S LEI DAY BLOOM EVENT 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. 797 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Res. 505-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FULL LIFE FOR THE ABLED HAWAI`I ARTISTS ART IMMERSION EXHIBITION Transfers $4,400 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Big Island Film Office account. Reference: Comm. 807 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 Res. 506-26: 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 AVA SOFIA FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS LIGHT IT UP BLUE CAMPAIGN Transfers $1,600 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 808 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 507-26: 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 HILO DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS HILO DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION'S SPRING EVENTS Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 809 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 508-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HOSPICE OF HILO FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS 22ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE Transfers $3,040 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 810 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 Res. 509-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO OCEAN VIEW SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION TO PURCHASE BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR THE OCEAN VIEW DO-IT-YOURSELF SKATEPARK Transfers $2,000 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. 811 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Res. 510-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIRD AND BEE HAWAI`I ANIMAL SANCTUARY TO SUPPORT ITS 2026 WORLD BEE DAY HAWAI`I EVENT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 812 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 511-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI`I SADDLE CLUB, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW ROPING CHUTE FOR THE HONOKA`A RODEO ARENA Transfers $9,500 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. 813 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 Res. 512-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PAPAIKOU HONGWANJI MISSION FOR ONOMEA KOU 4-H CLUB Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 814 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 514-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO SUPPORT A TRAINING ON ADVANCED STRANGULATION AND SUFFOCATION INVESTIGATIONS AND RECOGNITION OF STAGED AND ALTERED CRIME SCENES Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 816 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 515-26: URGES THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PRIORITIZE AND EXPEDITE THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF KONAWAENA HIGH SCHOOL, KONAWAENA MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND KE KULA `O `EHUNUIKAIMALINO FOLLOWING DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE RECENT KONA LOW STORM, USING AVAILABLE STATE EMERGENCY FUNDS Reference: Comm. 817 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Galimba Waived: GOEAC Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 137: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-22 (PUNA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—20 ACRES (A-20a) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (FA-la) AT `OLA`A, PUNA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-7-016:010 (Applicant: Benjamin and Olimpia Love) (Area: 5.79 Acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into five lots. The property is located at 17-4050 Kua`aina Road. Reference: Comm. 760 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-35 Bill 138: AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 1, SECTION 15-20, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN COUNTY PARK AREAS Prohibits the issuance of permits, licenses, or other authorizations for commercial activity within Kohanaiki Beach Park. Reference: Comm. 761 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: PCHSW-7 Bill 139: 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—Benefits Enrollment Center— National Council on Aging account($150,000); and appropriates the same to the Benefits Enrollment Center—National Council on Aging account. Funds would be used to help enroll Medicare beneficiaries who have limited income and resources to access available benefits. Reference: Comm. 769 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-133 Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 Bill 140: 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 following accounts: Housing Choice Voucher— Dolphin Bay ($23,912), Dolphin Bay Rental Income ($50,000), Department Charges ($176,610), and Sundry Revenues Current—Dolphin Bay ($8); and appropriates the same to the Housing Dolphin Bay accounts: Other Current Expenses ($243,986) and Equipment($6,700). Funds would be used for operating and maintenance activities. Reference: Comm. 770 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-134 Bill 141: 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 following accounts: Hale Kikaha Rental Income ($36,000), Department Charges ($110,000), and Sundry Revenues Current—Hale Kikaha($18); and appropriates the same to the Housing Hale Kikaha accounts: Other Current Expenses ($139,298) and Equipment($6,720). Funds would be used for operating and maintenance activities. Reference: Comm. 771 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-135 and Comm. 771.1: From Housing Administrator Kehaulani M. Costa, dated March 20, 2026, transmitting information regarding Bill 141. Bill 142: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADOPT-A-COUNTY-STREET PROGRAM Establishes an Adopt-A-County-Street program in partnership with the Department of Public Works to enable volunteers to assist in maintaining clean and safe County streets, roadways, and right-of-ways. Reference: Comm. 772 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: PCPWMT-12 Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 129: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-280, (Draft 2) SCHEDULE 28 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NO PARKING AT ANYTIME Prohibits parking at any time for certain portions of Ali`i Drive fronting Kahalu`u Beach Park. Reference: Comm. 722.3 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace (B/R) Postponed: March 4, 2026 First Reading: March 18, 2026 Bill 130: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-44, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT WAIAKEA HOUSELOTS, WAIAKEA SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-034:036 (Applicant: CU Hawai`i Federal Credit Union) (Area: 22,500 square feed The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this request to change of zone amendment for a ten-year extension to Condition C (Complete Construction), amendment to Condition D (Dedication of Road Widening), and deletion of Condition E (Roadway Improvements)which would allow the applicant to construct a new credit union branch facility. The property is located at 533 Manono Street. Reference: Comm. 736 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi (B/R) First Reading: March 18, 2026 Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 Bill 131: 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 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-034:045 (Applicant: CU Hawai`i Federal Credit Union) (Area: 22,500 square feed The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to construct a 41-stall parking lot for the proposed new credit union facility to be located on Tax Map Key: 2-2-034:036. The property is located at 494 Hinano Street. Reference: Comm. 737 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi (B/R) First Reading: March 18, 2026 Bill 133: 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—Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response account($271,447); and appropriates the same to the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response account. Funds would be used for twelve temporary slit-funded Fire Fighter positions. Reference: Comm. 745 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) First Reading: March 18, 2026 Bill 134: 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 Housing Production, Program Income - Repayment account($16,100); and appropriates the same to the Housing Production, Miscellaneous Contractual Services account. Reference: Comm. 746 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: March 18, 2026 Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 04/02/2026 10:30:42 AM Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026 Bill 143: 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 Contribution from Private Sources—Research and Development Miscellaneous Private Contributions account($12,500); and appropriates the same to the Research and Development Salaries and Wages account. Funds would be used for the West Hawaii Food Systems Network Specialist position. Reference: Comm. 778 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: March 18, 2026 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) 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