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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-11-06 2024-2026 LINKS 52nd Session West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i November 6, 2026 9:00 a.m. The Hilo Council Chambers at the Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, will be closed. Public attendance via Courtesy Site is available at the following locations: Ocean View Community Association, 92-8924 Leilani Circle, and Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road. If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Oral Public Testimony via Zoom: To provide oral testimony via Zoom, email councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or call (808) 961-8255 to complete the registration process and obtain meeting login information. Please contact our office to register by 12:00 noon, Thursday, November 5, 2026. Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 5, 2026, by: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 9618912; or (3) mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item. INVOCATION Pastor Zachary Chang-Cordero of Oasis 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 September 2, 2026 REPORTS GOEAC-166 (Comm. 1114): NOMINATION OF ARTHUR D. COPE TO THE FIRE COMMISSION Requires Council Confirmation by: November 14, 2026 (Section 13-4(k), Hawaiʻi County Charter) ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-193 Res. 706-26: URGES THE GOVERNOR AND THE MAYOR TO PRIORITIZE AND FUND PROACTIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS Reference: Comm. 1111 Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Inaba Approve: GOEAC-167 Res. 714-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF FROM HURRICANE LALA TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF AGING 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-194 Companion: Bill 203 Res. 716-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS FOR THE FUNDING OF COST ITEM ADJUSTMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAWAIʻI FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, BARGAINING UNIT 11, AND CERTAIN OTHER EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 11 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-195 Res. 717-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF NEW APPLIANCES FOR THE PUʻU NUI COMMUNITY CENTER ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation from Waikoloa Community Development Corporation has an estimated value of $2,000. Reference: Comm. 1128 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 718-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF FENCING MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR THE PANAʻEWA RAINFOREST ZOO AND GARDENS ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The donation from an anonymous donor has an estimated value of $74,000. Reference: Comm. 1129 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 725-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF REFRIGERATED STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR THE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY The donation from Matson, Inc., with a total estimated value of $20,000, would be used for the Nā‘ālehu Cemetery Recovery Project. Reference: Comm. 1142 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 726-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TWO MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINES TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate annual cost of $4,940. Reference: Comm. 1143 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 727-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE TO BE USED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a two-year lease agreement with an approximate monthly cost of $250. Reference: Comm. 1144 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 728-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A DIGITAL POSTAGE METER TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate annual cost of $1,000. Reference: Comm. 1145 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Waived: FC Res. 729-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ACTION 4 ANIMALS HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY DOG WELLNESS PROGRAM Transfers $1,800 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1146 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder Res. 730-26: 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 $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education Other Current Expenses account. Reference: Comm. 1147 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder Res. 731-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HIPAL’S HIGH SCHOOL ISLAND SHOWDOWN DRAG RACE AND CAR SHOW Transfers $2,000 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. 1148 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 732-26: 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 CHILDREN’S JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAI‘I, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 24HOUR EMERGENCY CLOTHES CLOSET Transfers $3,000 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. 1149 Intr. by: Council Member Onishi Res. 733-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAHINE WELLNESS RESILIENT HAWAI‘I FOR THEIR KŪLIA GIRLS ATHLETICS HAWAI‘I EVENT Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1150 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 734-26: REPEALS RESOLUTION NO. 598-26 AND 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 FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THE 2026 ROBUST CONFERENCE Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1151 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz Res. 735-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAI‘I WELLNESS MOBILITY NETWORK, INC., FOR ITS HO‘OMAU NĀ KEIKI RURAL EARLY DETECTION AND ACCESS PROGRAM Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center account. Reference: Comm. 1152 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball Res. 736-26: REPEALS RESOLUTION NO. 656-26 AND 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 THE 2026 ROBUST CONFERENCE 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. 1153 Intr. by: Council Member Hustace Res. 737-26: REPEALS RESOLUTION NO. 618-26 AND 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 FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THE 2026 ROBUST CONFERENCE Transfers $10,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1154 Intr. by: Council Member Inaba Res. 738-26: REPEALS RESOLUTION NO. 636-26 AND 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 FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ITS 2026 ROBUST CONFERENCE T ransfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs account. Reference: Comm. 1155 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada Res. 739-26: 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 THE HILO TOWN MARKET’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT 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. 1156 Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 202: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-196 Bill 203: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) Approve: FC-197 Companion: Res. 714-26 Bill 205: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 92-122, WHICH AMENDED SECTION 25-114 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE, BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM RESORT-HOTEL, SAFETY (V-S-.75) TO LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (ML-20) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-2-033:011, 12, 19, AND 20 (Applicants: Talon 1 Properties) (Area: 2.57 acres) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone amendment for a five-year time extension to Condition C (Final Plan Approval) and Condition D (Complete Construction), to allow for the development of a three-story self-storage warehouse. The property is located at 525 Piʻilani Street. Reference: Comm. 1126 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-49 Bill 206: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-138, AS AMENDED, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS10) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MCX20) AT WAIĀKEA HOUSELOTS, WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-035:034 (Applicants: JP Automotive LLC) (Area: 22,300 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone amendment for a seven-year time extension to Condition D (Complete Construction), to allow for the development of an automotive repair business. The property is located at 513 Kalanikoa Street and Hualani Street, Waiākea Houselots 1st Series. Reference: Comm. 1127 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) Approve: LAAC-50 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 147: (Draft 3) AMENDS CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 25 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS Establishes operational standards, administrative procedures, and use regulations for hosted and un-hosted transient vacation rentals (TVRs); allows hosted TVRs as a permitted use in the single-family residential, double-family residential, multiple-family residential, residential-commercial mixed use, resort-hotel, neighborhood commercial, general commercial, village commercial, special Downtown Hilo commercial zoning districts; allows hosted TVRs as a permitted use in certain agricultural zoning districts under certain conditions; allows un-hosted TVRs as a permitted use in the resort-hotel, general commercial, village commercial, and special Downtown Hilo commercial zoning districts; allows un-hosted TVRs in certain areas of the neighborhood commercial or residential zoning districts under certain conditions. Reference: Comm. 806.21 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball First Reading: October 21, 2026 Bill 154: (Draft 2) AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 5, AND 7, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES Removes commercial parking lots and garages as a permitted use in the general, industrial-commercial mixed, limited industrial, and general industrial zoning districts; allows commercial parking lots and garages in the resort-hotel zoning district with a use permit; makes other housekeeping amendments. Reference: Comm. 866.7 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Villegas First Reading: October 21, 2026 Bill 193: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 25, SECTION 2-137, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Specifies that nonprofit organizations whose governing board members receive compensation for their governance duties are ineligible to receive County grant funds. Reference: Comm. 1074 Intr. by: Council Members Inaba and Kimball First Reading: October 21, 2026 Bill 196: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: October 21, 2026 Bill 197: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO A TEMPORARY REAL PROPERTY TAX AMNESTY FOR CERTAIN HOSTED TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS Establishes a tax amnesty for properties that have existing vacation rentals in violation of the restrictions of the homeowner class; requires either ceasing the rental activity or properly registering the rental activity without being assessed rollback taxes, penalties, and interest. Reference: Comm. 1082 Intr. by: Council Member Kimball First Reading: October 21, 2026 Bill 198: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Kukuiola Supportive Housing Project account ($1,892,000) and appropriates the same to the Kukuiola Supportive Housing Project account. Funds will be used to assist with the planning, design, and construction of the Kukuiola Supportive Housing project. Reference: Comm. 1094 Intr. by: Council Member Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: October 21, 2026 Companion: Res. 694-26 (adopted October 21, 2026) Bill 199: (Draft 2) AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HISTORIC PLACE MARKER PROGRAM Requires the Planning Department to administer a historic place marker program; requires the Department of Public Works to install and maintain historic place markers; requires the Department of Research and Development to support the program through research and outreach; requires the submission of a historic place marker implementation plan within eighteen months; and requires the installation of all historic place markers within six months thereafter. Reference: Comm. 1095.7 Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Inaba First Reading: October 21, 2026 Bill 200: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MOʻOLELO INTERPRETATION PROGRAM Allows “interpretative installations” on County property. Reference: Comm. 1096 Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz First Reading: October 21, 2026 Bill 201: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-45, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 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 Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder (B/R) First Reading: October 21, 2026 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. 1157: COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I VS. KAPOHO LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, 3CCV-24-000233, AND KAPOHO LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I 3CCV-24-0000343 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Sherilyn K. Tavares dated October 19, 2026, requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement authority. The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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