HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2026-11-06 2024-2026 ACTIONS HOLEKA GORO INABA tY OF p MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
oN.• �`�
Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE
JENN KAGIWADA
DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
o=—
�),��
OF NF' HEATHER L.KIMBALL
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
52"d Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
November 6, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The Hilo Council Chambers at the Hawaii 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
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa 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) 961-8912; or(3) mail to the County
Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written testimony, regardless of
time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each
item.
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
INVOCATION Pastor Zachary Chang-Cordero of Oasis Church
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER 9:03 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 September 2, 2026—APPROVED
REPORTS
GOEAC-166 NOMINATION OF ARTHUR D. COPE TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
(Comm. 1114):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 14, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawai`i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
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.
Page 2
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-193
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. 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
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.
Page 3
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-194
Companion: Bill203
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. 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)
Approve: FC-195
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.
Page 4
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
Res. 717-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF NEW APPLIANCES FOR THE PU`U 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
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. 718-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF FENCING MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR THE
PANA`EWA 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
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.
Page 5
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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 Na`alehu Cemetery Recovery Project.
Reference: Comm. 1142
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
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. 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Page 6
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Page 7
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Page 8
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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 HI-PAL'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, Hawaii Isle Police
Activities League Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1148
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
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 24-HOUR 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Page 9
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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 KULIA 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Page 10
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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 NA 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,
Hawaii County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 1152
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
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. 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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Kimball—2.
Excused: None.
Page 11
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and
Kimball—2.
Excused: None.
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
Transfers $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
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.
Page 12
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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
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.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 202: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-196
PASSED 1ST READING:
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.
Page 13
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
Bill 203: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-197
Companion: Res. 714-26
PASSED IST READING:
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.
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 WAIAKEA, 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 Pi`ilani Street.
Reference: Comm. 1126
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
Approve: LAAC-49
PASSED IST READING:
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.
Page 14
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
Bill 206: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 09-138, AS AMENDED, WHICH RECLASSIFIED
LANDS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 10,000 SQUARE FEET
(RS-10) TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED—20,000 SQUARE FEET
(MCX-20)AT WAIAKEA HOUSELOTS, WAIAKEA, 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 Hualam Street, Waiakea
Houselots I't Series.
Reference: Comm. 1127
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball(B/R)
Approve: LAAC-50
PASSED 1ST READING:
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.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 147: AMENDS CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 25 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE
(Draft 3) 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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 (see Communication No. 806.24) AND HELD OVER
TO NOVEMBER 18, 2026, PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 23(1)(dl
Page 15
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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
First Reading: October 21, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz,
Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Inaba—6.
Noes: Council Members Galimba and Onishi—2.
Absent: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
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
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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.
Page 16
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
Bill 196: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2027
Appropriates revenues in State Grants—Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust
Pesticide Subsidy Program account($150,000) and appropriates the same to the
Coffee Berry Borer/Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program account.
Reference: Comm. 1081
Intr. by: Council Member Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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.
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 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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 (see Communication No. 1082.3) AND PASSED 2ND
AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Excused: None.
Page 17
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
Bill 198: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET
OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I 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 Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: October 21, 2026
Companion: Res. 694-26 (adopted October 21, 2026)
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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.
Bill 199: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION,
(Draft 2) 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
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 (see Communication No. 1095.10) AND HELD
OVER TO NOVEMBER 18, 2026, PURSUANT TO COUNCIL RULE 23(1)(d)
Page 18
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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: Comm. 1096
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
First Reading: October 21, 2026
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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.
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)
First Reading: October 21, 2026
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawaii County Charter
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
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.
Page 19
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
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.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
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.
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. A 2/3 vote pursuant to
Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County
Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 12:06 p.m.
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed
to introduce legislation`By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
Live Stream of County Council Meetings: To view the live stream of this meeting, at the scheduled
meeting start time, type the following into the address bar of the browser:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/IJCJNalwg4OoK7a-7nGnEtGPA.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call (808) 961-8255 as
soon as possible, preferably by November 4, 2026. If a response is received after this date, every effort
will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but there is no guarantee the request
can be filled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or
electronic copy.
Page 20
Hawaii County Council-52 November 6,2026
Agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov. Click on Council
Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at
(808) 961-8255.
Page 21