HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 2026-10-06 2024-2026 ACTIONSMATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
Chair & Presiding Officer
JAMES E. HUSTACE
Vice Chair
45'h Session
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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
October 6, 2026
3:30 p.m.
MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
HOLEKA GORO INABA
JENN KAGIWADA
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L. KIMBALL
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
REBECCA VILLEGAS
Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive
conference technology (ICT) pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be
participating via ICT at the:
• Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER — 3:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
October 6, 2026
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 committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 970.1: TABULAR SUMMARY OF NET FUNDED DEBT AS OF AUGUST 7, 2026
From Finance Director Diane Nakagawa, dated August 28, 2026, transmitting the
above report pursuant to Chapter 47C of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
FILED:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Excused
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 8.
None.
Committee Member Kierkiewicz — 1.
None.
Res. 694-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE
KUKUIOLA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT IN NORTH KONA
Allows for the receipt of $1,892,000 in federally -derived funds to assist with the
planning, design, and construction of the Kukuiola Supportive Housing project.
Reference: Comm.1094
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Companion: Bill 198
(Vote on Resolution 694-26 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kierkiewicz — 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
October 6, 2026
Bill 195: AMENDS CHAPTER 19 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE NONDEDICATED
AGRICULTURE USE ASSESSMENT
Extends the sunset date of the nondedicated agricultural use assessment by one
year.
Reference: Comm.1076
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
FORWARDED TO COUNCIL WITH A NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION
Ayes: Committee Member Onishi — 1.
Noes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kimball, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 7.
Absent: Committee Member Kierkiewicz — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 196: 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 State Grants — Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust
Pesticide Subsidy Program account ($150,000) and appropriates the same to the
Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program account.
Reference: Comm.1081
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kierkiewicz — 1.
Excused: None.
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October 6, 2026
Bill 201: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-45, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30. 2027
Adds the Mass Transit Agency Kailua-Kona Hub and Park & Ride Facility project
($5,000,000) to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund — Fund Balance and/or other
Sources.
Reference: Comm.1108
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING
Ayes: Committee Members Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Galimba and Kierkiewicz — 2.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT — 4:56 p.m.
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to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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