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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.
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INVOCATION Pastor Josue Sanchez of Hilo Seventh-Day Adventist Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:03 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or
immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council.
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 4, 2026—APPROVED
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 855.1) AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 855.1: From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated May 11, 2026, transmitting
proposed amendments to Res. 545-26.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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 DUNE 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kimball— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 889.1) AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
PASSED 1ST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, and Villegas—6.
Noes: Council Members Kierkiewicz, Onishi,
and Chair Inaba—3.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 372.192: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 4, 2026, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2.
(Comms. 3 72.195-3 72.198, 372.200, and 3 72.202-3 72.204 continue on the next page.)
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; 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.
; 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.
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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
PASSED 1ST OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 153: 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 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
PASSED 1ST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 150: 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 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 151: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
DULY 1, 2025, TO DUNE 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: Council Member Hustace— 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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
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