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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
3RD SESSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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 85008790624 and Passcode 463728.
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
2nd Session (January 29, 2025)
012925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 02/26/25
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ORDER OF THE DAY |
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APPOINTMENTS - RESOLUTIONS |
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HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH |
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Relating to the reappointment of Jamie K. Tanimoto to serve on the Clean Water and Natural Lands Advisory Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION |
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CC-029(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Jamie Tanimoto to the Clean Water Natural Lands Advisory Commission. 021125 Committee on Housing, Sustainability, Economy & Health Written Summary for Video Record |
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT |
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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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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. D-0095(25) FACILITY MAINTENANCE - Testimony on RES25-29 confirming the appointment of Dawn B. Szewczyk for Feb 12, 2025 @230 PM EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (EM) Meeting. M-0082(25) Testimony on RES25-029 for Feb 12, 2025 @ 02:30 PM EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (EM) Meeting. 021225 Committee on Executive Management Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (Cont’d.) |
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Relating to the appointments by the Presiding Officer of the Council to the 2025 Charter Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED |
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CC-019(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Jacob Aki to the Charter Commission. CC-020(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Davin Aoyagi to the Charter Commission. CC-021(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Cedric Duarte to the Charter Commission. CC-022(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Laurel Johnston to the Charter Commission. CC-023(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Jacce Mikulanec to the Charter Commission. CC-024(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Sommerset Yamamoto to the Charter Commission. CC-038(25) WATERS - Proposed nomination and/or appointment for Sommerset Yamamoto to the Charter Commission. CC-041(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Summer Sylva to the Charter Commission. M-0071(25) Testimony on RES25-043 for Feb 12, 2025 @ 02:30 PM EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (EM) Meeting. M-0093(25) Testimony on RES25-043 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021225 Committee on Executive Management Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONS |
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Confirming the appointment of Sandy Ma to serve on the Climate Change Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE |
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MM-021(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Sandy Ma to serve on the Climate Change Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0091(25) Testimony on RES25-054 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0127(25) Testimony on RES25-054 for Mar 4, 2025 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH (HSEH) Meeting. |
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Confirming the appointment of Nancy Cassandro to serve on the Commission on Culture and the Arts of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE |
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RES25-055, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 MM-022(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Nancy Cassandro to serve on the Commission on Culture and the Arts of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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Confirming the reappointment of Eliza Talbot Manchester to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE |
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MM-023(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Eliza Talbot Manchester to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0102(25) Testimony on RES25-057 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0133(25) Testimony on RES25-057 for Mar 4, 2025 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH (HSEH) Meeting. |
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Confirming the reappointment of Bobby-John “Olu” Campbell to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE |
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MM-024(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Bobby-John "Olu" Campbell to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0125(25) Testimony on RES25-058 for Mar 4, 2025 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH (HSEH) Meeting. |
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APPOINTMENTS – RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED |
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BUDGET |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. M-0118(25) Testimony on RES25-006 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PARKS |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. M-0059(25) Testimony on RES25-018 for Feb 11, 2025 @ 02:30 PM PARKS (PKS) Meeting. M-0094(25) Testimony on RES25-018 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. M-0095(25) Testimony on RES25-005 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021225 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. M-0083(25) Testimony on RES25-008 for Feb 12, 2025 @ 01:00 PM INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0117(25) Testimony on RES25-008 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021225 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (Cont’d.) |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. M-0062(25) Testimony on RES25-015 for Feb 12, 2025 @ 01:00 PM INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0096(25) Testimony on RES25-015 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021225 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. M-0063(25) Testimony on RES25-022 for Feb 12, 2025 @ 01:00 PM INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0097(25) Testimony on RES25-022 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021225 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. M-0087(25) Testimony on RES25-019 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming 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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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED |
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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. 021325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (Cont’d.) |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. 021325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. 021325 Committee on Innovation, Technology & Entertainment Written Summary for Video Record |
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INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & ENTERTAINMENT (Cont’d.) |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. 021325 Committee on Innovation, Technology & Entertainment Written Summary for Video Record |
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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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FOR ADOPTION |
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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. M-0080(25) Testimony on RES25-021 for Feb 13, 2025 @ 02:30 PM INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & ENTERTAINMENT (ITE) Meeting. 021325 Committee on Innovation, Technology & Entertainment Written Summary for Video Record |
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Pursuant to Council Rule 12.A and Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), the Council will 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 the following matter: |
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Request for authorization to resolve claims for Temporary Hazardous Pay for the period from March 5, 2020 through March 5, 2022 for affected employees who performed essential government functions during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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In addition, if the need arises with respect to any other 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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FIRST READING |
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Relating to refuse and recyclable materials. (Addressing the collection, processing, and disposal of refuse and recyclable materials.) |
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D-0131(25) NANAKULI-MAILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD -Testimony on BILL010(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0088(25) Testimony on BILL010(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0122(25) Testimony on BILL010(25) for Mar 4, 2025 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH (HSEH) Meeting. |
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Relating to electronic amusement devices. (Providing for the strict regulation of electronic amusement devices to protect public health, safety, and welfare.) |
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M-0099(25) Testimony on BILL011(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to gambling. (Addressing public nuisances relating to gambling activities throughout the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS FIRST READING |
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M-0100(25) Testimony on BILL012(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to real property. (Addressing private real property subject to a lease, rental agreement, or HRS Chapter 521, Relating to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code.) |
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M-0101(25) Testimony on BILL013(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the First Source program. (Amending Chapter 2, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 (“ROH”), to address certain obsolete or unnecessary provisions.) |
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PASS FIRST READING |
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M-0108(25) Testimony on BILL014(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0121(25) Testimony on BILL014(25) for Mar 4, 2025 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH (HSEH) Meeting. |
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Relating to the Climate Resiliency Fund. (Creating a fund to receive and expend moneys to support climate resiliency.) |
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PASS FIRST READING |
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BILL015(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1 M-0103(25) Testimony on BILL015(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to refuse and recyclable materials. (Addressing the collection of refuse and recyclable materials.) |
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BILL016(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1 M-0104(25) Testimony on BILL016(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption.) |
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PASS FIRST READING |
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BILL017(25), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1 CC-044(25) OKIMOTO - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 17 (2025). FILE CC-046(25) DOS SANTOS-TAM - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 17 (2025). FILE. CC-048(25) WATERS - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 17 (2025). FILE. D-0149(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Bill 17 (2025) - Relating to Real Property Tax Home Exemption. M-0110(25) Testimony on BILL017(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to plastic. (Addressing certain single-use plastic containers.) |
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M-0105(25) Testimony on BILL018(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the Building Code. (Amending the Building Code of the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS FIRST READING |
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M-0109(25) Testimony on BILL019(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to funds. (Creating a new fund to assist prospective homebuyers.) |
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M-0089(25) Testimony on BILL020(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to incentives for businesses. (Amending Chapter 35, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 (“ROH”), to address certain obsolete or unnecessary provisions.) |
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D-0099(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Bill 3 (2025) - Relating to the Repeal of a Real Property Tax Rebate. M-0048(25) Testimony on BILL003(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0073(25) Testimony on BILL003(25) for Feb 11, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0113(25) Testimony on BILL003(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0128(25) Testimony on BILL003(25) for Mar 4, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) 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 SECOND READING, AS AMENDED |
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BILL004(25), CD1 - 02-11-25 BUD BILL004(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 BILL004(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - TDST1 MM-031(25) DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR - Proposed Amendment to Bill 4 (2025), CD1 — Relating to Sponsorships. M-0057(25) Testimony on BILL004(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0086(25) Testimony on BILL004(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0107(25) Testimony on BILL004(25) for Feb 26, 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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BILL009(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1 M-0051(25) Testimony on BILL009(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0074(25) Testimony on BILL009(25) for Feb 11, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0111(25) Testimony on BILL009(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0129(25) Testimony on BILL009(25) for Mar 4, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. |
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Relating to wheelies. (Promoting public safety for drivers and pedestrians using the public transportation system in the City and County of Honolulu by addressing the performance of stunts on public roadways.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED |
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BILL061(24), CD1 - 02-12-25 PI&T CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM M-0571(24) Testimony on BILL061(24) for Dec 11, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0106(25) Testimony on BILL061(24) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 121124 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/29/25 021225 Committee on Planning, Infrastructure & Transportation Written Summary for Video Record |
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PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (Cont’d.) |
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Relating to public places. (Authorizing outdoor dining services on certain public places.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED |
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BILL001(25), CD1 - 02-12-25 PI&T BILL001(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 M-0025(25) Testimony on BILL001(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0069(25) Testimony on BILL001(25) for Feb 12, 2025 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0114(25) Testimony on BILL001(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021225 Committee on Planning, Infrastructure & Transportation Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to structures. (Addressing structures on, above, or below public sidewalks or malls.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED |
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BILL006(25), CD1 - 02-12-25 PI&T BILL006(25), PROPOSED CD1 - RC1 M-0052(25) Testimony on BILL006(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0079(25) Testimony on BILL006(25) for Feb 12, 2025 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0112(25) Testimony on BILL006(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0136(25) Testimony on BILL006(25) for Mar 5, 2025 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. 021225 Committee on Planning, Infrastructure & Transportation Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH |
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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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BILL063(24), CD1 - 02-11-25 HSEH BILL063(24), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1 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. M-0061(25) Testimony on BILL063(24) for Feb 11, 2025 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH (HSEH) Meeting. M-0098(25) Testimony on BILL063(24) for Feb 26, 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 021125 Committee on Housing, Sustainability, Economy & Health Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to parades, street festivals, and other activities. (Amending existing ordinances governing parades, street festivals, and other activities, including those in Waikīkī, to reduce the strain on residents, visitors, employees, first responders, and businesses caused by the closure of main public thoroughfares; ensure that parades, street festivals, and other activities serve a public purpose; protect the health and safety of the public; and establish requirements specific to activities that involve the closure of streets for the foregoing purposes.) |
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BILL050(24), CD1 - 02-12-25 PI&T BILL050(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TW1 BILL050(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TW2 BILL050(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TW3 (Current Committee Draft version OCS2024-0996/11/14/2024 2:27 PM) BILL050(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TW4 CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0722(24) DOWNTOWN-CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - Testimony on BILL050(24) for Oct 9, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. D-0799(24) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Bill 50 (2024) Proposed CD1 - Relating to Parades, Street Festivals, and Other Activities. D-0126(25) WAIKIKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO 9 - Support for Bill 50 (2024) CD 1 M-0361(24) Testimony on BILL050(24) for Aug 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0350(24) Testimony on BILL050(24) for Aug 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0362(24) WAIKIKI BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Testimony on BILL050(24) for Aug 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0440(24) WAIKIKI BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Testimony on Bill 50 for Sep 24, 2024 @ 2:30 P.M. TRANSPORTATION (TRANS) Meeting. M-0453(24) Testimony on BILL050(24) for Oct 9, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0430(24) Testimony on BILL050(24) for Sep 24, 2024 @ 02:30 PM TRANSPORTATION (TRANS) Meeting. M-0476(24) Testimony on BILL050(24) for Oct 22, 2024 @ 02:30 PM TRANSPORTATION (TRANS) Meeting. M-0520(24) Testimony on BILL050(24) for Nov 19, 2024 @ 02:30 PM TRANSPORTATION (TRANS) Meeting. M-0068(25) Testimony on BILL050(24) for Feb 12, 2025 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0116(25) Testimony on BILL050(24) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 080724 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/04/24 092424 Committee on Transportation Written Summary for Video Record 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 021225 Committee on Planning, Infrastructure & Transportation Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to Chapter 1, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, as amended. (Amending Chapter 1, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 ("ROH"), to repeal or amend certain obsolete or unnecessary provisions.) |
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BILL033(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM 062524 Committee on Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record 060524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/10/24 071024 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/07/24 021225 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the Building Code. (Amending the Building Code of the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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BILL058(24), CD1 - 11-20-24 ZON BILL058(24), CD2 - 02-13-25 ZON BILL058(24), PROPOSED CD1 - CS1 BILL058(24), PROPOSED CD1 - CS2 BILL058(24), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - ATUP1 BILL058(24), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - EK1 CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0717(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Bill to clarify portions of the recently adopted Ordinance 24-15 — 2018 Building Code. D-0746(24) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Bill 58 (2024) — 2018 Building Code Housekeeping Measure. M-0566(24) Testimony on BILL058(24) for Dec 11, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0085(25) Testimony on BILL058(24) for Feb 13, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. 100924 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/07/24 102324 Committee on Zoning Written Summary for Video Record 112024 Committee on Zoning Written Summary for Video Record |
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RESOLUTIONS |
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Approving the month-to-month rental with Camp Mokulēʻia, Incorporated, for a period of up to four years, for the City's Mokulēʻia Beach Park Addition, TMK: (1) 6‑8-002:001 (portion). |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED |
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RES25-038, PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 D-0034(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES Draft Resolution for a Rental Agreement with Camp Mokuleia, Incorporated for the City's Mokule'ia Beach Park Addition Property TMK: 6-8-002:001(Por.) M-0064(25) Testimony on RES25-038 for Feb 11, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. |
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Approving a request to compromise certain claims concerning the taxation of real property. |
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D-0098(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Resolution 25-044 (2025) - Relating to a Tax Compromise. M-0065(25) Testimony on RES25-044 for Feb 11, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0115(25) Testimony on RES25-044 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Approving the grant of easements to the ‘Ewa by Gentry Community Association within a portion of 91‑1000 Geiger Road, TMK: 9-1-013:007 and the City owned portions of Geiger Road, TMK: 9-1-069:Road, ‘Ewa, Hawaiʻi. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED |
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RES24-293, CD1 - 02-11-25 HSEH CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM D-0845(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution requesting for Perpetual Easements by ʻEwa by Gentry Community Association Within a portion of 91-1000 Geiger Road and City-owned Portions of Geiger Road. TMKS: 9-1-013:007 and 9-1-069: Road. 021125 Committee on Housing, Sustainability, Economy & Health Written Summary for Video Record |
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Authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor's designee to enter into a development contract between the City and County of Honolulu and TC Kihapai LLC; enter into a ground lease between the City and County of Honolulu and Kihapai Place Apartments, LLLP; and execute grants of utility or access easements to develop an affordable rental housing project at 734 and 735 Kihapai Place, Kailua, Oʻahu, and identified as Tax Map Keys (1) 4‑3‑058:065 and 066. |
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RES25-046, CD1 - 02-11-25 HSEH D-0081(25) LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution seeking approval of Kihapai Place Apartments - Affordable Rental Project at 734 and 735 Kihapai Place, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii (TMK Nos.: (1) 4-3-058:065, 066). M-0075(25) TRADEWIND CAPITAL - Presentation on RES25-46, Item No. 3 for Feb 11, 2025 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMY & HEALTH (HSEH) Meeting. 021125 Committee on Housing, Sustainability, Economy & Health Written Summary for Video Record |
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To retain the legal services of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP as Special Counsel to represent defendant Zane De Cambra in the legal action entitled Diann Taua, et al, v. City and County of Honolulu, et al.; Civil No. 1CCV‑23‑0001436 KTM (Cir. Ct.). |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of certain phased improvements in Waimea Valley in Haleʻiwa, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Hiʻipaka, LLC) (Deadline: 3/18/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED |
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D-0037(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit Waimea Valley Economic Resiliency Project 59-864 Kamehameha Highway — Hale`iwa Tax Map Keys 6-1-002: 002 and 005. M-0077(25) WAIMEA VALLEY HIʻIPAKA LLC - Presentation on Agenda Item No. 3 for Feb 13, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. |
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Accepting a gift of $8,000 to the City from The Deputies for the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Scholarship Program. |
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D-0013(25) FIRE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Deputies for the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Scholarship Program. 021325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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Urging the Honolulu Police Department and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to enter into an agreement to assign school resource officers to West Oʻahu public high schools. |
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FOR ADOPTION |
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D-0129(25) NANAKULI-MAILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 36 - Testimony on RES25-030 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0066(25) Testimony on RES25-030 for Feb 13, 2025 @ 01:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (PS) Meeting. M-0090(25) Testimony on RES25-030 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of $14,000 to the City from The Deputies for the Honolulu Police Department’s Law Enforcement Explorer Program. |
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D-0038(25) POLICE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Deputies. 021325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of $16,400 to the City from the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation (HFF) for various Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) events. |
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D-0089(25) FIRE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation (HFF). 021325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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Urging the Department of Enterprise Services to pursue the sponsorship of naming rights for the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. |
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D-0102(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Testimony on RES25-050 for Feb 13, 2025 @ 02:30 PM INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & ENTERTAINMENT (ITE) Meeting. M-0119(25) Testimony on RES25-050 for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021325 Committee on Innovation, Technology & Entertainment Written Summary for Video Record |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Pamela Nonaka v. City and County of Honolulu, Civ. No. 1CC141000077, Circuit Court of the First Circuit, State of Hawaiʻi. |
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Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Sefo Fatai v. City & County of Honolulu, et al.; Civil No.19-00603 MWJS‑WRP (U.S.D.C.). |
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Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Darlene Tamashiro, Individually and as Guardian of R.B., a Minor, et. al. v. City and County of Honolulu, et. al., CIVIL NO. 1CCV‑23‑0000924. |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Bonnie Chermak, et al. v. KS Ilima at Leihano, LLC, et al, Civ. No. 1CCV‑23‑0001455 SMK (Cir. Ct.). |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Nancy J. Sublette v. City and County of Honolulu; Civ. No. 1CCV-22-0000861 (Cir. Ct.). |
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Granting a 90-day extension of time for Resolution 25-24 – Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of two new single-family dwellings with attached garages in Lāʻie, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Western Community Crossroads, LC) (Deadline: 3/4/25 + 90 days) |
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D-0003(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of two single-family dwellings with attached garages in Lāʻie, Oʻahu. M-0060(25) GROUP 70 - Request for Time Extension, Hale Kahakai Ma Lāie, Resolution 25-24. |
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Accepting a gift of $85,000 to the City from the Waikīkī Business Improvement District Association (WBIDA) for the Honolulu Police Department, District 6, to address various illegal activities. |
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D-0093(25) POLICE - Draft Resolution reporting of gift from the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association excess of $2,500 and requested acceptance. |
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