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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-09-02 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 481b Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii September 2, 2026 INVOCATION: Rimban Kazunori Takahashi of Honpa Ho � ii Hilo Betsuin gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:03 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Chair Ms. Michelle M. Galimba Member Mr. James E. Hustace, Member Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member(came in later) Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member !% 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 (At this time, County'Kirk Jon Henricks led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.) PETITIONS, �/// The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Petitions, MEMORIALS, ��j emorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND (Note: At this time: EXPRESSIONS OF 1) Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder presented Certificates of Merit to Keolu Kailikea, CONDOLENCE: Wehiwaalani Gapero, and Kendall Terao-Toma for being selected to represent the State of Hawaii at the 2026 Leadership and Innovation Fellowship of America's Youth Al Festival; 2) Mr. Inaba presented the August 2026 Haweo Award to Officer Blake Ragocos of the Hawaii Police Department; and 3) Mr. Inaba presented Certificates of Merit to the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hawaii Fire Department inrecognition of the 2026 ifeguard Apreciateon Week. Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Recess: At 9:35 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:45 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. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to spe came forward when called by the Chair: Josephine Keliipio: Res. 633-26 (Comm. 1007), in opposition. Nicole Sasaki-Simmons: Res. 650-26 (Comm. 1026); (representing Department Res. 652-26 (Comm. 1033); and Parks and Recreation Elde jj�Res. 653-26 (Comm. 1035), in support. Activities Division and State Hawaii Employees' Retirement VE System) Julie Eliason: 1j � Bill 173, Draft 2 (Comm. 960.3), in support. Tom Sojszynski: Res. 657-26 (Comm. 1039), in support.�' (representing West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Development Expansion Association) Lilinoe Keliipio-Young: 641-26 (Comm. 1015), in support. (representing Keliipio-Kuamo`o � Foundation) o�� Celia Bardwell-Jones: Res. 661-26 (Comm. 1044), in support. (representing HAFE)T nee Godoy Res. 636-26 (Comm. 1010); Res. 655-26 (Comm. 1037); and Res. 656-26 (Comm. 1038) in support. Dell Otsuka: Res. 609-26 (Comm. 971), in support; Res. 612-26 (Comm. 975), in opposition; Bill 173, Draft 2 (Comm. 960.3), in support; and Bill 176, Draft 2 (Comm. 968.6), in support. Stephanie Bath: Comm. 1001; and Comm. 1002, in support. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 July 23, 2025; May 21, 2026; and June 3, 2026, were approved. COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: 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 C 1001.1 Requires Council ( ) Confirmation by: September 10, 20 ction 13-4(k), Hawaii County Cha Motion to Approve: Ms. Kier��wicz moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Jaylyn Brendlen to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee. Seconded by Mx. Hustace. (Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Micah Alameda and nominee Jaylyn Brendlen came forward to address the members of the Counci�%%%oam,,._ Vote on The motion to confirm the appointment of Ms. Jaylyn Comm. 1001: Brendlen to the Puna Community Development Plan (Approved) Action Committee was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, nKaneali`i-Kl infelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi Ville as and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: 1 None. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Council Members spoke in favor of the appointment.) 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) Page 3 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Requires Council Confirmation by: September 10, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to confirm the appointment of Gary Rosenberg to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee. Seconded by Mr. Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder. (Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Micah Alameda and nominee Gary Rosenberg came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on The motion to confirm the appointment of Mr. Gary Comm. 1002: Rosenberg to the Puna Community Development Plan (Approved) Action Committee was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Iustace, Kagi Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. �� Absent: None.; Excused: None. cil e � s spoke in favor the a m n t.)"10 % 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. j Well, Op Waived: GOEAC (Comm. 1032.1) Requires Council Confirmation by: September 13, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Motion to Approve: °„ Ms. Galimba moved to confirm the appointment of �! Ms. Grace Reinhard to the Tax Board of Review. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. (Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Micah Alameda and nominee Grace Reinhard came forward to address the members of the Council.) Vote on The motion to confirm the appointment of Ms. Grace Comm. 1032: Reinhard to the Tax Board of Review was carried by the (Approved) following voice vote: Page 4 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Council Members spoke in favor of the appointment.) ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. ', ���////// Res. 609-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR THE FUNDING OF COST ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAWAI`I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, BARGAINING UNIT 15, FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD BEGINNING DULY 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. 'P '%0////h." Reference: Comm. 971 Intr. by: % Council McMer Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve:j FC-162 Vote on Res. 609-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 609-26 and (Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 162. 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. 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 Page 5 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 program requirements and efficiently document communications with applicants, participants, and vendors. Reference: Comm. 972 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-163 Vote on Res. 610-26: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 610-26 and Finance (Adopted) Committee Report No. 163. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 7. Noes: None. Absent: Council r s Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Kierkie .2. Excused: None. Res. 611-26: AUTHORIZES HE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTER ERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE HAWAI`I 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. Refer Comm. 973 Intr. by / Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: ' FC-164 Companion: Bill177 Vote on 611-26: Mr. Kaneali i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 611-26 and (Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 164. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, °FKaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. s None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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 Page 6 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-165 Vote on Res. 612-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 612-26 and (Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 165. 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—Noes: None. Absent: None. �� Excused_ None. l MIMI- 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 HAWAI`I 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. '' ,roi �ia,,,. ��j Reference: Comm. 980 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-151 Vote on Res. 61 Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 614-26 and (Adopted) Governmental//� mittee Report No151O Operations lnded by Mr.ernal Hustace and ars llied 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. Page 7 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Res. 615-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, 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 Vote on Res. 615-26: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 615-26 and (Adopted) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 152. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagi Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, / Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. �� sed: None. j� Res. 616-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENT O AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, 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 Hawaii Civic Center in Kona and maintained by the Mayor's Office. Reference: Comm. 982 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R) Approve: GOEAC-153 Vote on Res. 616-26: �j Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 616-26 and (Adopted) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 153. 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. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Res. 617-26: APPROVES THE NOMINATIONS MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE HAWAI`I 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 Kuali`i, Kauai County and Tommy Waters, City and County of Honolulu; and WIR— Shane Sinenci, Maui County and Arryl Kaneshiro, Kauai County. Reference: Comm. 983 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Approve: GOEAC-154 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 617-26 and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 154. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? of/w/11 Vote on Res. 617-26: The motion to adopt Res. 617-26 and Governmental (Adopted) Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 154 was carried by the following voice vote: �%Ay Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, �j Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: j None. Absent: None k/, �R Excused: None % OL Res. 627-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR 0 ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR FOUR ATTENDEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF SERVATION 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-166 Companion: Bill180 Page 9 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Vote on Res. 627-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 627-26 and (Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 166. 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. STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public. PUBLIC ON RES. 633-26 Mitchell Marks, representing *,registered to speak i ort of Res. 633-26 and (COMM. 1007): came forward when called by the Chair. Res. 633-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATE AN APPROPRIATION O D FROM A DESIGNATED�IFUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME T 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 f Research and Development, Agriculture Other Current Expenses account. W/., Reference: Comm. 1007 Intr. byj� Council Member Galimba Motion to ////// Ms. Galimba moved to adopt Res. 633-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Wd Vote on Res. 63 The motion to adopt Res. 633-26 was carried by the (Adopted) ��j 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. Res. 634-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED Page 10 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 (Note: Comm. 1008.1, from Council Member Michelle M. Galimba dated August 26, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 634-26, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba moved to adopt Res. 634-26. onded by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? AAAA/r/r/ o Motion to Amend: Ms. Galimba moved to amend Res. 634-26 with the contents of Comm. 1008.1. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. ,,��/ Vote on Motion to �� The motion to amend Res. 634-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 1008.1 was carried by the following voice 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. Vote on Motion �j Ms. Galimba moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to waive Suspend Council //// 6e holover for the substantve amendment of Res. 634- Seconded by Mr. O ishiland carried by the following (Approved) ��j 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. Page I I Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Vote on Res. 634-26: The motion to adopt Res. 634-26 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. 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. �r//� ��%/ Reference: Comm. 1009 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 635-26. Seconded by ustace. rill,. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 635-26: The motion to adopt Res. 635-26 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. 636-26: TRANSFER ZAPPROPRIATES 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 Page 12 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 636-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 636-26: The motion to adopt Res. 636-26 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. A Res. 637-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATIO AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAM DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS HE 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 Pro count. j���/ h% Reference: Com 1011 Intr. by Council Member Kagiwada 1111. Motion to Approve:, Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 637-26. Seconded by �.......,. ��/%%a�i�. Mr. Hustace. �������i�,,.. EGG �j CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 637-26: The motion to adopt Res. 637-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, FOnishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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 Page 13 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kagiwada moved to adopt Res. 638-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. ��%/ CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 638-26: The motion to adopt Res 638-26 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. //// i �O Absent: None.j/ �/ Excused: None. 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. Ref tr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Comm. 1013 Y Vote on Res. 639- / Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 639-26. (Adopted) ��j Seco nded by Mr. Onishi 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. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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. Av Reference: Comm. 1014 Intr. by: ////�/ ouncil Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Vote on Res. 640-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 640-26. (Adopted) Seconded by Mr. Oni hi and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, K da, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimba Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. IW- 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 KIPAEPAE 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder Vote on Res. 641-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 641-26. (Adopted) 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. Page 15 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 HAMAKUA 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 Vote on Res. 642-26: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 642-26. Seconded by (Adopted) Ms. Galimba and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Ch ' naba—9. ��%/ Noes: None. Absent: None. �0.� Excused: None. 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. ✓,,,, W/ Reference: Comm. 1017 , Ina. by: Council Member Villegas ®R Motion to Approve: �*llegas moved to adopt Res. 643-26. Seconded by Mr. tace. CHR. INABA Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 643-26: The motion to adopt Res. 643-26 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 16 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC i Vote on Res. 644-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 644-26. (Adopted) Seconded by Ms. Galimba and carried by the following voice vote: ��� ����//// E Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, K da, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimba Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. 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 n credits h Department fR rh n Development, (Cou c st ct ), and c ed is to o Research and Big Island Film Office account. Reference: ComCounc. 1027 il 1 Member Kimball Vote on Res. 647-26: ��/// Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 647-26. Seconded by (Adopted) / Mr. Onishi 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. Page 17 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 Vote on Res. 648-26: Mr. Onishi moved to adopt Res. 648-26. Seconded by (Adopted) Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, 'wada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Ki 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_ �� NO// PUBLIC ON RES. 649-26 Mitchell Marks, representing *,registered to speak in support of Res. 649-26 and (COMM. 1029): came forward when called by the Chair. Res. 649 fiRANSFERS/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 Motion to Approve: Mr. Onishi moved to adopt Res. 649-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Page 18 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Vote on Res. 649-26: The motion to adopt Res. 649-26 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. 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 KUPUNA 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 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 650-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR_ INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 650-26: The motion to adopt Res. 650-26 was carried by the Ado to -111 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. 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 KUPUNA 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. Page 19 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Reference: Comm. 1033 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 652-26. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 652-26: The motion to adopt Res. 652-26 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. 'o, Res. 653-26: TRANSFERS/A*ROPRIATES A APPROPRIATION OUT D 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`1 KUPUNA 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 Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 653-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 653-26. // The motion to adopt Res. 653-26 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 20 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 �0011, Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas moved to adopt Res. 654-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. '�///// CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? ��s %%%O�� Vote on Res. 654-26: The motion to adopt Res. 654-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, NoesOnishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. ////i, None. Absent: kNone. Excused: None. Res. 655TRANSFERS/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 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 655-26. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Page 21 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Vote on Res. 655-26: The motion to adopt Res. 655-26 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. 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 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 656-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. ro INA ny other discussion? 111 Vote on Res. 656-26: %The motion to adopt Res. 656-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice voter j VFF Yes. Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagi wada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. None. Ab None. Exc None. Res. 657-26: TRANSFER/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO 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. Page 22 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Reference: Comm. 1039 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 657-26. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 657-26: The motion to adopt Res. 657-26 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. 'o, Res. 659-26: TRANSFERS/A*ROPRIATES A/jam/oi�>.j��APPROPRIATION OUT D 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 BE� COMMUNITY GA EN'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. all Reference: Comm. 1042 /�001, Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Motion to Approve: % Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 659-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 659-26: The motion to adopt Res. 659-26 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 23 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moveddopt Res. 660-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. 111111111,111117 CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? %O//1 Vote on Res. 660-26: The motion to adopt Res. 660-26 was harried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and, hair Inaba—9. Noes: None.' G �o Absent: None. Excused. None. Res. 661-26 TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNTO 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 ograms account. Reference: Comm. 1044 Intr. by. Council Member Kierkiewicz Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 661-26. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Vote on Res. 661-26: The motion to adopt Res. 661-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Page 24 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. f, 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 V/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 lorlIllel1lIntr. by: Council Member Inaba Vote on Res. 662-26: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 662-26. Seconded by (Adopted) Ms. Galimba and carried by the following voice vote: Ay �jCouncil Members Galimba, Hustace Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, j/ Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes. None. Absent: None / Excused: None.//�/%///O///////�%/ii,,,,,_ Res. 663-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRAND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS DESIGNATED O HAMA UA 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. WNW/m Reference: Comm. 1046 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 663-26. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Page 25 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Vote on Res. 663-26: The motion to adopt Res. 663-26 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. jj Res. 667-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TWO MULTIFUNCTION COPY M HINES 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!1 Comm. 1055 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`ileinfelder (B/R) VWaived: FC Vote on Res. 667-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 667-26. (Adopted) Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following ��voice vote: ��Nj Ayes: ouncil Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, aneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi Ville as ��j/� and Chair Inaba— 8. g Noes. None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. IExcused: None. BILLS FOR �I h., The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES !/ Ordinances (First Reading). FIRST READIN Bill 169: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (Draft 2) 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. Page 26 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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. Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 169, Draft 2, on first reading and adopt Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 155. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank yotj Motion to Amend: Mr. Hustace moved to amend Bill 169, Draft 2, wi contents of Comm. 939.6. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Okay. j� Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 169, Draft 2, with the contents of Amend: m. 939.6 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) j ///j/ i/f �j -1F Ayes 16 Council Members Galim ustace, Kagiwada, aneali i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. /j Noes: None. OEM. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Bill 16 The motion topass Bill 169, Draft 2, as amended to Draft 3 Draft 3, on first reading and adopt Governmental (Approved) Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 155 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1. Excused: None. Page 27 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Bill 173: AMENDS CHAPTER 19 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 (Draft 2) 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, 1-absent) and Comm. 960.5: From Council Member Heath� r. imbal"111 ted August 026, transmitting information regar mg Bill 173, and Comm. 960.6: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated August 20, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 173, Draft 2. I Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 173, Draft 2, on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Tha k you. (Note: 01 %ate (Note:,fit this time, Real Property Tax Administrator Lisa Miura and ,, Assistant Real Property Tax Administrator Keita Jo, Finance Department, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Motion to Amend: Ms. Kimball ed to amend Bill 173, Draft 2, with the 1%0%� contents of Comm. 960.6. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to motion to amend Bill 173, Draft 2, with the contents of Amend: Comm. 960.6 failed by the following roll call vote: Failed Ayes: Council Members Hustace and Chair Inaba—2. Noes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Villegas—7. Absent: None. Page 28 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Bill 173: The motion to pass Bill 173, Draft 2, as amended to Draft 3 Draft 3, on first reading failed by the following roll call Failed vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, and Kimball—3. Noes: Council Members Hustace, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 6. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 176: AMENDS CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 1, OF THE HAW A I COUNTY CODE (Draft 2) 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 �R, Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Kierkiewicz Approve: PCPLUED-14 Vote on Bill 176: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 176, Draft 2, on first Draft 2 reading and adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land (Approve �� Use, and Economic Development Committee Report W, No. 14: 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. Bill 177: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I 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. Page 29 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Reference: Comm. 973 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-168 Companion: Res. 611-26 Vote on Bill 177: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 177 on first (Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 168. 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. Bill 178: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 1-44, THE OPERATING B GET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUKE 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. ReferenceCom` 4 Intr. by Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-169 Vote on Bill 178: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 178 on first (Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 169. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, KdnealOnishi 1 Ville las Band Chair Inaba z, Kimball, g Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 179: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, OF THE HAWAI`I 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. Page 30 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Reference: Comm. 984 Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Inaba Approve: GOEAC-156 (Note: Comm. 984.1, from Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz dated September 2, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 179, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 179 on first reading and adopt Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 156. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 179: The motion to pass Bill 179 on first reading and adopt (Approved) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 156 was carried by the wing voice vote: ,,,,C T%/iII,, 7 �i Ayes: ouncil Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwa Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None.r Excused: None. Bill 180: AMENDS ORDINANCE 6441 THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FO E FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 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: Found Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: pp ove. C Companion: Res. 627-26 Vote on Bill 180: Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 180 on first (Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 170. 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. Page 31 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 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): 19, 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 County's motor vehicle registration system. Reference: Comm. 959 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) 0�. First Reading: August 5, 2026 Vote on Bill 172: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 172 on (Adopted) second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and ed by the following voice vote: jOf Ayes. /�.Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: TN one% v M/ Absent: None. �/////////� Excused: None. % Bill 174: 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 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 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: August 5, 2026 Vote on Bill 174: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 174 on (Adopted) second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote: Page 32 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 175: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-50, AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE (Draft 2) AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I 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 on rental enforcement fund.X/r/7 Reference: Comm. 964.2 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball First Reading: August 5, 2026 Vote on Bill 175: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 175, Draft 2, on second Draft 2 and final readings Seconded by Ms. Galimba and carried (Adopted) by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes.Gj, None. Absent V None. Excused: None. P REFERRALS , The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals EXECUTIVE �' r Executive Session. SESSION: Comm. 1006: PA-OP 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. Motion to Close Mr. Hustace moved to close file on Comm. 1006. File: Seconded by Mr. Onishi. Page 33 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Motion to Mr. Hustace moved to concur with the recommendation of Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 1006. Seconded by (Approved) Ms. Villegas and carried by the following voice vote: 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 The motion to close fi omm. 1006 j rried by the Comm. 1006: following voice vo Filed Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, K da, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimba Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. . Excused: None. 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. Motion to Close Mr. Hustace moved to close file on Comm. 1034. File: �/ Secon ed by Ms. Kierkiewicz. R. INA Thank you. Vote on Motion to /// stace moved to enter into Executive Session in order Enter into old attorney-client privilege discussion regarding Executive Session: Communication 1034, as authorized by Section 92-5(a)(4) (Approved) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Seconded by Ms. Galimba 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. Page 34 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: We're going to take a recess while we go into Exec. (Executive) Session. We're in recess. Recess: At 12:16 p.m., the Chair called for a recess in order to clear the room. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to concur with the Concur: recommendation of Corporation Counsel regarding (Approved) Comm. 1034. Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vo Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, K da, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimba Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. A%, Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on The motion to close file on Comm. 1034 was carried by the Comm. 1034: following voice vote: Apr ` (Filed) ,. Ayes: I 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: siness. (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 1:04 p.m. MENT: Page 35 Hawaii County Council-48 September 2,2026 Council Approval: COUNTY CLERK JH/dg F®R Page 36