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HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU |
TOMMY WATERS CHAIR & PRESIDING OFFICER MATT WEYER VICE CHAIR RADIANT CORDERO FLOOR LEADER TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM ESTHER KIAʻĀINA SCOTT Y. NISHIMOTO VAL A. OKIMOTO AUGIE TULBA ANDRIA TUPOLA |
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
2ND SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025
10 A.M.
Remote and in-person oral testimony will be permitted on all items on the agenda when each agenda item is taken up. Each speaker may not have anyone else read their statement and is limited to:
• A three-minute presentation on Public Hearing and New Business items; and
• A one‑minute presentation on all other items.
As both English and Hawaiian are official languages of the State of Hawaiʻi, pursuant to Article XV, Section 4 of the Hawaiʻi State Constitution and Section 1-13 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, members of the public may testify in either language. For oral testimonies offered in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, additional time as may be necessary will be allowed for the testifier to provide an English translation of their testimony.
Remote testimony:
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 82917852263 and Passcode 339120.
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.
Although remote oral testimony is being permitted, this is a regular meeting and not a remote meeting by interactive conference technology under HRS Section 92-3.7. Therefore, the meeting will continue notwithstanding loss of audiovisual communication with remote testifiers or loss of the public broadcast of the meeting.
Persons wishing to testify in-person in the Council Chamber are requested to register by 10 a.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.
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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, e-mail address, and phone number, will be available to the public at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov.
Should you have any questions, please call (808) 768-3119 or send an email to doris.lam@honolulu.gov.
Honorary Certificates will be presented at 9 a.m.
The Council will recess from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting materials are accessible at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Council meeting.
The meeting will be viewable: (1) by internet live streaming through https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings; (2) by televised live broadcast on ‘Ōlelo 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.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, contact 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 doris.lam@honolulu.gov as soon as possible or at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MESSAGE OF ALOHA
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
28th Session (December 11, 2024)
121124 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/29/25
Inaugural Session (January 2, 2025)
010225 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/29/25
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ORDER OF THE DAY |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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Relating to the appointment of Emmit Kane to serve on the Salary Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ACTION CC-016(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Emmit Kane to the Salary Commission. |
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Relating to the appointment of ‘Auliʻi Dudoit to serve on the Salary Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ACTION CC-017(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for ʻAuliʻi Dudoit to the Salary Commission. M-0024(25) Testimony on RES25-033 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONS |
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Confirming the nomination of Michael D. Formby to serve as the Managing Director of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0051(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-5 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0029(25) Testimony on RES25-005 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Andrew T. Kawano to serve as the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0052(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-6 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Anton C. Krucky to serve as the Director of Community Services of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0053(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-7 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Dana M.O. Viola to serve as the Corporation Counsel of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0054(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-8 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0038(25) Testimony on RES25-008 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the nomination of Kimberly M. Hashiro to serve as the Director of Customer Services of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0055(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-9 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0032(25) Testimony on RES25-009 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Dominic H.K. Milles to serve as the Director of Design and Construction of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0056(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-10 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of James H. E. Ireland, M.D., to serve as the Director of Emergency Services of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0057(24) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-11 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0035(25) Testimony on RES25-011 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Dita D. Simeona, also known as Dita Holifield, to serve as the Director of Enterprise Services of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0058(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-12 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Roger W. Babcock, Jr., P.E., Ph.D., to serve as the Director of the Department of Environmental Services of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0059(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-13 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0039(25) Testimony on RES25-013 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Gene C. Albano, P.E., to serve as the Chief Engineer of the Department of Facility Maintenance of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0060(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-14 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Nola N. Miyasaki, to serve as the Director of Human Resources of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0061(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-15 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Brian C. McKee to serve as the Director of Information Technology of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0062(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-16 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Masahiko Kobayashi, M.D., Ph.D., to serve as the Medical Examiner of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0063(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-17 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0030(25) Testimony on RES25-017 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Laura H. Thielen to serve as the Director of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0064(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-18 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0034(25) Testimony on RES25-018 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Dawn E. Takeuchi Apuna to serve as the Director of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0065(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-19 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0036(25) Testimony on RES25-019 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of J. Roger Morton to serve as the Director of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0066(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-20 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Clarke L. K. Bright to serve as the Band Director of the Royal Hawaiian Band of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0067(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-21 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0037(25) Testimony on RES25-021 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Catherine A. Taschner to serve as the Director of Land Management of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0069(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-27 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0031(25) Testimony on RES25-027 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the nomination of Lloyd M. Yonenaka to serve as the Executive Secretary to the Neighborhood Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-001(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Letter Requesting City Council's Confirmation of the Appointees for Temporary Commission. D-0068(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-22 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the appointment of Dawn B. Szewczyk by the Mayor to serve on the 2025 Charter Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-006(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Dawn B. Szewczyk to serve on the 2025 Charter Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. MM-007(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - As a follow up to Mayor's Message 6 (2025), appointing Dawn B. Szewczyk as a member of the Charter Commission. D-0070(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-29 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to public places. (Authorizing outdoor dining services on certain public places.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0025(25) Testimony on BILL001(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to funds. (Addressing certain funds.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0047(25) Testimony on BILL002(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to incentives for businesses. (Amending Chapter 35, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, to address certain obsolete or unnecessary provisions.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0048(25) Testimony on BILL003(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to sponsorships. (Reestablishing a process to obtain sponsorships for City facilities, parks, programs, equipment, and tangible property within set guidelines and procedures for the purpose of optimizing non-property tax revenue sources.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0057(25) Testimony on BILL004(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to animal recovery. (Addressing farm animal control.) |
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PASS FIRST READING |
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Relating to structures. (Addressing structures on, above, or below public sidewalks or malls.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0052(25) Testimony on BILL006(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the Fire Code. (Addressing fireworks use and violations in the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0046(25) Testimony on BILL007(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to animal nuisances. (Amending and modifying provisions related to animal nuisances.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0027(25) Testimony on BILL008(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to fees and charges. (Directing the Office of Council Services to prepare a consolidated table of fees and charges found in the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, and to insert the table in the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0051(25) Testimony on BILL009(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION |
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To adopt the revised Primary Urban Center Development Plan for the City and County of Honolulu. (Repealing the existing Development Plan for the Primary Urban Center, Chapter 24, Article 2, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, and adopting a new Article 2 incorporating the revised Primary Urban Center Development Plan.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL024(24), CD1 - 10-22-24 P&E CC-248(24) KIAʻĀINA - Bill 24 (2024) Primary Urban Center Development Plan. P&E CCM. CC-258(24) CORDERO - Proposed amendments to Bill 24 (2024) for the October 22, 2024 P&E Committee Meeting. CC-261(24) WATERS - Proposed Amendments to Bill 24 (2024), relating to the Primary Urban Center Development Plan, for the Committee on Planning and the Economy Meeting on October 22, 2024. CC-263(24) KIAʻĀINA - Proposed Amendments to Bill 24 (2024), relating to the Primary Urban Center Development Plan, for the Committee on Planning and the Economy Meeting on October 22, 2024. CC-264(24) KIA'AINA - Response to CC-258(24) from Councilmember Radiant Cordero, relating to Proposed Amendments to Bill 24 (2024), the Primary Urban Center Development Plan. CC-265(24) KIAʻĀINA - Response to Council Communication 261 (2024) from Council Chair Tommy Waters, relating to Proposed Amendments to Bill 24 (2024), the Primary Urban Center Development Plan. CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0253(24) - B PUC Proposed Plan Chapter 1-5. D-0253(24) - C PUC Proposed Plan Chapter 6-11. D-0253(24) - D PUC Review Report. D-0253(24) - E Testimonies D-0253(24) - A PLANNING COMMISSION - A Bill to Adopt the Revised Primary Urban Center Development Plan for the the City and County of Honolulu. D-0268(24) DIAMOND HEAD/KAPAHULU/ST. LOUIS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - Testimony on BILL024(24) for Apr 17, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. D-0508(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Primary Urban Center Development Plan Update Presentation for June 27, 2024 PLANNING & THE ECONOMY (P&E) Agenda Item No. 2. D-0567(24) PLANNING & PERMITTING - Presentation on Primary Urban Center Development Plan Update for Jul 30, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M. PLANNING & THE ECONOMY (P&E) Special Meeting. D-0598(24) DIAMOND HEAD/KAPAHULU/ST. LOUIS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 5 - Testimony for Aug 12, 2024 @ 06:00 PM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. D-0599(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Primary Urban Center Development Plan Update Presentation for Aug 12, 2024 @ 06:00 PM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. D-0627(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Primary Urban Center Development Plan Presentation for Aug 26, 2024 @ 06:00 PM Special PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. D-0682(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Primary Urban Center Plan Update Presentation for SEPT 23, 2024 @ 6:00 PM the Planning & the Economy (P&E) Meeting. D-0758(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Bill 24 (2024) Revised Primary Urban Center Development Plan. M-0176(24) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Apr 17, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0340(24) HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC - Testimony on Bill 024(24) for Jun 27, 2024 PLANNING & THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0341(24) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Jul 30, 2024 @ 06:00 PM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0342(24) AIEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Testimony on BILL024(24) for 30Jul, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M.PLANING & THE ECONOMY (P&E) Special Meeting. M-0363(24) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Aug 12, 2024 @ 06:00 PM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0384(24) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Aug 26, 2024 @ 06:00 PM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0389(24) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Aug 26, 2024 @ 06:00 PM Special PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0427(24) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Sep 23, 2024 @ 06:00 PM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0446(24) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Sep 23, 2024 @ 06:00 PM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0466(24) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Oct 22, 2024 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0484(24) Testimony on BILL024(2024) for Oct 22, 2024 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING AND THE ECONOMY (P&E) Meeting. M-0045(25) Testimony on BILL024(24) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 041724 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/15/24 062724 Committee on Planning and the Economy Written Summary for Video Record 073024 Committee on Planning and the Economy Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 081224 Committee on Planning and the Economy Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 082624 Committee on Planning and the Economy Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 092324 Committee on Planning and the Economy Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 102224 Committee on Planning and the Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to accessory dwelling units. (Amending the provisions relating to accessory dwelling units, including but not limited to any incentives to stimulate the creation of such units.) |
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PASS SECOND READING CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM M-0556(24) Testimony on BILL063(24) for Dec 11, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0050(25) Testimony on BILL063(24) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 121124 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/29/25 011425 Committee on Housing, Sustainability, Economy & Health Written Summary for Video Record |
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BUDGET |
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To amend Chapter 6, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, as amended, relating to the Taxable General Improvement Bond Fund. (Creating a fund to receive and expend monies from proceeds of the sale of taxable general obligation bonds of the City and County issued to pay all or part of those appropriations for improvements made in the capital budget ordinance of the City and County and specified therein to be expended from the Taxable General Improvement Bond Fund.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL054(24), CD1 - 01-14-25 BUD BILL054(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM MM-182(24) HOUSING - Support for Bill 54 (2024) — Relating to the Creation of the Taxable General Improvement Bond Fund. MM-204(24) HOUSING - Support for Bill 54 (2024) - Relating to the Creation of the Taxable General Improvement Bond Fund. D-0644(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Bill for Ordinance Relating to the Taxable General Improvement Bond Fund. 100924 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/07/24 112124 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH |
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Relating to housing. (Addressing housing in the City and County of Honolulu, including establishing a resident preference in the City's housing programs.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL019(24), FD1 - 03-25-24 CCL BILL019(24), FD1, CD1 - 06-26-24 HSH BILL019(24), FD1, CD2 - 01-14-25 HSEH BILL019(24), PROPOSED FD1 - RC1 BILL019(24), FD1, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1 BILL019(24), FD1, PROPOSED CD1 - RC1 BILL019(24), FD1, CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - TDST1 BILL019(24), FD1, CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - MW1 (OCS2025-0007/1/6/2025 1:23 PM) CC-156(24) SAY - Referral Appeal Form for Bill 19(2024), FD1 from Zoning to Housing, Sustainability and Health. FILE. CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM MM-111(24) HOUSING - Support for Bill 19, FD1 — Relating to the Establishment of a Resident Preference in City Housing Programs. MM-122(24) HOUSING - Support for Bill 19, FD1, CD1 - Relating to the Establishment of a Resident Preference in City Housing Programs. M-0111(24) Testimony on BILL019(24) for Mar 25, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0150(24) Testimony on BILL019(24) for Apr 3, 2024 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0310(24) Testimony on BILL019(24) for Jul 10, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 040324 Committee on Zoning Written Summary for Video Record 032524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 04/17/24 062624 Committee on Housing, Sustainability and Health Written Summary for Video Record 071024 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/07/24 011425 Committee on Housing, Sustainability, Economy & Health Written Summary for Video Record |
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PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION |
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Relating to electric bicycles. (Regulating the possession and use of bicycles and electric bicycles in the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL052(24), CD1 - 01-16-25 PI&T BILL052(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 BILL052(24), PROPOSED CD1 - RC1 CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM MM-183(24) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Bill 52 (2024) Relating to Electric Bicycles. MM-011(25) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Bill 52 (2024), CD1 Relating to Electric Bicycles. D-0648(24) PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - Testimony on BILL052(24) for Sep 4, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0400(24) Testimony on BILL052(24) for Sep 4, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0416(24) Testimony on BILL052(24) for Sep 24, 2024 @ 02:30 PM TRANSPORTATION (TRANS) Meeting. M-0458(24) Testimony on BILL052(24) for Oct 9, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0010(25) Testimony on BILL052(24) for Jan 16, 2025 @ 02:30 PM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0053(25) Testimony on BILL052(24) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0058(25) Testimony on BILL052(24) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 090424 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 10/09/24 092424 Committee on Transportation Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the use of malls. (Addressing the use of pedestrian malls.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL056(24), CD1 - 01-16-25 PI&T BILL056(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0800(24) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Bill 56 (2024) - Relating to the Use of Malls. M-0463(24) Testimony on BILL056(24) for Oct 9, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0477(24) Testimony on BILL056(24) for Oct 22, 2024 @ 02:30 PM TRANSPORTATION (TRANS) Meeting. M-0498(24) Testimony on BILL056(24) for Nov 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0518(24) Testimony on BILL056(24) for Nov 19, 2024 @ 02:30 PM TRANSPORTATION (TRANS) Meeting. M-0004(25) Testimony on BILL056(24) for Jan 16, 2025 @ 02:30 PM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0049(25) Testimony on BILL056(24) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 100924 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/07/24 102224 Committee on Transportation Written Summary for Video Record 111924 Committee on Transportation Written Summary for Video Record |
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RESOLUTIONS |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Transportation Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0841(24) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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Requesting the City Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Fire Plans Review Revolving Fund. |
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FOR ADOPTION |
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HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH |
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Urging the Hawaiʻi State Legislature to adopt legislation that would create a universal free school lunch program for public school students. |
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FOR ADOPTION M-0001(25) Testimony on RES25-002 for Jan 14, 2025 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH (HSEH) Meeting. M-0041(25) Testimony on RES25-002 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011425 Committee on Housing, Sustainability, Economy & Health Written Summary for Video Record |
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Reaffirming the City policy, as set forth in Resolution 03‑09, FD1, adopted on April 16, 2003, that municipal solid waste landfills should not be located in proximity to the City’s underground drinking water sources. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED |
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PARKS |
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Accepting a gift of one (1) high-back traditional bench, preparation of the grounds, and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, “Donated by the Family of Victoria ‘Cissy’ Carvalho Yuen,” valued at $2,594.67, to the City from Aline Franklin to be installed at Puʻuloa Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0850(24) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Aline Franklin. |
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Accepting a gift of 14 (fourteen) fabricated Chinese New Year banners valued at $5,000 from Eddie Flores, A Better Chinatown Association, which will be displayed along Kekaulike Mall. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0855(24) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Eddie Flores, A Better Chinatown Association. D-0074(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Resolution 24-296. |
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ZONING |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit and Shoreline Setback Variance to allow for the construction of a new single-family detached dwelling and other improvements in Hawaiʻi Kai, Oʻahu. (Applicant: NMG HI Properties LLC) (Deadline: 3/13/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES24-256, CD1, FD1 - 01-29-25 CCL RES24-256, CD1, PROPOSED FD1 - EK1 CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0736(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft resolution requesting Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit and Shoreline Setback Variance (SSV) Garg Residence - New Single-Family Dwelling 6973 Kalaniana’ole Highway - Hawaiʻi Kai Tax Map Key 3-9-002: 031 M-0517(24) HAWAII ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. - Request for Extension of Time, Resolution 24-256. M-0542(24) Testimony on RES24-256 for Nov 20, 2024 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0016(25) HAWAII ENGINEERING GROUP INC - Presentation on Item No. 2 RES24-256 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0014(25) Testimony on RES24-256 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0056(25) Testimony on RES24-256 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 112024 Committee on Zoning Written Summary for Video Record |
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(Submitted by Councilmember Kia‘āina) |
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Authorizing exemptions from certain requirements relating to the 1142 Kīnaʻu Street affordable rental housing project in Honolulu, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Āhē Group) (Deadline: 2/7/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0856(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution authorizing exemptions from certain requirements relating to the 1142 Kīnaʻu Street affordable rental housing project in Honolulu Oʻahu. D-0026(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES 24-297 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0015(25) AHE GROUP - Presentation on RES24-297 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0040(25) Testimony on RES24-297 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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ZONING (Contʻd.) |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow the development of an eight-story multi-unit affordable rental housing project in ‘Aiea, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Līpoa Development LLC) (Deadline: 3/4/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0001(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution granting a Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit to allow the development of an eight-story multi-family affordable rental housing project in ʻAiea, Oʻahu. M-0019(25) ‘IKENĀKEA DEVELOPMENT LLC - Presentation on Item No. 3 RES25-23 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0005(25) Testimony on RES25-023 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0013(25) Testimony on RES25-23 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0044(25) Testimony on RES25-023 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Authorizing exemptions from certain requirements relating to the Hale O Līpoa affordable rental housing project in ‘Aiea, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Līpoa Development LLC) (Deadline: 2/21/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0006(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution requesting exemptions from Development Regulations pursuant to Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 201H-38 Project: Hale 0 Lipoa Affordable Rental Housing Project, Landowner: Steve K. Ojiri Revocable Trust and Ray M. Ojiri Revocable Living Trust, Applicant: Lipoa Development LLC (Christopher M. Flaherty), Agent: 'Ikena'kea Development LLC (Nainoa J. Watson, Esq.), Location: 98-150 Lipoa Place — 'Aiea, Tax Map Key: 9-8-014: 021 D-0027(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES 25-026 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0020(25) ‘IKENĀKEA DEVELOPMENT LLC - Presentation on Item No. 4 RES25-26 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0006(25) Testimony on RES25-026 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0023(25) Testimony on RES25-26 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0043(25) Testimony on RES25-026 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Urging the City Administration and the Honolulu Police Department to create a new police substation in Mililani. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0029(25) MILILANII/WAIPIO/MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 25 - Testimony on RES24-267 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 01:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (PS) Meeting. D-0078(25) MILILANII/WAIPIO/MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 25 - Testimony on RES24-267 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 01:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (PS) Meeting. M-0028(25) Testimony on RES24-267 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0012(25) Testimony on RES24-267 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 01:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (PS) Meeting. 011625 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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Requesting the City Administration to submit the updated 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to the City Council. |
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FOR ADOPTION 011625 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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Proposing an amendment to Chapter 22, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 (The Subdivision Ordinance), relating to parks and playgrounds. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-234(24) CITY CLERK - Notice of Introduction of a Resolution for a Council Proposal to amend the General Plan, the Development Plans, the Zoning Ordinances, or the Subdivision Ordinance. CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM CC-028(25) CITY CLERK - Notice of Initiation of a Council Proposal to amend the General Plan, the Development Plans, the Zoning Ordinances, or the Subdivision Ordinance. M-0017(25) Testimony on RES24-220 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 02:30 PM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0054(25) Testimony on RES24-220 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Proposing an amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 (The Land Use Ordinance), relating to sign standards for businesses in apartment and apartment mixed-use districts. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-235(24) CITY CLERK - Notice of Introduction of a Resolution for a Council Proposal to amend the General Plan, the Development Plans, the Zoning Ordinances, or the Subdivision Ordinance. CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM CC-027(25) CITY CLERK - Notice of Initiation of a Council Proposal to amend the General Plan, the Development Plans, the Zoning Ordinances, or the Subdivision Ordinance. D-0723(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Receipt of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 21, the Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Amendment Resolution and Request for Additional Accompanying Documentation Required for Processing the LUO Amendment. Resolution Number 24-223, Relating to Sign Standards for Businesses in Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use Districts (Resolution). ZON CCM. M-0018(25) Testimony on RES24-223 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 02:30 PM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0055(25) Testimony on RES24-223 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Adopting the final Oʻahu Vision Zero Action Plan dated August 2024. |
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FOR ADOPTION MM-012(25) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Resolution 25-1 Adopting the Final Oʻahu Vision Zero Action Plan. D-0030(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Resolution 25-1 - Adopting the Final Oʻahu Vision Zero Action Plan Dated August 2024. M-0009(25) Testimony on RES25-001 for Jan 16, 2025 @ 02:30 PM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. |
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BALANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Requesting consideration of Grant of Sewer Easement 3379 for public use in Ewa. (D-819[24]) |
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Requesting consideration of Deed conveying drain channel Lot 19211; Grant of Drainage Easement 10299; Grant of Sewer Easement 1442 (portion); and Grant of Sewer Easement 9553 for public use in Ewa. (D-829[24]) |
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FOR ADOPTION |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED |
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Accepting a gift of $8,144.50 to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for winches for the pulley system and hay feeders on the umbrella shade structures in the elephant exhibit at the Honolulu Zoo. |
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FOR ACTION CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM CC-008(25) TULBA - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 24-295 from Innovation, Technology & Entertainment direct to Council Floor. FILE D-0851(24) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. |
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Approving the Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties’ nominees to the National Association of Counties and the Western Interstate Region Boards of Directors for the 2025‑2026 term. |
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Reaffirming ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi as an official language of the State of Hawaiʻi. |
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FOR ACTION M-0026(25) Testimony on RES25-035 for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Accepting a gift of registration fees, lodging and meals valued at $1,967.36 to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for the Honolulu Zoo Veterinarian to attend a Practical Zoo Nutrition Management course at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation in Front Royal, Virginia, from April 28 — May 2, 2025. |
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FOR ACTION D-0043(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Honolulu Zoological Society. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/EXECUTIVE SESSION |
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If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Council Rule 12.A and Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), the Council may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to consult with its attorneys in executive session on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities relating to that item. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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