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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-03-18 2024-2026 Hawaii County Council 351b Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii March 18, 2026 INVOCATION: Pastor Heather Moore of Hope Chapel Kona gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:04 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Chair Mr. James E. Hustace, Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member(via videoconference from Hilo) Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member(via videoconference from Hilo) Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member Absent& Excused: Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. (At this time, County Clerk Jon Henricks led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITIONS, The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions, MEMORIALS, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND (Note: At this time, Mr. Inaba presented the March 2026 Haweo Award to Water EXPRESSIONS OF Safety Officer Kalani Awo of the Hawaii Fire Department. In addition, Mr. Inaba CONDOLENCE: presented a certificate in recognition of the month of March as "March4Water" Month.) Recess: At 9:26 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:30 a.m. Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: (There were none.) APPROVAL The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval OF MINUTES: of Minutes. Chair Inaba announced that the Minutes of December 17, 2025, were approved. REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. GOEAC-100 NOMINATION OF EDWIN B. GUZMAN TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY (Comm. 750): COMMITTEE Vote on Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Governmental Operations and GOEAC-100: External Affairs Committee Report No. 100. Seconded by (Adopted) Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. GOEAC-101 NOMINATION OF REGINALD G. ALEXANDER TO THE VETERANS (Comm. 751): ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vote on Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Governmental Operations and GOEAC-101: External Affairs Committee Report No. 101. Seconded by (Adopted) Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Res. 461-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATING TO THE HILO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE PROJECT TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a six-year agreement with an estimated cost of $1,600,000 per year to retain professional construction management services. Reference: Comm. 720 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-127 Postponed: March 4, 2026 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, seconded by Council Member Hustace, to adopt Res. 461-26.) ; and Comm. 720.1: From Environmental Management Director Daniel Girvan, dated February 26, 2026, transmitting information regarding Res. 461-26. (Note: Comm. 720.2, from Environmental Management Director Daniel Girvan dated March 11, 2026, transmitting information regarding Res. 461-26, was circulated.) CHR. INABA: Good morning, Director. If you'd like to cue us off here this morning? (Note: At this time, Director Daniel Girvan and Business Manager Robin Bauman, Environmental Management Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. GIRVAN: Good morning. I believe that Council has an additional document that we sent out last week that gives additional information on what we intend to do and how the cost was divided. So I guess I would entertain any questions at this time. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Opening it up. Again, this is Communication 720.2, which was provided in our pinkies (folders) for today's meeting. And this information was provided from the department to try and address some of the questions that we were asked during both Committee and Council. I believe some of the information is familiar, as it was part of the original submission. But there are also additional sections here to answer some of the questions as to the scope and breakdown of the funding as well. So, opening it up to the Council at this time. Checking in Hilo first. Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you. Thank you for being here today, you and your team. I asked the question at the last hearing, and I don't know that it was answered correctly: The $337 million that has been pulled via bond to cover the Phase 1 Hilo Wastewater Treatment Facility Project was inclusive of this funding, or was not inclusive of this funding? MR. GIRVAN: That original amount did include the funding. At that time, that funding was budgeted at $18 million. So the original budget included $18 million for construction management. Fortunately, we're only asking for the $7.2 million to actually do it. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay, so the $337 million bond that was pulled is not separate from this resolution's ask for $1.6 million MS. BAUMAN: Just to clarify, the $337 million is the actual construction contract. What was budgeted was more than that,which included this construction management work. The appropriations included this. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. I think the last meeting I may have misunderstood, but my takeaway was that this was another ask on top of the $337 million. The $337 million included this construction management component. MS. BAUMAN: Well, the $337 million is just the construction contract. So this contract is on top of that, but it was included in the previous appropriations for this project. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: So this isn't a new funding request. This is carving out a section of the 337 for construction management? MS. BAUMAN: I think that the total appropriation was higher than $337 million. MR. GIRVAN: It is not a new request. The 337 was the construction portion. I'm just searching for the piece of paper and I'm not finding it, but the amount originally appropriated was greater than 337. And it included an amount of money for the construction management. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. The resolution is asking for the County to allow DEM (Department of Environmental Management) to enter into an agreement with the construction management company. The funding is being carved out of the original bond that we've already pulled. MR. GIRVAN: That is correct, yes. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. Thank you for clarifying that. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 MS. BAUMAN: Correct. This resolution authorizes the multi-year contract, because we're spreading it over multiple years. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay. Thank you. CHR. INABA: Anyone else in Hilo? All right, seeing none, thank you, Director, for this communication to help outline some of this information the Council has been requesting. With that, all those in favor of approving Resolution 461-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 461-26: The motion to adopt Res. 461-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 127 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 474-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER, TO AUTHORIZE PRIVATE OFF-STREET PARKING AT GILBERT CARVALHOPARK Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement not to exceed December 31, 2026, with no expenditure or receipt of funds, with Hilo Benioff Medical Center, to use a portion of land for parking purposes. Reference: Comm. 743 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-102 and Comm. 743.1: From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated March 9, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 474-26. Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 474-26 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 102. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. Motion to Amend: Ms. Kagiwada moved to amend Res. 474-26 with the contents of Comm. 743.1. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Council Member Kagiwada. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 MS. KAGIWADA: Thank you, Chair. Just that there were a couple of minor things. One was the year date was supposed to be out to 2027, so we amended that and there was a typo. Other than that, it's still the same content. Thank you. CHR. INABA: Thank you. All those in favor of amending Resolution 474-26 with the contents of Communication 743.1,please say "aye." Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 474-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 743.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Vote on Motion to Mr. Onishi moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to waive the Suspend Council holdover for the substantive amendment of Res. 474-26. Rules: Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the following roll (Approved) call vote: Ayes: Council Members Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—6. Noes: Council Members Hustace and Kimball—2. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Vote on Res. 474-26: The motion to adopt Res. 474-26, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs (Adopted) Committee Report No. 102 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Res. 478-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR TWELVE FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS Allows for the receipt of$2,678,274.60 in Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant fund from Federal Emergency Management Agency to fund twelve firefighter positions. Reference: Comm. 749 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: FC-129 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 478-26 and Finance Committee Report No. 129. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Council Member Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. I just want to mahalo nui my colleagues for moving this SAFER(Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant forward, and for the hard work and efforts of the Hawaii Fire Department for securing these really important Federal resources. They will bring additional capacity 12 fire fighter positions to rural communities that have large fire exposure, strengthening response time to particular communities. As we move this forward, I would just respectfully encourage the Administration to begin planning for what comes next. I'm really concerned about when these positions expire because they are temporary to the grant period. There really is a need to ensure that we are meeting community needs with growing population and just more wildfire risk. So I hope that the Administration can plan to convert these positions from temporary to permanent over the next three years. Thank you, Chair. CHR. INABA: Thank you. We do have Chief Carvalho here in Kona chambers if there are any questions. Any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Resolution 478-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 478-26: The motion to adopt Res. 478-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 129 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Res. 481-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF FOOTWEAR AND REUSABLE BAGS FOR THE HAWAI`I FIRE DEPARTMENT The donation of 207 pairs of footwear and 150 reusable bags from OluKai Retail, LLC, with a total estimated value of$16,500, would be utilized by the department's Water Safety Officers. Reference: Comm. 762 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 481-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Chief? (Note: At this time, Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Carvalho came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. CARVALHO: Aloha again. Chief Ola`i Carvalho, Assistant Chief of Hawaii Fire Department. I just wanted to mahalo OluKai. Through the years, with their partnership with the Hawaii Lifeguard Association, they continue to provide two pairs of slippers and one shoes annually for our lifeguards. And not only do they provide these shoes and slippers, but they also provide their proceeds, about 20,000 a year, to our junior lifeguards. So this OluKai continues to support and grow our program, and put the interest of youth to get them out into our Ocean Safety Division. And we recognized one of those junior lifeguards this morning named Kalani. So again, we just want to mahalo OluKai, Chantell Ezarbro, Archie Kalepa, Leiana for their time and effort in coordinating all of this. Because not only do they give these items and donate money, but they also put a ceremony together and have a dinner celebration in honor, recognizing our(inaudible). Just want to mahalo again to the members, to OluKai for their continued support and, most important, serving our community. Thank you very much. CHR. INABA: Thank you, Chief, and thank you for being here today to mahalo the organization directly from the department. And again, our thanks go out to OluKai as well on behalf of the Council. All those in favor of approving Resolution 481-26, please say "aye." Page 8 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Vote on Res. 481-26: The motion to adopt Res. 481-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 482-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NA PULAPULA INC. TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KEA`AU FAMILY FUN DAY Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 763 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 482-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you, Chair. Just for the community, this is occurring March 29t' at the Shipman Park in Kea`au. It's a beautiful family fun day put on by the Jarneskis. And we have supported this year over year. We did have some hiccups last year just due to the nonprofit and the organization being separate entities. But this year, happy to say we are able to fund, and I'm hoping for good weather. It's always a fun event. And just a big mahalo to the Jarneski family for making this what it is, and for Parks and Recreation. Actually, yeah, I need to note Parks and Recreation and Public Works have been doing some amazing improvements for the Shipman Park. And hopeful—the weather's been bad—but the hope is that all of our work to add parking spots and everything else that have been on the books for years, that the Administration has finally gotten to. And I'm really proud of them for what they're doing. Hopefully, that work will be finished so that the event can house more people safely and in a non-muddy,paved area. So I just wanted to mahalo the Alameda Administration for their work to make Shipman Park better, so events like this can happen in a very nice space. And I look for my colleagues' support. Thank you, Chair. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 CHR. INABA: Thank you. All those in favor of approving Resolution 482-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 482-26: The motion to adopt Res. 482-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 483-26: 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 MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 63RD ANNUAL MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL Transfers $8,000 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. 764 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 483-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Council Member Kagiwada. MS. KAGIWADA: Thank you. Just happy to contribute in a small way to help with this amazing festival. This money will go to fulfill the request by the festival to fund the off-duty police officers needed to make sure that traffic runs smoothly and everything else goes well too. So, I'm happy to be able to do this, and looking for everybody's support. Mahalo. CHR. INABA: Mahalo. All those in favor of approving Resolution 483-26, please say "aye." Page 10 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Vote on Res. 483-26: The motion to adopt Res. 483-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 484-26: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE KONA TOWN NIGHT MARKET'S LEI DAY BLOOM EVENT Transfers $8,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 765 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 484-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Thank you. This is a resolution for CRF (Contingency Relief Fund) from my office. And this event is set to happen on May 2nd, I believe, here in Kona at the brew block. And this is an opportunity for community to come out, listen to free music. There are different classes that folks can take as well. I believe Council Members Villegas and Kierkiewicz got to participate in some fun events there last year, or at a similar event. So I ask for your support. All those in favor of approving Resolution 484-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 484-26: The motion to adopt Res. 484-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Res. 485-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE 2026 HONOKA`A WESTERN WEEK FESTIVAL Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 766 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 485-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Council Member Kimball. MS. KIMBALL: Just asking for my colleagues' support to fund this fantastic community event that will take place the third week of May, the 17fl'through the 23rd. I hope you can make it up for some of those events. Mahalo. CHR. INABA: Thank you. All those in favor of approving Resolution 485-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 485-26: The motion to adopt Res. 485-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 486-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2026 OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AWARD LUNCHEON Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 767 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 486-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 CHR. INABA: Council Member Kimball. MS. KIMBALL: Thank you. We have a representative here from the Office of Aging, and just would like to invite her to say a few words. CHR. INABA: Sure. Go ahead. (Note: At this time, Aging Program Planner Mary Kenoi came forward to address the members of the Council.) MS. KENOI: Aloha, County Council Members, Council Member Heather Kimball. The Office of Aging extends our gratitude for your support for this year's Older Americans luncheon. I wanted to also share we are grateful for all of the County Council and their support during the years. And we want to invite everyone out. It's going to be in Hilo this year. We will keep you posted and send information to you all. Thank you again for your support. MS. KIMBALL: Thank you so much for being here. We appreciate it. And yeah,just ask for my colleagues' support to fund this important activity for our seniors. Mahalo. CHR. INABA: Mahalo. Thank you for being here to share about this luncheon. All those in favor of approving Resolution 486-26,please say "aye." Vote on Res. 486-26: The motion to adopt Res. 486-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 487-26: 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 SHAC FOUNDATION FOR `ULU AGROFORESTRY PRODUCER EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT 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. 768 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Page 13 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 487-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Council Member Kimball. MS. KIMBALL: Thank you. Just excited about this one and the educational tools that are going to be provided for technical assistance for producers across the County. So I ask for my colleagues' support. CHR. INABA: Thank you. All those in favor of approving Resolution 487-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 487-26: The motion to adopt Res. 487-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 488-26: ACCEPTS AN AWARD OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Allows for the receipt of$12,500 from Hawaii Community Foundation to be used for the West Hawaii Food Systems Network Specialist position. Reference: Comm. 778 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Vote on Res. 488-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 488-26. (Adopted) Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Res. 489-26: 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 MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 63RD ANNUAL MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 779 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 489-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Thank you, Chair. There is no more amazing celebration of Hawaiian culture than the Merrie Monarch Festival. And there's also no other more amazing person than Aunty Luana. So, happy to have worked with Aunty Luana to provide $10,000 towards the background and support services for Merrie Monarch because it takes an entire community to keep this event going. As a side note, we as a Council and as a County need to ensure that this event stays here in Hilo. It is one of the biggest economic drivers that we have here, as well as just being an amazing event that brings the whole State, if not the whole world, together to celebrate hula in our own hometown of Hilo. So mahalo and I look forward to your support. Thank you, Chair. CHR. INABA: Thank you. All those in favor of approving Resolution 489-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 489-26: The motion to adopt Res. 489-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Res. 490-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2026 EASTER FUN DAY IN THE KA`U DISTRICT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 780 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 490-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any discussion? Seeing none,just for the record, this event will be happening on April 3rd down in Ka`u. So, encouraging those down in Ka`u to attend. All those in favor of approving Resolution 490-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 490-26: The motion to adopt Res. 490-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 491-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE FANS FOR THE MAKA`EO EVENTS PAVILION Transfers $9,520.83 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 781 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 491-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Another resolution from my office. I do want to share quickly about this one. As you folks know, Kailua is a super hot place, especially in the summer. And with the whole parking shenanigans happening in Kailua these days, a lot of the bigger parties only can happen at Maka`eo Pavilion, and you are Page 16 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 seeing people bringing their fans and their battery fans to parties. So I just want to thank the Department of Parks and Recreation for working quickly to identify, and we're going to be able to install one of those big plank fans up there, a 20-foot fan, to provide some relief for one of the most used facilities in West Hawaii. Council Member Onishi. MR. ONISHI: Chair,just to, I guess, let you know that you should really keep up with them, because I had purchased some fans for our rec center in Hilo, and it's like over eight months now and we still haven't gotten the fans. CHR. INABA: Thank you for the heads up. MR. ONISHI: So yeah, keep updated on that. CHR. INABA: Okay. Very well. All those in favor of approving Resolution 491-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 491-26: The motion to adopt Res. 491-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 492-26: 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 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., TO PURCHASE A GAZEBO AND PICNIC TABLES FOR USE AT ITS COMMUNITY GARDEN Transfers $3,332 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. 782 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 492-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Council Member Hustace. Page 17 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 MR. HUSTACE: Thank you, Chair. This is on behalf of Council Member Galimba. Supporting her efforts in the Ocean View community as they establish a community garden in Ocean View. Thank you, members. CHR. INABA: Wonderful. All those in favor of approving Resolution 492-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 492-26: The motion to adopt Res. 492-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Res. 493-26: 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. 248-25 Transfers $5,000 from the Department of Research and Development—Agriculture Other Current Expenses account and returns funds to the Clerk-Council Services— Contingency Relief account. Reference: Comm. 783 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace (B/R) Waived: FC Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 493-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Council Member Hustace. MR. HUSTACE: Thank you, Chair. This is actually—these are funds coming back to the District 9 office, contingency relief funds, for some unfortunate news. We awarded these funds in the fall to Kohala Cares, through the North Kohala Community Resource Center. Unfortunately, that organization closed because their lead and pillar of the Kohala community, Peter Pomeranze,passed away pretty recently and suddenly who had been just a steadfast community member in supporting those in need through feeding efforts throughout the pandemic, and ensuring that people have access to food fairly and freely in the North Kohala community. Page 18 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 So, very much a sad sentiment in terms of these funds coming back, because that operation is no longer happening for the community. Looking for other ways to support community as they kind of continue that legacy of Mr. Pomeranze and his efforts in the Kohala community. So thank you for your consideration. Mahalo. CHR. INABA: Mahalo. All those in favor of approving Resolution 493-26, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 493-26: The motion to adopt Res. 493-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the of Business: following items were taken out of order: 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) Approve: LAAC-33 Motion to Approve: Mr. Onishi moved to pass Bill 130 on first reading and adopt Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 33. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Vice Chair Onishi. Page 19 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 MR. ONISHI: We do have the consultant if anybody has any questions but I don't, so I will ask my colleagues to support this. Thank you. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Any discussion in Hilo? Council Member Kimball. MS. KIMBALL: Just a reminder I'll be recusing myself from this decision. CHR. INABA: Understood. All those in favor of approving Bill 130 at first reading, please say "aye." Vote on Bill 130: The motion to pass Bill 130 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 33 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. 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 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) Approve: LAAC-34 Motion to Approve: Mr. Onishi moved to pass Bill 131 on first reading and adopt Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 34. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Vice Chair Onishi. MR. ONISHI: Just asking for support. Thank you. Page 20 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 CHR. INABA: Thank you. Council Member Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: In light of our intensive conversations yesterday about paid parking, I just might want to put in there and suggest that perhaps something be included in this piece of legislation that prohibits them from charging for parking at any point going forward. CHR. INABA: Vice Chair Onishi. MR. ONISHI: Can we have the consultant? Daryn Arai is coming up. You can introduce yourself, and then maybe you can answer that question. (Note: At this time, Land Use Planning Consultant Daryn Arai and James Takamine, President and CEO of CU Hawai`i Federal Credit Union, came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. ARAI: Good morning, Chair Inaba, Vice Chair Onishi, members of the Council both in Kona and in Hilo. My name is Daryn Arai. I'm assisting CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union with this application. Obviously, the intent of CU Hawai`i is to make its self-parking available primarily to its members. And to show you what a wonderful neighbor CU Hawaii has been, during non-business hours they have made their parking available to adjoining businesses, primarily Don's Grill, when there's a need for additional parking. And over the years, they have never charged anyone for that privilege. As far as paid parking, I don't have the zoning code in front of me, but it would have to be like a commercial parking lot. And maybe someone who has access to the zoning code can tell us whether or not such a facility is permitted within the neighborhood commercial zoning district that is being requested. I'm sure the applicant would have no objections to including a restriction in its zoning ordinance that would prohibit those types of commercial parking lots. I just want to make sure that it's deemed appropriate. Because if it is deemed a permitted use, then normally once the zoning is approved, it should allow for all uses allowed within that zoning district. But from the applicant's standpoint, I don't believe they will have any objections. You may wish to qualify my statement with Mr. James Takamine who is available via Zoom. He is the president and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of CU Hawai`i Federal Credit Union. MR. ONISHI: Mr. Takamine, would you like to make any comments on this? Page 21 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 MR. TAKAMINE: Sure. Thank you. Aloha, Council Chair, Vice Chair, members of the Council. My name is James Takamine. I'm the president and CEO of CU Hawai`i Federal Credit Union. To address the question by Council Member Villegas, yes, as mentioned by Mr. Arai, we do not have any plans to charge for parking. We do allow for parking for, again, neighboring businesses as well as during Merrie Monarch and things like that. So yeah, there's no plans on our part for sure to require paid parking. MR. ONISHI: I yield. CHR. INABA: Council Member Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: Thank you for that answer and for your generosity and willingness to allow the resources that CU Hawai`i has, as it relates to parking spaces, to benefit the collective good of community in Hilo. I love the fact that there's no plan for it. But Council Member Inaba and I will be working towards ensuring, going into the future, that other people that end up in positions of leadership don't then change that agenda and what happens and negatively impact community. But thank you for sharing your intentionality as the leader of this enterprise. Appreciate it. I yield. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Any further discussion? MS. KIMBALL: Chair? CHR. INABA: Oh, yes, Council Member Kimball. Recusal, yeah. MS. KIMBALL: Yes, thank you. Recusing myself again. Thank you. CHR. INABA: Thank you for the reminder. All those in favor of approvingoh, Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Given our extensive conversation yesterday, my question for the applicant or the applicant's consultant, is the commercial parking area to be paved? MR. TAKAMINE: Yes. MR. KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER: Okay, thank you. I refreshed myself during one of the bills we heard yesterday, and one of the requirements. I believe, and you can check with the Planning Department and you have your own team behind this project as well, I think it's a requirement that commercial parking lots are allowable in your zoning type, but they do need to be paved. And then the runoff Page 22 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 needs to be mitigated, and x, y, and z needs to be buttoned up. So thank you for your answer. I appreciate you being here today and taking the time to answer our questions. I yield, Chair. MR. TAKAMINE: Thank you. CHR. INABA: Any further discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Bill 131 at first reading, please say "aye." Vote on Bill 131: The motion to pass Bill 131 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 34 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: Council Member Kimball — 1. Bill 133: 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—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) Approve: FC-130 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 133 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 130. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Council Member Kierkiewicz. MS. KIERKIEWICZ: Thank you, Chair. This is the companion measure to Resolution 478-26, authorizing the creation of these positions. Looking for everyone's support. Thank you. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Any further discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of approving Bill 133 at first reading, please say "aye." Page 23 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Vote on Bill 133: The motion to pass Bill 133 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 130 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. 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 DUNE 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) Approve: FC-131 Vote on Bill 134: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 134 on first reading and (Approved) adopt Finance Committee Report No. 131. Seconded by Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. 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) Waived: FC Page 24 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Vote on Bill 143: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 143 on first reading. (Approved) Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: We're going to take a short ten-minute recess. We'll be back at 10:27. Thank you. Recess: At 10:17 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 10:28 a.m. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) Bill 129: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, SECTION 24-280, 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 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace (B/R) Approve: PCPWMT-II Postponed: March 4, 2026 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Hustace, seconded by Council Member Kierkiewicz, to pass Bill 129 on first reading.) (Note: The following from Council Member James E. Hustace dated March 18, 2026, were circulated: 1) Comm. 722.1 transmitting a map regarding Bill 129; and 2) Comm. 722.2 transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 129.) CHR. INABA: Council Member Hustace. Page 25 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 MR. HUSTACE: Thank you, Chair. I appreciate everyone's patience here. You also have in front of you two pieces of communication. You have 722.1 from our office here, District 9 office. And in conversation with Department of Public Works,just highlighting the area for potential changes. And then 722.2, these are both administrative amendments here for Bill 129. Motion to Amend: Mr. Hustace moved to amend Bill 129 with the contents of Comm. 722.2. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Council Member Hustace. MR. HUSTACE: Thank you, Chair. And I believe Mr. Takaba is there in the Hilo chambers to kind of give us some insight into the changes and what we're seeing with 129 at this time. Mr. Takaba, the floor is yours if you want to talk to us a little about this. (Note: At this time, Civil Engineer Aaron Takaba, Public Works Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) MR. TAKABA: Hi, my name is Aaron Takaba. I'm the Division Chief of the Traffic Division. The intent of Bill 129 is to address traffic safety concerns on Ali`i Drive in certain parts by Kahalu`u Beach Park. The concern being when the cars are parked in certain areas, the pedestrians have to walk in the roadway, making it unsafe for passing cars. So the intent of the bill, the first item, is to address an existing "no parking" zone that we just remeasured and updated to match field conditions. And the second item is to propose a new"no parking" zone on the north end of Kahalu`u Beach Park. MR. HUSTACE: No further questions at this time. CHR. INABA: Council Member Villegas. MS. VILLEGAS: I just want to express my gratitude to Council Member Hustace and the Administration and Mr. Takaba for continuing to work so diligently to listen to the cries of not only the community, but community policing to create parking signage and policies that ensure the health and safety of people in this area. There have been a number of complex issues that we continue to try to navigate and have commit them from all different angles over the last seven years. So thank you for your continued vigilance and bringing this forth. I'm in full support today. I yield. CHR. INABA: Thank you. All those in favor of amending Bill 129 with the contents of Communication 722.2,please say "aye." Page 26 Hawaii County Council-35 March 18,2026 Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 129 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 722.2 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, K5neali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. Vote on Bill 129: The motion to pass Bill 129, as amended to Draft 2, on first Draft 2 reading and adopt Policy Committee on Public Works and (Approved) Mass Transit Committee Report No. 11 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other BUSINESS: Business. (There were none.) ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: Announcements. (Note: At this time, Council Members made announcements regarding community events, activities, and other unofficial business.) ADJOURN- There being no further business, Chair Inaba adjourned the meeting at 10:35 a.m. MENT: Council Approval: JUN 0 3 2026 C LERK JH/dg Page 27