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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 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.
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April 7, 2026.
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Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Hawaii County Council-36 April 8,2026
INVOCATION Pastor Robert Frick of Puna Covenant Church
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 January 7, 2026—APPROVED
January 23, 2026—APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-103 NOMINATION OF ALAN OKAMOTO TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
(Comm. 773):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 12, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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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),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-105 NOMINATION OF STEVEN PAVAO TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
(Comm. 775): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 12, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-106 NOMINATION OF MAILE ANN LUUWAI TO THE COST OF
(Comm. 776): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 12, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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GOEAC-107 NOMINATION DOREEN L. RAYMOND TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY
(Comm. 777): COMMITTEE
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
EMERGENCYFUNDS
Reference: Comm. 817
Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Galimba
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.
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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
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 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
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 139: 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 —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
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 140: 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 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
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 141: 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 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
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.
; 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
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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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
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 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 feet)
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
(Vote on Bill 130 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kimball — 1.
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 feet)
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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kimball — 1.
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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
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 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
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.
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Bill 143: 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 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
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.)
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