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HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU |
TOMMY WATERS CHAIR & PRESIDING OFFICER ANDRIA TUPOLA VICE CHAIR ESTHER KIAʻĀINA FLOOR LEADER RADIANT CORDERO TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM SCOTT Y. NISHIMOTO VAL A. OKIMOTO AUGIE TULBA MATT WEYER |
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
13TH SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
10 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 three-minute presentation on Public Hearing and New Business items; and
• A one‑minute presentation on all other items.
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 81140496011 and Passcode 302215.
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 10 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.
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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) 768-3119 or send an email to doris.lam@honolulu.gov.
Honorary Certificates will be presented at 9 a.m.
The Council will recess from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting materials are accessible at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Council 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, contact 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 doris.lam@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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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MESSAGE OF ALOHA
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
080625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/03/25
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ORDER OF THE DAY |
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REPORT OF THE PERMITTED INTERACTION GROUP ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION 25-56, CD1 |
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From Councilmembers Radiant Cordero, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam and Scott Nishimoto, submitting a Report pursuant to Resolution 25-56, CD1 establishing a permitted interaction group to discuss and explore the potential use of tax increment financing by the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONS |
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Confirming the nomination of Kevin D. Auger to serve as the Director of Housing and Land Management of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-073(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the nomination of Kevin D. Auger to serve as the Director of Housing and Land Management of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0472(25) Testimony on RES25-206 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the appointment of Katharine Stephens to serve on the Oʻahu Historic Preservation Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-125(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Katherine Stephens to serve on the Oʻahu Historic Preservation Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0467(25) Testimony on RES25-237 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the reappointment of Mahealani Cypher to serve on the Oʻahu Historic Preservation Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-126(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Mahealani Cypher to service on the Oʻahu Historic Preservation Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0443(25) Testimony on RES25-238 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the appointment of Charles Mitsui to serve on the Board of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-129(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Charles Mitsui to serve on the Board of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FIRST READING |
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Relating to special management areas. (Amending the provisions relating to special management area permits.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0688(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Bill 56 (2025) Relating to Special Management Areas (SMA) Letter of Opposition. M-0453(25) Testimony on BILL056(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to dumpsters. (Addressing dumpsters placed on public roadways and rights-of-way in the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0471(25) Testimony on BILL057(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to real property tax exemptions. (Amending the real property tax exemption for low-income rental housing.) |
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PASS FIRST READING BILL058(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1 M-0454(25) Testimony on BILL058(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to sewer service charges. (Addressing sewer service charges.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0455(25) Testimony on BILL059(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. (Addressing provisions related to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0456(25) Testimony on BILL060(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Addressing real property tax exemptions.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0457(25) Testimony on BILL061(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0476(25) Testimony on BILL061(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to amendments to bed and breakfast home and transient vacation unit standards and requirements initially made under Ordinance 24-14, but inadvertently omitted under Ordinance 25-2. (Making certain amendments to § 25-5.70-3, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, as enacted by Ordinance 25-2, relating to bed and breakfast home and transient vacation unit standards and requirements, initially made under Ordinance 24-14, but inadvertently omitted under Ordinance 25-2.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0658(25) PLANNING COMMISSION - Draft Bill relating to amendments to bed and breakfast home and transient vacation unit sstandards and requirements initially made under Ordinance 24-14, but inadvertently omitted under Ordinance 25-2. M-0446(25) Testimony on BILL062(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READING |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Addressing real property tax rates.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED 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. M-0448(25) Testimony on BILL034(24) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 060524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/10/24 |
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Relating to motor vehicle registration. (Amending the City's fees for motor vehicle registration.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED 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. D-0682(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Bill 62 (2024) - 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. M-0470(25) Testimony on BILL062(24) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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BUDGET (Cont’d.) |
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Relating to public transit. (Simplifying, updating, and amending certain sections of Chapter 15B, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, as they pertain to the fare structure for the Multimodal Municipal Transportation System.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED 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. M-0449(25) Testimony on BILL054(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Relating to funds. (Creating a new fund to assist prospective homebuyers.) (Consecutive referral to the Committee on Budget) |
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PASS SECOND READING 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 D-0680(25) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Testimony on Bill 20 (2025), Relating to Funds. 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. M-0459(25) Testimony on BILL020(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 022625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/19/25 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont’d.) |
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Relating to affordable rental housing. (Amending provisions related to affordable rental housing.) |
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PASS SECOND READING 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. M-0473(25) Testimony on BILL039(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 050125 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record 041625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/14/25 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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Relating to the maintenance of streams and other bodies of water. (Addressing the maintenance of streams and other bodies of water.) |
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PASS SECOND READING M-0404(25) Testimony on BILL052(25) for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0424(25) Testimony on BILL052(25) for Aug 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. 082025 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Relating to Improvement Districts. (Amending Improvement District No. 2 and superseding any conflicting provisions.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL051(25), CD1 - 08-21-25 ZON BILL051(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 CC-224(25) CITY CLERK - Bill 51, CD1 Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District. MM-137(25) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Bill 51, CD1. M-0355(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Jul 9, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0369(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Jul 9, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0385(25) TRADEWIND CAPITAL - Presentation on Bill 51 (2025) for July 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Special Meeting. M-0383(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Jul 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0387(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Jul 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0388(25) Testimony in Support of Bill 51 for Jul 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0405(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Aug 21, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0440(25) Presentation on Bill 51 (2025) for August 21, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0428(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Aug 21, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0450(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0477(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 072825 Committee on Zoning & Planning Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25 082125 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES |
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Relating to animal recovery. (Addressing farm animal control.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL005(25), CD1 - 08-21-25 GCS BILL005(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 BILL005(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST2 CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM. D-0106(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Bill 5 — Relating to Animal Recovery. D-0679(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Bill 5 (25), CD1 — Relating to Animal Recovery. 021325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record 012925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 02/26/25 082125 Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to permit fees. (Addressing certain obsolete or unnecessary provisions relating to permit fees.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED 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. M-0460(25) Testimony on BILL041(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL 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 |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption.) |
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PASS THIRD READING 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. M-0461(25) Testimony on BILL049(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 072225 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record 070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25 |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption.) |
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PASS THIRD READING 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. M-0462(25) Testimony on BILL050(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 072225 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record 070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25 |
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Related communication: |
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Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Okimoto. |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Relating to administrative enforcement. (Amending the administrative enforcement provisions for violation of the standards and requirements of the Land Use Ordinance.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL033(25), CD1 - 05-29-25 ZON BILL033(25), CD2 - 08-21-25 ZON BILL033(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TW1 BILL033(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - EK1 CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM. D-0228(25) PLANNING COMMISSION - Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu ("ROH") 2021 (The Land Use Ordinance ["LUO"], Resolution 24-141, Relating to Administrative Enforcement. M-0224(25) Testimony on BILL033(25) for Apr 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0298(25) Testimony on BILL033(25) for May 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0330(25) Testimony on BILL033(25) for Jun 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0427(25) Testimony on BILL033(25) for Aug 21, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0463(25) Testimony on BILL033(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 041625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/14/25 052925 Committee on Zoning Written Summary for Video Record 060425 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/09/25 082125 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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RESOLUTIONS |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency) |
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FOR ADOPTION RES25-204, CD1, FD1 - 09-03-25 CCL RES25-204, CD1, PROPOSED FD1 - TW1 MM-115(25) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Draft Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Climate Resiliency Fund. MM-136(25) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Resolution 25-204, CD1, FD1 Relating to the Transfer of Climate Resiliency Fund Monies. M-0378(25) Testimony on RES25-204 for Jul 22, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0452(25) Testimony on RES25-204 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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(Submitted by Council Chair Waters) |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Honolulu Police Department) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0577(25) POLICE - Draft Resolution relating to the Transfer of Funds. M-0469(25) Testimony on RES25-208 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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BUDGET (Cont’d.) |
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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 conduct a peer review. |
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FOR ADOPTION |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Transportation Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION 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. |
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BUDGET (Cont’d.) |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Transportation Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0626(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Urging the City Administration to develop a residential relocation program that includes a dedicated position to assist residents with relocation needs related to City‑funded housing projects. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED M-0412(25) Testimony on RES25-185 for Aug 19, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting. M-0464(25) Testimony on RES25-185 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont’d.) |
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Renaming the Pearl City District Park Pool at Pearl City District Park to the Ken Suenaga Pearl City District Park Pool. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0676(25) NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - NO. 21 - Testimony on RES25-205 for Sept 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0444(25) Testimony on RES25-205 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of one hi-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds 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 placed at Makapuʻu Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0595(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Bruce Tarletsky. 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont’d.) |
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Accepting a gift of one hi-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds 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 placed at Lēʻahi Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0596(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Linda Clark. 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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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 and Friends of Cher Nalani Sullivan," valued at $3,669.51 from Elina Grugier-Bell to be placed at Sandy Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont’d.) |
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Accepting a gift of one hi-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds 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 placed at Mākālei Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0599(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Marie Muir. 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of one hi-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds 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 placed at Sandy Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0600(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Michael Rawlins. 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont’d.) |
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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. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of one hi-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds 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 placed at Kailua Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0605(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Martin Esposito. 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont’d.) |
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Accepting a gift of cash in the amount of $3,000.00 from Friends of Honolulu Parks and Recreation for the Department of Parks and Recreation to use for 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 programs and/or events. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0614(5) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Friends of Honolulu Parks and Recreation. 081925 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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Accepting a gift of $57,268.70 to the City from the Hawaiʻi Council of Engineering Societies as reimbursement for registration fees collected on behalf of the onsite and virtual 2023 Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices Workshops, held in August 2023. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0571(25) FACILITY MAINTENANCE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Hawaiʻi Council of Engineering Societies ("HCES"). M-0475(25) Testimony on RES25-209 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082025 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (Cont’d.) |
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Providing for the acquisition of wastewater pump stations and an adjacent roadway in fee for public use situated at Moanalua, Honolulu, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi and determining and declaring the necessity of the acquisition by eminent domain. |
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LAID OVER AND BE PUBLISHED D-0611(25) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Draft Resolution - Aliamanu #1 and #2 Wastewater Pump Station and Adjacent Roadway 082025 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the reappointment of Cynthia L. McMillan to serve on the Rate Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-205(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Cynthia McMillan to the Rate Commission. 082025 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Written Summary for Video Record |
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INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS |
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Requesting the City Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the City's resource management and administration of the Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement Program and the Honolulu Emergency Services Department. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES25-109, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1 CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM. MM-130(25) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Resolution 25-109 M-0422(25) Testimony on RES25-109 for Aug 20, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0458(25) Testimony on RES25-109 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082025 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the reappointment of Larry Veray to serve on the Neighborhood Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-204(25) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal of Larry Veray to the Neighborhood Commission. M-0415(25) Testimony on RES25-218 for Aug 20, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0445(25) Testimony on RES25-218 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082025 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (Cont’d.) |
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To authorize the Department of the Corporation Counsel to initiate legal action against Angelo’s Auto Body & Detailing, LLC, Angelo S. John, in all of his capacities (e.g. in his capacities as the sole member-manager of the LLC, trustee of the LLC’s trust, and in his personal capacity) to demolish an unsafe structure. |
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FOR ADOPTION 082025 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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To retain the legal services of McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon, LLP as Special Counsel to represent Defendant Keith Mitsuyoshi Kaneshiro in the legal action entitled Laurel J. Mau v. City and County of Honolulu, et al.; Civil No. 1:24-CV-00253 GPC-WRP (USDC). |
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FOR ADOPTION 082025 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the redevelopment of the Cove Commercial Project in Ko ʻOlina, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Cove Campbell Kobayashi, LLC) (Deadline: 9/16/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0574(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit The Cove Redevelopment 92-1089 Aliʻinui Drive — Ko ʻOlina Tax Map Key 9-1-057: 027. D-0644(25) NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - NO. 34 - Resolution No. 25-207: Granting a Special Management Area Permit to Allow for the Cove Redevelopment in Ko Olina Oahu. D-0681(25) NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - NO. 34 - Testimony on RES25-207 for Sept 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0436(25) JAMES CAMPBELL COMPANY LLC - Presentation on RES25-207 for August 21, 2025 @ 9:00 am Zoning (ZON) meeting. M-0429(25) Testimony on RES25-207 for Aug 21, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0451(25) Testimony on RES25-207 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082125 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Authorizing exemptions from certain requirements relating to the Laulima Affordable Rental Housing Project in Kapolei, Oʻahu. (Applicants: Laulima Affordable Housing, LLC and WPP Hawaii, LLC) (Deadline: 9/28/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0646(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-236 for Aug 21, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0414(25) STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM - Draft Resolution Request for Approval of Exemptions Pursuant to Section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the Proposed Laulima Affordable Housing Project. 4400 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707 TMK No.: (1) 9-1-015: 081. M-0441(25) Presentation on RES25-236 for August 21, 2025 @ 09:00 am ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0433(25) Testimony on RES25-236 for Aug 21, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0466(25) Testimony on RES25-236 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082125 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Urging the Honolulu Police Commission to improve the selection process for the Chief of Police through the implementation of a transparent, comprehensive vetting process that incorporates input from rank-and-file police officers and civilian employees of the Honolulu Police Department. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0652(25) POLICE - COMMISSION - Presentation on RES25-222 for August 21, 2025 @ 01:00 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) meeting. M-0439(25) Testimony on RES25-222 for Aug 21, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0447(25) Testimony on RES25-222 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082125 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Urging the City Administration to install monitoring devices in flood inundation zones to improve public safety and emergency response during weather- and climate‑related disaster events. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0643(25) NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 27 - Testimony on RES25-234 for Aug 21, 2025 @ 01:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0419(25) Testimony on RES25-234 for Aug 21, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0465(25) Testimony on RES25-234 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082125 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES |
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Accepting a gift of travel and related expenses, valued at $3,000, to the City from Thales DIS USA, Inc. for representatives of the Department of Customer Services to attend factory acceptance testing for the upgraded driver’s license and State ID card production system project in Austin, Texas, from September 15-19, 2025. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0625(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Draft Resolution to report gift and requested acceptance from Thales DIS USA, Inc. 082125 Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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BALANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Stacy J. Bruhn and James Bruhn v. City and County of Honolulu, et al.; Civ. No. 1CCV-24-0001600 (JJK). |
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Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Katherine Wellington Kramer v. City and County of Honolulu et al., Civil No. CV24-00258 JAO-RT (USDC). |
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Request for authorization to settle claims against the City and County of Honolulu by Winona Lee. |
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Request for authorization to settle a claim by Ally Financial against the City and County of Honolulu, Claim No. 24-05219. |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Transportation Services) |
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FOR ACTION CC-223(25) OKIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 25-235 from Budget direct to Council Floor. FILE. D-0632(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. M-0474(25) Testimony on RES25-235 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Approving signage in Centennial Park Waikīkī relating to Council Resolutions 19-69, 19-89 and 20-232. |
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FOR ACTION D-0667(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution Request for Approval of Plaques at Centennial Park Waikīkī. M-0468(25) Testimony on RES25-247 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Accepting a gift of a monument memorializing Waipahu Sports Legends valued at $25,000 to the City from Anonymous donors for installation at Hans LʻOrange Park in Waipahu. |
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FOR ACTION MM-134(25) CULTURE AND THE ARTS - Draft Resolution for acceptance of gift from anonymous donors. |
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Accepting a gift of one-hundred Chinese red lanterns valued at $4,500 from Eddie Flores, A Better Chinatown Association, which will be displayed along Kekaulike Mall. |
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FOR ACTION D-0670(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution for the Acceptance of a Gift of One-Hundred Chinese Red Lanterns to Decorate Kekaulike Mall. |
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If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Council Rule 12.A and Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), the Council may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to consult 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. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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