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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-07-23 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 451b Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii July 23, 2026 INVOCATION: Kahu Kealoha Ka`opua of Calvary Community Church in 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-Kona, by Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Ch Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member Mr. James E. Hustace Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member �X'N Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of MR ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. (At this time, County Clerk Jon Henricks led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) f 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 �'�j/�© OF MERIT, AND (No is time, Mr. Inaba presented the June 2026 Haweo Award to Detective EXPRESSIONS OF John of the Hawaii Police Department.) CONDOLENCE: Recess: At 9:16 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:20 a.m. Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 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: Susan Dirsin: Bill 165, Draft 2 (Comm. 915.5), in opposition. Brenda Ford: Bill 165, 2 (Comm. 915.5), in opposition. Cory Harden: Bil /aft 2 (Comm. 915.5), comment. Amadeo Markoff: Bi 25 (C " 709); and Bill 165, Draft �� mm. 915.5), in support. Dane Kealoha: Res. 595-26 (Comm.' , in support. (representing Hawai`i Land Trust) DON/h/l/ Tim Rowan: Res. 607-26 (Comm. 966); / (representing Black Sands Beach Res. 608-26 (Comm. 967); Property Owners Association Bill 125 (Comm. 709); and Malama O Puna) Bill 126, Draft 3 (Comm. 710.6); and Bill 165, Draft 2 (Comm. 915.5), in support. Jessica Wilkes: Res. 607-26 (Comm. 966), in support. (representing Malama O Puna) Eileen O'Hara: ���////%//// ��// es. 607-26 (Comm. 966); (representing Malama O P s. 608-26 (Comm. 967); Bill 125 (Comm. 709); Bill 126, Draft 3 (Comm. 710.6); and Bill 165, Draft 2 (Comm. 915.5), in support. Sammie Stanbro: Bill 165, Draft 2 (Comm. 915.5), comment. 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 May 5, 2026, were approved. REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. GOEAC-144 NOMINATION OF SHAWNA KAULUKUKUI TO THE HAWAI`I COUNTY (Comm. 946): CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Page 2 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 Vote on Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations GOEAC-144: and External Affairs Committee Report No. 144. Seconded (Adopted) by 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. j GOEAC-145 NOMINATION OF JONATHAN ZEICHNER TO THE HAMAKUA (Comm. 947): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Requires Council Confirmation by: August 1, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Ha `i County Charter) Vote on Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations GOEAC-145: and External Affairs Committee Report No. 145. Seconded (Adopted) by Ms. Kimball and carried by the following voice vote: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: i one. /r Absent: P- ORDERExcused: None.-;,,/OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. Res. 594-26: �j/ AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION `SERVICE, WILDLIFE SERVICES, RELATING TO A WILDLIFE DAMAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE HILO SOLID WASTE AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES Reference: Comm. 944 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-146 Vote on Res. 594-26: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 594-26 and (Adopted) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Page 3 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 Report No. 146. Seconded by 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. Oi Res. 595-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, FOR COST SHARING TO PURCHASE A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE KEALOHA FAMILY'LO`I IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 5-2-009:025 AND 5-2-009:026 THROUGH THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION PROGRAM Allows for the receipt of federally-derived matching funds for the acquisition of the Kealoha Family"Lo`i conservation easement authorized by Resolution 513-26. Reference: Comm. 945 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) // Approve: G SAC-147 Vote on Res. 595-26: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 595-26 and (Adopted) '�, Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 147. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: j Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz Kimball Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. /ME//, Res. 606-26: TRANSFER/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 4THELOVE FESTIVAL Transfers $5,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 965 Page 4 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 606-26. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 606-26: The motion to adopt Res. 606-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba,—9. Noes: None. ���� Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 607-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATE AN APPROPRIATION O D FROM A DESIGNATEDIFUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME T DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL SMOKE IT UP FESTIVAL Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department f Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. �P Reference: Comm. 966 by ,/////j// Council Member Kierkiewicz (Note: Comm. 966.1, from Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz dated July 22, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 607-26, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 607-26. Seconded by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. CHR. INA Any other discussion? Motion to Amend: �j Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Res. 607-26 with the contents of Comm. 966.1. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 607-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 966.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Page 5 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to Suspend Council waive the holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules: Res. 607-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi and carried by the (Approved) following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: Council Member Kimball— 1. ���/// Absent: None. Excused: None. /� �%/ice,. %ice,,, (Note: Ms. Villegas voted "kanalua"ten "aye.") CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Res. 607-26: The motion to adopt Res. 607-26, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 carried by the following voi e vote: y (Adopted) j Ayee Council Members Galim ustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, F/ Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. r/�j Noes: '%,, None. v / M / Absent: None. �j Excused: No-- Res. 608-2j/ TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KE II IO--O DESIGNATED KUAMO`O FOUNDATION, INC., FOR A KIPAEPAE CEREMONY HONORING THE PRESERVATION OF HONOLULU LANDING Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 967 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 608-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 608-26: The motion to adopt Res. 608-26 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. ��� BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): E, Bill 168: REPEALS ORDINANCE NOS. 19-38, 09-50, 09-49, 06-138, 06-137, 95-118, 92-36, 90-10, 86-49, 533 (1980), AND 594 (1973) AND AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONING M AND SECTION 25-8-5 (KAILUA URBAN ZONING MAP), OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM VILLAGE COMMERCIAL—7,500 SQUARE FEET (CV-7.5) AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—2,500 SQUARE FEET (RM-2.5) TO DOUBLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—3,750 SQUARE FEET (RD-3.75) AND AGRICULTURAL—FIVE ACRES (A-5A) AT HIENALOLI 4TH, 5TH, AND 6TH, NORTH KONA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-5-010:013 (Planning Director Initiated) (Area: 6.467 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation to � revert the current zoning of 3.331 acres from Village Commercial to Double- Family Residential and 3.227 acres from Multiple-Family Residential to Unplanned zoning district. This property is located on the north side of Hualalai Road, approximately 5t elrth 00 feet east of its intersection with Kuakini Highway, Hienaloli 4 ' Reference: Comm. 937 Intr. Approve: Kimball (B/R) PProve: LAAC 4 and Comm. 937.2: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated July 7, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 168. (Note: Comm. 937.4, from Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba dated July 20, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 168, was circulated.) Page 7 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 168 on first reading and adopt Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 43. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. (Note: At this time, Deputy Corporation Counsel Jean Campbell came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Land Use Planning Consultant Daryn Arai came forward to address the members of the Council.) (Note: At this time, Ronald Kim, applicant's representative, 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.) Motion to Amend: Ms. Villegas moved to amend Bill 168 with the contents of Comm. 937.4. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CH INABA: Okay. /001 Withdraw Motion Ms. Villegas withdrew her motion to amend Bill 168 with to Amend: the contents of Comm. 937.4. -'HR. INABA Okay. Motion to Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to table Bill 168. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. INA Okay. Vote on Motion to // otion to table Bill 168 was carried by the following Table: e 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. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 CHR. INABA: Okay. 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 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 %//� Intr. by ,,,,,, Council Member iewicz First Reading: July 8, 2026 ////�� Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 125 on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Thank you. �j//// ., Vote on Bill 125: � The motion to pass Bill 125 on second and final reading (Adopted) was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: fCouncil Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba / // s,. Noes. None. Absent:' Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Bill 126: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 3, 5, AND 7, OF THE HAWAI`I (Draft 3) 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. 710.6 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz First Reading: July 8, 2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 126, Draft 3, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. Page 9 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 126: The motion to pass Bill 126, Draft 3, on second and final Draft 3 reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8.y, Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas — 1. Excused: None. 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 who owned th operty at least one hundred years ago to be subject to the minimum tax. Reference: mm. 909.6 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace First Reading: July 8, 2026 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 163, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 163: The motion to pass Bill 163, Draft 2, on second and final (Draft(2) reading was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Pa. Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Excused: None. Bill 164: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 13, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-69, OF THE (Draft 2) HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR Requires Council confirmation for the Housing Administrator. Reference: Comm. 914.3 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi First Reading: July 8, 2026 Page 10 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 (Note: Comm. 914.4, from Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi dated July 17, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 164, Draft 2, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Mr. Onishi moved to pass Bill 164, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. j� Motion to Amend: Mr. Onishi moved to amend Bill 164, Draft 2, with the contents of Comm. 914.4. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 164, Draft 2, with the, ents of Amend: Comm. 914.4 was carried by the fo ing voice (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwa ; Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. , Absent: None. Excused: None.���j Vote on Motion to '% Mr. Onishi moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to waive the Suspend Council holdover for the substantive amendment of Bill 164, Rules: � Draft 2. Seconded by Ms. Villegas and carried by the A rov Fjj�///// following roll call vote: G, Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: Council Members Hustace and Kimball—2. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. IN A: Okay. Vote on Bill 164: The motion to pass Bill 164, Draft 2, as amended to Draft 3 Draft 3, on second and final reading 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. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to remove Bill 168 from the table. Remove from Table: Seconded by Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice (Approved) 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 Motion to Amend: Ms. Kimball moved to amend Bill 168 with the nts of Comm. 937.2. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 168 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 937.2 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ay % Council Members Galimba Hustace Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, f Onishi' Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: Absent: None Excused: None.��/////////� CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Bill 168: The motion to pass Bill 168, as amended to Draft 2, on first Draft 2 reading and adopt Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions (Approved) Committee Report No. 43 was carried by the following voice vote: s: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 12 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 Bill 165: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CHARTER OF THE (Draft 2) COUNTY OF HAWAI`I (2024 EDITION), RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION Removes the $3 million accrual limit for the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation maintenance 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. 915.5 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz First Reading: June 17, 2026 Second Reading: July 8, 2026 2/3 Vote: Third of three required readings, j� Section 15-1(a), Hawaii County Charter (Note: The following proposed amendments to Bill 165, Draft 2, were circulated: 1) Comm. 915.7, from Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba dated July 21, 2026; and 2) Comm. 915.8, from Council Member Kimball dated July 23, 2026.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 165, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Thank you. 'l (Note: At this time Deputy Finan ector Malia Kekai came forward °� to address the members of the Council) Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 165, Draft 2, with �////001%1&�� the contents of Comm. 915.7. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 165, Draft 2, with the contents of Amend: ����j/ Comm. 915.7 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Ka iwada, g Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, F Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend: Ms. Kimball moved to amend Bill 165, Draft 2, with the contents of Comm. 915.8. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 165, Draft 2, with the contents of Amend: Comm. 915.8 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Cha' a—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to Suspend Council waive the holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules: Bill 165, Draft 2. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada and carried (Approved) by the following roll call vote: �i�i Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 7. Noes: Council Members Hustace and Kimball—2. Absent: None. % WIF Excused: None.' CHR. INABAkay Vote on Bi11r /i The motion to pass Bill 165, Draft 2, as amended to Draft 3 ' �� /////� Draft 3, on second and final reading failed by the following jr � � Failed roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba 5. Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Noe Kaneali` e nfelder,and Kimball—4. Absen Excused: None. i (Note: Ms. Kagiwada voted"kanalua"then "no." Ms. Villegas voted"kanalua"then "aye.") REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals EXECUTIVE for Executive Session. SESSION: Comm. 957: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING ALAN FUKAMIZU Page 14 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Demetri G. Lametti dated June 17, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter. Motion to Close Mr. Hustace moved to close file on Comm. 957. Seconded File: by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Motion to Mr. Hustace moved to enter into Executive Session in order Enter into to hold attorney-client privilege discussion regarding Executive Session: Communication 957, as authorized by Section 92-5(a)(4) of (Approved) the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Seconded by Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba Hustace � 'wada Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkewicz, Ki Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. ///� Noes: None. Absent: None. / Excused: None. %/l/, CHR. INABA: We're going to take a recess while we go into Exec. (Executive) Session. We're in recess. Recess: At 11:23 a.m., the Chair cal r a recess in order to clear the room. Reconve ,�����°�� The meeting reconvened at 11:56 a.m. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Council Members we're out of Executive Vote on Motion to Ms. Kagiwada moved to concur with the recommendation Concur: of Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 957. Seconded (Approved) by 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. Vote on Comm. 957: The motion to close file on Comm. 957 was carried by the Filed following voice vote: Page 15 Hawaii County Council-45 July 23,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other BUSINESS: Business. /O/�j (There were none.) 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 o unofficial business.) 1001 ADJOURN- There being no further business, Chair Inaba adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m. MENT: "// Council Approval � COUNTY CLERK JH/dg Page 16