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HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
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COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS |
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Voting Members: Scott Y. Nishimoto, Chair Matt Weyer, Vice Chair Radiant Cordero Tyler Dos Santos-Tam Esther Kiaʻāina Val A. Okimoto Augie Tulba Andria Tupola Tommy Waters
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Item No. 3 – Resolution 25-99 on page 3 has been cancelled.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Pursuant to Section 92-3.7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, this meeting will be conducted as a remote meeting by interactive conference technology, with the following procedures in effect for the meeting:
The meeting will be viewable: (1) by internet live streaming through https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings; (2) by televised live broadcast on ʻŌlelo TV Channel 54; and (3) on the monitor situated outside the Council Chamber. Viewers who experience a loss of viewing signal should try switching to another viewing option.
After the meeting, the meeting will be viewable on demand at https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings. Copies of older meeting videos may be requested by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (808) 768‑5822, charges may apply.
Some Councilmembers and presenters may be participating in the meeting by interactive conference technology from remote locations.
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 one‑minute presentation.
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.
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Remote Testimony
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 82095249821 and Passcode 024771.
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.
Persons wishing to testify in-person in the Council Chamber are requested to register by 1:00 p.m. by filling out the registration form in person outside the Council Chamber. Persons who have not registered will be given an opportunity to speak following the oral testimonies of the registered speakers.
Written testimony may be uploaded at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony or mailed to Office of the City Clerk, Attention: Information Section, 530 South King Street, Room 100, Honolulu, HI 96813. If submitted, written testimonies, including the testifier’s address, email address, and phone number, will be available to the public at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov.
Should you have any questions, please call (808) 768-3819 or send an email to darcie.nago@honolulu.gov.
Meeting materials are accessible at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Committee meeting.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Office of the City Clerk Information Section at (808) 768-5822 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or send an email to darcie.nago@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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FOR ACTION
1. BILL 13 (2025), CD1 – 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. (Consecutive referral: PS, ILA; Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 4/16/25)
BILL013(25), CD1 - 04-03-25 PS
BILL013(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL013(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP2
M-0101(25) Testimony on BILL013(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0144(25) Testimony on BILL013(25) for Mar 6, 2025 @ 01:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (PS) Meeting.
M-0259(25) Testimony on BILL013(25) for Apr 30, 2025 @ 01:00 PM INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting.
030625 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record
022625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/19/25
040325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record
Related communication:
CR-136 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services, recommending that Bill 13 (2025), CD1 be referred to and accepted by the Committee on International & Legal Affairs for further consideration pursuant to its consecutive referral.
2. RESOLUTION 25-104 – APPOINTMENT OF KENNETH FUKUNAGA TO THE ETHICS COMMISSION. Confirming the appointment of Kenneth Fukunaga to the Ethics Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2029. (Transmitted by Communication MM-52; public hearing held 4/16/25)
MM-052(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Kenneth Fukunaga to serve on the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
MM-070(25) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Resolution 25-104 — Appointment of Ken Fukunaga to Serve on the Ethics Commission
Item No. 3 has been cancelled.
3. RESOLUTION 25-99 – APPOINTMENT OF LINDA MARTELL TO THE ETHICS COMMISSION. Confirming the appointment of Linda Martell to the Ethics Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2029. (Transmitted by Communication MM-47; public hearing held 4/16/25)
MM-047(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Linda Martell to serve on the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
M-0219(25) Testimony on RES25-099 for Apr 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
4. RESOLUTION 25-63 – RENAMING SAND ISLAND TO MAULIOLA. Urging the Hawaiʻi State Board on Geographic Names to rename Sand Island to Mauliola.
M-0256(25) Testimony on RES25-063 for Apr 30, 2025 @ 01:00 PM INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee anticipates convening into Executive Session pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), to consult in a closed meeting with the attorneys for the Council’s Committee on International & Legal Affairs on questions and issues pertaining to claims and other matters on the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities.
5. Request for authorization to settle claims for Temporary Hazard Pay for the period from March 5, 2020 through March 5, 2022 for affected employees and members of the Hawai‘i Government Employees Association who performed essential government functions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. Resolution Authorizing a Civil Action to Take Possession of 3808 Paki Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96815.
7. Resolution Authorizing a Civil Action to Take Possession of 48‑389 Kamehameha Highway, Kāneohe, Hawai‘i 96744.
8. Request for Authorization to Initiate Foreclosure Action Against the Revocable Living Trust of Diana Tsui Hung Lee and Diane Tsui Hung Lee to Collect Civil Fines.
9. Request for authorization to settle claims against the City and County of Honolulu by Joseph Nolan
10. Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Ross Tanimoto v. City and County of Honolulu, et al.; Civil No. 1CCV‑23‑0000335 SRN (Cir. Ct.)
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11. Request for authorization to settle a case against the Honolulu Liquor Commission in Waite v. Honolulu Liquor Commission, et al.; 23-cv-00356 MWJS-RT
12. Request for authorization to settle Steven A. Hyer v. City and County of Honolulu et al.; Civil No. CV19-00586 HG-RT
13. Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Genora Dancel v. City and County of Honolulu; Civ. No. 17‑1‑0864-05 (LWC) (Cir. Ct.)
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.
SCOTT Y. NISHIMOTO, Chair
Committee on International
& Legal Affairs