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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
14TH SESSION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025
10 A.M.
KAPOLEI HALE (Map)
1000 ULUOHIA STREET, CONFERENCE ROOMS A, B AND C
KAPOLEI, HAWAI‘I 96707
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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MESSAGE OF ALOHA
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
13th Session (September 3, 2025)
090325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25
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ORDER OF THE DAY |
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FOR CONSIDERATION |
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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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FOR ADOPTION CC-221(25) CORDERO - DOS SANTOS-TAM, NISHIMOTO - Permitted Interaction Group Report for 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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APPOINTMENT – RESOLUTIONS |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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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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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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. M-0515(25) Testimony on RES25-237 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092325 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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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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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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. M-0514(25) Testimony on RES25-238 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092325 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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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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FOR ADOPTION 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. M-0513(25) Testimony on RES25-241 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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Confirming the appointment of Christopher Magnus to serve on the Police Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES25-200, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 MM-114(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Christopher Magnus to serve on the Police Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0398(25) Testimony on RES25-200 for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0420(25) Testimony on RES25-200 for Aug 21, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0507(25) Testimony on RES25-200 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082125 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record 080625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/03/25 092525 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONS |
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Authorizing the use of overt video monitoring in the City and County of Honolulu to prevent and deter general criminal activity and achieve the legitimate law enforcement objective and legitimate public purpose of ensuring a safe and secure 2025 Honolulu Marathon event. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE D-0694(25) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution to Authorize the Use of Overt Video Monitoring in the City and County of Honolulu to Ensure a Safe and Secure 2025 Honolulu Marathon Event. M-0509(25) Testimony on RES25-257 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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FIRST READING |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Addressing the dedication of certain property for affordable long-term residential rental use.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0521(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to appropriations. (Adopting provisions related to appropriations.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0754(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Bill 64 (2025) - Relating to Appropriations. M-0512(25) Testimony on BILL064(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to budget execution. (Amending provisions related to budget execution.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0753(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Bill 65 (2025) - Relating to Budget Execution. M-0511(25) Testimony on BILL065(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to exceptional trees. (Amending the register of exceptional trees.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0739(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Bill Relating to Exceptional Trees. M-0510(25) Testimony on BILL066(25) for Oct 1, 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 sewer service charges. (Addressing sewer service charges.) |
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PASS SECOND READING M-0455(25) Testimony on BILL059(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0506(25) Testimony on BILL059(25) for Oct 1, 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 SECOND READING 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. M-0528(25) Testimony on BILL061(25) for Oct 1, 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 § 21-5.70-3, 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 SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL062(25), CD1 - 09-23-25 ZON 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. M-0480(25) Testimony on BILL062(25) for Sep 23, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0503(25) Testimony on BILL062(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092325 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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Relating to taxicabs. (Addressing the regulation of taxicabs and taxicab companies.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL042(25), CD1 - 09-24-25 ITT BILL042(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1 CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM. D-0398(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Testimony on BILL042(25), Relating to Taxicabs for May 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. D-0731(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 42, Proposed CD1 D-0751(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 42 (2025), CD1, Relating to Taxicabs. M-0283(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for May 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0289(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for May 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0498(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for Sep 24, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0505(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 052825 Committee on Planning, Infrastructure & Transportation Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (Contʻd.) |
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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 SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL060(25), CD1 - 09-24-25 ITT BILL060(25), PROPOSED CD1 - RC1 M-0456(25) Testimony on BILL060(25) for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0490(25) Testimony on BILL060(25) for Sep 24, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0504(25) Testimony on BILL060(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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THIRD 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 THIRD READING 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. M-0508(25) Testimony on BILL034(24) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 060524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/10/24 072225 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to motor vehicle registration. (Amending the City's fees for motor vehicle registration.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED 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. M-0516(25) Testimony on BILL062(24) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 121124 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/29/25 081925 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Relating to Improvement Districts. (Amending the Fort Street Mall Special Improvement District No. 2 and superseding any conflicting provisions.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL051(25), CD1 - 08-21-25 ZON BILL051(25), CD2 - 09-23-25 ZON BILL051(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 BILL051(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - EK1 BILL051(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - EK2 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. M-0489(25) Tradewind Capital - Presentation on BILL051(25), CD1 for September 23, 2025 @ 01:00 PM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0483(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Sep 23, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0519(25) Testimony on BILL051(25) for Oct 1, 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 092325 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting 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 THIRD READING BILL052(25), PROPOSED FD1 - RC1 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. M-0517(25) Testimony on BILL052(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082025 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Relating to affordable rental housing. (Amending provisions related to affordable rental housing.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL039(25), CD1 - 09-24-25 HHP BILL039(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW1 BILL039(25), PROPOSED CD1 - MW2 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. M-0499(25) Testimony on BILL039(25) for Sep 24, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting. M-0518(25) Testimony on BILL039(25) for Oct 1, 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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RESOLUTIONS |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to real property tax compromise. |
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FOR ADOPTION 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”). |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Transportation Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION 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. |
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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-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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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the demolition of an existing single-unit dwelling, and the construction of a new single-unit dwelling, detached garage with a recreation room, individual wastewater system, and other improvements in Mālaekahana, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Sea Turtle Estates, LLC) (Deadline: 10/4/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0619(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Zucco Single Family Dwelling with Detached Garage 56-157 Kamehameha Highway — Mālaekahana Tax Map Key 5-6-001: 089. M-0491(25) Whale Environmental Services, LLC - Presentation on RES25-229 for September 23, 2025 @ 01:00 PM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. 092325 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING (Cont’d.) |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of a new single-unit dwelling with covered lanais, attached carport, and uncovered parking spaces, and the installation of a new individual wastewater system in Kahaluʻu, Oʻahu. (Applicants: James M. and Mary E. Sipin) (Deadline: 10/5/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0622(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Sipin Single-Family Dwelling 47-71 1A Kamehameha Highway - Kaʻalaea Tax Map Key 4-7-01 4: 010. M-0493(25) Whale Environmental Services, LLC - Presentation on RES25-230 for September 23, 2025 @ 01:00 PM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. 092325 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of an addition to an existing single-unit dwelling, and the construction of a new single-unit dwelling with an individual wastewater system in Mālaekahana, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Noelle E. Remington) (Deadline: 10/18/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0645(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Remington Single-Unit Dwellings 56-225 Kamehameha Highway - Mālaekahana Tax Map Key 5-6-001: 078. M-0492(25) Whale Environmental Services, LLC - Presentation on RES25-245 for September 23, 2025 @ 01:00 PM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. 092325 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING (Cont’d.) |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of a new single-unit dwelling with accessory structures and improvements in Wailupe, Oʻahu. (Applicants: AJ Beach LLC and JB Beachside LLC) (Deadline: 10/25/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0664(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit AJ Beach LLC and JB Beachside LLC Construction of New Single-Family Dwelling 914 C Punahele Place — Wailupe Tax Map Key 3-6-002: 009. M-0481(25) PLANNING SOLUTIONS INC. - Presentation on RES25-246 for September 23, 2025 @ 01:00 PM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. 092325 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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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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(Note: Laid over on 9/3/25 and published on 9/10/25) |
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FOR ADOPTION 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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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (Contʻd.) |
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Requesting the Department of Transportation Services to partner with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System to implement an 18-month pilot program for a vending machine library. |
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FOR ADOPTION M-0497(25) Testimony on RES25-263 for Sep 24, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0525(25) Testimony on RES25-263 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Accepting a gift of one Cook Pine tree valued at $3,000.00 from Laurette Wilkie for the 2025 Honolulu City Lights event at Honolulu Hale. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0673(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Laurette Wilkie. |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Contʻd.) |
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Accepting a gift of cash from Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association in the amount of $4,000.00, will be used to off-set the 2025 Mayor’s Craft and Country Fair on November 22, 2025, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Exhibition Hall. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0674(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association. |
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Accepting a gift to the City of one Hoshizaki ice maker with ice storage bin valued at $3,000 from Don Don Donki Kapolei to be used at Moanalua Community Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES25-252, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1 D-0675(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Don Don Donki Kapolei. |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Contʻd.) |
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Accepting a gift of one Cook Pine tree valued at $3,000 to the City from Chelsea Loui for the 2025 Kapolei City Lights event at Kapolei Hale. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0693(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Chelsea Loui. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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Accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society to the City valued at $9,300 for the transportation of two female zebras from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas to the Honolulu Zoo. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0687(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Honolulu Zoological Society. 092525 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Cont’d.) |
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Accepting two monetary gifts from The Honolulu Zoological Society in the amount of $9,000 to the City for the replacement and repair of the base of the Education Programs sign and repair of the Hippo filtration system. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES25-267, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 D-0703(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Honolulu Zoological Society. 092525 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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BALANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Resolution 25-262, Repealing the policy on the farebox recovery ratio for the City bus system. (Consecutive referral to the Committee on Budget) M-0487(25) Testimony on RES25-262 for Sep 24, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. |
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Deed conveying roadway Lot 53; Grant of Flowage Easement 10 and Grant of Flowage Easement 11 for public use in ʻEwa. (Hoʻonani Subdivision) (D-671) D-0671(25) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Hoʻonani Subdivision. |
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Deed conveying roadway Lots 19886 and 19887; Grant of Flowage Easement 11180; and Grant of Temporary Road Turnaround Easements 11178 and 11179 for public use in ʻEwa. (Haʻakea at Hoʻoipili Subdivision) (D‑698) D-0698(25) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Haʻakea at Ho’opili Subdivision. |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Deioleen Marquez, et al. v. Victor Yoneyama, et al., Civ. No. 1CCV-20-0000929 JJK (Cir. Ct.). |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Marjory Jean P. Kawahara, Individually and Mark H. Kawahara and Marjory Jean P. Kawahara Irrevocable Trust v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., Civ. No. 1CCV-19-1-1192-07 JJK (Cir. Ct.). |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Robert M. Hayslip, et al. v. City and County of Honolulu, Civ. No. CV1:22-00410 DKW-WRP (USDC). |
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FOR ADOPTION |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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Accepting a gift of conference registration and lodging valued at $4,263.94 to the City from the Hawaiʻi Executive Collaborative for the Mayor and Managing Director to attend the Hawaiʻi Executive Conference on the Island of Hawaiʻi, October 1-4, 2025. |
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FOR ACTION MM-142(25) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Hawaii Executive Collaborative. |
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Accepting a gift of transportation, lodging and travel expenses to the City from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative in collaboration with Partners for Public Good for four staff members from the City and County of Honolulu to attend the Leading City Procurement Reform in-person program in Cambridge, Massachusetts from October 25-30, 2025. |
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FOR ACTION D-0719(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative in collaboration with Partners for Public Good. |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Parks and Recreation) |
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FOR ACTION D-0735(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Honolulu Liquor Commission) |
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FOR ACTION D-0737(25) LIQUOR COMMISSION - Draft Resolution relating to the transfer of funds. |
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Reaffirming the City Council’s support for the protection and preservation of clean water and public health. |
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FOR ACTION D-0750(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-279 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0526(25) Testimony on RES25-279 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Supporting and reaffirming the Kamehameha Schools’ mission and its contributions to the Native Hawaiian community. |
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FOR ACTION M-0520(25) Testimony on RES25-280 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the inclusion of a proposal in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties legislative package to affirm the authority of counties to regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. |
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FOR ACTION CC-232(25) NISHIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 25-265 from International & Legal Affairs direct to Council Floor. FILE M-0527(25) Testimony on RES25-265 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the inclusion of a proposal in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties’ legislative package to remove the volume limit for eligible deposit beverage containers, thereby allowing all sizes of qualifying beverage containers to be redeemed and recycled through the deposit beverage container program. |
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FOR ACTION CC-233(25) NISHIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 25-266 from International & Legal Affairs direct to Council Floor. FILE |
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Relating to the inclusion of a proposal in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties legislative package to repeal county requirements related to accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots. |
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FOR ACTION M-0529(25) Testimony on RES25-271 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the inclusion of a proposal in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties legislative package to affirm the authority of the counties to regulate the development of affordable housing. |
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FOR ACTION |
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Relating to the inclusion of a proposal in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties legislative package to establish an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse and make other related amendments. |
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FOR ACTION |
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Relating to the inclusion of a proposal in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties legislative package to appropriate funds to allow gun buyback events to be held in each county at least twice a year. |
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FOR ACTION M-0522(25) Testimony on RES25-274 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the inclusion of a proposal in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties legislative package to fund enforcement of and public awareness campaigns on gun violence protective orders. |
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FOR ACTION M-0523(25) Testimony on RES25-275 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the inclusion of a proposal in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties legislative package to appropriate funds for the |
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FOR ACTION M-0524(25) Testimony on RES25-276 for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/EXECUTIVE SESSION |
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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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