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Home My WebLink AboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-06-17 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 43"d Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii June 17, 2026 INVOCATION: Secretary Elaine Albertson of Unity of Kona gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:04 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kon by Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair. !/ ROLL CALL. Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member Mr. James E. Hustace, Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member (via videoconference from Hilo; came in later) Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member(via videoconference from Hilo) Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member(via videoconference from Hilo) N Absent& Excused: Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member y/ PLEDGE OF� � The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. ��///// /////ice (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 "W 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: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Lance Niimi: Res. 567-26 (Comm. 886), in opposition. Amadeo Markoff: Bill 157, Draft 2 (Comm. 888.4); and Bill 165 (Comm. 915), in support. Eileen O'Hara: Bill 157,Draft 2 (Comm. 888.4); and Bill 165 (Comm. 915), in support. Toni Withington: Bill 165 (Comm. 915), in support. Franklin Pacarro: � Res. 567-26 (Comm. 886), in opposition. Karl Henry: Res. 567-26 (Comm. 886), in opposition. Deborah Ward: Bill 165 (Comm. 915), comment. APPROVAL The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval OF MINUTES: of Minutes. ] Chair Inaba announced that t Minutes of April 8, 2026, were approved. �/,,,, /%j mr// REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to Ie next order of business, Reports. GOEAC-135 NOMINATION OF TRISTIE LICOAN TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Comm. 9 �� Requires Council Confirmation by: June 27, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Vote on Mr. Hustace mXed to adopt Governmental Operations and GOEAC-135: External Affairs Committee Report No. 135. Seconded by (Adopted) Mr. Onishi and 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. Excused: None. GOEAC-136 NOMINATION OF ANNA LIU TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (Comm. 911): Page 2 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Requires Council Confirmation by: June 27, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Vote on Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Governmental Operations and GOEAC-136: External Affairs Committee Report No. 136. Seconded by (Adopted) Mr. Onishi and 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. j. Excused: None. jj Change Order As directed by the Chair a h no objection from th ncil Members, the of Business: following items were taken o �r der STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of b siness, FROM THE Statements from the Public. PUBLIC ON ��` RES. 567-26 The following individuals registered to speak in opposition to Res. 567-26 (COMM. 886): (Comm. 886) and came forward when called by the Chair: Earland Lum Robert Nash N Alan Silva Wayland Lum 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 3 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 567-26 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. (Note: At this time, Public Works Deputy Director Neil Azevedo came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Wayland Lum,property owner, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Motion to Postpone: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to postpone Res. 567-26 to August 5, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to postpone Res. 567-26 to August 5, 20 ��j Postpone: was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None.`1 Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. xcuseNone. STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public. PUBLIC ON RES. 588-26 Chris Slowman registered to comment on Res. 588-26 (Comm. 930) and came (COMM. 930): forward when called by the Chair. 1/ 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 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 588-26. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? (Note: At this time, Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Volpe came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on Res. 588-26: The motion to adopt Res. 588-26 was carried by the (Adopted) 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. Excused: None. Return to Order The Chair directed the Counc eturn to order of business. of Business: o,, !% ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) 1/1,,. %�� ,,. f Res. 575-26: AUTHORIZES THE AC %EPTANCE 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 rj JUNE 30, 2027 Provides CountyCouncil re-authorization for the County to accept donations that P h' p �j 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 Vote on Res. 575-26: Hustace moved to adopt Res. 575-26 and Finance (Adopted) ommittee Report No. 156. Seconded by Ms. Galimba and 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 5 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Excused: None. 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 hysical damage from the recent Kona Low storm. Reference: Comm. 912 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-137 (Note: Comm. 912.1, from Council Member Jenn Kagiwada dated June 5, 2026, transmitting an updated Memorandum of Agreement and Program Guidelines relating to Res. 576-26, was circulated.)�� Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 576-26 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 137. Seconded by Ms. Galmba. CH %W Any other discussion? I"6/1 (Note: At this time, Research and Development Deputy Director Dennis Lin came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on Res. 576-26: The motion to adopt Res. 576-26 and Governmental Ado to � Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 137 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: 1 None. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Excused: None. 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 Page 6 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Approve: GOEAC-138 and Comm. 913.1: From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated June 4, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 577-26. Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 577-26 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 138. Seconded by Mr. e. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Motion to Amend: Ms. Kagiwada moved to amend Res. with the contents of Comm. 913.1. Seconded by stace. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 577-26 with the contents Amend: Comm. 913.1 was carried by the following voice vote. (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: None. �� Abse% Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas 2. Excuse one. i Vote on Motion to Ms. Galimba moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to waive Suspend Council the holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules: j Res. 577-26. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada and failed by the Failed following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, and Chair Inaba—4. Noes: Council Members Hustace, Kimball, and Onishi —3. t: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Villegas—2. xcused: None. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Res. 587-26: APPROVES THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HAWAI`I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Page 7 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Reference: Comm. 929 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Waived: GOEAC Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 587-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 587-26: The motion to adopt Res. 587-26 �rrried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: �� Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. ' DZl Absent: � Council Mein ",, Villega 1. Excused: None Res. 589-26: AWARDS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I WAIWAI NONPROFIT GRANTS-IN- AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2027 Awards grant funds in the amount of$2,515,000 to 2 programs operated by eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations_ Reference: Comm. 931 Intr. by:vi Council Member Kimball Waived: j LAAC Motion to Approve: j Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 589-26. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. Relin uislair: At this time Chair Inaba relinquished the chair to Actin � � q g Chair Onishi. ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Any other discussion? (Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Renee Schoen came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on Res. 589-26: The motion to adopt Res. 589-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, and Acting Chair Onishi—6. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Excused: Council Members Inaba and Kierkiewicz—2. Relinquish Chair: At this time, Acting Chair Onishi relinquished the chair to Chair Inaba. 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 DULY 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. low Reference: Comm. 933 Intr. by: Council Member Kane /leinfelder mo... Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 590-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 590-26:� The motion to adopt Res. 590-26 was carried by the (Adopted) �/ following voice vote: IrCouncil Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, % Onishi and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: qr None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Ex cu d: None. 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 Page 9 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 591-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 591-26: The motion to adopt Res. 591-26 was carried by the (Adopted) 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. Excused: None. i i �j Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from th ncil Members, the of Business: following items were taken out of order: Bill 162: AMENDS CHAOITER 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 j Approve: PCPWMT-13 Vote on Bill 162: Mr. Hustace mv'ed to pass Bill 162 on first reading and (Approved) adopt Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit Committee Report No. 13. Seconded by Ms. Galimba and carried by the following voice vote: A Ayes 1011 Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, /fiff� Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. I� Noes None. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Excused: None. 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 Page 10 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 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 (Note: Comm. 915.2, from Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz dated June 17, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 165, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 165 on first reading and adopt Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 139. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. %p (Note: At this time, Corporation Counsel Renee Schoen came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Deputy Finance Director Malia Kekai came forward dress the members of the Council.) OF Note: At this time Debra Ward a member of thepublic, came forward ( to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources 0�E Preservation Commission Program Manager Ben Shapiro came forward to address the members of the Council.) Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 165 with the contents of Comm. 915.2. Seconded by Ms. Kimball. R. INABAR, Okay. Withdraw Motion ';,Ms. Kierkiewicz withdrew her motion to amend Bill 165 to Amend: with the contents of Comm. 915.2. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Bill 165: The motion to pass Bill 165 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 139 was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Page 11 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: Council Member Galimba— 1. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Excused: None. 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 FF Comm. 858 Intr. by: Council MemberV d Kierkiewicz First Reading: May 20, 2026 Second Reading: June 3, 2026 2/3 Vote: Third of three required readings, o�P////%/z,%s Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 152 on third and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 152: The motion to pass Bill 152 on third and final reading was (Adopted) '�rried 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. Excused: None. 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 Page 12 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Vote on Bill 156: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 156 on second and final (Adopted) reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi and 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 �i Excused: None. Bill 160: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY F HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30 2026 Appropriates revenues in t Property Tax Penalties account($1,125,000); and appropriates the same following Transfer to Public Access/Open Space Preservation accounts: Fund 001000) Maintenance Fund ($125,000). Aft- Reference: Comm. 893 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2026 Vote on Bill 160: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 160 on (Adopted) �r second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: es: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, �� Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, F � Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. ��j Noes None. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Excused: None. 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 Page 13 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Vote on Bill 161: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 161 on (Adopted) second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and 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 i Excused: None. 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' transient accommodations, until September 11 202UA/d/d/r/r/ ////// Reference: Comm. 926 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball First Reading: June 3, 2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 166 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. HR. INABAIThank you. '�iji1. /%///m/a..,,,,,... Vote on Bil,t /ai The motion to pass Bill 166 on second and final reading Ado to � // was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. No / None. Abs Council Member Villegas— 1. Ex None. 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 Page 14 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2026 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 167 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 167: The motion to pass Bill 167 on second and final reading (Adopted) 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 er Villegas— 1. ; Excused: None. Return to Order The Chair direc Council to return to the order of business` of Business: ��%%ice BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances(First Reading). (FIRST READING): j r �� oaiiiiar� f �(No ms in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) 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, engagement, funding gmanaement, and the development of interim and long-term and resilience plans.Reference: Council 888.4 Intr. b l Member Kierkiewicz Approve: PCHSW-9 (Note: Comm. 888.5, from Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz dated June 16, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 157, Draft 2, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 157, Draft 2, on first reading and adopt Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee Report No. 9. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 CHR. INABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 157, Draft 2, with the contents of Comm. 888.5. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 157, Draft 2, with the contents of Amend: Comm. 888.5 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. '�; Noes: None. Absent: Council ��r Villegas— 1. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Bill 157: The motion to pass Bill 157, Draft 2, as amended to Draft 3 Draft 3, on first reading and adopt Policy Committee on (Approved) Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee Report No. 9 was cl/ ied by the following voice vote: Ayes. ouncil Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, %i neali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. No None. � Absent: Council Member Ville as — 1.� g 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 a previously, out of order. 1 / ( g rY P P Y� ) OTHER The erected 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. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-43 June 17,2026 (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 11:23 a.m. MENT: Council Approval: COUNTY CLERK JH/dg !W Page 17