Hawaii County Council, March 18, 2026

Approves Bill 130 - Rezoning at 533 Monono Street for CU Hawaii credit union branch, 7-0 (one recusal, one excused)

March 18, 20261h 19m10,421 words

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The County Council approved 94% of 440 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (21 of 46 recorded votes).

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The Hawaii County Council approved two rezoning bills at first reading for CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union in Waikea, South Hilo: Bill 130 (533 Monono Street, RS-10 to CN-10 for a new branch facility) and Bill 131 (494 Hinano Street, RS-10 to CN-10 for a 41-stall parking lot), bot…

Meeting key facts

Jurisdiction: Hawaii County, HI
Governing body: Final authority
Date: March 18, 2026
Decisions: 22 zoning decisions
Outcome: Approved, 7-0 (one recusal, one excused)

Projects in this meeting (2)

Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings

Change of zone

Approved 8-0

533 Monono Street, Waikea, South Hilo · CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union

10 conditions of approval

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Change of zone

Approved 8-0

494 Hinano Street, Waikea, South Hilo · CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union

1 condition of approval

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Resolution 461-26 - Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant construction management agreement

Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a six-year agreement with estimated costs of $1,600,000 per year for professional construction management services for the Hilo wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. Funding (approx $7.2M) carved out of previously appropriated bond funds; the $337M is the construction contract. Passed eight ayes, one excused.

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Key Decisions (22)

Approved

Resolution 461-26 - Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant construction management agreement

Vote: 8-0

Amended

Resolution 474-26 - Off-street parking at Gilbert Carvalho Park for Hilo Benioff Medical Center

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 478-26 - FEMA SAFER grant for 12 firefighter positions

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 481-26 - Donation of footwear and reusable bags for Fire Department

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 482-26 - Grant to Na Pula Pula for Kea'au Family Fun Day

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 483-26 - Grant to Merry Monarch Festival

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 484-26 - Grant to Lydia 8 for Kona Town Light Market's Lay Day Bloom event

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 485-26 - Grant to Hamakua Health Center for Honoka'a Western Week Festival

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 486-26 - Grant for Outstanding Older Americans month award luncheon

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 487-26 - Grant to Schach Foundation for Ulu Agroforestry education

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 488-26 - Grant funds for West Hawaii Food Systems Network specialist

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 489-26 - Grant to Merry Monarch Festival

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 490-26 - Grant for 2026 Easter Fun Day in Kau District

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 491-26 - Purchase fans for Makai'o Pavilion

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 492-26 - Grant to Ocean View Community Association for community garden

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Resolution 493-26 - Return of grant funds previously awarded

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Bill 130 - Rezoning at 533 Monono Street for CU Hawaii credit union branch

Vote: 7-0 (one recusal, one excused)Conditions attached

Approved

Bill 131 - Rezoning at 494 Hinano Street for CU Hawaii parking lot

Vote: 7-0 (one recusal, one excused)

Approved

Bill 133 - Budget amendment for FEMA SAFER firefighter positions

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Bill 134 - Budget amendment for Housing Production

Vote: 8-0

Approved

Bill 143 - Budget amendment for West Hawaii Food Systems Network specialist

Vote: 8-0

Amended

Bill 129 - No parking zones on Ali'i Drive fronting Ka'ulu Beach Park

Vote: 8-0

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Zoning Changes (2)

RS-10CN-1022,500 square feet

Development Activity (1)

CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union branch facility

Commercial

Market Signals (4)

Infrastructure

The Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade is a major $337M+…

Commercial Demand

CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union is expanding with a new…

Infrastructure

Parking capacity and paid parking policy is an active council…

Sentiment

Severe storm/rain damage on the island prompted the county to…

Who Spoke (19)

ChairCouncilmember · 7Staff · 2Applicant's RepWitnessPublic · 2

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533 Manono Street rezone

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union)Case Res. 493-26

Approved 7-0 (one recusal, one excused)ZoneWire called it

freeApproved 7-0 (one recusal, one excused)moved by Onishi3 conditions of approval

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