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Home My WebLink AboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-07-08 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 441b Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii July 8, 2026 INVOCATION: Pastor Eric Anderson of Church of the Holy Cross gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:01 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Cha Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vi air Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Memb Mr. James E. Hustace, Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member . Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz Member Ms. Heather L. Kimball Member s_ Rebecca Villegas, Member PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANC Allegiance. /// (At this time, Deputy County Clerk Aaron Brown led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITION /// The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions, MEMORIAL Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND (Note: At this time, Ms. Kierkiewicz presented a Certificate of Merit to Mina EXPRESSIONS OF Viritua Jr. for his service as the Economic Recovery Corps Fellow for Lower CONDOLENCE: Puna. Also, Mr. Inaba presented the July 2026 Haweo Award to Firefighter Lahaina Olsen-Kuroda of the Hawaii Fire Department.) Recess: At 9:29 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:36 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. Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Cherie Griffore: Res. 592-26 (Comm. 935), comment; Res. 593-26 (Comm. 936), comment; and Bill 163, Draft 2 (Comm. 909.6), in support. Eileen O'Hara: Bill 125 (Comm. 709); Bill 126, Draft 2 (Comm. 710.4); Bill 157, Draft 3 (Comm. 888.7); and Bill 165 (Comm. 915), in support. Kamaile Puluole-Mitchell: Res. 577-26, Draft 2 (Comm. 913.4), in support. (representing Office of Hawaiian Affairs) Renee Godoy: Res. 598-26 (Comm. 950),in support. (representing Friends of First Responders) Amadeo Markoff: k Bill 125 (Comm. 709); kk, Bill 126, Draft 2 (Comm. 710.4); Bill 157, Draft 3 (Comm. 888.7); and Bill 165 (Comm. 915), in support. Wayne Brady* ////Wes. 598-26 (Comm. 950), in support. �� 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 April 22, 2026, were approved. REPORTS: e Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. GOEAC-140 N INATI IN OF ERIC INOUYE TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Comm. 932): ��/O// Requires Council Confirmation by: July 11, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Vote on Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations GOEAC-140: and External Affairs Committee Report No. 140. Seconded (Adopted) by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Page 2 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. yi.,, ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed t e next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. �/F Res. 577-26: AMENDS THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE (Draft 2) 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. // Council Intr. by: �/ Council Membe agiwada Approve: GOEAC-138 Held Over Pursuant to Council Rule 23(1)(d): June 17, 2026 (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kagiwada, seconded by Council Member Hustace, to adopt Res. 577-26, as amended.) ; and Comm. 913 From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated June 24, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 577-26, Draft 2. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? (Note: At Affairs cames time, Kamaile forward to address the membersl of the of the Council.) 1 ce of Hawaiian ) Motion to Amend: // Ms. Kagiwada moved to amend Res. 577-26, Draft 2, with the contents of Comm. 913.5. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 577-26, Draft 2, with the Amend: contents of Comm. 913.5 was carried by the following (Approved) voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Page 3 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kagiwada moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to waive Suspend Council the holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules: Res. 577-26, Draft 2. Seconded by Ms. Galimba and (Approved) carried by the 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. (Note: Ms. Villegas voted"kanalua" en "aye.")42, CHR. INABA: Okay. % Vote on Res. 577-26: The motion to adopt Res. 577-26, Draft 2, as amended to (Draft 3) Draft 3, and Governmental Operations and External Affairs (Adopted) Committee Report No. 138 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Mers Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, � Kdneali`i-Kleidelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, % Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. /� Noes..`,/ None. Absent. None. Excused: Non it Res. 586-26: AUTHORIZES THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS TO POHAKU PELEMAKA THROUGH THE KILAUEA RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM t Provides $142,000 in grant funds to P6haku Pelemaka to provide relief, recovery, mitigation, and long-term resilience for disaster damages, losses, and suffering caused by the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Reference: Comm. 928 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R) Approve: FC-157 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 586-26 and Finance Committee Report No. 157. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. Page 4 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? (Note: At this time, Patti Pinto of the Planning Department came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on Res. 586-26: The motion to adopt Res. 586-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 157 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. 592-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYO TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) UNDER SECTION 309 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the EPA for a five-year extension for the Kula`imano Waste Water Treatment Plan Rehabilitation and Replacement Project and a three-year extension for the Papa`ikou Waste Water Treatment Plan Rehabilitation and Replacement Project. w��j Reference: Comm. 935 Intr. byj/� Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) rove: �% GOEAC-141 Note. Comm. 935.2 from Deputy Co Counsel Diana Mellon-Lace ( � P ty oration� Y dated July 7, 2026,transmitting a corrected PowerPoint presentation relating to Res. 592-26, was circulated.) Motion to A r r Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 592-26 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 141. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. A: Any other discussion? (Note: At this time, Environmental Management Director Daniel Girvan came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on Res. 592-26: The motion to adopt Res. 592-26 and Governmental (Adopted) Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 141 was carried by the following voice vote: Page 5 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 593-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) UNDER SECTION 1423 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the EPA for a two-year extension for the Pahala Large-Capacity Cesspools Closure Project and a five-year extension for the Na`alehu L rge-Capacity Cesspools Closure Project. Re Comm. 936 Intr. by.�� GO Council Member Kagiw4la(B/R) Approve: %// Vote on Res. 593-26: Ms. Galimba moved to adopt Res. 593-26 and (Adopted) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 142. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada and carried e following voice vote: UP 0/0 Ayes. Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, ,Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. i Noes: j None. Absent: None. �/////////� Excused: None. Res. 596- TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FULL LIFE FOR THE ABLED HAWAI`I ARTISTS ART IMMERSION EXHIBIT Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Big Island Film Office account. Reference: Comm. 948 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 596-26. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Page 6 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Vote on Res. 596-26: The motion to adopt Res. 596-26 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. 597-26: 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 HISE PROGRAM Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 949 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 597-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 5�7-26: The motion to adopt Res. 597-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: WI Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Noes None.Onish Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Absen�j f Excused: : None. Res. 598-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE FRIENDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THE 2026 ROBUST CONFERENCE Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Reference: Comm. 950 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 598-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 598-26: The motion to adopt Res. 598-26 w ied 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. 'o, Res. 599-26: TRANSFERS/A*ROPRIATES A ' APPROPRIATION OU D 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 HILO BAY BLAST FIREWORKS DISPLAY CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 951 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 599-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 599-21 // The motion to adopt Res. 599-26 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 8 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Res. 600-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO BIG ISLAND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL FOR ITS 12TH ANNUAL SUMMER JAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 952 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 600-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? M Vote on Res. 600-26: The motion to adopt 00-26 warried by the (Adopted) following_v j voice vote: ,,,, Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. �jAbsent: None.�'��/ OF Excused: None. Ij G Res. 601-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIA S 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 FOR ITS 2026 HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Tourism Promotion account. Reference: Comm. 953 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 601-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 601-26: The motion to adopt Res. 601-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Page 9 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public. PUBLIC ON BILL 125 The Chair called Suzie Osborne, representing Ho`oulu Lahui, who registered to (COMM. 709): speak in support of Bill 125 (Comm. 709) and came forward when called. Ms. Osborne also spoke in suppo ,of Res. -26, Draft 2 (Comm. 913.4), and Res. 599-26 (Comm. 951). �� l L Bill 125: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 7, DIVISION 4, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PAHOA VILLAGE DESIGN DISTRICT Clarifies duties, procedures, and other regulations regarding the Pahoa Village Design Guidelines and the Pahoa Design Review Committee; makes other technical and non-substantive amendments Reference: Comm. 709 r " Intr. by: /M. Council Member Kierkiewicz j A rove: PCPLUED-11 PP Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 125 on first reading and adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Report No. 11. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 125: The motion to pass Bill 125 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Report No. 11 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. Page 10 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 126: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 3, 5, AND 7, OF THE HAWAI`I (Draft 2) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS Creates the Downtown Pahoa commercial district as a new special zoning district; establishes new permitted uses. Reference: Comm. 710.4 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Approve: PCPLUED-12 and Comm. 710.5: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated June 29, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 126, Draft 2. //////gym,. ///i Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 126, Draft 2, on / reading and adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Committee Report No. 12. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. /j/ Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend W 6, Draft 2, with the contents of Comm. 710.5. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. ��R. NABA: Okay_ Vote on Motion to /� The motion to amend Bill 126, Draft 2, with the contents of Amend: Comm. 710.5 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) j Ayes MembersCouncil einfelderliKierkiewiczeKmballada, Kaneali` > , Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Bill 126: The motion to pass Bill 126, Draft 2, as amended to (Draft 3) Draft 3, on first reading and adopt Policy Committee on (Approved) Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Committee Report No. 12 was carried by the following voice vote: Page 11 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ,M,, Bill 163: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 8, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY (Draft 2) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXES Establishes a new real property tax dedication for certain properties that are owned by a descendant of a person wh caned the property at least one hundred years ago to be subject to the minimum Re Comm. 909.6 Intr. by. -0 Council Member Hustace Approve: �� FC-158 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 163, Draft 2, on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 158. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. '� CHR. INABA: Thank you. ��j Vote on Bill 163: '�, The motion to pass Bill 163, Draft 2, on first reading and Draft 2 adopt Finance Committee Report No. 158 was carried by (Approved' the following voice vote: O N Ayes: Council Members Gahmba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz Kimball Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. %MWEE//r Bill 164: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 13, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-69, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR Requires Council confirmation for the Housing Administrator. Reference: Comm. 914 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Approve: GOEAC-143 and Page 12 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Comm. 914.2: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated June 24, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 164. Motion to Approve: Mr. Onishi moved to pass Bill 164 on first reading and adopt Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 143. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend: Mr. Onishi moved to amend Bill 164 with the contents of Comm. 914.2. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 164 with the conte Amend: Comm. 914.2 was carried by the following voic e: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagi Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. �� ;, Absent: None. �� sed: None.� INAB i kay. E Vote on Bill 164: �,/, The motion to pass Bill 164, as amended to Draft 2, on first (Draft 2) �� reading and adopt Governmental Operations and External (Approv Affairs Committee Report No. 143 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. sent: None. Ebcused: 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): STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 PUBLIC ON The Chair called Suzie Osborne, representing Ho`oulu Lahui, who registered to BILL 157 speak in support of Bill 157, Draft 3 (Comm. 888.7) and came forward when (DRAFT 3) called. (COMM. 888.7): Bill 157: AMENDS CHAPTER 7 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 (Draft 3) 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. Referer �� Comm. 888. Intr. by: Council Me mb erkiewicz First Reading: June 17, 2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 157, Draft 3, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. �j///%ice.. Vote on Bill 157: The motion to pass Bill 157, Draft 3, on second and final Draft 3 reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneal/ 1 Villegas,el can d Chair Inaba Kierkiewicz,9 Kimball, �� Onishi Noes. Abs None. bse t. o e. Excused: None. 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 First Reading: June 17, 2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to pass Bill 162 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 Vote on Bill 162: The motion to pass Bill 162 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, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public. PUBLIC ON BILL 165 The following individuals registered to make comment on Bill 165 (Comm. 915) (COMM. 915): and came forward when called by the Chair: Deborah Ward. Suzie Osborne. �� job Debbie Hecht. 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 First Reading: June 17, 2026er Kierkiewicz 2/3 Vote: Second of three required readings, Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter (Note: Comm. 915.4, from Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz dated July 8, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 165, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 165 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 (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 Schoen 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, Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources 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. 915.4. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. ��%an k Vote on Motion to The mot�n to amend Bill 165 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 915.4 was carried by the following roll call vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes. Council Members Hustace and Kagiwada—2. Absencust one. j CHR. INABA: Okay.%///// Vote on 11 165: The motion to pass Bill 65, as amended to Draft 2, on Draft 2 second and final reading was carried by the following voice (Adopted) �// vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba Hustace Ka y � iwada g Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. s: s. None. Absent: None. Excused: None. OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other BUSINESS: Business. (There were none.) Page 16 Hawaii County Council-44 July 8,2026 ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: Announcements. (Note: At this time, Council Members made announcements regarding community events, activities, and other unofficial business.) ADJOURN- There being no further business, Chair Inaba adjourned the meeting at 12:20 p.m. MENT: Council Approval: 42 . COUNTY CLERK JH/dg Page 17