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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
37th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
April 22, 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.
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April 21, 2026.
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Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony,regardless of time of
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Hawaii County Council-37 April 22,2026
INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center
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 February 4, 2026—APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-108 NOMINATION OF JAMES J. CHRISTEN TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
(Comm. 800): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 29, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas, and
Acting Chair Onishi —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-37 April 22,2026
GOEAC-109 NOMINATION OF JOSHUA "ONIPA`A"ALU TO THE COST OF
(Comm. 801): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 1, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
WITHDRAWN
GOEAC-110 NOMINATION OF ROBERT D. YAGI TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
(Comm. 802):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 29, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-111 NOMINATION OF KAPONO KUIKAHI TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT
(Comm. 803): ADVISORY COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 29, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-37 April 22,2026
GOEAC-112 NOMINATION OF PAUL MONTZ TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 804): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 29, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
GOEAC-113 NOMINATION OF DANIEL "NIEL" THOMAS TO THE MERIT APPEALS
(Comm. 805): BOARD
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 29, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-37 April 22,2026
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 475-26: AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO
(Draft 2) NEGOTIATE THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY
LEASE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PERMANENT HOUSING
PURPOSES
Authorizes the negotiation of six one-year leases with four one-year renewal
options at an approximate annual cost of$10 for six residential properties to be
used as long-term permanent housing for underserved populations.
Reference: Comm. 744.4
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-136
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kimball, and Villegas —5.
Noes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, and Acting Chair Onishi —3.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 494-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR REAL PROPERTY
TO BE USED BY THE HAWAI`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Maui Varieties
Investments, Inc., with an estimated cost of$2,547.23 per month, for two units
located at 95-1163 Ka`alaiki Road.
Reference: Comm. 786
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-137
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 495-26: AUTHORIZES THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS FOR
THE KILAUEA RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM
Provides $501,100 in grant funds to various nonprofit organizations to provide
relief, recovery, mitigation, and long-term resilience for disaster damages, losses,
and suffering caused by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Reference: Comm. 787
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Approve: FC-138
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 496-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF GRANT FUNDS AND OTHER IN-KIND
DONATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FOR THE LINCOLN PARK TENNIS COURTS AND EDITH KANAKA`OLE
MULTI-PURPOSE STADIUM
The donation from the United States Tennis Association has an estimated value of
$160,000.
Reference: Comm. 788
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-139
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 497-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO RECEIVE GRANTS FOR ACTIVITIES
AND PROJECTS IN THE 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO BE USED BY
THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of$2,970,000 in federally derived funds to be used for
activities and projects in the 2026 Annual Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 792
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-114
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 498-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, OFFICE OF PLANNING
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE
34 RAINBOW DRIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPOSAL TO BE USED
BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of$1,000,000 in federally derived funds to be used for the
planning and engineering design for roadways and utility improvements to interior
areas.
Reference: Comm. 793
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-115
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 499-26: AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO
EXCHANGE REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PORTIONS OF TAX
MAP KEY: 2-8-010:999, SITUATED AT HONOMU, SOUTH HILO, FOR
PUBLIC ROADWAY AND PUBLIC ACCESS PURPOSES
The County seeks the exchange of property with the Stella May Swain Trust to
align and straighten Wailele Road and ensure public access to the Hilo Forest
Reserve.
Reference: Comm. 794
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-36
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 500-26: URGES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO AWARD A GRANT TO
MAKAHANALOA FISHING ASSOCIATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE
OF CERTAIN PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENTS IN PEPE`EKEO
Reference: Comm. 795
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Approve: LAAC-37
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 504-26: REQUESTS THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL
RESOURCES, TO RENAME KOLEKOLE GULCH PARK AS "KOLEKOLE
PARK"
Reference: Comm. 799
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Approve: GOEAC-116
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 513-26: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION
EASEMENTS FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED
AS TAX MAP KEYS: 5-2-009:025 AND 026, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
KEALOHA FAMILY LO`I, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF NIULI`I,
DISTRICT OF NORTH KOHALA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN
SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The County seeks to acquire approximately 2.39 acres of land to protect and
preserve cultural and natural resources and open certain areas of the property for
education, gathering, and cultural practices. The parcel is listed as priority number
two in the 2025 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 815
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Approve: LAAC-38
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 519-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2026 HILO LEI
DAY FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,700 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. 826
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 520-26: 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 GG FOUNDATION TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2026 EASTER
EXTRAVAGANZA
Transfers $1,100 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 827
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 521-26: 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 PAHOA LAVA ZONE
MUSEUM FOR THE 2026 ACTIVATE PUNA TOWN PARTY AND BENEFIT
CONCERT
Transfers $9,500 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. 828
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 522-26: 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 $1,975 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 829
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 523-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIAKEAWAENA SCHOOL
PTA FOR WAIAKEAWAENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S MAY 2026
CELEBRATIONS
Transfers $897 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 830
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 524-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL DISHWASHER AND DISH
COLLECTION BIN FOR THE HO`I RETURNABLE DISH PROGRAM TO BE
USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The donation from Perpetual Use Inc. has a total estimated value of$248,571.
Reference: Comm. 831
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-37 April 22,2026
Res. 525-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO RETURN GRANT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED
BY RESOLUTION NO. 468-26, Draft 2
Transfers $2,000 from the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account
and returns funds to the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account.
Reference: Comm. 832
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 526-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS
TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE
MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY AUDITOR
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated
annual cost of$2,000, to be used by department personnel in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 833
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 527-26: 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 GG FOUNDATION TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2026 EASTER
EXTRAVAGANZA
Transfers $2,300 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 834
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 528-26: 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 TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 22ND ANNUAL
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Transfers $1,400 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 835
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Hawaii County Council-37 April 22,2026
Res. 529-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI`I TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 2026 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION
IN WEST HAWAI`I
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 836
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 530-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HO`OULU-LAHUI FOR THE
NIU OLA 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. 837
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 531-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI`I TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2026 D.A.R.E. DAY
CELEBRATION IN WEST HAWAI`I
Transfers $4,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 838
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 532-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI`I TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2026 D.A.R.E. DAY
CELEBRATION IN EAST HAWAI`I
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. 839
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 533-26: 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 GRASSROOTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE 2026 HILO LEI DAY
FESTIVAL AT KALAKAUA PARK
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. 840
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 534-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT TO KUIKAHI
MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS "FINDING SOLUTIONS, GROWING
PEACE" BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
Transfers $3,200 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 841
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 535-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI`I FOR THE
2026 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION IN EAST HAWAI`I
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. 842
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 536-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI`I FOR THE
2026 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION IN EAST HAWAI`I
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 843
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 537-26: 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 GG FOUNDATION FOR
THE 2026 EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 844
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 538-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KEAUKAHA ONE YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT FOR ITS COMMUNITY HUB ACTIVATION
Transfers $2,275 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 845
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 539-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MX808 ASSOCIATION FOR
MOTOCROSS TRACK IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HILO DRAG STRIP
Transfers $2,800 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. 846
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 540-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
PURCHASE MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY COMMUNITY
POLICING AND HI-PAL
Transfers $4,796.32 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Police Department, HI-PAL Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 847
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 541-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E. HAWAI`I FOR ITS
2026 D.A.R.E. DAY CELEBRATION IN WEST HAWAI`I
Transfers $606 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 848
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 542-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SOUTH HAWAI`I
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR A SUSTAINABLE ORCHESTRA IN KA`U
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 849
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 543-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE
TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE NORTH KOHALA TOOL LIBRARY
Transfers $2,500 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. 850
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 144: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY
OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR,
DESIGNATING PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBING
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 25-39 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO,
SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2026
Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative
Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County
Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various
County agencies.
Reference: Comm. 789
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-140
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 145: 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 —Housing Choice Voucher Program
account($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Choice Voucher Rental
Subsidies account.
Reference: Comm. 790
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-141
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Bill 146: 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 —Transit-Oriented Development Capital
Improvement Program for 34 Rainbow Affordable Housing Project account
($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Transit-Oriented Development
Capital Improvement Program for 34 Rainbow Affordable Housing Project
account.
Reference: Comm. 791
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-142
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 149: 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 Parks and Recreation Miscellaneous Contributions
account($160,000); and appropriates the same to the United States Tennis
Association Tennis Court Resurfacing and Installation of SmartAccess System
account. Funds would be used to resurface a tennis court and install a SmartAccess
system.
Reference: Comm. 822
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
PASSED lsT READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL 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)
First Reading: April 8, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
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
First Reading: April 8, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
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)
First Reading: April 8, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
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)
First Reading: April 8, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
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)
First Reading: April 8, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
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
First Reading: April 8, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 820: JUSTIN ARNOLD, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I CIVIL NO. 26-00064-
SASP-RT
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Steven K. Idemoto dated April 2, 2026,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter filed by Kevin Gerald O'Grady and Alan
Alexander Beck, Esquires, on behalf of their clients Justin Arnold, Bryan Garland,
James Grell, and Andrew White.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, 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.)
Comm. 711.11: MAYOR'S VETO MESSAGE REGARDING BILL 127, DRAFT 3, RELATING
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION CODE COMMISSION
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated April 2, 2026, returning Bill 127, Draft 3,
and stating his reason for disapproval.
; and
Comm. 711.12: REQUEST TO RECONSIDER BILL 127, DRAFT 3, RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION CODE COMMISSION
From Council Members Ashley L. Kierkiewicz and James E. Hustace, dated
April 6, 2026, requesting that Bill 127, Draft 3, be placed on the April 22, 2026,
Council agenda for reconsideration and a potential override of the Mayor's
disapproval.
(Bill 127, Draft 3, continues on the next page)
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; and
Bill 127: AMENDS CHAPTER 5 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
(Draft 3) 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. 711.6
Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Hustace
First Reading: February 18, 2026
Second Reading: March 4, 2026
Mayor Veto: April 2, 2026
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership
to override the Mayor's veto, pursuant to
Section 3-12, Hawaii County Charter
MAYOR'S VETO SUSTAINED DUE TO LACK OF TWO-THIRDS
MAJORITY "AYES":
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, and Villegas —5.
Noes: Council Members Galimba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
and Acting Chair Onishi —3.
Absent: Council Member Inaba— 1.
Excused: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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