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HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
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Voting Members: Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Chair Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair Radiant Cordero Esther Kiaʻāina Matt Weyer
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
9:00 A.M.
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INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
1. PRESENTATION BY ERNST & YOUNG LLP ON THE FIRST PHASE OF WORK COVERING THE FEASIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED EMPTY HOMES TAX MEASURE PROPOSED IN BILL 46 (2024), CD2, FD1 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.
D-0312(25) MAKIKI / LOWER PUNCHBOWL / TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 10 - Resolution for support of establishing an Empty Homes Tax in Honolulu.
Related communication:
M-0247(25) Testimony on PRESENTATION BY ERNST & YOUNG LLP ON THE FIRST PHASE OF WORK COVERING THE FEASIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED EMPTY HOMES TAX MEASURE PROPOSED IN BILL 46 (2024), CD2, FD1 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
D-0316(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Presentation of Ernst & Young LLP (item #1 to the Agenda) revises D-294 for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0251(25) Testimony by Ernst & Young LLP presentation on BILL 46 (2024), CD2, FD1 relating to Real Property Taxation for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
D-294 Department of Budget and Fiscal Services transmitting the Executive Summary Presentation for Bill 46 (2024), CD2, FD1 Relating to Real Property Taxation.
FOR ACTION
2. BILL 60 (2024), CD1 – RELATING TO SEWERS, DRAINAGE, AND CESSPOOLS. Amending portions of Chapter 43, Revised Ordinance of Honolulu 2021, as amended, by: (1) amending § 43-6.2 to include Accessory Dwelling Units in the “Residential” sewer service charge customer classification, (2) amending § 43-6.6 to remove all information related to nonresidential strength surcharges and replace it with information on wastewater disposal charges for waste haulers, (3) amending APPENDIX 43-A to include new sewer service charges, wastewater disposal charges, and to remove extra strength wastewater charges as well as a second customer category, (4) amending § 43-10.3 to include Accessory Dwelling Units, (5) amending § 43-10.4 to remove references to wastewater strength, and (6) amending Appendix 43-C to include new Wastewater System Facility Charges. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 4/16/25)
BILL060(24), CD1 - 04-01-25 BUD
BILL060(24), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL060(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TW1
BILL060(24), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - TDST1
CC-278(24) CORDERO - Referral Appeal Form for Bill 60 (2024) from Budget to Public Infrastructure & Technology, Budget. FILE.
CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM
CC-036(25) WATERS - Bill 60 (2024) Proposed Increase in Honolulu Sewer Rates. BUD CCM.
CC-051(25) TUPOLA - Integrated Planning for Clean Water Oʻahu.
CC-093(25) DOS SANTOS-TAM - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 14 - Request for Additional Information Relating to the Sewer Fund.
D-0773(24) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Draft a bill to amend Sewer Service Charges in ROH Chapter 43.
D-0785(24) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Bill 60 (2024) — Relating to Sewers, Drainage, and Cesspools.
D-0804(24) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Presentation on Bill060(24) for Nov 21, 2024 @ 02:30 PM PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (PIT) Meeting.
D-0154(25) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Presentation on Agenda Item No. 7 Proposed Sewer Rate Adjustments for March 4, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
D-0158(25) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Responses to Questions Regarding Bill 60 (2024) Proposed Increase in Sewer Fees. BUD CCM.
D-0239(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Council Bill 60 (2024), Proposed CD1: Relating to Sewers, Drainage, and Cesspools.
D-0247(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Council Bill 60 (2024), Proposed CD1: Relating to Sewers, Drainage and Cesspools.
D-0249(25) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Presentation on Agenda Item No. 1, Bill 60 (2024) for the April 1, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) meeting.
D-0261(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 14 - Request for Additional Information Relating to the Sewer Fund.
D-0283(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on BILL060(24), CD1 relating to sewers, drainage, and cesspools for Apr 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
D-0319(25) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Presentation on Proposed Sewer Rate Adjustments for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
D-0329(25) HAWAII KAI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO.1 - Testimony on BILL060(24) for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0497(24) Testimony on BILL060(24) for Nov 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0515(24) Testimony on BILL060(24) for Nov 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0535(24) Testimony on BILL060(24) for Nov 21, 2024 @ 02:30 PM PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (PIT) Meeting.
M-0184(25) Testimony on BILL060(24) for Apr 1, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0205(25) Testimony on BILL060(24) for April 1, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0232(25) Testimony on BILL060(24) for Apr 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0243(25) Testimony on BILL060(24) for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
112124 Committee on Public Infrastructure and Technology Written Summary for Video Record
110724 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 12/11/24
030425 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
040125 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 60 (2024), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam) – The CD2 (OCS2025-0345/4/23/2025 4:09 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 5 of the bill, which amends ROH APPENDIX 43-A ("SEWER SERVICE CHARGE SCHEDULES"):
(1) Amends the tables for Residential Sewer Service Charges and Nonresidential Sewer Service Charges to specify the amounts for these charges for fiscal years 2026 to 2035.
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(2) Adds new language at the end of ROH Appendix 43-A ("SEWER SERVICE CHARGE SCHEDULES") to establish a customer assistance program to provide relief to households paying residential sewer charges in the amount of ____ per month until ____.
B. In SECTION 6 of the bill, separates accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") into its own category.
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive changes.
3. BILL 40 (2025) – RELATING TO FEES, CHARGES, AND FINES. Addressing fees, charges, and fines. (Bill passed first reading 4/16/25)
BILL040(25), CD1 - 04-29-25 BUD
BILL040(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
CC-113(25) OKIMOTO - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 40 (2025). FILE.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 40 (2025) (Submitted by Councilmember Dos Santos‑Tam) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0340/4/23/2025 1:05 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the effective date to January 1, 2026.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
Related communication:
CC-113 Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Okimoto.
4. BILL 2 (2025), CD1 – RELATING TO FUNDS. Addressing certain funds. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 4/16/25)
BILL002(25), CD1 - 04-01-25 BUD
BILL002(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
BILL002(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST2
M-0047(25) Testimony on BILL002(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0072(25) Testimony on BILL002(25) for Feb 11, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0227(25) Testimony on BILL002(25) for Apr 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
021125 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
012925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 02/26/25
040125 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
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5. BILL 31 (2025) – RELATING TO THE TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION FUND. Addressing the Transit Construction Mitigation Fund. (Bill passed first reading 4/16/25)
BILL031(25), CD1 - 04-29-25 BUD
BILL031(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 31 (2025) (Submitted by Councilmember Dos Santos‑Tam) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0349/4/23/2025 2:30 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends SECTION 2 of the bill as follows:
1. In ROH Section 6-55.5(a)(2), replaces the proposed annual revenue maximum of $2,000,000 with $1,000,000.
2. Removes in its entirety ROH Section 6-55.5(a)(3), which required a qualified business to have 15 or fewer employees. Renumbers the subsequent subdivision accordingly.
3. In renumbered ROH Section 6-55.5(a)(3), replaces the requirement that an applicant must have opened for business prior to January 1, 2022 with a new requirement that the applicant must have opened for business at least 12 months prior to the start of any Rail Project construction within the transit construction mitigation zone in which the business is physically located, as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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6. BILL 35 (2025) – RELATING TO LEASE AND RENTAL OF CITY REAL PROPERTY. Amending Chapter 38, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 to address the lease and rental of City real property. (Transmitted by Communication D-112; Consecutive referral: BUD, EM; Bill passed first reading 4/16/25)
BILL035(25), CD1 - 04-29-25 BUD
BILL035(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TW1
MM-067(25) ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION - Presentation on Item 6, BILL 35(2025) for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
MM-071(25) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Bill 35 (2025) Relating to Lease and Rental of City Real Property.
D-0112(25) LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft Bill for an Ordinance Relating to the Lease and Rental of City Real Property, Including Fees.
M-0236(25) Testimony on BILL035(25) for Apr 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0246(25) Testimony on BILL035(25) for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 35 (2025) (Submitted by Council Chair Waters) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0252/3/28/2025 3:49 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill, amends ROH § 38-1.3, relating to definitions, to:
1. Add a new definition of "Affordable Housing" to mean the development of a rental housing project with a majority of the total number of dwelling units in the project rented to households earning 80 percent or below of the area median income determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development annually for the Honolulu Metropolitan Statistical Area as adjusted for household size.
2. Amend the definition of "Community Development" to mean the process of improving social, physical, and environmental conditions of a community through coordinated efforts that enhance the well‑being, stability, and sustainability of its residents, including initiatives that promote equitable access to essential services, infrastructure, and affordable and workforce housing.
3. Add a new definition of "DES Director" to mean the Director of Enterprise Services.
4. Delete the definition of "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise."
5. Amends the definition of "DLM Director" to reference the "DHLM Director," and to mean the Director of Housing and Land Management.
6. Add a new definition of "DPR Director" to mean the Director of Parks and Recreation.
7. Delete the definition of "Economic Development."
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8. Add a definition of "Qualified Improvement" to mean any permanent capital improvement made to real property, the ownership of which will revert to the city upon the expiration of the lease (moved from ROH § 38-3.1).
9. Add a definition of "Solicitation" to mean a request for qualifications, request for bids, request for proposals, or any similar solicitation (moved from ROH § 38-2.2)
B. In SECTION 4 of the bill, moves the definition of "solicitation" from ROH § 38-2.2 to ROH § 38-1.3.
C. In SECTION 4 of the bill, amends ROH § 38-2.3, relating to publication of solicitations, by:
1. Amending subsection (a) to provide that publication of a lease solicitation must be made a minimum of ___ calendar days (instead of within a reasonable time) prior to the response deadline set forth in the solicitation.
2. Deleting subsection (c), relating to the required deposit by a party requesting publication of a solicitation (the City determines the solicitation method).
D. In SECTION 4 of the bill, adds a new ROH § 38-2.4(d), relating to selection of solicitation responses, to provide that the selection process (for the award of a lease) must be conducted in compliance with applicable State procurement laws, rules, and regulations.
E. In SECTION 4 of the bill, amends ROH § 38-2.5, relating to Council approval and notice to the Council, by:
1. Amending subsection (a), relating to circumstances when Council approval of a lease is required, to provide that upon council approval of the lease by resolution, amendments recommended by the Corporation Counsel as necessary or desirable may be included in the final lease that is executed by the parties (instead of allowing the DLM director to make clarifying and nonsubstantive revisions to effectuate the intent of the lease or other contract).
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2. Amending subsection (b), relating to circumstances when Council approval of a lease is not required, to:
a. Amend subdivision (1) to provide that the term of the lease does not exceed ___ years (instead of five years).
b. Delete subdivision (2), which would not have required Council approval if the tenant is any political or governmental subdivision of the federal, State, or county governments, and renumber the subsequent subdivision; and
c. Amend renumbered subdivision (2) to provide that the tenant is a nonprofit organization, child care operator, or organization involved in community development (deletes references to disadvantaged business enterprise and organization involved in economic development), and the full unexpired lease term does not exceed ___ years (instead of 10 years).
F. In SECTION 6 of the bill, amends ROH § 38-3.1, relating to lease requirements, by:
1. Reformatting subsection (b) into three subdivisions:
a. In subdivision (2), deletes reference to the satisfaction of the DLM Director in the director's absolute discretion; and
b. In subdivision (3), moves the definition of "qualified improvement" to ROH § 38-1.3.
2. Amending subsection (c) to add a new subdivision (4) to provide that the extension of a lease for affordable housing that meets all of the requirements and conditions in subdivisions (1), (2), and (3) are subject to Council approval by resolution.
3. Amending subsection (e) to provide that no lease is transferable or assignable without the prior approval of the DHLM Director, and subject to Council approval by resolution. Also provides that the Council (instead of the DLM Director) may condition or withhold its approval in the Council's absolute discretion.
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4. Amending subsection (f) to provide that no subleasing is permitted without the prior approval of the DHLM Director, and subject to Council approval by resolution. Also provides that the Council (instead of the DLM Director) may condition or withhold its approval in the Council's absolute discretion.
5. Amending subsection (g) to provide that the DHLM Director and the Council may subject the lease to other terms and conditions that the DLM Director or the Council deems advisable.
G. In SECTION 6 of the bill, amends ROH § 38-3.2(a), relating to circumstances where solicitation of a lease is not required, by:
1. Amending subdivision (1) to retain reference to property acquired by eminent domain or negotiated purchase or exchange, but delete reference to when immediate use of the property acquired is not necessary, and limits the term of the lease to not more than ___ years (instead of five years).
2. Amending subdivision (2) to retain references to leases to a nonprofit organization, affiliated organization, child care operator, or organization involved in community development, but delete references to a disadvantaged business enterprise or organization involved in economic development.
3. Amending subdivision (4) to retain reference to leases to any political or governmental subdivision of the City, but delete references to any political or government subdivision of the federal, State, or other county governments.
4. Amending subdivision (5) to retain references to a threat to life, public health, safety, or welfare by reason of a major natural disaster, epidemic, riot, or fire, but require that the mayor first issue a proclamation declaring a public emergency.
5. Amending subdivision (6) to retain references to leases to City employees as perquisite housing, but delete references to leases to State employees as perquisite housing.
H. In SECTION 6 of the bill, adds a new ROH § 38-3.5 to require the DHLM Director to adopt rules pursuant to HRS Chapter 91 for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of new Article 3.
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I. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends ROH § 38-4.2, relating to the BFS director's authority to call for bids, accept bids, and award concessions, to provide that the BFS director may delegate the director's authority to the director of a department that has authority over the concession.
J. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends ROH § 38-4.4, relating to publication of a call for competitive sealed bids, to provide that in addition to publication in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the City, an alternative method is to post the call for competitive sealed bids on the electronic procurement system.
K. In SECTION 8 of the bill, deletes ROH § 38-4.5, relating to the deposit required from a party requesting publication of a solicitation (the City initiates publication of the request for bids for a concession). Renumbers subsequent sections.
L. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends renumbered ROH § 38-4.5, relating to the opening or rejection of bids, by:
1. Amending subsection (a) to delete the requirement that the BFS director open the competitive sealed bids in the presence of all bidders who attend the opening, and that bidders in attendance may inspect the opened bids.
2. Amending subsection (c) to provide that the City Clerk, upon receipt of the BFS director's written report naming the successful bidder, is required to post the report on the electronic procurement system (instead of the Council's meeting agenda bulletin board).
M. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends renumbered ROH § 38-4.7, relating to deposits that must accompany bids, to provide that the deposit of legal tender or certified check must be issued by a bank, savings institution, or credit union insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Administration (instead of being drawn on a bank doing business within the State).
N. In SECTION 8 of the bill, moves former ROH § 38-4.10 to a new ROH § 38‑4.8, relating to a bond in lieu of the bid deposit. Renumbers subsequent sections.
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O. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends renumbered ROH § 38-4.9, relating to forfeiture and return of deposits, to:
1. Reformat the section into two subsections; and
2. Clarify that the security is required under ROH § 38-4.11, and the bid deposit is required under ROH § 38-4.7.
P. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends renumbered ROH § 38-4.10, relating to contract execution and award to the highest responsible bidder, to reformat the section into two subsections.
Q. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends renumbered ROH § 38-4.11, relating to a security payment, to:
1. Reformat the section into two subsections; and
2. Amend subsection (b) to provide that the security payment must be made by a deposit of legal tender or certified check issued by a bank, savings institution, or credit union insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Administration, or in lieu of the security payment, the BFS director may accept a surety bond, but deletes the requirement that the surety company issuing the surety bond be authorized to do business in the State.
R. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends renumbered ROH § 38-4.12, relating to surety company qualification, delete all provisions and instead provide that the issuer of the surety bond must be a surety company that qualifies under HRS § 102-12.
S. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends renumbered ROH § 38-4.14, relating to concessions solicited by competitive sealed proposals, by:
1. Moving former ROH § 38-4.17(6) to new ROH § 38-4.14(a)(4), to provide that concessions that provide for beach- or ocean-related recreational services may be solicited by competitive sealed proposals.
2. Moving former ROH § 38-4.17(8) to new ROH § 38-4.14(a)(5), to provide that concessions that are located at City zoos, botanical gardens, or parks that are designated by the DPR director as environmentally, culturally, historically, or operationally unique may
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be solicited by competitive sealed proposals; and to require the BFS director to delegate the BFS director's authority relating to the concession to the DPR director or the DES director, as appropriate, based on the department that has authority over the concession.
T. In SECTION 8 of the bill, amends renumbered ROH § 38-4.16, relating to circumstances when bidding is not required, by:
1. Deleting subdivision (3), relating to concessions that are set aside for use by handicapped or blind persons. Renumbers subsequent subdivisions.
2. Amending renumbered subdivision (3) to retain reference to leases to any political or governmental subdivision of the city, but delete references to any political government subdivision of the federal, State, or other county governments.
3. Moving former subdivision (6), relating to requests for proposals for beach- and ocean-related services concessions to renumbered ROH § 38-4.14(a)(4). Renumbers subsequent subdivisions.
4. Amending renumbered subdivision 5, relating to nonprofit zoo, botanical garden, and unique park concessions, to delete the requirement that the nonprofit group be incorporated under State law.
5. Moving former subdivision (8), relating to requests for proposals for zoo, botanical garden, and unique park concessions to renumbered ROH § 38-4.14(a)(5). Renumbers subsequent subdivisions.
6. Deleting former subdivision (10), relating to concession spaces for public pay telephones (there are no public pay telephone concessions). Renumbers subsequent subdivisions.
U. In SECTION 8 of the bill, adds a new ROH § 38-4.17 to require the BFS director to adopt rules pursuant to HRS Chapter 91 for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of new Article 4.
V. Amends SECTION 12 of the bill to instruct the Revisor of Ordinances to update the Reporting Requirements Table to delete the reporting requirements repealed by SECTIONS 3 and 5 of the bill and include the reporting requirements added by SECTIONS 4, 6, and 8 of the bill.
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W. Amends SECTION 13 of the bill, relating to the effective date, to provide that the ordinance takes effect on July 1, 2025 (instead of upon approval of the ordinance) and will be repealed on July 1, 2029.
X. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments for purposes of grammar, formatting, style, clarity, and consistency.
7. BILL 36 (2025) – RELATING TO FISCAL STABILITY. Addressing economic and revenue downturns and emergency situations. (Bill passed first reading 4/16/25)
8. BILL 4 (2025), CD1 – 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. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 2/26/25; Committee postponed action 3/4/25)
BILL004(25), CD1 - 02-11-25 BUD
BILL004(25), CD2 - 04-29-25 BUD
BILL004(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
BILL004(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - TDST1
BILL004(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - RC1
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.
M-0137(25) Testimony on BILL004(25) for Mar 4, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
021125 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
012925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 02/26/25
030425 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
022625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/19/25
CD2 TO BILL 4 (2025), CD1 (Approved by the Committee at its March 4, 2025 meeting) – The CD2 (Transmitted by MM-31) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends Section § 2-_.2 Definitions, "City Asset" by deleting "tangible property" and replacing the phrase with "real or personal property" to capture the various types of City property that may be sponsored.
B. Amends Section § 2-_.2 Definitions, "Equipment" by clarifying that multiple pieces of equipment with a value in excess of $25,000 can be subject to a sponsorship.
C. Amends § 2-_.2 Definitions, "Program" by adding the word "activity," after the phrase, "Any program" to capture, for example, a website established by a city agency to support small businesses.
D. Amends Section § 2-_.3 Exclusions, by providing a list of what typically is used for memorials.
E. Amends § 2-_.6 Sponsorship rules, by deleting the word "must" and replacing it with the word "may" such that rule-making is optional rather than mandatory.
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F. Deletes Section § 2-_.7(a)(7) Sponsorship requirements, as it contains a vague standard and is redundant with Section § 2- .7(a)(2) which already requires conformity with sign regulations and state statutes relating to outdoor advertising, including billboards.
G. Amends Section § 2-_.7(a)(11) Sponsorship requirements, to make it the director's discretion whether to include an indemnity provision.
H. Section § 2-_.7(a)(12) Sponsorship requirements, requires termination terms but does not dictate what those terms should be.
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 4 (2025), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Cordero) – The CD2 (OCS2025-0350/4/23/2025 3:22 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Adds a new SECTION 2 of the bill that amends ROH § 1-8.1 to provide that sponsorship agreements entered into pursuant to ROH Chapter 2, Article __ are not private grant agreements, as that term is defined in ROH § 1-8.1, renumbers subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
B. In renumbered SECTION 3 of the bill:
1. Amends ROH § 2-___.2 ("Definitions") as follows:
a. Amends the definition of "City Asset" by deleting "tangible property" and replacing the phrase with "real or personal property" to capture the various types of city property that may be sponsored;
b. Amends the definition of "Equipment" by clarifying that multiple pieces of equipment with a value in excess of $25,000 can be subject to a sponsorship;
c. Amends the definition of "Facility" to include any portion of any building, including any stadium, arena, or station owned, managed, or operated by the city;
d. Amends the definition of "Program" by adding the word "activity," after the phrase, "Any program" to capture, for example, a website established by a city agency to support small businesses;
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e. Amends the definition of "Sponsorship Agreement" to provide that sponsorship agreements allow for sponsorship recognition and to specify that sponsorship agreements are not private grant agreements; and
f. Amends the definition of "Sponsorship Recognition" to include the granting of naming rights for city facilities;
2. Amends ROH § 2-___.3 ("Exclusions") by deleting subdivision (2) relating to the exclusion for memorials and the naming of a city park, site, or facility subject to ROH §§ 22-9.3 to 22-9.5;
3. Adds new ROH § 2-__.4 that:
a. Authorizes the city to enter into a proposed sponsorship agreement that grants naming rights for a city facility and further provides that such agreements are subject to the requirements in renumbered § 2-___.8(b);
b. Provides that if the city and a sponsor desire to enter into a proposed sponsorship agreement that grants naming rights and a tangible acknowledgement and expression of gratitude, two separate agreements (one for the granting of naming rights and the other for the tangible expression of gratitude) must be approved in accordance with the procedures in this article; and
c. Renumbers subsequent sections of the new article;
4. Amends renumbered ROH § 2-___.7 ("Sponsorship rules"), by deleting the word "must" and replacing it with the word "may" such that rulemaking is optional rather than mandatory;
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5. Amends renumbered ROH § 2-___.8 ("Sponsorship requirements") as follows:
a. Amends subsection (a) by specifying that this subsection applies to sponsorship agreements that solely confer a tangible acknowledgement and expression of gratitude for the sponsor for purposes of sponsorship recognition and by:
i. Deleting subdivision (7), as it contains a vague standard and is redundant with subdivision (2), which already requires conformity with sign regulations and State statutes relating to outdoor advertising, including billboards, and renumbers subsequent subdivisions;
ii. Amending renumbered subdivision (8)(K) to prohibit the use of speech that supports or opposes or appears to support or oppose any legislative proposal that is currently pending before any legislative body in the State of Hawaiʻi and provide that the provisions set forth in paragraph (K) must not be interpreted to prohibit the display of any speech content that is protected under the First Amendment of the United States and State Constitutions as determined by the corporation counsel;
iii. Amending renumbered subdivision (11) by specifying that it is at the director of an executive agency's discretion whether to include an indemnity provision; and iv. Amending renumbered subdivision (12) by generally requiring termination terms for sponsorship agreements rather than specifying the termination terms that must be included in all sponsorship agreements; and
b. Adds a new subsection (b) that sets forth requirements for sponsorship agreements that solely confer naming rights for a facility to the sponsor for purposes of sponsorship recognition and reletters the subsequent subsection as subsection (c)
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c. Amends relettered subsection (c) by deleting subdivision (2), which provided that sponsorships by persons that have a pending open application with the city for a discretionary approval would not be accepted and renumbers subsequent subdivisions accordingly; and
6. Adds a new ROH § 2-___.9 that specifies that sponsorships authorized pursuant to this article are not subject to the requirements of ROH §§ 22-9.3 and 22.9.5.
C. Adds a Revisor's clause in light of the added Ramseyering in new SECTION 2 of the bill.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
9. BILL 18 (2024) – RELATING TO POUNDMASTERS. Removing ordinances relating to poundmasters. (Bill passed first reading 3/25/24; Committee postponed action 4/2/24)
BILL018(24), CD1 - 04-29-25 BUD
BILL018(24), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM
M-0135(24) Testimony on BILL018(24) for Apr 2, 2024 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
032524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 04/17/24
040224 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 18 (2024) (Submitted by Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam) – The CD1 (OCS2024-0945/10/18/2024 8:53 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 3 of the bill, changes the effective date from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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10. BILL 15 (2025), CD1 – RELATING TO THE CLIMATE RESILIENCY FUND. Creating a fund to receive and expend moneys to support climate resiliency. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 3/19/25)
BILL015(25), CD1 - 03-04-25 BUD
BILL015(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1
BILL015(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - MW1
MM-042(25) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Bill 15 (2025), CD1 Relating to the Climate Change Resiliency Fund.
MM-068(25) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Bill 15 (2025), CD1 Relating to the Climate Resiliency Fund
M-0103(25) Testimony on BILL015(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0176(25) Testimony on BILL015(25) for Mar 19, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0248(25) Testimony on BILL015(25) for Apr 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
030425 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
022625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/19/25
031925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 04/16/25
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 15 (2025), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Weyer) – The CD2 (OCS2025-0331/4/21/2025 3:36 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends SECTION 2 of the bill by:
1. Clarifying proposed ROH Section 6-__.2(4) to state that no more than 5 percent of the moneys deposited into the Climate Resiliency Fund in the previous year may be used for education-related activities; and
2. Reorganizing proposed ROH Section 6-__.5 by:
a. Renumbering former ROH Section 6-__.5(b) to a new subdivision 6‑__.5(b)(1), and further clarifying that preventive and ameliorative measures include both cesspool conversions and the installation of new lateral sewer connections for unsewered properties that were not previously serviced by a public sewer main;
b. Adding a new proposed subdivision ROH Section 6-__.5(b)(2) to permit moneys in the Climate Resiliency Fund to fund non‑profit entities, through grants or contracts, to execute and advance climate resiliency activity that leverage State, federal, or private funds;
c. Renumbering former ROH Section 6-__.5(c) to a new subdivision 6‑__.5(b)(3). Renumbers subsequent subsections; and
d. In renumbered ROH Section 6-__.5(c), adding a provision that requires that at least 50 percent of the annual budget appropriation from the Climate Resiliency Fund be allocated for climate resiliency grants and loans to partners and
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households external to the City, and 50 percent or less of annual budget appropriations to be allocated for City climate resilience projects.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
11. CC-119 (2025) – DRAFT COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE GRANTS IN AID ADVISORY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 15, REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU 2021. The Committee will take action on a draft committee report making recommendations to the Council on whether the Ordinance establishing the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission should be retained, amended, or repealed.
Related communications:
D-133 Report submitted by the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission, pursuant to Chapter 3, Article 15, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021.
D-160 – A Department of Community Services transmitting report of the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission.
D-160 – B Proposals 1-44
D-160 – C Proposals 45-89
D-160 – D Proposals 90-111
D-160 – E Proposals 112-134
D-160 – F Proposals 135-176
D-160 – G FY26 GIA Executive Summary
12. RESOLUTION 25-107 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DTS). Authorizing the transfers of Highway Fund monies not to exceed $199,200 from the Department of Transportation Services (“DTS”), Transportation Engineering activity (salaries character of expenditure (“COE”)) to the DTS, Transportation Technology activity
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(equipment COE); $350,257.85 from the DTS, Transportation Technology activity (salaries COE) to the DTS, Transportation Technology activity (equipment COE); and $127,000 from the DTS, Transportation Technology activity (current expense COE) to the DTS, Transportation Technology activity (equipment COE) required for receivables created in fiscal years 2016 through 2022 where no Capital Improvement Program grant funds actually existed. (Transmitted by Communication D-240)
D-0240(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
13. RESOLUTION 25-118 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (CSD). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $1,386,000 in General Fund and $318,000 in Highway Beautification and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles Revolving Fund from the Department of Customer Service (“CSD”) – Division of Motor Vehicles activity (salaries character of expenditure (“COE”)) to CSD Division of Motor Vehicles activity (current expenses COE) for fiscal year 2025 to cover towing contracts for abandoned or derelict vehicles and law enforcement support within the CSD. (Transmitted by Communication D-289)
RES25-118, PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
D-0289(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
14. RESOLUTION 25-119 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DLM). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $350,000 in General Fund monies from the Department of Land Management (“DLM”), Administration activity (current expenses character of expenditure (“COE”)) to DLM, Administration activity (equipment COE) for fiscal year 2025 to purchase a new chiller for the Kekaulike Courtyard Marketplace as the existing chiller has exceeded its useful life of 20 years. (Transmitted by Communication D-290)
D-0290(25) LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft resolution relating to the Transfer of Funds.
15. RESOLUTION 25-121 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (ENV). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $1,400,000 in Sewer Fund monies from the Department of Environmental Services (“ENV”) Collection System Maintenance activity (current expense character of expenditure (“COE”)) to the ENV Administration activity (current expense COE) for the fiscal year 2025 to comply with the Memorandum of Agreement for the payment of billing services to the Board of Water Supply for billing periods from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. (Transmitted by Communication D-293)
D-0293(25) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
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16. RESOLUTION 25-122 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (HESD). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $500,000 from the Honolulu Emergency Services Department (“HESD”), Administration activity (salaries character of expenditure (“COE”)) to HESD Emergency Medical Services activity (salaries COE) for fiscal year 2025 to cover the increased overtime costs. (Transmitted by Communication D-298)
D-0298(25) EMERGENCY SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
17. RESOLUTION 25-123 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DPR). Authorizing the transfers of General Fund monies not to exceed $209,000 from the Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) Administration activity (salaries character of expenditure (“COE”)) to DPR Administration activity (current expenses COE); $1,300,000 from the DPR Recreation Services activity (current expenses COE) to DPR Grounds Maintenance activity (current expenses COE); $281,000 from the DPR Urban Forestry activity (salaries COE) to DPR Urban Forestry activity (current expenses COE) for Fiscal Year 2025 to cover shortfalls due to unanticipated increases in security guard services, cost of water, sewer, and electricity costs, and irrigation supplies, green waste tip fees, and portable toilet rentals and security guard fees for Botanical Gardens. (Transmitted by Communication D-300)
D-0300(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to Transfer Funds.
18. RESOLUTION 25-127 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DPR). Authorizing a transfer of $220,000 in Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Fund monies from the Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) Recreation Services activity (salaries character of expenditure (“COE”)) to DPR Recreation Services activity (current expenses COE) for Fiscal Year 2025 to meet budget shortfalls for Security Guard services. (Transmitted by Communication D-309)
D-0309(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to Transfer Funds.
19. RESOLUTION 25-124 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DES). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $170,000 from the Department of Enterprise Services (“DES”) Auditoriums activity (salaries character of expenditure (“COE”)) to DES Auditoriums activity (current expenses COE) for the fiscal year 2025 required to cover increased energy costs, and public health and safety needs at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell campuses, including structural integrity assessments for the Neal S. Blaisdell Center arena roof and parking structure. (Transmitted by Communication D-302)
D-0302(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution Authorizing the Department of Enterprise Services to Transfer Funds.
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20. RESOLUTION 25-125 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DES). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $317,000 from the Department of Enterprise Services (“DES”), Honolulu Zoo activity (salaries character of expenditure (“COE”)) to DES Honolulu Zoo activity (current expenses COE) for the fiscal year 2025 to cover costs necessary for retrofits to animal exhibits and habitats to accommodate new animals; perform safety and welfare repairs; and address the recent introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Hawai‘i. (Transmitted by Communication D-303)
D-0303(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution Authorizing the Department of Enterprise Services to Transfer Funds.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), the Committee may consult in a closed meeting with its attorneys in executive session on questions and issues pertaining to the Councilʻs powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities relating to that item.
TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM, Chair
Committee on Budget