Bill Nos. 83 (Draft 2), 89 (Draft 2), 97, 98, 99, 100, 102, and 104

I hereby certify that the following Bills passed first reading at the meeting of the Hawai’i County Council on November 19, 2025, by vote as listed below:

Bill 83, Draft 2: Amends Chapter 20 of the Hawai’i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Plastic and Polystyrene Waste. Seeks to reduce disposable plastic or polystyrene foodware and serviceware in alignment with the County of Hawai’i’s Zero Waste Plan and the State of Hawai’i’s Aloha+ Challenge Solid Waste Reduction Goals. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 8; Noes: Council Member Onishi – 1; Absent: None; Excused: None.

Bill 89, Draft 2: Amends Chapter 7, Article 1, of the Hawai’i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to the Appointment of the Civil Defense Administrator. Adds a new section requiring the Civil Defense Administrator have a minimum of three years of responsible administrative experience in emergency management, disaster planning, homeland security, or public safety services management. In the event of a vacancy, the Mayor may convene a selection advisory panel consisting of the Fire Chief and Chief of Police to evaluate qualified applicants. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba – 8; Noes: None; Absent: Council Member Villegas – 1; Excused: None.

Bill 97: Amends Ordinance No. 25-45, as Amended, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai’i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2021 account ($2,189.48); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2021 account, for a total appropriation of $622,189.48. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba – 8; Noes: None; Absent: Council Member Villegas – 1; Excused: None.

Bill 98: Amends Ordinance No. 25-50, an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Hawai’i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Transient Accommodations. Delays the effective date of Ordinance No. 25-50, relating to transient accommodations, until July 1, 2026. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba – 8; Noes: None; Absent: Council Member Villegas – 1; Excused: None.

Bill 99: Amends Ordinance No. 25-45, as Amended, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawa’i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Bipartisan Infrastruct Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration account ($1,901,521); and appropriates the same to the Bipartisan Infrastruct Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba – 8; Noes: None; Absent: Council Member Villegas – 1; Excused: None.

Bill 100: Amends Ordinance No. 25-45, as Amended, the Operating Budget of the County Of Hawai’i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – SS4A-County of Hawai’i Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account ($840,000); and appropriates the same to the SS4A-County of Hawa’i Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba – 8; Noes: None; Absent: Council Member Villegas – 1; Excused: None.

Bill 102: Amends Ordinance No. 25-45, as Amended, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai’i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – County of Hawai’i Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account ($3,360,000); and appropriates the same to the County of Hawai’i Smart and Safe Intersection Demonstration Project account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba – 7; Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas – 2; Excused: None.

Bill 104: Amends Ordinance No. 25-45, as Amended, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai’i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Traffic Safety Training Project Grant account ($18,440); and appropriates the same to the Traffic Safety Training Project account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, and Chair Inaba – 7; Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Kierkiewicz and Villegas – 2; Excused: None.

Jon Henricks
COUNTY CLERK

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