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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, JANUARY 13, 2026
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 (HRS), 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 ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 25-327 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DEM). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $321,684 in General Fund monies from the Provision for Federally Funded Program Contingencies activity (current expenses ("CE") character of expenditure ("COE")) to the Department of Emergency Management ("DEM") Emergency Management Coordination activity (salary COE) to provide DEM with the resources required to fill and sustain Planner positions, ensuring that DEM can effectively manage and implement federally supported programs. (Transmitted by Communication D-840[25])
D-0840(25) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution to Transfer Funds from the Provision of Federally Funded Program Contingencies.
2. RESOLUTION 25-331 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (BFS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $34,400,000 in General Fund monies from the Provision for Hazard Pay activity (current expenses character of expenditure ("COE")) to the Provision for Hazard Pay activity (salaries COE) for the fiscal year 2026 in order to record salaries in the Provision for Hazard Pay activity. (Transmitted by Communication D-865[25])
D-0865(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
3. RESOLUTION 26-5 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (BFS). Authorizing a transfer (totaling $15,193,210) not to exceed $15,143,120 in General Fund monies, $12,750 in Liquor Fund monies, $35,780 in Transportation Fund monies, and $1,560 in Solid Waste Special Fund monies from the Provision for Salary Adjustments and Accrued Vacation Pay activity (current expenses character of expenditure ("COE")) to the activities of the executive agencies (salaries COE) to fund authorized pay increases and accrued vacation payouts. (Transmitted by Communication D-7[26])
CC-001(26) WATERS - Requested Resolution Regarding Transfer of Funds (Departmental Communication 7(26)).
D-0007(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
D-0019(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Requested Resolution Regarding Transfers of Funds (Departmental Communication 7 (26)).
Related communication:
CC-1(26) Council Chair Waters, requesting information relating to Communication D-7(26).
4. 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; Committee amended to CD2 and postponed 9/23/25)
BILL054(25), CD1 - 08-19-25 BUD
BILL054(25), CD2 - 01-13-26 BUD
BILL054(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1
BILL054(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO1
BILL054(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - TDST1
BILL054(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO3
BILL054(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO4
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.
D-0775(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Bill 54 (2025), Relating to Public Transit Proposed CO2- VO3 (OCS2025-0811/10/9/2025 12:54 PM).
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.
M-0531(25) Testimony on BILL054(25) for Oct 14, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0006(26) Testimony on BILL054(25) for Jan 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
081925 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
080625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/03/25
092325 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
101425 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
090325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25
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CD2 TO BILL 54 (2025), CD1 (Approved by the Committee at its September 23, 2025 meeting) – The CD2 (OCS2025-0779/9/24/2025 11:45 AM) 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 '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).) Re-letters subsequent subsections.
3. Amends now proposed subsection (I) (formerly subsection (n) in the CD1) 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. Inouye International Airport.
4. Amends proposed subsection (m), to provide that the Department of Transportation Services (rather than the Director of Transportation Services) may establish a special events single ride fare for certain special events. Clarifies that the special events single ride fare will be cash only and will be sold at $6.25 for all passenger categories under subsection (b).
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 54 (2025), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD2 (OCS2025-0954/12/16/2025 3:02 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill, which amends ROH § 15B-2.1:
1. Amends subsection (b) by:
a. Adding Medicare cardholders to the list of individuals eligible for reduced fares; and
b. Lowering the reduced fare for certain ride types and adding language to clarify that the reduced fare is available to senior citizens, persons with a disability, paratransit eligibility ID holders, Medicare cardholders, and individuals with extremely low incomes; provided that the discounted fare for the monthly pass and annual pass is limited to persons eligible for a reduced fare who are also residents of Hawaii.
2. Amends proposed new subsection (m), to provide that the Department of Transportation Services (rather than the Director of Transportation Services) may establish a special event single ride fare for certain special events. Clarifies that the special event single ride fare will be sold at $6.25 for all passenger categories under subsection (b). Makes conforming amendments to the definition of "Single Ride Fare Special Event" (now "Special Event Single Ride Fare") in subsection (a).
3. Amends proposed new subsection (n), 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. In SECTION 6 of the bill, amends the effective date from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026.
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
5. BILL 55 (2025), CD1 – RELATING TO MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM FEES. Establishing fees for the City and County of Honolulu’s Multi‑Family Rental Housing Program. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 12/3/25)
BILL055(25), CD1 - 11-18-25 BUD
BILL055(25), CD2 - 01-13-26 BUD
BILL055(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1
BILL055(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO1
D-0588(25) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program Fees.
D-0706(25) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Proposed CD1 to Bill 55 (2025) Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program Fees.
D-0834(25) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Support for Bill 55 (2025), Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program Fees.
D-0023(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Concerns on Proposed Bill 55 (2025), CD2 — Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program Fees.
M-0399(25) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0596(25) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Nov 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0627(25) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0012(26) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Jan 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0012(26) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Jan 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
080625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/03/25
111825 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
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PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 55 (2025), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD2 (OCS2025-0941/12/15/2025 9:32 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 4 of the bill, amends references to "HRS Chapter 356D" to "HRS Chapter 201H."
B. In SECTION 5 of the bill, provides that fees collected must be deposited into a special account in the General Fund (rather than deposited into the proposed new Multi-Family Rental Housing Program account of the Housing Development Special Fund).
C. Deletes SECTION 6 and SECTION 7 of the bill, which would have established the proposed new Multi-Family Rental Housing Program account in the Housing Development Special Fund and established other related provisions.
Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS of the bill.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
6. BILL 63 (2025), CD1 – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing the dedication of certain property for affordable long-term residential rental use. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 12/3/25)
BILL063(25), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
D-0772(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Bill 63 (2025) - Relating to the Real Property Dedication for Affordable Long-Term Residential Use.
M-0521(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0537(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Oct 14, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0598(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Nov 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0643(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0004(26) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Jan 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
101425 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
100125 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25
111825 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
7. BILL 76 (2025) – RELATING TO GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY. Enhancing governmental transparency in the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed first reading 12/3/25)
D-0018(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Concerns Regarding Bill 76 (2025) — Relating to Government Transparency.
M-0629(25) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0005(26) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Jan 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
8. BILL 77 (2025) – RELATING TO BUDGET EXECUTION. Amending provisions related to budget execution. (Bill passed first reading 12/3/25)
D-0020(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Bill 77 (2025) — Relating to Budget Execution.
M-0628(25) Testimony on BILL077(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0009(26) Testimony on BILL077(25) for Jan 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Hawaiʻi 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 City’s and the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities relating to that item.
VAL A. OKIMOTO, Chair
Committee on Budget