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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, AUGUST 19, 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 81484072412 and Passcode 362832.
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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Meeting materials are accessible at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Committee 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, 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 25-208 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (HPD). Authorizing a transfer of up to $400,000 in General Fund monies from the Patrol activity (current expense character of expenditure (“COE”)) to the Patrol activity (equipment COE) for fiscal year 2026 to enable the Honolulu Police Department to purchase essential equipment for use by Community Policing Teams. (Transmitted by Communication D-577)
D-0577(25) POLICE - Draft Resolution relating to the Transfer of Funds.
2. RESOLUTION 25-217 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (OCA). Accepting a gift of up to $4,500 to the City from the Association of Local Government Auditors for travel and related expenses for one staff member from the Office of the City Auditor to travel to Seattle, Washington from October 5 through October 10, 2025 to conduct a peer review.
3. RESOLUTION 25-231 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DTS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $50,000 in Highway Fund monies within the Department of Transportation Services (“DTS”) Transportation Technology activity (current expenses character of expenditure (“COE”)) to DTS Transportation Technology activity (equipment COE) for Fiscal Year 2026 to cover receivables created in fiscal years 2016 through 2022 where no Capital Improvement Program grant funds actually existed. (Transmitted by Communication D-624).
D-0624(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution for the Transfer of Funds in the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Operating Budget Ordinance (Ordinance No. 25-38) Pursuant to Section 2-17.2(c), Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021.
4. RESOLUTION 25-233 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DTS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $42,630.94 in Highway Fund monies from the Department of Transportation Services (“DTS”) Transportation Performance & Development activity (current expenses character of expenditure (“COE”)) to the DTS Transportation Performance & Development activity (equipment COE) for fiscal year 2026 to furnish and deliver a passenger vehicle. (Transmitted by Communication D-626).
D-0626(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution relating to the Transfer of Funds.
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5. BILL 41 (2025) – RELATING TO PERMIT FEES. Repeals certain outdated, obsolete, or unnecessary provisions relating to waivers of permit fees for businesses that create new jobs. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 6/4/25; Bill recommitted back to Committee on 7/9/25)
BILL041(25), CD1 - 08-19-25 BUD
BILL041(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM.
M-0349(25) Testimony on BILL041(25) for Jun 24, 2025 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0365(25) Testimony on BILL041(25) for Jul 9, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0416(25) Testimony on BILL041(25) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
051425 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 06/04/25
052725 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
062425 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
060425 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/09/25
070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 41 (2025) (Submitted by Councilmember Dos Santos‑Tam) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0579/7/23/2025 9:46 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends SECTION 3 of the bill by correcting a discrepancy in the grading permit fee schedule to accurately reflect such fees charged by the Department of Planning and Permitting.
B. Adds a new SECTION 4 of the bill, which makes a conforming amendment to ROH § 32-1.6(a). Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
C. Amends renumbered SECTION 6 of the bill to include Ordinance 25-25 among those listed that set forth repeal dates relating to the provisions of ROH § 18-6.5 in SECTION 2 of the bill.
D. Makes various technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
6. BILL 49 (2025) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 8/6/25)
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.
M-0395(25) Testimony on BILL049(25) for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0417(25) Testimony on BILL049(25) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
072225 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25
7. BILL 50 (2025) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 8/6/25)
BILL050(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1
CC-206(25) OKIMOTO - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 50 (2025). FILE.
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.
M-0396(25) Testimony on BILL050(25) for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0418(25) Testimony on BILL050(25) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
072225 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25
Related communication:
CC-206 Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Okimoto.
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8. BILL 34 (2024) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing real property tax rates. (Bill passed first reading 6/5/24)
BILL034(24), CD1 - 08-19-25 BUD
BILL034(24), PROPOSED CD1 - RC1
BILL034(24), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
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.
M-0410(25) Testimony on BILL034(24) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
060524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/10/24
072225 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 34 (2024) (Submitted by Councilmember Kia‘āina) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0639/8/8/2025 1:56 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 3 of the bill, amends ROH Section 8-11.1(1) to modify the transient vacation tax rate tiers as follows:
(1) Transient vacation Tier 1 tax rate: applied to the net taxable value of the property up to [$800,000; and] $900,000;
(2) Transient vacation Tier 2 tax rate: applied to the net taxable value of the property in excess of [$800,000.] $900,000 and up to $2,000,000; and
(3) Transient vacation Tier 3 tax rate: applied to the net taxable value of the property in excess of $2,000,000.
B. In SECTION 3 of the bill, deletes proposed new ROH Section 8-11.1(j) establishing valuation tiers for properties classified as bed and breakfast homes.
C. Amends SECTION 5 of the bill to provide that the ordinance applies to the tax years beginning July 1, 2027, and thereafter, instead of July 1, 2025, and thereafter.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive mendments.
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9. BILL 54 (2025) – RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT. Updating and amending certain sections of Chapter 15B, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, as they pertain to the fare structure for Oahu’s Multimodal Municipal Transportation System. (Transmitted by Communication D-573; Bill passed first reading 8/6/25)
BILL054(25), CD1 - 08-19-25 BUD
BILL054(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1
D-0573(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Bill Amending Sections of Chapter 15B, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 ("ROH"), Public Transit.
D-0639(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Bill 54 (2025), Relating to Public Transit.
M-0402(25) Testimony on BILL054(25) for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0426(25) Testimony on BILL054(25) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 54 (2025) (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0640/8/12/2025 12:31 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Consolidates SECTIONS 2 through 5 of the original bill (which amend various portions of ROH § 15B-2.1) into a single SECTION 2, which sets out ROH § 15B-2.1 ("Fare structure") in its entirety to conform with conventional drafting standards. Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
B. In renumbered SECTION 4 of the bill, sets out the entirety of subsection (b) of ROH § 15B-4.5 ("Fare") to conform with conventional drafting standards.
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments
10. BILL 62 (2024) – RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION. Amending the City's fees for motor vehicle registration. (Bill passed first reading 12/11/24)
BILL062(24), CD1 - 08-19-25 BUD
BILL062(24), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
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-0638(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Bill 62 (2024), CD1, Relating to Motor Vehicle Registration.
M-0550(24) Testimony on BILL062(24) for Dec 11, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0409(25) Testimony on BILL062(24) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
121124 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/29/25
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 62 (2024) (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0589/7/16/2025 2:55 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Clarifies that only veterans 65 years of age or older who were not dishonorably discharged receive the exemption from payment of the annual motor vehicle registration.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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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