HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 2026-10-20 2024-2026 ACTIONSMATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
Chair & Presiding Officer
JAMES E. HUSTACE
Vice Chair
46th Session
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 20, 2026
1:00 P.M.
MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
HOLEKA GORO INABA
JENN KAGIWADA
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L. KIMBALL
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
REBECCA VILLEGAS
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER — 1:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
October 20, 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. 23.43: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 1 — 15, 2026
From Controller Jon Arbles, dated September 13, 2026.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kimball and Villegas — 2.
Excused: None.
Comm. 23.44: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JUNE 16 — 30 AND
AUGUST 16 — 31, 2026
From Controller Jon Arbles, dated September 13, 2026.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kimball and Villegas — 2.
Excused: None.
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October 20, 2026
Comm. 98.8: FIRST QUARTER REPORT OF PERSONS EMPLOYED UNDER A
CONTRACT FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS: JULY 1 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
From Human Resources Director Sommer J. Tokihiro, dated October 1, 2026,
transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.5 of the Hawaii County
Code.
FILED:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Excused
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 7.
None.
Committee Members Kimball and Villegas — 2.
None.
Res. 705-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A MULTI -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FOURTEEN
MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINES TO BE USED BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an estimated
monthly cost of $1,113.
Reference: Comm.1109
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kimball and Villegas — 2.
Excused: None.
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October 20, 2026
Res. 714-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS FOR DISASTER
RELIEF FROM HURRICANE LALA TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF
The donation from USAging Disaster Relief Fund, in the amount of $10,000, will
be used to support older adults in need of recovery assistance.
Reference: Comm.1121
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Companion: Bill203
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Kimball and Villegas — 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 716-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR
THE FUNDING OF COST ITEM ADJUSTMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
HAWAI`I FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, BARGAINING UNIT 11, AND
CERTAIN OTHER EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 11
FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD BEGINNING DULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING
DUNE 30, 2029
The estimated costs over the four years of the new contract resulting from across-
the-board increases would be $38,888,033, an increase of approximately
$13,595,173 over the amount previously approved by Resolution No. 550-26.
Reference: Comm.1125
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
October 20, 2026
Bill 202: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2027
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants — Kua Bay account ($136,319) and
appropriates the same to the following Kua Bay — State accounts: Salaries &
Wages ($124,908) and Equipment ($11,411), for a total appropriation of $846,063.
Funds will be used for costs associated with Ocean Safety.
Reference: Comm.1110
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 203: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DUNE 30, 2027
Appropriates revenues in the Office of Aging Private Contributions account
($10,000) and appropriates the same to the US Aging Disaster Relief Fund —
Private account. Funds will be used to support older adults in need of recovery
assistance.
Reference: Comm.1121
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Companion: Res.714-26
RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali `i-Kleinfelder — 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kimball — 1.
Excused: None.
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ADJOURNMENT — 1:15 p.m.
October 20, 2026
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