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Home My WebLink AboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-08-05 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 461b Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii August 5, 2026 INVOCATION: Pastor Heather Moore of Hope Chapel 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 Chair V Ms. Michelle M. Galimba Member Mr. James E. Hustace, Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada Member Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member(came in later) 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. 0 -„mow wal (At this time, County Ark Jon Henricks led the Council in the Pledge ofAllegiance.) PETITIONS The Chair directed the��ouncil to proceed to the next order of business Petitions p > MEMORIALS, //��/emorials, 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: The following individuals registered to speak in support of Res. 603-26 (Comm. 958) and came forward when called by the Chair: Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Megan Leatherman. (representing Hawaii Wildlife Fund) Leila Kealoha. (representing Pohaku Pelemaka) Stephanie Easley. j (representing Coordinating Group on Alie /'Species) Kawehi Young. (representing Big Island Invasive s Co j e) APPROVAL The Chair directed the Cou proceed to the ne% er of business, Approval OF MINUTES: of Minutes. Chair Inaba announced that the Minutes of May 20, 2026, were approved. J, 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: Res. 604-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO UPDATE THE COUNTY'S MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM TO IMPLEMENT A SURCHARGE DESIGNATED FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM Allows for the receipt of$6,282.71of federally-derived funds for expenses associated with programming and updating the County's motor vehicle registration system.' Reference: Comm. 959 t Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-159 Motion to Approve: aneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 604-26 and nance Committee Report No. 159. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? (Note: At this time, Business Manager Kelsey Kalua-Lewis, Public Works Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Page 2 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 (Note: At this time, Civil Engineer Alan "Keone" Thompson, Public Works Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on Res. 604-26: The motion to adopt Res. 604-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 159 was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes: Council Member Kaneali infelder— 1. Absent: Council Member Kier 1. Excused: None. Bill 172: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2027 Appropriates revenues in the State Motor Vehicle Weight Tax account($6,282.72) and appropriates the same to the Vehicle Registration Other Current Expenses account. Funds will be used for expenses associated with programming and updating the Couunnntty's motor vehicle registration system. Reference: Comm. 959 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: Ob FC-160 Motion to Approve: eali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 172 on first reads and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 160. �j/ Secon y Mr. Hustace. CHR. ABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 172. The motion to pass Bill 172 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 160 was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. None. ent: None. xcused: None. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) Res. 602-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, FOR INTERAGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATION Establishes a working relationship between the National Park Service and Hawaii Fire Department to allow for the coordination of personnel, services, equipment, and facilities required for the protection of d properties during emergency incidents. Reference: Intr. by: ouncil er Kagiwada(B/R) Appro GOEAC-1 Vote on Res. 602-26: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 602-26 an (Adopted) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Co ee Report No. 148. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carrie' the following voice vote: 1 11111111 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and, hair Inaba—9. f.Noes: None.' Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 603-26: URGES THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE PLANT QUARANTINE INTERIM RULE 26-1, REGULATING THE TRANSPORTATION OF COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE HOST MATERIAL ON HAWAI`I ISLAND , Reference: Comm. 958 / Intr. by: Council Members Hustace and Inaba Approve: GOEAC-149 Motion to Approve: i� stace moved to adopt Res. 603-26 and ernmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 149. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 603-26: The motion to adopt Res. 603-26 and Governmental (Adopted) Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 149 was carried by the following voice vote: Page 4 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 605-26: DIRECTS THE COUNTY CLERK TO TAKENECESSARY ACTION TO PLACE THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 26-47, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ON THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Proposes to clarify 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. Pjh, Reference: Comm. 962 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba OFF, Approve: GOEAC-150 Vote on Res. 605-26: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 605-26 and (Adopted) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 150. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the to j wing voice Ayes. Council ,ers Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Onishi 1 Ville elder,nd Chair Inaba Kierkiewicz, Kimball, , Noes.- None. - A n N n j se t. one. Excused: None. Res. 618-26: 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 $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 985 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 618-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. Page 5 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 618-26: The motion to adopt Res. 618-26 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. 111111111111111111111s Res. 619-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KUIKAHI MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION TRAINING SERIES Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 986 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder 'wrpr OF/ Motion to Approve. Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 619-26. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. ABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 619-26: The motion to adopt Res. 619-26 was carried by the (Adopted following voice vote: Ayer Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 620-26: 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 THE PALACE THEATER FOR THEIR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Big Island Film Office account. Page 6 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Reference: Comm. 987 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 620-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 620-26: The motion to adopt Res. 620-26 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. Res. 621-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN PPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICER WELLNESS RESOURCE BOOKS Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 988 Intr. b Council Member Galimba Motion to Approve: Ms_ Galimba moved to adopt Res. 621-26. Seconded by Mr. H stace. CJJR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 621-26: /// 4tion to adopt Res. 621-26 was carried by the (Adopted) / owing 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 7 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Res. 622-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR FIRST RESPONDERS' KIDS' CAMP Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 49 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 622-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 622-26: The motion to adopt Res. 622-26 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. Res. 623-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE TO UPGRADE THE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR FOR O OKALA MAUKA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Transfers $250 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Hawaii Fire Department, Fire Operations Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 990 Council Member Kimball Y Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 623-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 623-26: The motion to adopt Res. 623-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Page 8 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 624-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LAUPAHOEHOE TRAIN MUSEUM FOR ITS HONEYBEE EUCATION PROGRAM YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM ""' Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 991 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 624-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? %. Nor// Vote on Res. 624-26:� The motion to adopt Res. 624-26 was carried by the (Adopted) �/ followingvoice vote: %� ��//�„� 1��0/iir, Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Omshi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes. None. Absent: None. Excu d: None Res. 625-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR THE PUAKALEHUA EARLY LEARNING CONSORTIUM'S 4TH ANNUAL CELEBRATE `OHANA FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 992 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Page 9 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 625-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 625-26: The motion to adopt Res. 625-26 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. Res. 626-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATI N OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU`IKAHI MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION TRAINING SERIES Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Cu enses account. i Ire;011111, ir Referenc Com, 3 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 626-26. Seconded by //O/////%%ice,. Mr. Hustace. «W �j CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res 626-26: The motion to adopt Res. 626-26 was carried by the (Adopted) j following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, KdnealOnishi,l ll e z,Viegas, and Chair Inaba 9imball, Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 628-26: 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 SHAC FOUNDATION FOR THE `ULU HO`OLAULE`A 2026 Page 10 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 995 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba moved to adopt Res. 628-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. itCHR. INABA: Any other discussion2 Vote on Res. 628-26: The motion to adopt Res 628-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice votAJAPPOV/P Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, �wada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Ki Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None m j Excused: None. No, Res. 629-26: 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 SHAC FOUNDATION FOR THE `AHA `ULU CULTURAL GATHERING Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses�account. Reference: Comm. 996 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Motion to A r j Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 629-26. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. C INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 629-26: The motion to adopt Res. 629-26 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. Page I I Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Excused: None. Res. 630-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR PUAKALEHUA EARLY LEARNING CONSORTIUM'S 4TH ANNUAL CELEBRATE `OHANA FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Dep t of Research and Development, Business Development account. Reference: Comm. 997 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace move t Res. 630-26. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? l Vote on Res. 630-26: The motion to adopt Res. 630-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: '�%/ice,. Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Omslu, and Chair Inaba— 8 i Noes. //None. Absent: Council Me r Villegas— 1. Excused:j� None.l Oio,,,_ Res. 631-2 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 SHAC FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE GLOBAL BREADFRUIT SUMMIT Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. IVReference: Comm. 998 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 631-26. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Page 12 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Vote on Res. 631-26: The motion to adopt Res. 631-26 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. BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): (Note: Items in this c were taken /viously, out of order.) Bill 174: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERAT G BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2027 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants—Kona Low Small Business Recovery Grant account($500,000) and appropriates the same to the Kona Low Small Business Recovery Grant Program account. Funds will be used to support one-time relief to eligible Hawaii Island small businesses that sustained material and economic or physical damage from the Kona Low Storm. ...... Reference: Comm. 961 f� Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-161 Motion to Approve_, Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 174 on first reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 161. j Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 17��/ The motion to pass Bill 174 on first reading and adopt (Approved) /// Finance Committee Report No. 161 was carried by the following voice vote: s: 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 175: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-50, AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 Page 13 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS Changes certain responsibilities for proposed vacation rental laws under Ordinance No. 25-50 from the finance director to the planning director; exempts prospective vacation rentals that have submitted a valid use permit or special permit application from Ordinance No. 25-50; and requires any funds collected under Ordinance No. 25-50 to be deposited into the short-term vacation rental enforcement fund. Reference: Comm. 964 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Approve: PCPLUED-13 (Note: Comm. 964.1, from Cou ember Heather L. Kimball dated July 30, 2026, transmitting proposedhents to Bill 175, was circulated.) VP Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 175 on first reading and adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and i Economic DevelopmentCommittee Report No. 13. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. ,,, CHR. INABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend: Ms. Kimball moved to amend Bill 175 with the contents of A Comm. 964.1. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. ITUl/ CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to j The motion to amend Bill 175 with the contents of Amend: ///////� Comm. 964.1 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 Member Villegas— 1. i Excused: None. CHR. IN A: Okay. Vote on Bill 175: The motion to pass Bill 175, as amended to Draft 2, on first Draft 2 reading and adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land (Approved) Use, and Economic Development Committee Report No. 13 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Page 14 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. 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): j 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 p rty for the improvement and widening of Government Beach Road. ��s/j/h, Reference: omm. 886 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) First Reading: June 3, 2026 Postponed: June 17, 2026 Note: Second of two required readings, Section 101-13, Hawai`i Revised Statutes (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kimball, seconded by Council Member Galimba, to adopt Res. 567-26.) Motion to Postpone: "N. Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to postpone Res. 567-26 to the call of the Chair. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to postpone Res. 567-26 to the call of the Chair Postpone: %, was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) s: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 168: REPEALS ORDINANCE NOS. 19-38, 09-50, 09-49, 06-138, 06-137, 95-118, (Draft 2) 92-36, 90-10, 86-49, 533 (1980), AND 594 (1973) AND AMENDS CHAPTER 25, Page 15 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 ARTICLE 8, SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONING MAP) 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 1,000 feet east of its intersection with Kuakini Highway, Hienaloli 4a' and 5a', North Kona. Refere �„ Comm. 937.5x Intr. by: °; Council Member Kimball (B/R) 011IF11, First Reading: July 23, 2026 Vote on Bill 168: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 168, Draft 2, on second Draft 2 and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Galimba and carried (Adopted) e following voice vote: Ayes/ Council Members Galim ustace, Kagiwada, aneal`On shi 1 ll e Viegas, an d Chair Inaba—9. Kimball, ��/ Noes: None. /// Absent: None. Excused:Ex : N n W �� one. OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other BUSINESS: Business. %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 other unofficial business.) ADJOURN- There being no further business, Chair Inaba adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m. MENT: Page 16 Hawaii County Council-46 August 5,2026 Council Approval: COUNTY CLERK JH/dg Page 17