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Home My WebLink AboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-06-04 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 42nd Session Special Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii June 4, 2026 i INVOCATION: Pastor Ian Tajon of Connect Point Church gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The special meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:02 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Mr. s "Fresh"Dennis i hi, Vice hait e es " On s Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member Mr. James E. Hustace, Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz Member Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member Ms. Rebecca Vill, gas, Member 2i Absent& Excused: Mr. Matt Kaneali`i- infelder, Member PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEbIANCE: Allegiance. Nim, (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 OF MERIT, AND (There were none.) EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE: 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: (There were none.) Hawaii County Council-42 June 4,2026 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): Bill 135: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (Draft 3) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1 2026 TO JUNE 30 2027 Draft 3 includes estimated revenues of 7///////P/ 620 and appropriations of $975,980,388. Reference: Comm. 754.10 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Public Hearing: May 19, 2026 First Reading: May 21, 2026 and Comm. 754.11: From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated May 27, 2026, transmitting a (Memo No. 1) proposed amendment to the General Fund revenue and expenditure accounts by increasing the Fund Balance from Previous Year in the amount of$25,000 and increasing the Animal Control-Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies in the amount of$25,000 to add a new line item for Dangerous Dog Signage_ and / Comm. 754.12: From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated May 28, 2026, transmitting (Memo No. 2) proposed amendments to the amounts of the following revenue and expenditure accounts: 1) General Fund: Increases Real Property Taxes in the amount of $16,800,000, decreases Fund Balance from Previous Year in the amount of $16 422 000 increases Transfer to Access/Open SpacePreservati n Fund,d, Miscellaneous Charges in the amount of$336,000, and increases Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation Maintenance Fund, Miscellaneous Charges in the amount of$42,000; 2)Public Access/Open Space Fund: Increases Transfer from General Fund in the amount of$336,000 and increases Public Access/Open Space Fund-Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges in the amount of$336,000; and 3) Public Access/Open Space Maintenance Fund: Increases Transfer from General Fund in the amount of$42,000 and increases Public Access/Open Space Maintenance, Miscellaneous Contractual Services in the amount of$42,000. (Note: Comms. 754.14 and 754.15, from Council Member James E. Hustace dated June 3 and 4, 2026, respectively, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 135, Draft 3, were circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 135, Draft 3, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-42 June 4,2026 CHR. INABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend: Ms. Kagiwada moved to amend Bill 135, Draft 3,with the contents of Comm. 754.11. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Okay. (Note: At this time, Animal Control and Protection Specialist Charyse Emmons came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Finance Director Diane Nakagawa came forward to address the members of the Council.) Note: At this time, Deputy Finance Director Malia Kekai came forward to address the members of the Council.) '% (Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Renee choen came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Civil Engineer Alan "Keone" Thompson, Public Works Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 135, Draft 3, with the contents of Amend: Comm. 754.11 was carried by the following roll call vote: (Approved) Ayes. ouncil ers Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, erkiewic ball Onishi, Villegas, and aba—' j j Noes. , Non �////�///�j % Absent: Council r Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend: Ms. Villegas moved to amend Bill 135, Draft 3, with the contents of Comm. 754.12. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 135, Draft 3, with the contents of Amend: Comm. 754.12 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-42 June 4,2026 Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend: Mr. Hustace moved to amend Bill 135, Draft 3, with the contents of Comm. 754.14. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 135, Draft 3, with the contents of Amend: Comm. 754.14 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. /r�� Absent: Council Member Kaneah'i- leinfelder— 1.�///� Excused: None. vq i CHR. INABA: Thank you. i Motion to Amend: Mr. Hustace moved to amend Bill 135, Draft 3, with the . contents of Comm. 754.15. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 135, Draft 3, with the contents of Amend: Comm. 754.15 was carried by the following roll call vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—5. Noes:, Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, and /% Onishi —3. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. CHR. A: Okay. Vote on Bill 135: The motion to pass Bill 135, Draft 3, as amended to Draft 4 Draft 4, on second and final reading was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-42 June 4,2026 Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Bill 136: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR (Draft 3) THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2027 Draft 3 requires a total appropriation of$380,200,000, of which $55,700,000 are intended to be funded by Federal Grants, $23,000,000 to be funded by State Grants, $292,500,000 to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $8,500,000 to be funded by private funds, and $500,000 to be funded by the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund. Reference:�/� Comm. 755.9 Intr. by. Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Public Hearing: May 19, 2026 First Reading: May 21, 2026 and Comm. 755.10: From Council Member James E. Hustace, dated May 27, 2026, nsmitting a (Memo No. 1) proposed amendment to the Spencer Kalani Schulte District Park New Community Center/Shelter and Improvements project by adding an appropriation in the amount of$7 million and to replace the Project Data/Financial Impact Statement form with an , to increase the project cost d adjust the funding sources and amounts. AMIN Motion to Approve: Mr. ustace moved to pass Bill 13 P raft 3, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. HR. VABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend- j Mr. Hustace moved to amend Bill 136, Draft 3, with the contents of Comm. 755.10. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to /// The motion to amend Bill 136, Draft 3, with the contents of Amend: �� Com 755.10 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) s: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Okay. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-42 June 4,2026 Vote on Bill 136: The motion to pass Bill 136, Draft 3, as amended to Draft 4 Draft 4, on second and final reading was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali �infelder— 1. Excused: 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 e next ord usiness, 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 10:17 a.m. Council Approval: COUNTY CLE / JH/dg Page 6