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CITY COUNCIL CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI 96813-3077
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COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE MATTERS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS |
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Voting Members: Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Chair Radiant Cordero, Vice Chair Esther Kiaʻāina Val A. Okimoto Calvin K.Y. Say Augie Tulba Andria Tupola Tommy Waters Matt Weyer |
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023
1:00 P.M.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY
Pursuant to Section 92-3.7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, this meeting will be conducted as a remote meeting by interactive conference technology, with the following procedures in effect for the meeting:
VIEWING THE MEETING
The meeting will be viewable: (1) by internet live streaming through https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings; (2) by televised live broadcast on ʻŌlelo TV Channel 54; and (3) on the monitor situated outside the Council Chamber. Viewers who experience a loss of viewing signal should try switching to another viewing option.
After the meeting, the meeting will be viewable on demand at https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings. Copies of older meeting videos may be requested by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (808) 768‑5822, charges may apply.
Some Councilmembers and presenters may be participating in the meeting by interactive conference technology from remote locations.
ORAL TESTIMONY
Oral testimony will be permitted on all items on the agenda. Each speaker may not have anyone else read their statement and is limited to a one‑minute presentation.
Remote Testimony
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 82180998474 and Passcode 046357.
2. To testify by videoconference visit: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony. Videoconference access information will be provided upon registration. Testifiers are encouraged to register/submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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In-Person Testimony in the Council Chamber
Persons wishing to testify are requested to register by 1:00 p.m. by filling out the registration form in person outside the Council Chamber. Persons who have not registered will be given an opportunity to speak following the oral testimonies of the registered speakers.
Oral testimony will be allowed when each agenda item is taken up, in the following order:
1. In-person testimony in the Council Chamber;
2. Remote testimony.
WRITTEN TESTIMONY
Written testimony may be uploaded at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony or mailed to Office of the City Clerk, Attention: Information Section, 530 South King Street, Room 100, Honolulu, HI 96813. If submitted, written testimonies, including the testifier’s address, email address, and phone number, will be available to the public at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov.
Should you have any questions, please call (808) 768-9230 or send an email to sherry.arca@honolulu.gov.
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MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Meeting materials (“board packet” under HRS Section 92-7.5) are accessible at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Committee meeting.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Office of the City Clerk Information Section at (808) 768-5822 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or send an email to sherry.arca@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.
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FOR ACTION
1. BILL 3 (2023) – PUBLIC SIDEWALKS. Expanding the commercial areas subject to the City’s current restrictions on persons sitting or lying on public sidewalks in Kapalama and to make non-substantive changes as needed. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 3/15/23)
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 3 (2023) (Submitted by Councilmember Dos Santos‑Tam) – The CD1 (OCS2023-0245/3/17/2023 9:50 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 1, amends the purpose statement by removing the phrase "and to make non substantive changes as needed."
B. In SECTION 2, in amended ROH § 13-15A.2(a)(15):
(1) Clarifies the sidewalk area in Kapalama to include only the western side of Kanoa Street.
(2) Clarifies the sidewalk area in Kapalama to include only the northern side of Pua Lane.
C. Changes the effective date to June 1, 2023
D. Reorders subparts within ROH § 13-15A.2(a) to eliminate scenarios where citations could refer to more than one part of the ordinance.
E. Makes miscellaneous technical and non-substantive amendments.
BILL003(23), CD1 04-04-23 EMLA
BILL003(23), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
M-0062(23) Testimony on BILL003(23) for Feb 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0096(23) Testimony on BILL003(23) for Feb 28, 2023 @ 01:00 PM Executive Matters and Legal Affairs (EMLA).
M-0084(23) Testimony on BILL003(23) for Feb 28, 2023 @ 01:00 PM EXECUTIVE MATTERS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS (EMLA) Meeting.
M-0114(23) Testimony on BILL003(23) for Mar 15, 2023 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0156(23) Testimony on BILL003(23) for Apr 4, 2023 @ 01:00 PM EXECUTIVE MATTERS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS (EMLA) Meeting.
M-0140(23) Testimony on BILL003(23) for Apr 4, 2023 @ 01:00 PM EXECUTIVE MATTERS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS (EMLA) Meeting.
022823 Committee on Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record
022223 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/15/23
031523 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 04/19/23
2. BILL 5 (2023) – RELATING TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Adding provisions relating to reporting requirements. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 3/15/23)
022823 Committee on Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record
022223 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/15/23
031523 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 04/19/23
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee anticipates convening into Executive Session pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), to consult in a closed meeting with the attorneys for the Council’s Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Committee on questions and issues pertaining to claims and other matters on the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities.
3. Request for authorization to settle a claim against the City and County of Honolulu - Claim No. 22-01919 (Mark L. Fernandez)
4. Resolution to retain the legal services of McCorriston Miller Mukai & MacKinnon, LLP as Special Counsel to represent Defendant Max John Sword in a matter entitled United States v. Donna Yuk Lan Leong, et al., Criminal No. CR21-00142 LEK (USDC)
5. Resolution to retain the legal services of Hosoda Law Group as Special Counsel to represent Defendant Roy Keiji Amemiya, Jr. in a matter entitled United States v. Donna Yuk Lan Leong, et al., Criminal No. CR21-00142 LEK (USDC)
6. Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Michael A. Glenn v. Board of Water Supply, City & County of Honolulu, et al., Civil No. 1CC181000571 (Cir. Ct.)
7. Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Gerard K. Toguchi, et al. v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., Civil No. 1CCV-181001252 (Cir. Ct.)
TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM, Chair
Committee on Executive Matters
and Legal Affairs