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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-09-16 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council 491b Session Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii September 16, 2026 INVOCATION: Vice President Kaloa Robinson of Haili C Z`ational Church gave the morning's invocation. CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at ORDER: 9:07 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 (via videoconference from Kona) Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member (came in later) Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member PLEDGE OF „ The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of ALLEGIANCE% Allegiance. e- �j (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. Inaba presented the September 2026 Haweo Award to Firefighter CONDOLENCE: Christopher Tsamoydakis of the Hawaii Fire Department; 2) Ms. Kierkiewicz presented a Certificate of Merit to recognize Peace Week; and 3) Mr. Onishi presented Certificates of Merit to the Pilipa`a Boys Volleyball Team for claiming the title of 2026 Amateur Athletic Union Volleyball National Champions.) Recess: At 9:42 a.m., the Chair called for a recess. Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:53 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 individual registered to speak and came forward when called by the Chair: Gigi Napoleon: Res. 676-26 (Comm. 1070); and Res. 678-26 (Comm. 1072), in support. APPROVAL The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Approval OF MINUTES: of Minutes. Chair Inaba announced that the Minutes of J 2026, were approved. Relinquish Chair: At this time, Chair Inaba relinquished the chair to A Chair Onishi. Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the of Business: following item was taken out of order: ,,,, fi GOEAC-161 NOMINATION OF KILIHEAAHIAHI DORIAN INABA TO THE PUBLIC (Comm. 1051): ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Requires Council � Confirmation by. September 26, 2026 (Section 2-2150), Hawai i County Code) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 161. Seconded by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on ' The motion to adopt Governmental Operations and GOEAC-161: External Affairs Committee Report No. 161 was carried by (Adopted) the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Acting Chair Onishi—5. Noes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, and Kimball—3. Absent: None. Page 2 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Excused: Council Member Inaba— 1. Relinquish Chair: At this time, Acting Chair Onishi relinquished the chair to Chair Inaba. Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business. of Business: REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Reports. (Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.) GOEAC-157 NOMINATION OF ZAHAVA ZAIDOFF TO THE TRANSPORTATION (Comm. 1003): COMMISSION Ic Vote on Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations GOEAC-157: and External Affairs Committee Report No. 157. Seconded (Adopted) 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. i Absent: None. Excused: None. GOEAC-15 // NOMINATION OF SUNITA PRZEWLOCKI TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN (Comm. SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: September 27, 2026 (Section 2-2150), Hawai`i County Code) Vote on Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations GOEAC-158: and External Affairs Committee Report No. 158. Seconded (Adopted) '�i by Ms. Kagiwada and carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 3 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 GOEAC-159 NOMINATION OF JAYSSA ASUNCION-GRACE TO THE GAME (Comm. 1049): MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: September 26, 2026 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Vote on Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations GOEAC-159: and External Affairs Committee Report No. 159. Seconded (Adopted) by Ms. Kagiwada 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. Wr/ Excused: None. 11% GOEAC-160 NOMINATION OF ROBERT A AMARA TO THE HAWA 'I COUNTY (Comm. 1050): CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Vote on Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations GOEAC-160: and External Affairs Committee Report No. 160. Seconded (Adopted) �, by M jGalimba and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes. Council ers �%/ /� aneali`i- elder1iKierkiewicz,eKK ada, Kimball, Onishi, Ville '� nd Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. % Excused: None. GOEAC-162 NOMINATION OF PORSCHE HA`O TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (Comm. 1052): Requires Council Confirmation by: September 26, 2026 (Section 134(k), Hawai`i County Charter) Vote on Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations GOEAC-162: and External Affairs Committee Report No. 162. Seconded (Adopted) 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 4 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions. Res. 632-26: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS OR CONSERVATION Aft" EASEMENTS FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS: 1-5-088:009, 010, 011, 012, AND 013, ALSO KNOWN AS WAIAKAHI`ULA VILLAGE OCEAN ACCESS, AND TAX MAP KEYS: 1-5-063:042 AND 043, ALSO KNOWN AS WAIAKAHI`ULA BURIAL SITE 19014 AND AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX SITE 19013, BOTH SITUATED IN THE AHUPUA`A OF WAIAKAHI`ULA, DISTRICT OF PUNA, USING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND The County seeks to acquire approximately 1.505 acres of land listed as the fifth and sixth highest priorities in the 2025 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. Reference: Co m. 1004 Intr. by b Council Member Kierkiewicz Approve: C-44 �j jj////////�i�,,. Motion to Approve. Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 632-26 and ilk Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report . 44. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. ��o /I CHR. INABA: Any oer discus Vote on Res. 632-26: The motion to adopt Res. 632-26 and Legislative (Adopted) Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 44 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: f Council Members Kaneali`K einfelder1iKierkiewicz,eKK ada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 645-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH JUST APPRAISED INC. TO RENEW A SOFTWARE LICENSE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, REAL PROPERTY TAX DIVISION Page 5 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with an approximate annual cost of$61,110, to be used by the department to update ownership information that is used for issuance of assessments, tax billing, and other required correspondences. Reference: Comm. 1019 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-171 Vote on Res. 645-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 645-26 and (Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 171. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ��,r Res. 646-26: 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 TRIAL ADVOCACY TRAINING Allows for the receipt of$86,932 in federally-derived funds to support trial advocacy training efforts to deputy prosecuting attorneys. /01h. 1 j Reference: , Comm. 1020 Intr. by % Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) FC-172 Companion: Bill n 82 Vote on Res. 646-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 646-26 and (Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 172. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz 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. 651-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF Page 6 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 HEALTH, TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE HAWAI`I FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PROGRAM Allows for the receipt of$2,355,000 in federally-derived funds to be used to fund personnel, telehealth equipment and software, and provide training, travel, and program implementation materials. Reference: Comm. 1030 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-173 Companion: Bill188 Vote on Res. 651-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 651-26 and (Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 173. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. ��/j/�„ 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. 658-26 Dorothy Staskawicz registered to speak in support of Res. 658-26 and came (COMM. 1040): forward when called by the Chair. Res. 658 F TRANSFERS APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A 00 DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT IN THE GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND TO ENHANCE THE PAHOA AQUATIC CENTER AT THE WILLIAM "BILLY' KENOI DISTRICT PARK Transfers $113,000 from the Planning Department Geothermal Other Current lenses account to the Department of Parks and Recreation Geothermal ellaneous Equipment account. Reference: Comm. 1040 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Approve: FC-174 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 658-26 and Finance Committee Report No. 174. Seconded by Mr. Kaneali`i- Kleinfelder. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Page 7 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Vote on Res. 658-26: The motion to adopt Res. 658-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted) Report No. 174 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 664-26: APPROVES THE HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS (Draft 2) AND PRIORITIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2027 HAWAI`I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Includes proposals prohibiting the capture and sale of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, allowing counties to request a state land use boundary amendment from agricultural to rural districts for small parcels, requiring denitrification in individual wastewater systems, extending the county surcharge of general excise tax until 2045, updating eligible criteria for housing assistance applicants to allocate a percentage of housing units to be used by State or County employees under chapter 201H, and allowing counties to regulate the sale of tobacco products; and ten policy priorities relating to: (1) herbicide usage on public property; (2) solar system installation on public property and renewable energy generation; (3)watershed management, riparian areas, and flood control; (4) mental and behavioral health resources; (5) economic development and diversification; (6) wastewater infrastructure and cesspool conversion; (7) implementation of safe routes to school programs; (8)increasing funds for emergency preparedness, evacuation routes, notification systems, and community-level emergency planning; (9)responsible game management of wild ungulates; and (10) increasing wages. j Reference: Comm. 1048.2 tr. Member163 Kimball Ap prove: GOEAC (Note: Comm. 1048.3, from Council Member Jenn Kagiwada dated September 14, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 664-26, Draft 2, was circulated.) ``"°��'l Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 664-26, Draft 2, and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee Report No. 163. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Motion to Amend: Ms. Kagiwada moved to amend Res. 664-26, Draft 2, with the contents of Comm. 1048.3. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. Page 8 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 664-26, Draft 2, with the Amend: contents of Comm. 1048.3 was carried by the following roll (Approved) call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba- 8. Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder- 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. - ME�/ Vote on Motion to Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to suspend Council Suspend Council Rule 23 to waive the holdover for the substantive Rules: amendment of Res. 664-26, Draft 2.�, gconded by %///� (Approved) Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following roll ca l Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Villegas, and Chair Inaba-6. jNoes: Council Members Hustace, Kimball, and Onishi-3. f Absent: None.1'4/, % 1 Excused: None. //%Aj Vote on Res. 664-26: The motion to adopt Res. 664-26, Draft 2, as amended to Draft 3 Draft 3, and Governmental Operations and External Affairs Ado to r/.0" Committee Report No. 163 was carried by the following �� voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba-9. Noe ` None. Ab None. 'k e& None. Res. 665-26: AUTHORIZES THE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY TO AWARD A GRANT TO PEOPLE FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION HAWAI`I Provides $240,000 in grant funds to manage the HIBIKE bike share program. Reference: Comm. 1053 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-175 Page 9 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Vote on Res. 665-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 665-26 and (Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 175. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None.Excused: None. j Res. 666-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, TO RECEIVE A GRANT OF WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM FUNDS Allows for the receipt of$1,300,000 in federally-derived funds to be used to provide services that enhance employment opportunities,job retention, earnings, skill development and literacy. V Reference: Comm. 1054 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-176 E Companion: Bill190 Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 666-26 and Finance Committee Report No. 176. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. rpFr11Wr//zC HR. INABA: Any o� us ? Vote on Res. 666-26: The motion to adopt Res. 666-26 and Finance Committee (Adopted) ,j Report No. 176 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, g Onishi, Ville as and Chair Inaba—9. None. ent: None. xcused: None. Res. 668-26: 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 CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAI`I, INC., FOR ITS SPECIAL NEEDS, ENHANCEMENTS, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING PROGRAM Page 10 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1060 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 668-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? �j Vote on Res. 668-26: The motion to adopt Res 6 was c/ 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. 669-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THREE MULTI- FUNCTION COPY MACHINES TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate annual cost of$25,000, to be used by the department's Administration Division, Existing Housing Division, and West Hawaii Civic Center personnel. Reference: Comm. 1063 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: Vote on Res. 669- �j/ Mr. Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 669-26. (Adopted) /���j/ S voice Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 11 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Res. 676-26: 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 GG FOUNDATION FOR THE "MAHALO TEACHERS"EVENT Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1070 Intr. by: Council Member Villegas (Note: Comm. 1070.1, from Council Member Rebecca Villegas dated September 16, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 676-26, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Villegas move opt Res. 676-26. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. { 9 j l CHR. INABA. An other discussion. y Motion to Amend: Ms. Villegas moved to amend Res. 676-26 with the contents of Comm. 1070.1. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. CHR. INABA: Okay. ' Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 676-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 1070.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approve Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Mimi Vote on Motion to % Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to suspend Council Suspend Council Rule 23 to waive the holdover for the substantive Rules: amendment of Res. 676-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi and (Approved) 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 12 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Vote on Res. 676-26: The motion to adopt Res. 676-26, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 677-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE HAWAI`I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR HI-PAL ACTIVITIES 11 Transfers $6,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account (Council District 3 ; and credits to the Police Department, Hawaii Isle Police Activities Leag `� ' r Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1071 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Motion to Approve: �f Mr. Onishi moved to adopt Res. 677-26. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR_ INABA: Any other discussion? A Vote on Res. 677-26: The motion to adopt Res. 677-26 was carried by the (Adopted) following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, oes/`' Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. N �j f None. ExcusAbsened: : None. Res. 678-26: 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 GG FOUNDATION FOR THE "MAHALO TEACHERS"EVENT Transfers $8,000 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. Page 13 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Reference: Comm. 1072 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba (Note: Comm. 1072.1, from Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba dated September 15, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 678-26, Draft 2, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 678-26. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Any other discussion? Motion to Amend: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to amend Res. 678-26 with the contents o�omm. 1072.1. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. �j A1111 mi. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 678-26 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 1072.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, OnishilL gVille as, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. /r Absent one. Excus ne. Vote on Motio Mr Onishi moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to waive the Suspend Council holdover for the substantive amendment of Res. 678-26. Rules: Seconded by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and carried by the (Approved) j following roll call vote: Ayes- uncil Members Onishi V Galimba, s Kagiwada,aba Kierkiewicz, 7. Noe� Council Members Kanealig-Kleinfelder and Kimball—2. ent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Res. 678-26: The motion to adopt Res. 678-26, as amended to Draft 2, Draft 2 was carried by the following voice vote: (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Page 14 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading). (FIRST READING): Bill 181: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILL DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-014:016 V%OOo, (Applicant: Zak Ai Ikawa Saito) (Area: 21,792 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots. The property is located at 283 West Puai 'ko Street. Reference: Comm. 1005 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-45 Vote on Bill 181. Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 181 on first reading and (Approved) X adopt Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 45. Seconded by Ms. Galimba and carried by the following voice vote j Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz Kimball > Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 182: 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—Justice Assistant Grant account ($86,932) and appropriates the same to the Justice Assistance Grant Program account. Funds will be used to support trial advocacy training efforts to deputy prosecuting attorneys. Reference: Comm. 1021 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-177 Page 15 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Companion: Res. 646-26 Vote on Bill 182: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 182 on first (Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 177. Seconded by Ms. Galimba and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimb stace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, icz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. iio,,. Bill 184: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE USE OF NATIVE PLANTS IN COUNTY LANDSCAPING Requires the use tive plants in County landscaping. rip Reference: Comm. 1023 ��Council MemberKierkiewicz Approve: AN (Note: Comm. 1023.2, from Counci� „Ashley L. Kierkiewicz dated September 16, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 184, was circulated.) Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 184 on first reading Motion to Approve: and adopt Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and W ll- Com mittee Report No. 10. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Motion to Amend.�// Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 184 with the contents of Comm. 1023.2. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Okay. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 184 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 1023.2 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. Page 16 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Absent: None. Excused: None. Vote on Bill 184: The motion to pass Bill 184, as amended to Draft 2, on first Draft 2 reading and adopt Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and (Approved) Well-being Committee Report No. 10 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 185: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LALAMILO-PU`UKAPU DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—40 ACRES (A40-A) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (FA-IA) AT PU`UKAPU, WAIMEA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-018:030 (Applicants: Jacqueline Visser, Hanale Visser, and Gilbert Visser) (Area: 2.397 acres) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to create a two-lot subdivision of one-acre each. The property is located at 64-5091 White Road. Reference:, Comm. 1024 Intr. by: E Council Member Kimball (B/R) l LAAC-46 Approve: Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 185 on first reading and adopt Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 46. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz. R. INA I Thank you. Vote on Bill 185: j The motion to pass Bill 185 on first reading and adopt (Approved) 'Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee Report No. 46 was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Page 17 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Bill 188: 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 Federal Grants—Rural Health Transformation Program account($2,355,000) and appropriates the same to the Rural Health Transformation Program account. Funds will be used to fund personnel, telehealth equipment and software, and provide training, travel, and program implementation materials. Reference: Comm. 1030 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-178 Companion: Res. 651-26 Vote on Bill 185: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 188 on first (Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 178. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and ed 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. � OF / Excused: None. % Bill 189: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, A TICLE 25, SECTION 14-151 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO CLEARING UNSAFE FLORA L Specifies that a department designated by the mayor may investigate and certify complaints of unsafe flora and specifies that an appropriate expert may be consulted in such cases. i� Reference: Comm. 1041 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Approve: PCHSW-11 Withdraw Bill 189: ."Onishi announced the withdrawal of Bill 189. Bill 190: 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 Federal Grants—Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act account($1,300,000) and appropriates the same to the following Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2026-2027 accounts: Administrative/Planning ($150,000), Adult Program ($500,000), Dislocated Worker Program ($250,000), and Youth Program ($400,000). Funds would be used Page 18 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 to provide services that enhance employment opportunities,job retention, earnings, skill development and literacy. Reference: Comm. 1054 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-179 Companion: Res. 666-26 Vote on Bill 190: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 190 on first (Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 179. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following voice vote: W00/// 7�`.. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. N Asent: None. Excused: None. k, 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): � OR% Bill 169: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE (Draft 3) 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 ake reasonable efforts to rized properties within five years; requires the finance acquire d rect r and thePONC ocommission to reassess any such properties not acquired within five years. Reference: Comm. 939.7 Intr. by: Council Members Hustace and Galimba First Reading: September 2, 2026 Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 169, Draft 3, on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Bill 169: The motion to pass Bill 169, Draft 3, on second and final Draft 3 reading was carried by the following voice vote: Page 19 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 (Adopted) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Onishi— 1. Excused: None. Bill 176: AMENDS CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 1, OF THE HAWAI`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 Intr. by%., Council Member a and Kierkiewicz First Reading: Septe r 2, 2026 i Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved tDra: Bi �6, Draft 2, on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. ��W(Note: At this time, Planning Director Je y Darrow came forward to�address the members of the Council.) Vote on Bill 176: The motion to pass Bill 176, Draft 2, on second and final Draft 2g �P reading was carried by the following voice vote: Ado to Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. %j Excused: None. Bill 177: AMENDS O' INANCE 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. Reference: Comm. 973 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: September 2, 2026 Page 20 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Companion: Res. 611-26 (adopted September 2, 2026) Vote on Bill 177: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 177 on (Adopted) second and final reading. 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. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 178: 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—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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: September 2, 2026 �jj/%////�_ Vote on Bill 178: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 178 on (Adopted) - second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Galimba and �rried by the following voice vote: es:�%,r,,,,,, A ,� Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Bill 179: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, OF THE HAWAI`l 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 First Reading: September 2, 2026 Page 21 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 (Note: Comm. 984.3, from Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz and Council Chair Holeka Goro Inaba dated September 15, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 179, was circulated.) Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 179 on second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. (Note: At this time, Director Be edina and Deputy Director Dennis Lin, Research and Developme ment, came forward to address the members of the Council.) Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 179 with the contents of Comm. 984.3. Seconded by Mr. Onishi. CHR. INABA: Okay. % A. Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 179 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 984.3 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, NoesOnishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. j/ None. //// Absent one. cus ne. /ire,,.. Vote on Motion to �� Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to suspend Council Rule 23 to Suspend Council waive the holdover for the substantive amendment of Rules: Bill 179. Seconded by Mr. Onishi and carried by the (Approved) following roll call vote: IF Ayes:, Council Members Galimba, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7. Noes:' Council Members Hustace and Kimball —2. Absent: None. Excused: None. (Note: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder voted "kanalua" then cc » aye. Page 22 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Vote on Bill 179: The motion to pass Bill 179, as amended to Draft 2, on Draft 2 second and final readinsg was carried by the following roll (Adopted) call vote: Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Absent: None. Excused: None. 40 Bill 180: 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—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 ource Commissioners. fReference: Comm. 994 Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: September 2, 2026 Companion: Res. 627-26 (adopted September 2, 2026) Vote on Bill 180. N Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 180 on (Adopted) second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Galimba and carried by the following voice vote: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba— 8. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1. Excused: None. REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals EXECUTIVE for Executive Session. SESSION: Ir Comm. 1057: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I/R. FERGERSTROM RENTALS INC. From Deputy Corporation Counsel Justin C. Lee dated August 24, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion. Page 23 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 Motion to Close Mr. Onishi moved to close file on Comm. 1057. Seconded File: by Ms. Galimba. CHR. INABA: Thank you. Vote on Motion to Ms. Kimball moved to concur with the recommendation of Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 1057. 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 Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. G/ Vote on The motion to close file on Comm. 1057 was carri the Comm. 1057: following voice vote: '�1%/ice,,. Filed Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Or/ Excused: None. OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Other BUSINESS- Mg. Business. ,,��;,r,,,,,/�/////////i,,,,,,. �,,,,,, (There were none.) ANNOI The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, MENTS: ��/ Announce m/nts. t this time, Council announcements regarding communtyevensatities and other unofficial business.)ADJOURN- her no further business, Chair Inaba adjourned the meeting at 11:12 a.m. MENT: Council Approval: Page 24 Hawaii County Council-49 September 16,2026 COUNTY CLERK JH/dg All �... j %/ Page 25