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Home My WebLink AboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-05-05 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 381b Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 5, 2026 INVOCATION: Pastor Charles Brodhead of Kona Church azarene gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:03 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona,b ,Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair. A/011,1 % ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Chair(via videoconference from Hilo) Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member(via videoconference from Hilo; came in later) 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, Membe�j�j PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. I (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 �i OF MERIT, AND (Note his time, Mr. Inaba presented a Certificate of Merit to the Hawaii EXPRESSIONS OF Police Department in recognition of 2026 Police Appreciation Week. In addition, CONDOLENCE: he presented a Certificate of Merit to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in recognition of 2026 National Correctional Officers Week.) 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: Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Franny Brewer: Res. 517-26 (Comm. 821), in support. (representing Big Island Invasive Species Committee) Lamaku Mikahala-Roy: Res. 516-26 (Comm. 818), in opposition. (representing Kulana Huh Honua) (See Comm. 818.3) APPROVAL The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval OF MINUTES: of Minutes. yv, V Nvl1. Chair Inaba announced that the Minutes of February 18, 2026, were approv REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next orde usiness, Reports. GOEAC-117 NOMINATION OF JASON MAC EN TO THE BOA 'F ETHICS Comm. 851 : 1', Requires Council Confirmation by: May 16, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), awai`i County Charter) e: Comm. 851.1, from Mayor C. Kimo Alameda dated April 30, 2026, c ' Ming the spelling of Mr. MacNguyen's name, was circulated.) Vote on //� Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Governmental Operations and GOEAC-117: j External Affairs Committee Report No. 117. Seconded by (Adopted) Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote. Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, � Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: 1 None. Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1. Excused: None. GOEAC-118 NOMINATION OF KARI CLARK TO THE COST OF GOVERNMENT (Comm. 852): COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: May 16, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Vote on Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Governmental Operations and GOEAC-118: External Affairs Committee Report No. 118. Seconded by (Adopted) Ms. Villegas 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 Gali3//Ox�� Excused: None. GOEAC-119 NOMINATION OF LEONARD LUIZ TO THE HAMAKUA COMMUNITY (Comm. 853): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: May 16, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Ha '`i County Charter) ! , Vote on Mr. Hustace moved to ado. vernmental Operations and GOEAC-119: External Affairs Committee Report No. 119. Seconded by (Adopted) Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: one. FAbsent: Council Me r Galimba— 1. Excused: None_-;,,,,,, ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. Res. 516-26: // AUTHORIZES TH CTOR 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: 1-4-002:002, 017, 042, 047, 048, 058, 065, 072, 080, 082, 085, 092, AND 100, ALSO KNOWN AS KUMUKAHI, SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF KULA, DISTRICT OF PUNA, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 1,967.96 acres of land that is listed as priority number three in the 2025 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Comm. 818 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Page 3 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Approve: LAAC-39 and Comm. 818.2: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated April 23, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 516-26. Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 516-26 and Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 39. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? o, Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Res. 26 with the contents of Comm. 818.2. Seconded by ��/ishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. Recess: At 9:36 a.m., the Chair called ffo j Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:41 a.m. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to A/A f The motion to amend Res. 516-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 818.2 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) �j Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, jKaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.//%b None. Absent.` None. Excused: None. Recess: At 9:42 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: eeting reconvened at 9:42 a.m. Vote on Motion to ��Kierkiewicz moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to Suspend Council waive the holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules: Res. 516-26. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the (Approved) following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: Council Members Hustace and Kimball —2. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Res. 516-26: The motion to adopt Res. 516-26, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 and Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee (Adopted) Report No. 39 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galim a, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. AN Excused: None. Res. 517-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYO TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I, BIG ISLAND INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWARDING GRANT FUNDS TO CONTROL AND COMBAT THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES Funds in the amount of$250,000 from the Department of Research and De v t would be used to suppo ritical invasive species efforts. Reference:00Comm. 821 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) j/ Approve: GOEAC-120 %///i � (Note: Comm. 821.1,rom Council Member Jenn Kagiwada dated April 28, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 517-26, was circulated. In addition, Comm. 821.2, from Council Member Kagiwada dated April 30, 2026, transmitting an amended draft of the grant agreement, was circulated.) Motion to A r� Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 517-26 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee 11al. Report No. 120. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? (Note: At this time, Economic Development Specialist Glenn Sako, Research and Development Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Research and Development Deputy Director Dennis Lin came forward to address the members of the Council.) Page 5 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 (Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Renee Schoen came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Program Manager Franny Brewer, Big Island Invasive Species Committee, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Motion to Amend: Ms. Kagiwada moved to amend Res. 517-26 with the contents of Comm. 821.1. Seconde&s. Villegas. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 517-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 821.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) '�%1 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. j/,� Vote on Motion to Ms. Kagiwada moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to waive Suspend Council the holdover for the substantive amendment of Res. 517-26. Rules: / Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the following roll (Approved) �j/ call vote: Members Galimba, Kagiwada, FBI ;//////EF`1C:')uncil Kaneali Kierkiewicz Onishi, /. Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. 19 / Noes: Council Member Hustace and Kimball—2. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Res. 517-26: �j� The motion to adopt Res. 517-26, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 ' and Governmental Operations and External Affairs (Adopted) Committee Report No. 120 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Excused: None. Res. 553-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated annual cost of$2,336.76, to be used by the department's Building Division in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 867 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC , 14111 Vote on Res. 553-26: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 553-26. Seconded by (Adopted) Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and carried by the following voice vote: i Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba�7. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Kagiwada and Villegas—2. Excused: None. VIFF / Res. 554-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN AP�% ATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LALAKEA FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2ND ANNUAL HILO ALOHA rr' EVENT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. , Reference: Comm. 868 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Motion to Approve: �i �aneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 554-26. onded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 554-26: The motion to adopt Res. 554-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Page 7 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Excused: None. Res. 555-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED i FUND ACCOUNT TO RETURN GRANT F 0 S PREVIOUSLY AWARDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 471-26 Transfers $2,000 from the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account and returns funds to the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account. Refere �W Comm. 870 Intr Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Wai FC Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 555-2 1% Seconded by Mr. Hustace. �//r CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 555-26: The motion to adopt Res. 555-26 was carried by the (Adopted) follow' g voice vote: �'�'Goi/%/////a////r/ Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz Kimball Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: i,, None. e40 %� Absent: Council M � r Villegas— 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR !j The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES / Ordinances (First Reading). FIRST READIN 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. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Reference: Comm. 819 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Approve: PCHSW-8 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 148 on first reading and adopt Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee Report No. 8. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. j Vote on Bill 148: The motion to pass Bill 148 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee Report No. 8 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, wada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Ki Onishi, and Chair Inaba—8. ///� Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. 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 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.�� InsReference: Comm. 823 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-145 Motion to A r Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 150 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 145. Seconded by M j legas. CHR. INA A: Thank you. (Note: At this time, Civil Engineer Alan "Keone" Thompson, Public Works Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Business Manager Kelsey Kalua-Lewis, Public Works Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Page 9 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Vote on Bill 150: The motion to pass Bill 150 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 145 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. j 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. �''�/O///i,,. Reference: Comm. 824 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-146 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend,pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter Motion to Approve: °,, Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 151 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 146. Seconded by Ms. Villegas_ HR INABA: Thank C a you. (Note: At t his time, Civil Engineer Alan Works Department, came me forward to addresse Thompson,the members of the Council. (Note: At his time, sey s, Public Works Department, Business forward to address the members the Council. P � ) Vote on Bill 151: motion to pass Bill 151 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 146 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kimball— 1. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 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).UP Reference: Comm. 869 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Vote on Bill 155: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 155 on first reading. (Approved) Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: ��ij//�� ij Ayes: Council Members Galimba Hustace, Kagiwa , Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. ,�� Absent: Council Member Kimball — f Excused: None ORDER OF oo air directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of THE DAY the econd or Final Reading). (SECOND ORS,,,. ////i FINAL READING): Bill 144: % ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATING PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 25-39 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2026 Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various County agencies. Reference: Comm. 789 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: April 22, 2026 Page 11 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Vote on Bill 144: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 144 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. j Bill 145: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY F HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 %%% Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Housing Choice Voucher Program account($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Choice Voucher Rental Subsidies account. �//j/�� N Reference: Comm. 790 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: April 22, 2026 Vote on Bill 145: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 145 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, �� Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. �j Noes. None. �`1Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 146: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Increases revenues in the State Grants—Transit-Oriented Development Capital Improvement Program for 34 Rainbow Affordable Housing Project account ($1,000,000); and appropriates the same to the Transit-Oriented Development Capital Improvement Program for 34 Rainbow Affordable Housing Project account. Reference: Comm. 791 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: April 22, 2026 Page 12 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 Vote on Bill 146: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 146 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 149: 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 Parks and Recreation Miscellaneous Contributions account($160,000); and appropriates the same to the United States Tennis Association Tennis Court Resurfacing and Installation of SmartAccess System account. Funds would be used to resurface a tennis court and install a SmartAccess system. Reference: Comm. 822 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: April 22, 2026 Vote on Bill 149: �i� Mr. Hustace moved ss Bill 149 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Villegas and carried by the following voice vote:VN �O Ayes- Council "embers Galimba, Hustace, Kagi wada, ' Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, j/ Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. None. Ab None. Exc 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.) Page 13 Hawaii County Council-38 May 5,2026 ADJOURN- There being no further business, Chair Inaba adjourned the meeting at 11:14 a.m. MENT: Council Approval: COUNTY CLERK / JH/d / g / Mph No k no raft- �j Page 14