HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN COUNCIL 2026-10-21 2024-2026 Draft Hawaii County Council
51" Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 21, 2026
INVOCATION: Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of Chabad Jewish Center gave the morning's invocation.
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Hawaii County Council was called to order at
ORDER: 9:03 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona,by Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi,
Acting Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vi
Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Memb
Mr. James E. Hustace, Member
Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member
Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member
Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member
M Heather L. Kimball, Member
Absent& Excused: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member
PLEDGE OF The Acting Chair di ted the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of
ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance.
(At this time, County Clerk Jon Henricks led the Council in
the Pledge of Al�rgiance.)
PETITIONS, ' The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MEMORIALS, Petitions, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence.
CERTIFICATES '////
OF MERIT, AND (No is time, Mr. Hustace presented the October 2026 Haweo Award to
EXPRESSIONS OF Captai ernell Hanoa of the Hawaii Police Department.)
CONDOLENCE:
STATEMENTS The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
the Acting Chair:
Hawaii County Council-51 October 21,2026
Corey Pausey: Bill 192, Draft 3 (Comm. 1059.6), in support.
(representing Lokahi
Treatment Centers)
Dell Otsuka: Bill 147, Draft 2 (Comm. 806.15), in opposition.
Grace Bostock: Bill 186 (Comm. 1025); and
Bill 187, Draft 4 (Comm. 1025.22), in opposition.
Vaisaili Hunkin-Tolentino: Bill 192, Draft 2 (Comm. 1059.3), in support.
(representing Recovery of
Hawai`i) A/d/r/
Arlene Larua: a Bill 186 (Comm. 1025); and
(representing Waikoloa Bill 187, Draft 4 (Comm. 1025.22), in opposition.
Village Center (?)) '% ���
RETURN TO The Acting Chair directed the Council to return to Petitions, Me 'orials,
PETITIONS, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of Condolence.
MEMORIALS,
CERTIFICATES (Note: At this time, Mr. Hustace presented the October 2026 Haweo Award to
OF MERIT, AND Ca ell Hanoa of the Hawaii Police Department.)
EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE:
Recess: At 9:32 a.m., the Acting Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:36 a.m.
RETURN TO The Acting Chair directed the Council to return to Statements from the Public.
STATEMENTS
FROM THE
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: °o j
Hannah Preston-Pita: Bill 192, Draft 3 (Comm. 1059.6), in support.
(representing Big Island
Substance Abuse Council)
Michelle Stefanik: Bill 186 (Comm. 1025); and
Bill 187, Draft 4 (Comm. 1025.22), in opposition.
David Foster: Bill 186 (Comm. 1025); and
(representing Wildfire Safety Bill 187, Draft 4 (Comm. 1025.22), in opposition.
Advocates of Waikoloa(?))
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Donald Elder: Bill 186 (Comm. 1025); and
Bill 187, Draft 4 (Comm. 1025.22), in opposition.
Les Estrella: Bill 192, Draft 3 (Comm. 1059.6), in support.
(representing Going Home
Hawaii)
Michelle Manalo: Bill 192, Dr Comm. 1059.6), in support.
(representing Going Home
Hawai`i)
Linda Halbritter: Bill 147, Draft 2 (Comm. 806.15), in opposition.
(representing Big Island
Substance Abuse Council)/�
Azlyn Chalker: Bill 186 (Comm. 1025); sink..
Bill 187, Draft 4 (Comm. 10�5.22), in opposition.
Martina Wing: 00 Bill 147, Draft 2 (Comm. 806.15), in opposition.
Dominique Miles: Bill 192, Draft 3 (Comm. 1059.6), in support.
(representing Big Isla*,
Substance Abuse Counc
Raymond Dangaran: ill 192, Draft 3 (Comm. 1059.6), in support.
(representing Big Island
Substance Abuse Council) %
Bob Yuhnke: Bill 186 (Comm. 1025); and
��� Bill 187, Draft 4 (Comm. 1025.22), in opposition.
Nathan Egen: % Bill 147, Draft 2 (Comm. 806.15), in opposition.
Kristen Alice: Bill 192, Draft 3 (Comm. 1059.6), in support.
(representing HOPE Services
Hawaii)///,
Adrian Soucek: Bill 147, Draft 2 (Comm. 806.15), in opposition.
Joe Schnektenberger: Bill 147, Draft 2 (Comm. 806.15), in opposition.
Katlyn Miller: Bill 147, Draft 2 (Comm. 806.15), in opposition.
(representing *)
Josephine Keliipio: Bill 186 (Comm. 1025); and
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Bill 187, Draft 4 (Comm. 1025.22), in opposition.
APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes.
Acting Chair Onishi announced that the Minutes of July 23
and August 5, 2026, were approved.
Change Order As directed by the Acting Chair and with no objection from the Council
of Business: Members, the following items were taken out of order:
Bill 187: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-14 (WAIKOLOA VILLAGE DISTRICT ZONE MAP),
(Draft 4) ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE)OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
CODE (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE
(RA-IA) AND OPEN(0) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 1,500
SQUARE FEET (RM-1.5), FAMILY AGRICULTURAL— 1 ACRE (FA-IA),
AGRICULTURAL— 10 ACRES (A-l0A), AND OPEN (0) AT WAIKOLOA,
SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY A PORTION OF TAX MAP
KEY: 6-8-002:016 (Applicant: Waikoloa Green LLC) (Area: 14.868 Acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map for the requested change of
zone, which would allow the applicant to develop a 400-unit multiple-family
housing complex with a clubhouse and related improvements. The property is
located at the southeast side of Pua Melia Street, approximately 810 feet south of its
intersection with Waik6loa Road.
Referen%..10 Comm. 1025.22
// //�� Intr. by:, Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Negative: LAAC-48 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 5-noes,
1-absent)
Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 187, Draft 4, on first
reading. Seconded by Ms. Kimball.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you.
Motion to Postpone: Hustace moved to postpone Bill 187, Draft 4, to July 7,
2027. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Okay.
Vote on Motion to The motion to postpone Bill 187, Draft 4, to July 7, 2027,
Postpone: was carried by the following roll call vote:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
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Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Bill 186: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES MAP BY
CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL TO
URBAN AT WAIKOLOA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI`I, COVERED BY A
PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY: 6-8-002:016
Reference: Comm. 1025
Negative: LAAC-47 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 5-noes,
1-absent)
Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace move ss Bill 187, Draft 4, on first
reading. Seconded by ierkie
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Thank you.
Motion to Postpone: Mr. Hustace moved to postpone Bill 187, Draft 4, to July 7,
2027. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz.
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ACTING CHR. ONISHL Oka
y /.
Vote on Motion to , The motion to postpone Bill 187, Draft 4, to July 7, 2027,
Postpone: ' as carried by the following roll call vote:
(ApprovedAyes: Co ciil Members Galimba Hustace Ka
iwada g
'�! Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz Kimball
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Bill 147: AMENDS CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 25 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
(Draft 2) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT
ACCOMMODATIONS
Establishes operational standards 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
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commercial zoning districts; allows un-hosted TVRs in certain areas of the
neighborhood commercial or residential zoning districts under certain conditions.
Reference: Comm. 806.15
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Negative: PCPLUED-15 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
5-noes)
�i%r
and
Comm. 806.9: From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated September 1, 2026, transmitting
a document entitled"B&B Hosting Scenarios in SLU Agricultural District."
(Note: The following proposed amendments to Bill 147, Draft 2, were circulated:
1) Comm. 806.17 from Council Member James E. Hustace dated October 20,
2) Comm. 806.18 from Council Member Heather L. Kimball dated October 20,
2026; '%//n //j,�� ��
3) Comm. 806.19 from Council Member Jams E. Hustace*0 October 20,
2026; and
4) Comm. 806.20 from Council M( er James E. Hustace dated October 21
2026.)
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 147, Draft 2, on first
reading. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada.
ACTING CHANISHL Thank you.
(Note: At this time, Planning Director Jeffrey Darrow came forward to
� ��%� address the members of the Council.)
Motion to Amend: Ms. Kimball moved to amend Bill 147, Draft 2, with the
contents of Comm. 806.18. Seconded by Ms. Galimba.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Okay.
Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 147, Draft 2, with the contents of
Amend: Comm. 806.18 was carried by the following roll call vote:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
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ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you.
Motion to Amend: Mr. Hustace moved to amend Bill 147, Draft 2, with the
contents of Comm. 806.17. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Okay.
Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 147, Draft 2,with the contents of
Amend: Comm. 806.17 was carried by the f9powing roll call vote:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting C air Onishi —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council rs Galimba, Inaba, and
Villegas
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Thank ou.
l
Y
Motion to Amend: Mr. Hustace moved to amend Bill 147, Draft 2, with the
contents of Comm. 806.19. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Okay.
dL
Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 147, Draft 2, with the contents of
Amend: ' Comm. 806.19 was carried by the following roll call vote:
�
(Approved
���� Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
O� Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Excused: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
E None.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you.
Motion to Amend: Hustace moved to amend Bill 147, Draft 2, with the
contents of Comm. 806.20. Seconded by Ms. Galimba.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Okay.
Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 147, Draft 2, with the contents of
Amend: Comm. 806.20 was carried by the following roll call vote:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
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Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi — 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Okay.
Vote on Bill 147: The motion to pass Bill 147, Draft 2, as amended to
Draft 3 Draft 3, on first reading was carried by the following voice
(Approved) vote:
dd/40/7/ '�i
seen
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, ce, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkie % imball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Me Inaba Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Return to Order The Acting Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business:
REPORTS: The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
Reports. % //
11/4
GOEAC-164 NOMINATION OF ANNETTE AIONA TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD
(Comm. 1107):
/ Requires Council
� Confirmation by: October 31, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
AJA �� % H i`i n Charter)/ � , awa County C arte )
Vote on /// Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Governmental Operations
GOEAC-164. �// and External Affairs Committee Report No. 164. Seconded
(Adopted) by Ms,,Kagiwada and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
F
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Change Order As directed by the Acting Chair and with no objection from the Council
of Business: Members, the following items were taken out of order:
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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
Negative: FC-188 (Due to a vote of 1-aye, 7-noes,
1-absent)
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 195 on first reading.
Seconded by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Thank you.
Withdraw Bill 195: Acting Chair Inaba ann ed the withdrawal of 5.
Bill 192: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTIC E 11, SECTION 19-90 OF E HAWAI`I
(Draft 3) 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. 1059.6
First Reading: October Council Member Inaba
/i g
Motion to Approve. Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 192, Draft 3, on
second and final reading. Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Thank you.
(Note: At this time, Housing Administrator Kehaulani Costa came
forward to address the members of the Council.)
e: At this time, County Auditor Clare McAdam came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
Vote on Bill 192: The motion to pass Bill 192, Draft 3, on second and final
Draft 3 reading was carried by the following roll call vote:
(Adopted)
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, and Kimball—5.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
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Acting Chair Onishi—2.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Recess: At 12:42 p.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 12:51 p.m.
Bill 199: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAI`I 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 one year; and requires the installation of all
historic place markers within six months thereafter. ��/j/����
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Reference: Comm. 1095
Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Inaba
Approve: PCHSW-12
(Note: The following items relating to Bill 199 were circulated:
1) Comm. 1095.2 from Tawn Keeney, on behalf of the Hamakua Community
Development Plan Action Committee, dated October 19, 2026, transmitting
testimony in support of Bill 199; and
2) Comm. Nos. 1095.3-1095.6 from Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz
date October 21, 2026, transmitting proposed amendments.)
Motion o prove: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 199 on first reading
and adopt Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-
being Committee Report No. 12. Seconded by
Mr. Hstace.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you.
�����/// ���At this time, Research and Development Deputy Director Dennis
came forward to address the members of the Council.)
(Note: At this time, Public Works Director Wesley Segawa came forward
to address the members of the Council.)
Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 199 with the
contents of Comm. 1095.3. Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Okay.
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Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 199 with the contents of
Amend: Comm. 1095.3 was carried by the following voice vote:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Acting Chair Onishi—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
and Villegas—3. Ad
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you.
Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 199 with the
contents of Comm. 1095.4. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Ole
,,,._
Withdraw Motion Ms. Kierkiewicz withdrew "er motion to amend Bill 19W'
to Amend: with the contents of Comm. 1095.4.
Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 199 with the
ents of Comm. 1095.5. Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
101
ACTING A NISHL Okay.
Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Bill 199 with the contents of
Amend: Comm. 1095.5 was carried by the following voice vote:
A rov
jAyes"" Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
'Ayes""
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz Kimball and
Acting Chair Onishi—6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Inaba, and Villegas—3.
Excused: None.
ACTING C ONISHI: Thank you.
Motion to Amend: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to amend Bill 199 with the
contents of Comm. 1095.6. Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Okay.
Withdraw Motion Ms. Kierkiewicz withdrew her motion to amend Bill 199
to Amend: with the contents of Comm. 1095.6.
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ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Okay.
Vote on Bill 199: The motion to pass Bill 199, as amended to Draft 2, on first
Draft 2 reading and adopt Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and
(Approved) Well-being Committee Report No. 12 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Ki icz, Kimball, and
Acting Chair Onishi —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Inaba, and Villegas —3.
Excused: None.
Bill 200: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MO`OLELO INTERPRETATION PROGRAM
Allows "interpretative installations" on County property. ��%/
� Reference: mm. 1096
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Approve: ObPCHSW-13
(Note: Co m 1096.2, from Tawn Keeney, on behalf of the Hamakua
Community ' lopment Plan Action Committee, dated October 19, 2026,
transmitting to ony in support of Bill 200.)
Motion to Approve:, Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 200 on first reading
%/////� and adopt Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-
being Committee Report No. 13. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Thank you.
Vote on Bill 200: The motion to pass Bill 200 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being
Committee Report No. 13 was carried by the following
ice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and
Acting Chair Onishi—5.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and Villegas—4.
Excused: None.
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Bill 154: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 5, AND 7, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
(Draft 2) 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
Approve: PCPLUED-16
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 154, Draft 2, on first
reading and adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land
Use, and Economic Development Committee Report
No. 16. Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Thank you.
j
Vote on Bill 154: The motion to pass Bill 154, Draft 2, on first reading and
Draft 2 adopt Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and
(Approved) Economic Development Committee Report o. 16 was
carried by the following voice vote:
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Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
KierkiI is ,Kimball, Onishi, and
MEN %/ .
��� Noes_ Council Members Galimba, Inaba,
K n li`i-Kl inf l r n ill —4
a ea e e de , and V egas
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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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)
Approve: FC-192
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
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Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter
(Note: Comm. 1108.2, from Mass Transit Administrator Zachary Bergum dated
October 20, 2026, transmitting presentation material relating to Bill 201, was
circulated.)
Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to pass Bill 201 on first reading and
adopt Finance Committee Report No. 192. Seconded by
Ms. Kierkiewicz.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you. I
Motion to Postpone: Mr. Hustace moved to postpone Bill 201 to November 6,
2026. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Okay.
Withdraw Motion Mr. Hustace withdrew his motion to postpone Bill 201 to
to Postpone: November 6, 2026.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Okay.
Vote on Bill 201: The motion to pass Bill 201 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 192 was carried by the
following voice vote
Ayes: j Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi —6.
qN % Non
oes. o e.
Absent: Council Members Galimba, Inaba, and
Villegas 3.
Excused: None.
Return to Order e Acting Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business:
ORDER OF The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
RESOLUTIONS: Order of Resolutions.
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.
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Reference: Comm. 1094
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-187
Companion: Bill198
Vote on Res. 694-26: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 694-26 and
(Adopted) Finance Committee Report No. 187. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting C it Onishi —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council rs Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Change Order As directed by the Acting Chair and with no objection from uncil
of Business: Members, the following items were taken out of order:
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
I Intr. by: j Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
r� Approve: �i FC-189
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Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 196 on first
reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 189.
Seconded by Mr. Hustace.
TING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you.
AAM
Vote on Bill 196: '! The motion to pass Bill 196 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 189 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 191: AMENDS CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-8 OF THE HAWAI`I
(Draft 3) 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. 1058.4
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
First Reading: October 7, 2026
Vote on Bill 191: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to pass Bill 191, Draft 3, on
Draft 3 second and final reading. Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada and
(Adopted) carried by the following voice vote: -qp
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Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi —7 ,,,,,,,,,,,.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Return to Order Th Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business: ,�� ° '�////�j/����j,
Res. 707-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATE AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
A FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ACTION 4 ANIMALS
HAWAII FOR ITS COMMUNITY DOG WELLNESS PROGRAM
rrp Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 1113
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Vote on Res. 707-26: /�//`Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 707-26. Seconded by
(Adopted) ' Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 708-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HIKI OLA FOR ITS LAU NA
MAKA HUI COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1115
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Vote on Res. 708-26: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 708-26. Seconded by
(Adopted) Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi
Noes: None. jj,,,, /% %
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 709-26: 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 ISLAND OF HAWAI`I
YMCA FOR THEIR KEEP THE LIGHTS ON: SAFE NIGHTS AT THE YMCA
PROJECT
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. -vo
�j/ Reference: Comm. 1116
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Vote on Res. 709-26: Ms. Kimball moved to adopt Res. 709-26. Seconded by
(Adopted) ��// Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba Hustace Ka iwada
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 710-26: 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 HALE `OLUEA
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CLUBHOUSE FOR ITS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE
EVENT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Culture
and Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1117
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adopt Res. 710-26. Seconded
by Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
Vote on Res. 710-26: The motion to adopt Res. 10-26 was carrie e
(Adopted) following voice vo`
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagi'°
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi— 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 711-26: T SFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPfWATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE GG FOUNDATION FOR
THE "MAHALO TEACHERS"EVENT
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
Council District 4 ; and credits to the Department Liquor Control Public of
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Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1118
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Motion to Approve:� �/ Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to ado t Res. 711-26. Seconded
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by Mr. Hustace.
CHR. INABA: Any other discussion?
Vote on Res. 711-26: The motion to adopt Res. 711-26 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
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Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
Res. 712-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO `O KA`U KAKOU FOR THE
3RD ANNUAL KALO FESTIVAL, KANIWALA KALO O KA`U
Transfers $5,050 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1119
Intr. by Council Member Galimba
Motion to Approve: Ms. Galimba move dopt Res. 712-26. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace.
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Any other discussion?
Vote on Res. 712-26: The motion to adopt Res. 712-26 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
j
Ay Council
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Kaneali` Galimba, Hustace,einfelderKierkiewicz, Kimball,
ada,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: j None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None:*f
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Res. 71 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR THE
KOHALA RESILIENCE HUB'S 2026 KEIKI CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
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. 1120
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Motion to Approve: Mr. Hustace moved to adopt Res. 713-26. Seconded by
Ms. Kierkiewicz.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Any other discussion?
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Vote on Res. 713-26: The motion to adopt Res. 713-26 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inabarllegas—2.
Excused: None.
Res. 715-26: 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 CORPORATION COUNSEL
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
annual cost of$9,600, to be used in the dr/ ent's Hilo and Kona offices.
Reference: Comm. 1124
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to adopt Res. 715-26.
Seconded f by Mr. Hustace.01
ACTING CH NISHI: ther discussion?
Vote on Res. 715-26: The motion to adopt Res. 715-26 was carried by the
Ado to gyp-11 following voice vote: _VV
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
11'111 and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Bills for
ORDINANCES Ordinances (First Reading).
(FIRST READING):
(Note: Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.)
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
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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
Approve: GOEAC-165
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 193 on first reading and
adopt Governmental Operations and External Affairs
Committee Report No. 165. Seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz.
CHR. INABA: Thank you. "` �
Vote on Bill 193: The motion to pass Bill 193 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee
Report No. 165 was carried by the wing voice vote:
Ayes: 6 Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwa
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None. /10,
Bill 197: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE
1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO A TEMPORARY
REAL PROPERTY TAX VA AMNESTY FOR CERTAIN HOSTED TRANSIENT
CATION 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
Negative: FC-190 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 3-noes,
2-absent)
Motion to Approve: Ms. Kimball moved to pass Bill 197 on first reading.
Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you.
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Vote on Bill 197: The motion to pass Bill 197 on first reading was carried by
(Approved) the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Acting Chair Onishi—6.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Bill 198: 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 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-191
Companion: Res. 694-26
Vote on Bill 198: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to pass Bill 198 on first
(Approved) reading and adopt Finance Committee Report No. 191.
Seconded by Mr. Hustace and carried by the following
//oice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
d Acting
n n Chair hi—7 a ct g C at Ons
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order of
THE DAY the Day (Second or Final Reading).
(SECOND OR Ivy//� '
FINAL READING): (Note. Items in this category were taken up previously, out of order.)
REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Referrals
EXECUTIVE for Executive Session.
SESSION:
Comm. 1123: DENIS A. GIBO, ET AL. VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, ET AL.; CASE
NO.: 3CCV-21-0000198
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From Deputy Corporation Counsel Ryan K. Thomas dated October 2, 2026,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter, including settlement discussion.
Motion to Close Mr. Hustace moved to close file on Comm. 1123.
File: Seconded by Ms. Kagiwada.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you.
Motion to Enter Mr. Hustace moved to enter into Executive Session in order
into Executive to hold attorney-client privilege discussion regarding
Session: Communication 1123, as authorized by Section 92-5(a)(4)
of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Seconded by
Ms. Kierkiewicz. ��///
ACTING CHR. ONISHL Thank you. Okay. Now, the remaining Council
Members, all those in favor of entering m/////t ecutive Session please say "aye."
min '/j��//o,,.
Vote on Motion to The motion to enter into Executive ion was carried
Enter into the following voice vote:
Executive Session:
(Approved) Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
%!!%, and Acting Chair Onishi —7.
NoesNone.
Absent: Council ers Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
f ACTING CHR. ONISHL We're going to take a recess while we go into Exec.
0/01111 (Executive) Session. We're in recess.
Recess: // At 1:44 p.m., the Acting Chair called for a recess in order to clear
the room.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 2:42 p.m.
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ACTING CK ONISHI: Thank you. Council Members, we're out of Executive
Vote on Motion to Mr. Hustace moved to concur with the recommendation of
Concur: Corporation Counsel regarding Comm. 1123. Seconded by
(Approved) Ms. Kierkiewicz and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi—7.
Noes: None.
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Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
ACTING CHR. ONISHI: Thank you. Council Members, we're out of Executive
Vote on The motion to close file on Comm. 1123 was carried by the
Comm. 1123: following voice vote:
Filed
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas —2.
Excused: None.
OTHER The Chair directed the Co u o proceed to the next order f business, Other
BUSINESS: Business.
(There were none,
ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MENTS: Announcements.
A (Note: At this time, Council Members made announcements regarding
community events, activities, and other unofficial business.
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ADJOURN- The 'ng no further business, Chair Inaba adjourned the meeting at 2:44 p.m.
MENT: �// ,� %////j �j0
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COUNTY CLERK
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