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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-05-20 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM HOLEKA GORO INABA tY OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA oN.• �`� Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE JENN KAGIWADA DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI `: °` MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ o=— �),��f MTMQ:�p� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 39th Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii May 20, 2026 9:00 a.m. Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the: • Kona Council Chambers,West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations: • Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and • Waimea Council Office,Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted,the scheduled meeting will continue. Oral Public Testimony via Zoom: To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call(808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, May 19,2026. Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting,written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday,May 19,2026,by: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony,regardless of time of receipt,will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 INVOCATION Pastor Josue Sanchez of Hilo Seventh-Day Adventist Church ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council. (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 4, 2026 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 503-26: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF A ROADWAY LOT IDENTIFIED AS LOT 7-A-2, BEING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-8-007:085, SITUATED AT PEPE`EKEO AND MAKAHANALOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF HAWAI`I The landowners seek to dedicate the roadway and all improvements for public road purposes. Reference: Comm. 798 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-40 Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 518-26: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I BY REPEALING RULE NO. 7 AND ADDING A RULE RELATING TO PERMITTED INTERACTION GROUPS Replaces ad hoc committees with permitted interaction groups. Reference: Comm. 825 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: GOEAC-121 Res. 544-26: AMENDS RULE NOS. 9 AND 10 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, RELATING TO VOTING AND DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST, RESPECTIVELY Requires a member of the Council to leave a Council or Committee meeting during discussion and voting on a matter in which that member has disclosed a financial or personal interest. Reference: Comm. 854 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: GOEAC-122 Res. 545-26: AMENDS RULE NO. 2 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, RELATING TO EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Requires a member of the Council to notify the Council Chair whenever that member is unable to attend a Council meeting; requires the Council Chair to determine and announce whether the absence is excused or unexcused. Reference: Comm. 855 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: GOEAC-123 and Comm. 855.1: From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated May 11, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 545-26. Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 546-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT-OF-ENTRY (Draft 2) AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO ACCESS A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 2-9-002:080 FOR THE HAKALAU STREAM BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT Reference: Comm. 856.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-124 Res. 547-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, HAWAI`I HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION, KA`U HOSPITAL AND RURAL HEALTH CLINIC, FOR PRE-ORDERED LUNCHES Allows for the receipt of pre-ordered lunches for senior citizens who are assisted by the County's nutritional services and programs. Reference: Comm. 857 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-125 Res. 548-26: AWARDS FIVE STEWARDSHIP GRANTS FROM THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE FUND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Authorizes the Director of Finance to provide Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund Stewardship grants totaling $477,266.50 to four nonprofit organizations,pursuant to Section 10-16(h) of the Hawai`i County Charter. Reference: Comm. 860 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-147 Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 549-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE PROPERTY MANAGER OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT SELECTED BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a multi-year agreement to provide 29 vouchers for the Kino`ole Senior Residences proposed voucher project. The estimated annual cost of the agreement would be up to $550,000, with a term of up to 20 years. Reference: Comm. 861 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-148 Res. 550-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS OF COST ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAWAI`I FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, BARGAINING UNIT 11, AND CERTAIN OTHER EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 11 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-the-board increases would be $25,292,860. Reference: Comm. 862 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-149 Res. 551-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE COFFEE BERRY BORER AND COFFEE LEAF RUST PESTICIDE SUBSIDY PROGRAM Allows for the receipt of$150,000 of federally-derived funds to aid coffee growers in Kona and Ka`u by offsetting the cost of purchasing approved pesticides. Reference: Comm. 863 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-150 Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 552-26: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 8-1-009:007 AND 008, ALSO KNOWN AS KOKUA KEALAKEKUA, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF KA`AWALOA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH KONA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 1.26 acres of land listed as the highest priority in the 2025 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 865 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Approve: LAAC-41 Res. 557-26: 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. 245-25 Transfers $1,150 from the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account and returns funds to the Clerk-Council Services— Contingency Relief account. Reference: Comm. 874 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 558-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO EQUALITY HI TO SUPPORT THE 14TH ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Transfers $3,600 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 875 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 559-26: 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 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM TO SUPPORT THE 2026 HAWAI`I VEX IQ REGIONAL CELEBRATION TOURNAMENT Transfers $1,286 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 876 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 560-26: 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 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 2026 HISE PROGRAM Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 877 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 561-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PURCHASE SECURITY CAMERA EQUIPMENT FOR THE STANLEY COSTALES WAIAKEA `UKA GYM Transfers $3,700 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. 878 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 562-26: 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 EAST HAWAI`I Transfers $1,722 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 879 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Res. 563-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE KEKUAOKALANI GYMNASIUM FLOORING PROJECT IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 Transfers $18,145 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 880 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Res. 564-26: 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 WEST HAWAI`I Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 881 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 565-26: 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 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS 2026 HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 882 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 566-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE KOHALA HIGH SCHOOL 100-YEAR CELEBRATION Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 883 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 568-26: RECOGNIZES THE FOURTH AND FINAL GRADUATING CLASS OF THE HAWAI`I NATIONAL GUARD JOB CHALLENGE ACADEMY LOCATED AT THE KEAUKAHA MILITARY RESERVATION IN HILO Reference: Comm. 889 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: GOEAC Page 9 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 570-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO VIBRANT HAWAI`I TO SUPPORT THE 2026 RESILIENCE CONFERENCE Transfers $2,165 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 900 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 571-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WEGO! FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 2026 HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL FUTSAL CUP Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 901 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 572-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO INTERNATIONAL KARATE LEAGUE KAMUELA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS KAMUELA DOJO Transfers $2,600 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 902 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Page 10 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Res. 573-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 903 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 66: ADOPTS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I GENERAL PLAN 2045 AND REPEALS (Draft 2) ORDINANCE NO. 05-025, AS AMENDED Reference: Comm. 372.30 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PCPLUED-10 and Comm. 372.192: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 4, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2. ; and Comm. 372.195: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 19, 2026, transmitting additional information regarding the 2026 General Plan. ; and Comm. 372.196: From Planning Director Jeffrey W. Darrow, dated April 6, 2026, transmitting testimony from March 10, 2026, related to the Draft General Plan 2026, Communication No. 372.192. ; and Comm. 372.197: From Council Member Michelle M. Galimba, dated April 6, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2. ; and Comm. 372.198: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated April 6, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2. (Comms. 372.200 and 3 72.202-3 72.204 continue on the next page) Page 11 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 ; and Comm. 372.200: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated April 7, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2. ; and Comm. 372.202: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated April 28, 2026, requesting possible suggestions from Council Members be brought forward for discussion. ; and Comm. 372.203: From Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Chair John Pelletier, dated April 21, 2026, providing testimony in opposition to proposed amendments contained in Communication 372.192. ; and Comm. 372.204: From Council Member James E. Hustace, dated May 4, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2. Bill 152: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-18, OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (2024 EDITION), RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR Clarifies that the County Auditor has the same power with respect to employees within the Office of the County Auditor as department heads in the Executive Branch and specifies that the County Auditor may appoint a deputy. Reference: Comm. 858 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Kierkiewicz Approve: GOEAC-126 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter Bill 153: 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 State Grants—Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program account($150,000); and appropriates the same to the Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program account. Funds would be used to aid coffee growers in Kona and Ka`u by offsetting the cost of purchasing approved pesticides. Reference: Comm. 863 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-151 Page 12 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 148: DESIGNATES TAX MAP KEY: 6-6-001:010 AS "LA`ELA`E PARK", AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1, AND AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 14-1 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Adds La`ela`e Park, located in Waimea, to the Parks and Recreational Facility Schedule and to Section 14-1 of the County Code,which prohibits the consumption of alcohol at any time. Reference: Comm. 819 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace First Reading: May 5, 2026 Bill 150: 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 State Grants—Safe Routes to School — Non-Infrastructure account($50,344); and appropriates the same to the Safe Routes to School—Non-Infrastructure account. Reference: Comm. 823 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: May 5, 2026 Bill 151: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026 Adds the Department of Public Works— Safe Routes to Waiakea School—Kilauea Avenue Part 1 project($1,386,656)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from State Grants Receivable. Reference: Comm. 824 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: May 5, 2026 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter Page 13 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Bill 155: 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—HOME Investment Partnership- American Rescue Plan Program account($1,977,568); and appropriates the same to the HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan accounts: Projects ($1,817,225) and Administration ($160,343). Reference: Comm. 869 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: May 5, 2026 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 884: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`UCLEMENT CHANG SR. From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated April 27, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. Comm. 885: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`UGEICO AS SUBROGEE OF CLINT BUSH FOR GRACE GUERPO-BUSH From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated April 27, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 14 Hawaii County Clerk 05/14/2026 09:53:15 AM Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation`By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. Live Stream of County Council Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.comNiewPublisher.php?view id=1. Please call (808) 961-8255 if the Council's streaming location is not functioning. 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