Page 1
|
|
HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
|
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
|
Voting Members: Andria Tupola, Chair Augie Tulba, Vice Chair Radiant Cordero Scott Nishimoto Matt Weyer |
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
2:30 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 ‘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.
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.
Page 2
Remote Testimony
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 84510524632 and Passcode 309567.
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 2:30 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, 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) 768-3825 or send an email to pearlene.sotelo@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 pearlene.sotelo@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.
Page 3
FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 25-205 – RENAMING PEARL CITY DISTRICT PARK POOL. Renaming the Pearl City District Park Pool at Pearl City District Park to the “Ken Suenaga Pearl City District Park Pool” in recognition of Coach Suenaga’s 59‑year legacy of mentorship and advocacy, his service in the United States Army, and his significant contributions to his community and the City and County of Honolulu.
2. RESOLUTION 25-211 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one (1) 6-foot Hi‑back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds, building of forms and pouring of cement, and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, “Donated by the Family of Costy & Betty Tarletsky,” valued at $2,521.67 from Bruce Tarletsky, to be installed at Makapuʻu Beach Park. (Transmitted by Communication D-595)
D-0595(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Bruce Tarletsky.
3. RESOLUTION 25-212 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one (1) 6-foot Hi-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds, building of forms and pouring of cement, and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, “Donated by the Family of Ron Libkuman,” valued at $2,849.51 from Linda Clark, to be installed at Lēʻahi Beach Park. (Transmitted by Communication D‑596)
D-0596(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Linda Clark.
4. RESOLUTION 25-213 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one (1) 6-foot Hi‑back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds, building of forms and pouring of cement, and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, “Donated by the Family and Friends of Cher Nalani Sullivan,” valued at $3,669.51 from Elina Grugier-Bell, to be installed at Sandy Beach Park. (Transmitted by Communication D-598)
RES25-213, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
D-0598(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Elina Grugier-Bell.
D-0629(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Amended Declaration of Gift Form for Resolution 25-213
PROPOSED CD1 TO RESOLUTION 25-213 (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0628/8/12/2025 9:49 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the resolution title to read as follows:
ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY OF ONE HIGH-BACKED TRADITIONAL BENCH, PREPARATIONS OF THE GROUNDS, AND A
Page 4
BRONZE PLAQUE WITH AN INSCRIPTION TO READ, "DONATED BY THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CHER NALANI SULLIVAN," VALUED AT $3,669.51 FROM ELINA GRUGIER-BELL TO BE PLACED AT SANDY BEACH PARK.
B. In the fourth WHEREAS clause and the BE IT RESOLVED clause:
1. Identifies the letter dated July 25, 2025 as Departmental Communication 598 (2025); and
2. Adds a reference to a subsequent letter dated August 11, 2025 (Departmental Communication 629 (2025)), which corrects the stated inscription of the bronze plaque and amends Departmental Communication 598 (2025).
C. Replaces the original Exhibit A (Declaration of Gift form dated May 14, 2025) attached to the resolution with the revised Exhibit A (Declaration of Gift form dated May 21, 2025) attached to Departmental Communication 629 (2025).
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
Related communication:
D-629 Department of Parks and Recreation, submitting an amended Declaration of Gift form for Resolution 25-213.
5. RESOLUTION 25-214 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one (1) 6-foot Hi-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds, building of forms and pouring of cement, and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, “Donated by Girl Scout Troop 873,” valued at $3,119.51 from Marie Muir, to be installed at Mākālei Beach Park. (Transmitted by Communication D-599)
D-0599(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Marie Muir.
6. RESOLUTION 25-215 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one (1) 6-foot Hi‑back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds, building of forms and pouring of cement, and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, “Donated by the Family of Mike and Nancy Rawlins,” valued at $2,621.67 from Michael Rawlins, to be installed at Sandy Beach Park. (Transmitted by Communication D-600)
D-0600(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Michael Rawlins.
Page 5
7. RESOLUTION 25-216 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one (1) 6-foot Hi‑back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds, building of forms and pouring of cement, and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, “Donated by the Family of Malana,” valued at $2,621.67 from William Byerley, to be installed at Kapiʻolani Regional Park, Poni Moi Triangle. (Transmitted by Communication D-601)
RES25-216, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
D-0601(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from William Byerley.
D-0630(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Amended Declaration of Gift Form for Resolution 25-216
PROPOSED CD1 TO RESOLUTION 25-216 (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0629/8/12/2025 11:13 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the resolution title to read as follows:
ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY OF ONE HIGH-BACKED TRADITIONAL BENCH, PREPARATIONS OF THE GROUNDS, AND A BRONZE PLAQUE WITH AN INSCRIPTION TO READ, "DONATED BY THE FAMILY OF MALANA," VALUED AT $2,621.67 FROM WILLIAM BYERLEY TO BE PLACED AT THE KAPIʻOLANI REGIONAL PARK, PONI MOI TRIANGLE.
B. In the fourth WHEREAS clause and the BE IT RESOLVED clause:
1. Identifies the letter dated July 25, 2025 as Departmental Communication 601 (2025); and
2. Adds a reference to a subsequent letter dated August 11, 2025 (Departmental Communication 630 (2025)) that amends Departmental Communication 601 (2025).
C. Replaces the original Exhibit A (Declaration of Gift form dated May 14, 2025) attached to the resolution with the revised Exhibit A (Declaration of Gift form dated May 21, 2025) attached to Departmental Communication 630 (2025).
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
Related communication:
D-630 Department of Parks and Recreation, submitting an amended Declaration of Gift form for Resolution 25-216.
Page 6
8. RESOLUTION 25-220 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one (1) Hi-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds, building of forms and pouring of cement, and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, “Donated by the Family of Joe and Gladys Esposito,” valued at $2,819.51 from Martin Esposito, to be installed at Kailua Beach Park. (Transmitted by Communication D-605)
D-0605(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Martin Esposito.
9. RESOLUTION 25-225 – ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of cash in the amount of $3,000 from Friends of Honolulu Parks & Recreation for the Department of Parks and Recreation ("DPR") to use towards community benefit projects and to purchase related items like, but not limited to, refreshments, awards, prizes, supplies, equipment, contractual and other support services, transportation and clothing, such as t-shirts and visors for DPR programs and/or events. (Transmitted by Communication D-614)
D-0614(5) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Friends of Honolulu Parks and Recreation.
10. RESOLUTION 25-185 – RESIDENTIAL RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Urging the City Administration to create a residential relocation assistance program, including a dedicated full‑time equivalent position, to assist residents with relocation needs arising from City‑funded housing projects, which shall be placed within the Department of Community Services or a more appropriate City department as determined by the Mayor.
M-0412(25) Testimony on RES25-185 for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
11. BILL 20 (2025) – RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending Chapter 6 of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, by adding a new article that creates and establishes a special fund to be known as the “Down Payment Loan Assistance Revolving Fund” to assist prospective homebuyers who reside in the City, do not own real property, and have an annual income at 120 percent or below of the area median income for the City as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Consecutive referral: HHP, BUD; Bill passed first reading 2/26/25)
CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM.
CC-186(25) OKIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Bill 20 (2025) from Budget to Housing, Homelessness & Parks, Budget. FILE
M-0089(25) Testimony on BILL020(25) for Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0413(25) Testimony on BILL020(25) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
022625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/19/25
12. BILL 39 (2025) – RELATING TO AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. Addressing fire-resistance rated construction and requirements for affordable rental housing projects by amending Chapter 32 of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021. (Bill passed first reading 4/16/25; Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services postponed action 5/1/25)
BILL039(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1
CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM.
M-0230(25) Testimony on BILL039(25) for Apr 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0431(25) Testimony on BILL039(25) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
050125 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record
041625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/14/25
Page 7
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 39 (2025) (Submitted by Councilmember Weyer) – The CD1 (OCS2025-0504/6/13/2025 6:34 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends SECTION 2 of the bill by amending the proposed amendment to ROH Section 32-3.2(c)(8) by providing that combustible piping may be used only in affordable rental housing projects that are not constructed of heavy timber construction and that do not use a single water supply and distribution system for domestic water and fire sprinkler systems.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
13. BILL 53 (2025) – RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Addressing requirements for the construction of new affordable rental housing projects by amending Chapter 32 of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021. (Bill passed first reading 8/6/25)
M-0394(25) Testimony on BILL053(25) for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0411(25) Testimony on BILL053(25) for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
14. MĀʻILI WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY REVIEW
• Department of Emergency Management
• Honolulu Fire Department
• Honolulu Police Department
• Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
• Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization
• Hawaiʻi State Department of Education
Related communication:
M-406 Presentation submitted by Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization
D-0640(25) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Presentation for INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON MĀʻILI WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY REVIEW for August 19, 2025 @ 2:30 PM HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0406(25) Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization - Presentation for INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON WILDLAND-URBAN FIRES, COMMUNITY READINESS & THE FIREWISE PROGRAM for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
Page 8
15. KALAELOA PARKLANDS INTERIM DIRT RACETRACK STATUS AND COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS – PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
Related communications:
D-633 Department of Parks and Recreation, submitting presentation on Kalaeloa – 7 Properties/400+ Acres
M-407 Presentation submitted by Mr. Li Cobian
M-408 Presentation submitted by AAC Asbestos Analytical & Consultants
D-0633(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Presentation for the August 19, 2025 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Meeting, Informational Briefing Item No. 15
D-0642(25) NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - NO. 34 - Testimony for INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON KALAELOA PARKLANDS INTERIM DIRT RACETRACK STATUS AND COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS for Aug 19, 2025 @ 2:30 PM HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0407(25) LI COBIAN - Presentation for INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON THE MILITARY & PUBLIC MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PARK for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0408(25) AAC ASBESTOS ANALYTICAL & CONSULTANTS - Presentation for INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON THE OAHU MOTORIZED RECREATION PARK MASTER PLAN for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0423(25) Testimony on Kalaeloa Parklands Interim Dirt Racetrack Status and Community Considerations - Presented by the Department of Parks and Recreation for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
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.
ANDRIA TUPOLA, Chair
Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks