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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
50th Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
October 7, 2026
9:00 a.m.
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
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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• Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle, and
• Waimea Council Office,Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109.
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Hawaii County Council-50 October 7,2026
INVOCATION Pastor Joseph Jackson of Sure Foundation Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:04 a.m.
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—APPROVED
July 8, 2026—APPROVED
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
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-180
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Kierkiewicz, and
Onishi —3.
Excused: None.
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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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-181
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Kierkiewicz, and
Onishi —3.
Excused: None.
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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-182
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.
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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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-183
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.
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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-184
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.
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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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-185
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.
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
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.
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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 KUPUNA 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
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.
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, Hawaii Isle Police
Activities League Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1079
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
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.
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
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.
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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 HAMAKUA YOUTH
FOUNDATION, INC., FOR ITS HAMAKUA 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
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.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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 MALAMA 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: Council Member Kierkiewicz— 1.
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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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 1097.1) AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
; 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 NA 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
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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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba and
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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 KUPUNA 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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—WAIKOLOA 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 191: AMENDS CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-8 OF THE HAWAI`I
(Draft 2) 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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 (see Communication No. 1058.3) AND PASSED
1ST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, and Acting Chair Onishi— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Villegas— 1.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 1058.3: From Council Chair Holeka Goro Inaba, dated September 30, 2026, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 191, Draft 2.
Bill 192: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 19-90 OF THE HAWAI`I
(Draft 2) 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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 (see Communication No. 1059.4) AND PASSED
1ST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Villegas—7.
Noes: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Acting Chair Onishi—2.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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; 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 WAIAKEA, 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
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)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Companion: Res. 646-26 (adopted September 16, 2026)
(Vote on Bill 182 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2N�D AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 184: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
(Draft 2) 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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
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: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
(Vote on Bill 185 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2N�D AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Companion: Res. 651-26 (adopted September 16, 2026)
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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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
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)
First Reading: September 16, 2026
Companion: Res. 666-26 (adopted September 16, 2026)
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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