HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-10-07 2024-2026 LINKS50th Session
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
October 7, 2026
9:00 a.m.
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INVOCATION
Pastor Joseph Jackson of Sure Foundation Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to HRS §92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Council.
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 17, 2026
July 8, 2026
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 670-26:
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TWO DUMP TRUCKS TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total annual cost of $110,000, to be used for hauling material, paving, and removing debris.
Reference: Comm. 1064
I
ntr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-180
Res. 671-26:
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THREE GRAPPLE TRUCKS TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total annual cost of $225,000, to be used for emergency response for downed trees, clearing drains,
removing dead animals, and regular road maintenance work.
Reference: Comm. 1065
Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-181
Res. 672-26:
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR AN EXCAVATOR WITH A MULCHING UNIT TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total annual cost of $80,000, to be used for roadside repair, debris removal, clearing flood channels,
and digging trenches.
Reference: Comm. 1066
Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-182
Res. 673-26:
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCK TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate total annual cost of $19,000, to be utilized by the department’s Highway Maintenance Division.
Reference: Comm. 1067
Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-183
Res. 674-26:
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FOR PROPRIETARY LEGAL RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIVE SOFTWARE TO BE USED BY THE
OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $697, for the CLEAR online investigative and research subscription.
Reference: Comm. 1068
Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-184
Res. 675-26:
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FOR PROPRIETARY ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH SERVICES TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF
THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $4,835, for continued use of the Westlaw for trial preparation and online legal research
service.
Reference: Comm. 1069
Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-185
Res. 679-26:
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 EXPENSES RELATING
TO THE 7TH ANNUAL “TIS THE SEASON” EVENT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1077
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 680-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 40TH ANNUAL KŪPUNA HULA FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1078
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 681-26:
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 KEIKI ID
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Transfers $2,333 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Police Department, Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1079
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 682-26:
AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE 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 $336.68, to be used by the department’s Highway Division, Administration Section, in
Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 1080
Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 683-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE BIG ISLAND LIONS FOUNDATION FOR
THE 2026 DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1083
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Res. 684-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HĀMĀKUA YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC., FOR
ITS HĀMĀKUA YOUTH CENTER PROGRAMS
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1084
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Res. 685-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE BIG ISLAND LIONS FOUNDATION FOR
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2026 DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1085
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 686-26:
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 ZONTA CLUB OF HILO FOUNDATION
FOR ITS 2027 “AMELIA EARHART GIRLS IN ENGINEERING DAY” EVENT
Transfers $2,500 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. 1086
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 687-26:
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 PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 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. 1087
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 688-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE BIG ISLAND LIONS FOUNDATION TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2026 DOWNTOWN HILO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1088
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Res. 689-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION
AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR ITS 2026 BARRIO FIESTA
Transfers $1,485 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1089
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Res. 690-26:
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 TO ASSIST WITH
EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS FALL AND WINTER COMMUNITY EVENTS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1090
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Res. 691-26:
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 CHILDREN’S JUSTICE
CENTER EAST HAWAI‘I, INC., FOR ITS EMERGENCY CLOSET PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1091
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Res. 692-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE 2026 MAGIC OF THE SEASONS EVENT
Transfers $500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1092
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Res. 693-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MĀLAMA ARTS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES
RELATING TO ITS 2027 PLAY READING SERIES
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1093
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Res. 695-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY HAWAI‘I FOR ITS
2026 HE ALA PONO ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Energy account.
Reference: Comm. 1097
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
; and
Comm. 1097.1:
From Council Member Jenn Kagiwada, dated September 30, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Res. 695-26.
Res. 696-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NĀ WAI IWI OLA TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES
FOR THE KAU‘IKEAUOLI HULA FESTIVAL AND 20TH ANNUAL E MAU ANA KA HULA FESTIVAL
Transfers $10,000 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. 1098
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
Res. 697-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR
FIRST RESPONDERS’ KIDS’ CAMP
Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1099
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas
Res. 698-26:
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 HAWAI‘I RISE FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES
RELATING TO THE 2027 MELE MANAKA 3 DAY COMMUNITY EVENT
Transfers $3,400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1100
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 699-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO ASSIST WITH
THE “UNLOCKING HOPE” DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VISIBILITY PROJECT
Transfers $560 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1101
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Res. 700-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY WITH EXPENSES
RELATING TO THE 2026 HAWAI‘I SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE AND TRAINING CONFERENCE
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. 1102
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 701-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
FOR THE KOHALA RESILIENCE HUB’S KŪPUNA DAY
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1103
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Res. 702-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIMEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR
THE 66TH ANNUAL WAIMEA TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS PARADE
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1104
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Res. 703-26:
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 LIBRARY – WAIKŌLOA
REGION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR ITS BABY’S FIRST BOOK PROJECT
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. 1105
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Res. 704-26:
TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIMEA HAWAIIAN HOMESTEADERS’ ASSOCIATION,
INC., FOR THE 74TH ANNUAL PANIOLO PARADE
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1106
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 191:
(Draft 2)
AMENDS CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-8 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
Establishes administrative enforcement provisions for violations of Chapter 10, including increased fines of up to $1,000 per day.
Reference: Comm. 1058.2
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Approve: PCENRM-4
; and
Comm. 1058.3:
From Council Chair Holeka Goro Inaba, dated September 30, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 191, Draft 2.
Bill 192:
(Draft 2)
AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX
Extends the requirement to appropriate residential tier-two and tier-three property tax revenue to housing and homelessness programs until 2029; requires that monies be used to award
grants that address housing and homelessness.
Reference: Comm. 1059.3
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Approve: FC-186
; and
Comm. 1059.4:
From Council Chair Holeka Goro Inaba, dated September 18, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 192, Draft 2.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 181:
AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO 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 WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-014:016
(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 Puainako Street.
Reference: Comm. 1005
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Bill 182:
AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Justice 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Companion: Res. 646-26 (adopted September 16, 2026)
Bill 184:
(Draft 2)
AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE USE OF NATIVE PLANTS IN COUNTY LANDSCAPING
Requires the use of native plants in County landscaping.
Reference: Comm. 1023.3
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Bill 185:
AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LĀLĀMILO-PUʻUKAPU 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-1A) AT PUʻUKAPU, 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: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Bill 188:
AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Companion: Res. 651-26 (adopted September 16, 2026)
Bill 190:
AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – 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 to provide
services that enhance employment opportunities, job retention, earnings, skill development and literacy.
Reference: Comm. 1054
Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Companion: Res. 666-26 (adopted September 16, 2026)
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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