The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-06-17 2024-2026 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM 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=— �),�� OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 43,d Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii June 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the: • Hilo Council Chambers,Hawaii County Building,25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations: • Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; • Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and • Waimea Council Office,Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted,the scheduled meeting will continue. 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, June 16,2026. 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,June 16,2026,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 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 INVOCATION Secretary Elaine Albertson of Unity of Kona 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 April 8, 2026 REPORTS GOEAC-135 NOMINATION OF TRISTIE LICOAN TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 910): Requires Council Confirmation by: June 27, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) GOEAC-136 NOMINATION OF ANNA LIU TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (Comm. 911): Requires Council Confirmation by: June 27, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Page 2 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 575-26: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL DONATIONS OF SECURITIES OR PERSONAL PROPERTY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CAPITALIZATION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE THAT ARE RECEIVED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Provides County Council pre-authorization for the County to accept donations that are not covered by the Finance Department's capitalization procedures for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Reference: Comm. 908 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-156 Res. 576-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE KONA LOW BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM Allows for the receipt of$500,000 to be provided to eligible Hawaii Island small businesses that sustained material economic or physical damage from the recent Kona Low storm. Reference: Comm. 912 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-137 Res. 577-26: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I BY ADDING A RULE RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN LAW TRAINING Requires Council Members to complete the Office of Hawaiian Affair's Native Hawaiian Law legal training. Reference: Comm. 913 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Approve: GOEAC-138 and Comm. 913.1: From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated June 4, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 577-26. Page 3 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Res. 587-26: APPROVES THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HAWAI`I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Reference: Comm. 929 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: GOEAC Res. 588-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EXAMINATION SERVICES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN HONOR OF THE LATE FIRE CHIEF KAZUO TODD The donation from 1582 Medical Group of approximately 150 National Fire Protection Association Standard 1582-compliant medical examinations has an estimated value of$131,250. Reference: Comm. 930 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 589-26: AWARDS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I WAIWAI NONPROFIT GRANTS-IN- AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Awards grant funds in the amount of$2,515,000 to 62 programs operated by eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Reference: Comm. 931 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: LAAC Res. 590-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 4TH OF JULY HILO BAY BLAST EVENT Transfers $3,028 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 933 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Page 4 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Res. 591-26: 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 VOLLEYBALL EQUIPMENT Transfers $7,525 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 934 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 157: AMENDS CHAPTER 7 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 (Draft 2) EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY Establishes a County Disaster Recovery Program to coordinate short- and long-term recovery efforts following major disasters, led by a recovery officer appointed by the mayor with the responsibility for recovery planning, interagency coordination, community engagement, funding management, and the development of interim and long-term recovery and resilience plans. Reference: Comm. 888.4 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Approve: PCHSW-9 Bill 162: AMENDS CHAPTER 3 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PAID PARKING FACILITIES Adds a new article to establish signage requirements for paid parking facilities, to include a schedule of rates, notice of any additional fees, hours of operation, and information on towing procedures. Reference: Comm. 907 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas Approve: PCPWMT-13 Page 5 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Bill 165: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (2024 EDITION), RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION Increases the annual allocation dedicated to the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation maintenance fund from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent of real property tax revenue; removes the accrual limit for the fund; provides that all expenses from the fund must align with the fund's purpose; and authorizes the awarding of grants from the fund. Reference: Comm. 915 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Approve: GOEAC-139 2/3 Vote: First of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING) Res. 567-26: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, BEING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-009:012 AND 058, SITUATED AT KEONEPOKO IKI, PUNA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GOVERNMENT BEACH ROAD, A PUBLIC ROADWAY Authorizes the Corporation Counsel to initiate proceedings for the taking, acquisition, and condemnation of private property for the improvement and widening of Government Beach Road. Reference: Comm. 886 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2026 Note: Second of two required readings, Section 101-13, Hawai`i Revised Statutes Page 6 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 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 First Reading: May 20, 2026 Second Reading: June 3, 2026 2/3 Vote: Third of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter Bill 156: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 25, SECTION 2-137, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Requires a nonprofit organization applying for County grant funds to certify, under penalty of perjury, that the organization has internal policies relating to management, audits, fiscal procedures, nepotism, and conflicts of interest. Reference: Comm. 873 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba First Reading: June 3, 2026 Bill 160: 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 Real Property Tax Penalties account($1,125,000); and appropriates the same to the following Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation accounts: Fund($1,000,000) and Maintenance Fund ($125,000). Reference: Comm. 893 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2026 Page 7 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Bill 161: 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 Fund Balance From Previous Year - Reserved account($443,775.57); and appropriates the same to the following Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation accounts: Fund($274,878.65), Maintenance Fund ($40,457.41), and Transfer to Disaster/Emergency Fund account($128,439.51). Reference: Comm. 894 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2026 Bill 166: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-50, AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS Delays the effective date of Ordinance No. 25-50, relating to transient accommodations, until September 1, 2026. Reference: Comm. 926 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball First Reading: June 3, 2026 Bill 167: 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—Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability Enhancement Grant account($35,023); and appropriates the same to the Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability Enhancement account. Reference: Comm. 927 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2026 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 8 Hawaii County Clerk 06/10/2026 02:03:31 PM Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 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. If the Council's stream is deemed inoperable, the following address will be provided for the live stream and should be typed into the browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/TJCJNalwg40oK7a-7nGnEtGPA. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call (808) 961-8255 as soon as possible, preferably by June 15, 2026. If a response is received after this date, every effort will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but there is no guarantee the request can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Click on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at (808) 961-8255. Page 9