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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, SEPTEMBER 23, 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.
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FOR DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION ON THE AUDIT OF THE FIRE PLANS REVIEW REVOLVING FUND, RESOLUTION 25-4.
M-0495(25) Testimony on DISCUSSION ON THE AUDIT OF THE FIRE PLANS REVIEW REVOLVING FUND, RESOLUTION 25-4. for Sep 23, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
Related communication:
CC-222 Office of the City Auditor
FOR ACTION
2. RESOLUTION 25-239 – REAL PROPERTY TAX COMPROMISE. Approving a one-time compromise of the real property taxes owed by Taxpayer Eugenia Posenecker for the tax year beginning July 1, 2025, such that the sum of $2,781.83 is credited against the original tax amount of $4,672.85, resulting in a compromised tax liability of $1,891.02 for the tax year 2025-2026. (Transmitted by Communication D-637)
D-0637(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution for Council Approval of a Tax Compromise for Real Property Tax for Property Located at 59-539 Akanoho Place, Haleʻiwa, Hawaiʻi 96712, TMK: 5-9-023-029-0000 (“Property”).
3. RESOLUTION 25-258 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DTS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $190,687 in General Fund monies from the Provision for Grants, Partnerships and Security activity (current expenses (“CE”) character of expenditure (“COE”)) to the Department of Transportation Services, Transportation Performance & Development activity (CE COE) for the fiscal year 2026 to cover the City and County of Honolulu’s matching contribution required by the Federal Highway Administration for the project in the federal fiscal years 2023-2026 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. (Transmitted by Communication D-697)
D-0697(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
D-0723(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Resolution No. 25-258 - Transfer of Funds.
4. RESOLUTION 25-259 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DTS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $160,000 in General Fund monies from the Provision for Grants, Partnerships and Security activity (current expenses (“CE”) character of expenditure (“COE”)) to the Department of Transportation Services, Transportation Performance & Development activity (CE COE) for the Fiscal Year 2026 to cover the City and County of Honolulu’s twenty percent matching contribution required by the Federal Highway Administration for the project in the Fiscal Year 2026 O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Overall Work Program. (Transmitted by Communication D-699)
D-0699(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
D-0724(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Resolution No. 25-259 — Transfer of Funds.
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5. BILL 54 (2025), CD1 – 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 the Multimodal Municipal Transportation System. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/3/25)
BILL054(25), CD1 - 08-19-25 BUD
BILL054(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1
BILL054(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO1
BILL054(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - TDST1
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.
M-0482(25) Testimony on BILL054(25) for Sep 23, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
081925 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
080625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/03/25
090325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 54 (2025), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD2 (OCS2025-0703/9/8/2025 3:02 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2, which amends ROH Section 15B-2.1, amends the bill as follows:
1. Amends subsection (b) by:
a. Adding a cash only 'single ride special event' fare and a 'senior citizen (Hawaii residents only)' passenger category to the fare structure table;
b. Adding Medicare cardholders to the list of individuals eligible for reduced fares; and
c. Clarifying which passengers are eligible for the reduced fare for different rides and passes.
2. Deletes subsection (k), which removes personal care attendants from the exception to paying a fare for the city bus system and the city rail system. (As noted in D-639 (2025), this does not affect free fares for personal care attendants utilizing paratransit travel (TheHandi-Van), which is mandated by federal laws and covered under ROH § 15B-4.5(e).)
3. Deletes proposed subsection (m), which would have allowed the Director of Transportation Services to establish a special events single ride fare for special events.
4. Amends proposed subsection (l) to provide that the Department of Transportation Services (rather than the Director of Transportation Services) may establish a special single ride fare for transportation to and from the Daniel K. lnouye International Airport.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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6. BILL 59 (2025) – RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES. Repealing the requirement that industrial users who discharge or cause to be discharged certain wastewaters into the public sewers pay a surcharge in accordance with ROH Section 43-6.6. (Bill passed first reading 9/3/25)
M-0455(25) Testimony on BILL059(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
090325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25
7. BILL 61 (2025) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing real property tax exemptions. (Bill passed first reading 9/3/25)
D-0726(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Bill 61(2025) - Relating to the Real Property Exemption for Central Kakaʻako Industrial Zone Limited Development.
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.
090325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25
8. BILL 34 (2024), CD1 – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing real property tax rates. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/3/25)
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.
M-0484(25) Testimony on BILL034(24) for Sep 23, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
060524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/10/24
072225 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
081925 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
9. BILL 62 (2024), CD1 – RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION. Amending the City's fees for motor vehicle registration. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/3/25)
BILL062(24), CD1 - 08-19-25 BUD
BILL062(24), CD2 - 09-23-25 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.
D-0727(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.
M-0470(25) Testimony on BILL062(24) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0479(25) Testimony on BILL062(24) for Sep 23, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
121124 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/29/25
081925 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
090325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25
Related communication:
D-682 Department of Customer Services
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