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Chair&Presiding Officer �?•' �, JAMES E. HUSTACE
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Vice Chair — ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
53rd Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
November 18, 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;
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and
• Waimea Council Office,Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109.
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November 17, 2026.
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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.
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INVOCATION Pastor Charles Brodhead of Kona Church of the Nazarene
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 16, 2026
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 719-26: AUTHORIZES INDEMNIFICATION OF FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE
COUNTY AND THEIR SUCCESSOR ESTATES WHO ARE NAMED AS
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS IN THE LAWSUIT KNOWN AS ELIZABETH
STABO V. KAZUO TODD, ET AL. AGAINST ALL DAMAGES ASSESSED
THEREIN AND MAKING OTHER FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 2-188 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE
Reference: Comm. 1132
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada(B/R)
Approve: GOEAC-168
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Res. 720-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM LATER FISCAL YEARS
TO ENTER INTO A LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR AXON SOFTWARE TO
BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a ten-year agreement with an approximate
annual cost of$250,000 to allow for continued access to digital evidence software.
Reference: Comm. 1135
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-198
Res. 721-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THREE
COMPACTING REFUSE TRAILERS TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
annual cost of$191,000 for the collection and transportation of municipal solid
waste from transfer stations to either the East Hawaii Reload Facility or the West
Hawai`i Sanitary Landfill.
Reference: Comm. 1136
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-199
Res. 722-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ELEVEN
FLATBED TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC PUMP UNITS TO BE USED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
annual cost of$409,000 for refuse-compacting at transfer stations island-wide.
Reference: Comm. 1137
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-200
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Res. 723-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF LATER FISCAL YEARS TO
ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THREE HEAVY-
DUTY TRUCK TRACTORS TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
annual cost of$205,000 for transporting municipal solid waste transfer trailers
between East and West Hawaii.
Reference: Comm. 1138
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-201
Res. 724-26: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR FIRE INVESTIGATION
EQUIPMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a one-year agreement with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency to receive approximately $24,157 through the
Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to be used to purchase investigative equipment.
Reference: Comm. 1139
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-202
Companion: Bill209
Res. 740-26: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM LATER FISCAL YEARS
TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER
SOFTWARE AND RELATED SERVICES TO BE USED BY THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY CLERK
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a four-year agreement, with two subsequent
option years, with an approximate annual cost of$33,000 for the development,
deployment, hosting, and maintenance of a web-based platform for the Hawai`i
County Code.
Reference: Comm. 1158
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba(B/R)
Approve: FC-203
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Res. 741-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PARTNERS IN
DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR THE KEALAKEHE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
Transfers $5,000 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. 1159
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Res. 743-26: ACCEPTS A MONETARY DONATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATION FOR NA`ALEHU CEMETERY AND WAI`OHINU
CEMETERY
The donation from Na Lei Aloha Foundation, in the amount of$15,000, will be
used for restoration and memorial needs.
Reference: Comm. 1166
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
Res. 744-26: ACCEPTS A DONATION OF ONE MALE AND THREE FEMALE CHINESE
MUNTJACS FOR THE PANA`EWA RAINFOREST ZOO AND GARDENS ON
BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The donation from Hawaii Island Zoological Society has a total estimated value
of$25,000.
Reference: Comm. 1167
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Waived: FC
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Res. 745-26: 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 FOR THE HAWAI`I ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE
3-ON-3 BASKETBALL EVENT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Hawaii Police Department—Hawaii Isle
Police Activities League, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1168
Intr. by: Council Member Inaba
Res. 746-26: 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 FILIPINO AMERICAN
NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, HAWAI`I ISLAND CHAPTER, TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2026 SAKADA DAY
CELEBRATION
Transfers $1,515 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1169
Intr. by: Council Member Kagiwada
Res. 747-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ALANUI `O KA`U FOR THE
RESTORATION OF NA`OHULELUA HISTORICAL GARDEN
Transfers $2,380 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Agriculture Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1170
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
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Res. 748-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HANA LAULIMA LAHUI O
KA`U INC. FOR ITS 11TH ANNUAL PRINCE KUHIO DAY HO`OLAULE`A
Transfers $8,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1171
Intr. by: Council Member Galimba
Res. 749-26: 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 FILIPINO AMERICAN
NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, HAWAI`I ISLAND CHAPTER, FOR
THE 2026 HAWAI`I ISLAND SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION
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. 1172
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Res. 750-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE RENE SIRACUSA
PAHOA ROUNDABOUT
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1173
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
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Res. 751-26: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION'S `IKE PONO PROGRAM AT KULA`IMANO COMMUNITY
CENTER
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Summer/Intercession Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1174
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Res. 752-26: 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 FILIPINO AMERICAN
NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, HAWAI`I ISLAND CHAPTER, FOR
THE 2026 HAWAI`I ISLAND SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $2,100 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1175
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Res. 753-26: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO THE
KULIA GIRLS ATHLETICS HAWAI`I EVENT
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services—Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1176
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 183: AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLES 1 AND 4, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
(Draft 2) CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SEWER
SERVICE CHARGES
Increases wastewater service rates.
Reference: Comm. 1022.7
Intr. by: Council Member Villegas (B/R)
Approve: PCENRM-5
Bill 204: AMENDS CHAPTER 2 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
(Draft 2) EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
TOWN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
Establishes a Town Revitalization Pilot Program to provide at least $250,000
annually in grants and other financial assistance for improvements to eligible
buildings and areas; requires the director of Research and Development to procure a
non-profit organization to administer the grant program; sunsets the program in five
years.
Reference: Comm. 1122.4
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz
Negative: PCPLUED-17 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes,
3-noes, 2-absent)
Bill 207: AMENDS CHAPTERS 2 AND 11 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Establishes affordable housing requirements for various types of development;
prescribes income-based pricing, eligibility preferences, resale restrictions, and
other regulations for affordable housing; requires at least $15 million annually for
an affordable housing production fund; offers incentives, such as density bonuses,
relaxed construction standards, and expedited permitting for certain developments.
Reference: Comm. 1130
Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Inaba
Approve: PCPLUED-18
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Bill 208: AMENDS CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 6-47, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS
Clarifies a bona fide, reciprocal non-commercial exchange of principal homes does
not constitute a transient vacation rental.
Reference: Comm. 1131
Intr. by: Council Member Hustace
Approve: PCPLUED-19
Bill 209: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2027
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
account($24,157) and appropriates the same to the Fire Prevention and Safety
Grant account. Funds would be used by the department's Fire Prevention Branch to
purchase investigative equipment.
Reference: Comm. 1139
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-204
Companion: Res. 724-26
Bill 210: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2027
Increases revenues in the State Grants—State Substance Abuse Prevention
Coordination Grant account($100,000) and appropriates the same to the State
Substance Abuse Prevention Coordination Grant account.
Reference: Comm. 1140
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-205
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Bill 211: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DUNE 30, 2027
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants—Victims of Crime Act account($97,703)
and appropriates the same to the Victims of Crime Act account.
Reference: Comm. 1141
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-206
Bill 212: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 14-65, OF THE HAWAI`I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL TREES
Adds the "Kiawe Tree, Tahina Palm, Wiliwili Tree Grove, and Kapok Tree"to the
"Exceptional Trees of the County of Hawaii"table.
Reference: Comm. 1160
Intr. by: Council Member Kierkiewicz (B/R)
Approve: PCPLUED-20
Bill 216: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 25-50, AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT
ACCOMMODATIONS
Extends the planning director's authority to delay enforcement of the transient
vacation rental registration requirement under Ordinance No. 25-50 until
August 31, 2027.
Reference: Comm. 1181
Intr. by: Council Member Onishi
Waived: FC
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Bill 147: AMENDS CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 25 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY
(Draft 4) 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. 806.26
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
First Reading: October 21, 2026
Held Over Pursuant to
Council Rule 23(l)(d): November 6, 2026
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kimball, seconded by Council
Member Galimba, to pass Bill 147, Draft 3, as amended, on second and final
reading.)
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Bill 199: AMENDS CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
(Draft 3) 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 twenty-four months thereafter.
Reference: Comm. 1095.12
Intr. by: Council Members Kierkiewicz
and Inaba
First Reading: October 21, 2026
Held Over Pursuant to
Council Rule 23(1)(d): November 6, 2026
(Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kierkiewicz, seconded by
Council Member Hustace,to pass Bill 199, Draft 2, as amended, on second
and final reading.)
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)
First Reading: November 6, 2026
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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)
First Reading: November 6, 2026
Companion: Res. 714-26 (adopted November 6, 2026)
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)
First Reading: November 6, 2026
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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
Hualani Street, Waiakea Houselots 1st Series.
Reference: Comm. 1127
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R)
First Reading: November 6, 2026
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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