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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-09-02 2024-2026 LINKS48th Session Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i September 2, 2026 9:00 a.m. Notice is hereby given that the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT) pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §923.5. Council Members will be participating via ICT at the: Kona Council Chambers, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 745044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Members of the public may also attend from this location. Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations: Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Oral Public Testimony via Zoom:  To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Submitting Written Testimony:  To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by:  (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 9618912; or (3) mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. INVOCATION Rimban Kazunori Takahashi of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin   ORDER OF BUSINESS    CALL TO ORDER    ROLL CALL    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE   STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council. (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 23, 2025 May 21, 2026 June 3, 2026   COMMUNICATIONS   Comm. 1001: NOMINATION OF JAYLYN BRENDLEN TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated July 28, 2026, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation. Waived: GOEAC (Comm. 1001.1) Requires Council Confirmation by: September 10, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)   Comm. 1002: NOMINATION OF GARY ROSENBERG TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated July 28, 2026, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation. Waived: GOEAC (Comm. 1002.1) Requires Council Confirmation by: September 10, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)   Comm. 1032: NOMINATION OF GRACE REINHARD TO THE TAX BOARD OF REVIEW From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated July 31, 2026, requesting the Council’s review and confirmation. Waived: GOEAC (Comm. 1032.1) Requires Council Confirmation by: September 13, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter)   ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 609-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR THE FUNDING OF COST ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAWAIʻI GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, BARGAINING UNIT 15, FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029 The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from lump-sum payments, across-the-board increases, and step movements would be $1,819,315. Reference: Comm. 971 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-162   Res. 610-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH MRI SOFTWARE LLC FOR PHA PRO SOFTWARE AND RELATED SERVICES TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with an approximate annual cost of $55,593 for the first year and increasing thereafter to provide software licensing and other related services to be used by the department to meet program requirements and efficiently document communications with applicants, participants, and vendors. Reference: Comm. 972 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-163   Res. 611-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE HAWAIʻI POLICE DE-ESCALATION TRAINING PROJECT Allows for the receipt of $129,033 in federally-derived funds to be used to conduct Verbal Judo de-escalation training for law enforcement. Reference: Comm. 973 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-164 Companion: Bill 177   Res. 612-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH SERVICES AND LEGAL PRINT RESOURCES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $13,522.08 until December 31, 2026, and then $14,245 per month until the end of year one, with an increase of seven percent per year thereafter for proprietary software and other services. Reference: Comm. 975 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-165   Res. 614-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, TO RECEIVE A GRANT TO PURCHASE TWO HANDHELD MASS SPECTROMETERS FOR THE HAWAIʻI POLICE DEPARTMENT The handheld mass spectrometers will be used to identify low concentrations or trace amounts of illicit substances, specifically fentanyl, for law enforcement purposes. Reference: Comm. 980 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada (B/R) Approve: GOEAC-151   Res. 615-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTION PROJECT Funds will be used to partially fund one deputy prosecuting attorney position focused on misdemeanor domestic violence and protective order crimes in which the victim is an adult woman. Reference: Comm. 981 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada (B/R) Approve: GOEAC-152   Res. 616-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TWO NALOXONE NASAL SPRAY DISTRIBUTION BOXES The distribution boxes will be installed at the Hilo County Building and the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center in Kona and maintained by the Mayor’s Office. Reference: Comm. 982 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada (B/R) Approve: GOEAC-153   Res. 617-26: APPROVES THE NOMINATIONS MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE HAWAIʻI STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION (WIR) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Requests the Council’s approval of the following slates of officers: NACo – KipuKai Kualiʻi, Kauaʻi County and Tommy Waters, City and County of Honolulu; and WIR – Shane Sinenci, Maui County and Arryl Kaneshiro, Kauaʻi County. Reference: Comm. 983 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Approve: GOEAC-154   Res. 627-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR FOUR ATTENDEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS FORUM 2026 Allows for the receipt of $20,192 in federally-derived funds to cover travel stipends for two staff members from the Planning Department and two Cultural Resource Commissioners. Reference: Comm. 994 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-166 Companion: Bill 180   Res. 633-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D-FIN FOUNDATION FOR ITS KONA CAT COMMONS SANCTUARY PROJECT 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. 1007 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba   Res. 634-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO OCEAN VIEW SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION FOR ITS SKATE SNAX PROGRAM Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1008 Intr. by: Council Member Galimba   Res. 635-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KU‘IKAHI MEDIATION CENTER INC. FOR ITS BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1009 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada   Res. 636-26: 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 ITS 2026 ROBUST CONFERENCE Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1010 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada   Res. 637-26: 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 PALACE THEATER FOR ITS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Transfers $3,576 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1011 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada   Res. 638-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KALAMAPI‘I PLAY SCHOOL FOR ENHANCING CAMPUS GREEN SPACE Transfers $4,750 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1012 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada   Res. 639-26: 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 PALACE THEATER FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM – PUZZLIN’ AT THE PALACE EVENT Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1013 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder   Res. 640-26: 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 12TH ANNUAL HAWAI‘I ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW Transfers $3,800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1014 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder   Res. 641-26: 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 KELI‘IPIO-KUAMO‘O FOUNDATION, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO A KĪPAEPAE CEREMONY HONORING THE PRESERVATION OF HONOLULU LANDING Transfers $1,250 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1015 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder   Res. 642-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HĀMĀKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE 2026 PA‘AUILO CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Transfers $2,500 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. 1016 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball   Res. 643-26: 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 Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1017 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas   Res. 644-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, EQUITY, AND RESILIENCE Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated monthly cost of $229. Reference: Comm. 1018 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC   Res. 647-26: 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 ITS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FALL MUSICAL Transfers $3,000 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. 1027 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball   Res. 648-26: 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 12TH ANNUAL HAWAI‘I ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW Transfers $900 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1028 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi   Res. 649-26: 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 D-FIN FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE KONA CAT COMMONS SANCTUARY PROJECT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Animal Control and Protection Agency, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1029 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi   Res. 650-26: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 40TH ANNUAL KŪPUNA HULA FESTIVAL Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1026 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba   Res. 652-26: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL KŪPUNA HULA FESTIVAL Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1033 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace   Res. 653-26: 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 LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL HAWAI‘I KŪPUNA HULA FESTIVAL Transfers $5,400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1035 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas   Res. 654-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PATH – PEOPLE FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION HAWAI‘I FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF BICYCLE RACKS AT KAILUA PARK AND KAILUA VILLAGE Transfers $5,200 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1036 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas   Res. 655-26: 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 THE PURCHASE OF OFFICER WELLNESS RESOURCE BOOKS Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1037 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace   Res. 656-26: 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 THE 2026 ROBUST CONFERENCE Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1038 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace   Res. 657-26: 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 WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1039 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace   Res. 659-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR THE BLACK SANDS BEACH COMMUNITY GARDEN’S KEIKI RESILIENCE PROJECT Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1042 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz   Res. 660-26: 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 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL HAWAI‘I ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1043 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz   Res. 661-26: 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 BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE 2026 BARRIO FIESTA Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1044 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz   Res. 662-26: 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 AKAKA FOUNDATION FOR TROPICAL FORESTS FOR THE HAWAI‘I ISLAND SEED BANK OUTREACH PROGRAM Transfers $5,500 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. 1045 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba   Res. 663-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HĀMĀKUA HEALTH CENTER, INC., FOR THE HONOKA‘A RENAISSANCE FAIRE Transfers $5,000 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. 1046 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball   Res. 667-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TWO MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINES TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $240, to be used by the department’s Automotive Division in Hilo. Reference: Comm. 1055 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC   BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 169: (Draft 2) AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION Requires that all qualifying lands ranked with a score of 70 percent or higher be included on the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resource Preservation Commission’s (PONC) recommendation list to the mayor; requires the finance director to make reasonable efforts to acquire authorized properties within five years; requires the finance director and the PONC commission to reassess any such properties not acquired within five years. Reference: Comm. 939.4 Intr. by: Council Members Hustace and Galimba Approve: GOEAC-155   ; and Comm. 939.6: From Council Member James E. Hustace and Council Member Michelle M. Galimba, dated August 13, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 169, Draft 2.   Bill 173: (Draft 2) AMENDS CHAPTER 19 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BED AND BREAKFAST HOME CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAXES Establishes a new “bed and breakfast home” property tax class for any property that is a vacation rental and the owner’s principal residence; establishes a temporary tax amnesty period for properties that have existing vacation rentals in violation of the restrictions of the homeowner class to either cease the rental activity or to properly register the rental activity without being penalized. Reference: Comm. 960.3 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Negative: FC-167 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 4-noes, 1absent)   ; and Comm. 960.5: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated August 19, 2026, transmitting information regarding Bill 173, Draft 2.   ; and Comm. 960.6: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated August 20, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 173, Draft 2.   Bill 176: (Draft 2) AMENDS CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 1, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE GENERAL PLAN Establishes amendment procedures for the General Plan, including a comprehensive review every ten years and interim amendments; describes powers and duties of the planning director and planning commissions. Reference: Comm. 968.6 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Kierkiewicz Approve: PCPLUED-14   Bill 177: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant account ($129,033) and appropriates the same to the Byrne State Crisis Intervention De-escalation Training Program account. Funds will be used to conduct Verbal Judo de-escalation training for law enforcement. Reference: Comm. 973 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-168 Companion: Res. 611-26   Bill 178: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability Enhancement Grant account ($20,797) and appropriates the same to the Justice Assistance Grant-Special Response Team Capability Enhancement account. Reference: Comm. 974 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-169   Bill 179: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Describes the responsibilities of the Department of Research and Development; establishes a grant program to support community-based economic development. Reference: Comm. 984 Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Inaba Approve: GOEAC-156   Bill 180: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Certified Local Government account ($20,192) and appropriates the same to the Certified Local Government Program account. Funds will be used to cover travel stipends for two staff members from the Planning Department and two Cultural Resource Commissioners. Reference: Comm. 994 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-170 Companion: Res. 627-26   ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 172: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 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 County’s motor vehicle registration system. Reference: Comm. 959 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: August 5, 2026   Bill 174: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 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 Hawaiʻi Island small businesses that sustained material and economic or physical damage from the Kona Low Storm. Reference: Comm. 961 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: August 5, 2026   Bill 175: (Draft 2) AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-50, AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (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. 964.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball First Reading: August 5, 2026   REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION   Comm. 1006: PALAGA POP VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; CIVIL NO. 3CCV-25-0000249 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Sherilyn K. Tavares dated July 28, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter filed by Glenn T. Honda, George C. Alejandro, and James M. Monma, Esquires, on behalf of their client Palaga Pop.   Comm. 1034: SETTLEMENT OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I’S ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY LUM FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC, AND LUM FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC’S, INVERSE CONDEMNATION CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I From Deputy Corporation Counsel Sinclair Salas-Ferguson dated August 10, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.   The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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