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Home My WebLink AboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-05-20 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 391b Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii May 20, 2026 INVOCATION: Pastor Josue Sanchez of Hilo Seventh-Da tist Church gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii ty it was called to order at ORDER: 9:03 a.m., in the Council Cha ��Hilo, by eka Goro Inaba, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Chair Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member Mr. James E. Hustace, Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member Mr. Matt Kdneali'i-KI Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewiczl Member Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member PLEDGE OF 'WIN The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance;/ 2101 (At this time, County trk Jon Henricks led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITIONS, The Chair directed the"' to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions, MEMORIALS, /// emorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND (Note: At this time: EXPRESSIONS OF 1) Mr. Inaba presented the April 2023 Haweo Award to Hamakua Patrol Officer CONDOLENCE: Ellsworth Fontes of the Hawaii Police Department; 2) Mr. Inaba presented Certificates of Merit honoring the Hawaii Police Department and its Dispatch and the Hawaii Fire Department and its Dispatch for the 2023 First Responders Appreciation Weeks in Hawaii County; and 3) Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder presented Certificates of Merit to the Girls Water Polo team.) Recess: At 9:27 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:35 a.m. 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: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Matthew Koopa: Res. 568-26 (Comm. 889), in support. Troy Stagemyer: Res. 568-26 (Comm. 889), in support. Genesis Nakihe: Res. 568-26 (Comm. 889), in support. Roy Valera: Res. 562-26 Comm. 879 ; and es. 564�(Comm. 881), in support. 0 Eugene Almer: � raft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in support. John Pelletier: Bill 6 ';t 2 (Comm. 372.30), in support. �/// Bill (representing Kona �muff Development Plan Ac Committee) � �%/ April Lee: Res. 573-26 (Comm. 903), in support. (representing North Kohala Community Emergency Response Team) Roger Christie: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. (representing THC Ministry) Matt Chalker: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), comment. presenting *) Nancy Pisicchio: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in support. Cherie Griffore: Res. 563-26 (Comm. 880); and Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in support. Chris Yuen: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in support. Donna Grabow: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Bob Yuhnke: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), comment. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Millicent Cummings: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Michelle Melendez: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Curtis Tyler: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in support. Donna Thompson: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Juhl Rayne: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Claudia Schimmer-Keawe: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Aaron Zeeman: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Laura *: Bill 66 Draft 2 (Comm. 72.30), in opposition. Martha Stevens: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. ' a Carolyn Lachance// Bill 66 Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Chuck Flaherty: g Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in support. Recess: At 10:45 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 10:50 a.m. Kalei Kailikini: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Ruth Rob is Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in support. Josephine Keliipio: y. : Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Jason Gag Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Stein Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Robe% ccE Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. David Webb: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Meagan Isaac: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. William Haas: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), comment. Steve Shropshire: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Aaron Kotaska: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. Luana Jones: Bill 66, Draft 2 (Comm. 372.30), in opposition. 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 March 4, 2026, were approved. ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. Res. 503-26: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION F 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 landowner dedicate the roadway and all improvements for public road purposes. Reference:j Comm. 798 Intr. by: � Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-40 � Motion to Approve: '�i� Mr. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 503-26 and Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 40. Seconded by Mr�IustaceP CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 503-26: The motif to adopt Res. 503-26 and Legislative (Adopted) Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 40 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: a Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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 Page 4 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Replaces ad hoc committees with permitted interaction groups. Reference: Comm. 825 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Approve: GOEAC-121 Vote on Res. 518-26: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 518-26 and (Adopted) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 121. Seconded by Mr. e 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. i Res. 544-26: AMENDS RULE NOS. 9 AND 10 F 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: j Council Member Inaba Approve: %, GOEAC-122 i Vote on 544-26: Kier kiewicz moved to adopt Res. 544-26 and (Adopted) rnmental Operations and External Affairs Committee R No. 122_ econded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the wing voice vote: Ay Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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 Page 5 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 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. Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 545-26 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 123. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada. ��ji,. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Res. 545-26 with the contents of Comm. 855.1. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 545-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 855.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: % Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. / Noes. /// None. o Absent:' None. Excused: None. z Vote on Motion j/ Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to Suspend Council holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules waive��// Res. 545e 6. Seconded by Mr. Onishi 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. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Okay. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Vote on Res. 545-26: The motion to adopt Res. 545-26, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs (Adopted) Committee Report No. 123 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. 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: omm. 856.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: Ob GOEAC-124 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 546-26, Draft 2, and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 124. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. HR. ABA: Any other discussion? te on 1 tie motion to adopt es. 546-26, Draft 2, and Do aft 2 Res. 546-26: Governmental Operations ions and External Affair Committee Ado ted �j Report No. 124 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:,,,, Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, NoesOnishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. None. 'Absent: None. Excused: None. 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. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Reference: Comm. 857 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-125 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 547-26 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 125. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? / j/ Vote on Res. 547-26: The motion to adopt Res. 547-26 and Governmental (Adopted) Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 125 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. 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 Hawaii County Charter. Reference: Comm. 860 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-147 (Note: Comm. 860.1, from Finance Director Diane Nakagawa dated May 18, 2026, transmitting a list of grant applicants that were not selected, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 548-26 and Finance Committee Report No. 147. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 548-26: The motion to adopt Res. 548-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 147 was carried by the following voice vote: Page 8 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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. // 411 Reference: Comm. 861 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-148 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 549-26 and Finance Committee Report No. 148. Secoied by Mr. H , ce. �1 CHR_ INABA: Any other dis ion? Vote on Res. 549-26: The motion to a opt Res. 49-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted Report No. 148 was carried by the following voice vote: �j Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. 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. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Reference: Comm. 862 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-149 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 550-26 and Finance Committee Report No. 149. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 550-26: The motion to adopt Res. 550-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 149 was carried by the followin voice vote: 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. 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 f Allows for the receipt of$150,000 of federally-derived funds to aid coffee growers ////, g j in Kona and Ka`u by offsetting the cost of P PP purchasing approved pesticides. �� rf -FRO Reference: Comm. 863 , Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) pprove: FC-150 Vote on Res. 5 � Mr.� eali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 551-26 and (Adopted) Fin Committee Report No. 150. Seconded by M tace and carried by the following voice vote: sCouncil 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 Page 10 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 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 Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba moved to adopt Res. 552-26 and Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 41. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. INABA: Any other discu Vote on Res. 552-26: The motion to adopt Res. 552- d Legislative (Adopted) Approvals and Acquisitions Com Report No. 41 was carried by the following voice vote: F/ � Ay j� Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, W" Kaneali`i Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: j None. Absent: None Excused: None/////////%iio,,,,.,. % Res. 557-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE SDESIGNATED 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 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 557-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Page 11 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Vote on Res. 557-26: The motion to adopt Res. 557-26 was carried by the (Adopted) 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 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 Dep ent of Liquor Control, Public Programs account., ��j�// Reference: Comm. 875 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Motion to Approve: �Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 558-26. Seconded by CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 558-26: The motion to adopt Res. 558-26 was carried by the Ado te following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, �j Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, 't%�..% Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kimball— 1. Excused. None. Res. 559-26: TRA F S/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. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Reference: Comm. 876 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 559-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 559-26: The motion to adopt Res. 559-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. d' Absent: None. Excused: None. % Res. 560-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES A APPROPRIATION OU D 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 AAA/d/i/d/o/a/m/r/p/Pah Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 560-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 560-26: The motion to adopt Res. 560-26 was carried by the (Adopted) 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. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 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. Ar Reference: Comm. 878 Intr. by: I/Founcil Member Onishi Motion to Approve: Mr. Onishi moved to adopt Res. 561-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 561-26: The motion to adopt Res. 561-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: r�iiNEW/F Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and hair Inaba—9. Noes: None. '*' Absent: None. l Excused: Wone. Res. 562-26 TRA SFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A P DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNTAND 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 ograms account. Reference: Comm. 879 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 562-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 562-26: The motion to adopt Res. 562-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Page 14 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. f.. 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 ////IaII,,.. Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 563-26. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CH g� A: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 563-26: Thee n to adopt Res. 563-26 was carried by the (Adopted) �// follow. (voice vote: %� IIII Ay Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, � ni hi ill n Chair In —9 O s , Villegas, and C a Inaba Noes: None. Absent: None. Exc ed: 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 Page 15 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 564-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 564-26: The motion to adopt Res. 564-26 was carried by the (Adopted) 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. 10 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 Pro ams account. �G////, j%�,,,.. l j -j Reference_ Comm, 882 �j Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Motion to Approve:%, Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 565-26. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. r, ///%%�i�,,,. CHR INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 565-26: The motion to adopt Res. 565-26 was carried by the (Adopted) /�j� following voice vote: A e�/ Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Ka iwada, �j 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 Page 16 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 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 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 566-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? °o Vote on Res. 566-26: The motion to adopt Res. 566-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: N,/%/ am�%/,,. %%ice,. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagi Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, / Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. �%� � sed: None. 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 In r Council Member ll Waived: GOEAC Kimball (Note: C 889.1, from Council Member Heather L. Kimball dated May 15, 026, trans wing proposed amendments to Res. 568-26, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: /�// Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 568-26. Seconded by / Ms. Kagiwada. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Motion to Amend: Ms. Kimball moved to amend Res. 568-26 with the contents of Comm. 889.1. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. INABA: Okay. Page 17 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 568-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 889.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kimball moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to waive Suspend Council the holdover for the substantive amendment of Res. 568-26. Rules: Seconded by Ms. Galim nd carried by the following roll (Approved) call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwa� Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Ki Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: Council Member Hustace— 1. Absent. None.j/ Excused: None. % %j�% %o/,,BA: Okay. j Vote on Res. 568-26: The motion to adopt Res. 568-26, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 /// was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ay Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, � Onishi, ill n Chair In —9 O s , Villegas, and C a Inaba 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 Page 18 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 570-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 570-26: The motion to adopt Res. 570-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Mem er Kierkiewicz Excused: None. �� 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 Pro ams account. Reference_Comm. 901 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace i Motion to Approve:, Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 571-26. Seconded by r, � Mr. Onishi. CHR INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 571-26: The motion to adopt Res. 571-26 was carried by the (Adopted) /�j/ following voice vote: A e�/ Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, �j Kdneali`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 Page 19 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 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 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 572-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? °o Vote on Res. 572-26: The motion to adopt Res. 572-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: N,/%/ am�%/,,. %%ice,. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagi Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, / Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. 4 Absent: None. �%� � sed: None. %% Res. 573-26: 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 NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE RESPONSE TEAM NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY „ 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 Motion to Approve: /// stace moved to adopt Res. 573-26. Seconded by Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 573-26: The motion to adopt Res. 573-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Page 20 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. 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 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 ��'��///o,,. Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 152 on first reading and adopt Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 12 Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada.416, CHR_ INABA: Thank you. "F/m/n////'A�///////% f Vote on Bill 152: The motion to pass Bill 152 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 126 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: MembersCouncil einfelderliKierkiewiczeKmballada, Kaneali` > , 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 Page 21 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 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 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 153 on first reading and adopt Finance Committ ort No. 151. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 153: The motion to pass Bi on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committe No. 151 was carried by the following voice vo Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagi Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. �%� ��;� Excused: None.�/% Bill 148: DESIGNATES TAX Mkt KEY: 6-6-00� SAS "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:First Reading. May 5i120Me6mber Hustace Motion to Approve: Hustace moved to pass Bill 148 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 148: The motion to pass Bill 148 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Page 22 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 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 JUNE 30, 2026 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ice 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. Referen Comm. 823 Intr. by:�V/ Council Member -neali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: May 5, 2026 //// Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 150 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. / Vote on Bill 150: The motion to pass Bill 150 on second and final reading (Adopted) „was carried by the following voice vote: ' Ayes. Council ,3 Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i- elder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Ville �� nd Chair Inaba—9. Noes.%„ None. Absent: None. � Excused: None. 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 23 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Vote on Bill 151: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 151 on (Adopted) second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi 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 155: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY,'/7HAWAI`I FOMAP HE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2026 %r . 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: Wmm. 869 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: May 5, 2026 Vote on Bill 155: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 155 on (Adopted) second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Ay Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, // Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, ///. Onishi, Villegas, and C hait Inaba—9 m Ons Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. REFERRALS FO ECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 884: CLAIM AGINST 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. Motion to Close Mr. Onishi moved to close file on Comm. 884. Seconded File: by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Page 24 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Vote on Motion to Ms. Kimball moved to concur with the recommendation of Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 884. Seconded by (Approved) Ms. Galimba and carried by the following roll call vote: 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. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Comm. 884: The motion to close file on Comm. 884 was carried by the Filed following voice vo Vorr/ Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, K�� da, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimba Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. 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. Motion to Close Mr. Onishi moved to close file on Comm. 885. Seconded File: by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Motion to Ms. Villegas moved to concur with the recommendation of Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 885. Seconded by (Approved) Mr. Hustace 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. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Page 25 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Vote on Comm. 885: The motion to close file on Comm. 885 was carried by the Filed following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. j Excused: None. j j Recess: At 12:27 p.m., the Chair called for a recess.��j/ Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 12:45 p.m. Return to Order The Chair directed the Co u o return to the order of business. of Business: %�� i BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of b siness, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): i�,� (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) t Bill 66: ADOPTS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I GENERAL PLAN 2045 AND REPEALS (Draft 2) ORDINANCE NO. 05-025 AS AMENDED All 1/rEEW/r/ Reference:, Comm. 372.30 Intr. by. Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: PCPLUED-10 an�� 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. Page 26 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 ; 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 S� Comm. 372.202: From Council Member Ashley L. Kie , dated April 28, 2026, requesting possible suggestions from Council er jrought forward for discussion. and Comm. 372.203: From Kona Community Development Plan Action ittee Chair John Pelletier, dated April 21, 2026, providing testimony in oppositio oposed amendments contained in Communication 372.192. and gVellopolz�F0, Comm. 372.204: From Council mber James E. Hustace, dated May 4, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 66, Draft 2. (Note: Comms. 372.206-372-210, from Council Member James E. Hustace dated May 18, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments!"fo Bill 66, Draft 2, were circulated. Also, Comm. 372.211, from Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Chair John Pelletier dated May 14, 2026, transmitting testimony in support of Bill 66, Draft 2, was circulated.) Motion to % Ms. Galimba moved to pass Bill 66, Draft 2, on first j/ 0 reading and adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Committee Report No. 10. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. INABA: Thank you. (Note: At this time, Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on Bill 66: The motion to pass Bill 66, Draft 2, on first reading and Draft 2 adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and (Approved) Economic Development Committee Report No. 10 was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, and Villegas—6. Noes: Council Members Kierkiewicz, Onishi, and Page 27 Hawaii County Council-39 May 20,2026 Chair Inaba—3. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of THE DAY the Day (Second or Final Reading). (SECOND OR FINAL READING): (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) i REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals EXECUTIVE for Executive Session. SESSION: (Note: Items in this categ ",'ere taken up previously, out of order.) OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the nex /r of business, Other BUSINESS: Business. (There were none.) ANNOUNCE- The Chair direct cil 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 1:27 p.m. MENT: Counci oval: COUNTY CLERK JH/dg / Page 28