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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 BUDGET |
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Voting Members: Val A. Okimoto, Chair Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair Esther Kiaʻāina Augie Tulba Tommy Waters
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025
9:00 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 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.
Remote Testimony
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 88398649474 and Passcode 302861.
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 9:00 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.
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.
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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, 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 jyamane1@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. RESOLUTION 25-199 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DCS). Accepting a gift of certain real property and personal property, valued at $1,630,032.63, to the City from Central Pacific Bank, for use by the Department of Community Services in connection with the operation of a new government building located at 222 North School Street. (Transmitted by Communication D-567)
D-0567(25) COMMUNITY SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Central Pacific Bank.
2. RESOLUTION 25-193 – WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (SENIOR SERIES). Authorizing the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services to issue and sell not to exceed $230,000,000 principal amount of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2025 and related matters. (Transmitted by Communication D-543)
D-0543(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $230,000,000 principal amount of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2025.
3. RESOLUTION 25-198 – MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTES. Authorizing the issuance and delivery of Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes in a principal amount not to exceed One Hundred Seven Million Seven Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($107,710,000) for the purpose of making loans to provide financing to KPLR Phase 1, LP, a Hawai‘i limited partnership, for a multifamily rental housing development; determining and prescribing certain other matters relating thereto; and approving and authorizing related actions and execution and delivery of related documents and agreements. (Transmitted by Communication D-566)
D-0566(25) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Delivery of Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed One Hundred Seven Million Seven Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($107,710,000) for the Purpose of Making Loans to Provide Financing to KPLR Phase 1, LP, a Hawaii Limited Partnership, for Multifamily Rental Housing Development; Determining and Prescribing Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto; and Approving and Authorizing Related Actions and the Execution and Delivery of Related Documents and Agreements.
4. RESOLUTION 25-186 – GRANTS IN AID FUND. Establishing City policies and priorities for the use of the Grants in Aid Fund.
M-0380(25) Testimony on RES25-186 for Jul 22, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
5. RESOLUTION 25-203 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (HESD). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $5,460,000 in General Fund monies from the Provision for Homelessness Activities (current expense (“CE”) character of expenditure (“COE”)) to the Emergency Medical Services activity (CE COE) for fiscal year 2026 for the extension of the contracts for Premier Medical Group and North Shore Mental Health. (Transmitted by Communication D-568)
D-0568(25) EMERGENCY SERVICES - Draft Resolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Services to transfer funds.
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6. RESOLUTION 25-204 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (CCSR). Authorizing a transfer of Climate Resiliency Fund monies for Fiscal Year 2026 not to exceed $3,150,000 to the Department of Facility Maintenance, Storm Water Quality activity (current expense (“CE”) character of expenditure (“COE”)) to conduct two storm water planning studies; not to exceed $1,500,000 to the Department of Design and Construction, Administration activity (CE COE) to support implementation of the Climate Change Design Guidelines; not to exceed $500,000 to the Department of the Managing Director (“MDO”), Office of Economic Revitalization activity (CE COE) to support implementation of the global mayors challenge; not to exceed $750,000 to the MDO, Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency activity (CE COE) to develop energy audits for City-owned housing projects and implement the climate champions program; not to exceed $60,000 to the Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”), Recreation Services activity (CE COE) to develop climate change-related programming for the 2026 summer fun program; not to exceed $25,000 to the DPR, Maintenance Support Services activity (equipment COE) to pilot water refill stations at City park sites; not to exceed $1,000,000 to the Department of Transportation Services, Transportation Mobility activity (CE COE) to expand Biki options for transit commuters. (Transmitted by Communication MM-115)
MM-115(25) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Draft Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Climate Resiliency Fund.
M-0378(25) Testimony on RES25-204 for Jul 22, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
7. BILL 49 (2025) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption. (Bill passed first reading 7/9/25)
BILL049(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1
D-0576(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 49 (2025) — Relating to Real Property Tax Home Exemption.
M-0357(25) Testimony on BILL049(25) for Jul 9, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0371(25) Testimony on BILL049(25) for Jul 22, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25
8. BILL 50 (2025) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption. (Bill passed first reading 7/9/25)
BILL050(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1
D-0575(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Bill 50 (2025) — Relating to Real Property Tax Home Exemption.
M-0366(25) Testimony on BILL050(25) for Jul 9, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0372(25) Testimony on BILL050(25) for Jul 22, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25
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FOR DISCUSSION
9. BILL 34 (2024) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing real property tax rates. (Bill passed first reading 6/5/24)
BILL034(24), PROPOSED CD1 - RC1
CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM
CC-104(25) DOS SANTOS-TAM - Budget Communication No. 17 - Request for Information Relating to the Empty Homes Tax Report.
CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM.
M-0265(24) Testimony on BILL034(24) for Jun 5, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0381(25) Testimony on BILL034(24) for Jul 22, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
060524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/10/24
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 34 (2024) (Submitted by Councilmember Cordero) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0085/1/29/2025 9:56 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill, amends ROH Section 8-7.1(c)(4)(A) through (C) to raise the minimum assessed value for the Residential A classification to $1,500,000 (the existing minimum is $1,000,000 and the original version of the bill proposed to raise the minimum to $1,300,000).
B. In SECTION 3 of the bill, amends ROH Section 8-11.1(h) to modify the first two Residential A tax rate tiers as follows:
1. For Tier 1, applies to the net taxable value of the property up to $1,500,000 (the existing tier limit is $1,000,000 and the original version of the bill proposed to raise the tier limit to $1,300,000); and
2. For Tier 2, applies to the net taxable value of the property in excess of $1,500,000 and up to $3,500,000 (the existing tier minimum is $1,000,000 and the original version of the bill proposed to raise the tier minimum to $1,300,000); and
(Tier 3, which was added in the original version of the bill, would apply to the net taxable value of the property in excess of $3,500,000, and remains unchanged.)
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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10. BILL 48 (2024), CD1 – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing Oʻahu's housing crisis and high cost of rental housing and provide a mechanism to support our local residents through reducing taxation of real property used as a long-term residential rental. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/4/24)
BILL048(24), CD1 - 08-21-24 HSH
BILL048(24), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - MW1
CC-004(25) WATERS - List of Assignments for Items Pending Before the Council, effective January 3, 2025. CCM
CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM.
D-0619(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Bill 48 (2024) - Relating to Real Property Dedicated as a Long-Term Residential Rental.
M-0349(24) Testimony on BILL048(24) for Aug 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0375(24) Testimony on BILL048(24) for Aug 21, 2024 @ 01:00 PM HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH (HSH) Meeting.
M-0397(24) Testimony on BILL048(24) for Sep 4, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0525(24) Testimony on BILL048(24) for Nov 21, 2024 @ 01:00 PM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0376(25) Testimony on BILL048(24) for Jul 22, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
082124 Committee on Housing, Sustainability and Health Written Summary for Video Record
080724 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/04/24
090424 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 10/09/24
112124 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 48 (2024), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Weyer) – The CD2 (OCS2024-1038/12/3/2024 2:36 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill, clarifies that the owner, as defined by the proposed ROH § 8-7.__(a), is a person as defined by ROH § 1-4.1.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Hawai‘i 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 Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities relating to that item.
VAL A. OKIMOTO, Chair
Committee on Budget