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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 |
Resolution 26-8 on page 6 has been cancelled.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
17TH SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
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 (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.
Remote testimony
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 82998206080 and Passcode 514135.
2. To testify by videoconference visit the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser: 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 the Council Chamber are requested to register by 10 a.m. by filling out the registration form in person. 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 through the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser: 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 on the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser: 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 may recess from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting materials are accessible on the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Council meeting.
The meeting will be viewable: (1) by internet live streaming on the Honolulu City Council YouTube Channel, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://www.youtube.com/@HonoluluCityCouncil; (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 on the Honolulu City Council YouTube channel, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://www.youtube.com/@HonoluluCityCouncil. 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, Monday through Friday, between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding State holidays, 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
Session Minutes from the November 5, 2025 Council Meeting
110525 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26
Session Minutes from the December 3, 2025 Council Meeting
120325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26
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ORDER OF THE DAY |
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APPOINTMENTS – RESOLUTIONS |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Confirming the reappointment of Geena Thielen to serve on the Building Board of Appeals of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED MM-172(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Geena Thielen to serve on the Building Board of Appeals of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0638(25) Testimony on RES25-320 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0011(26) Testimony on RES25-320 for Jan 15, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0031(26) Testimony on RES25-320 for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011526 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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Confirming the appointment of Gaison Ontai to serve on the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-009(26) OKIMOTO - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Resolution 25-321. FILE MM-173(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Gaison Ontai to serve on the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0648(25) Testimony on RES25-321 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Cont'd.) |
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Confirming the appointment of Gary Yabuta to serve on the Police Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION MM-174(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment Gary Yabuta to serve on the Police Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0631(25) Testimony on RES25-322 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONS |
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Resolution 26-8 has been cancelled. |
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Confirming the appointment of Sterling Higa to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-012(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Request for cancellation of Resolution 26-8. MM-002(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Sterling Higa to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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Confirming the appointment of Perry White to serve on the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-003(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Perry White to serve on the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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Confirming the appointment of Julie Piotrowski to serve on the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-004(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Julie Piotrowski to serve on the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0040(26) Testimony on RES26-010 for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the reappointment of Debbi Eleneki to serve on the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE RES26-011, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 MM-005(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Debbi Eleneki to serve on the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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Confirming the reappointment of Deborah Lui-Anderson to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-006(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Deborah Lui-Anderson to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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Confirming the reappointment of Ryan Kamo to serve on the Planning Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE CC-010(26) OKIMOTO - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Resolution 26-13. FILE MM-007(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Ryan Kamo to serve on the Planning Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FIRST READING |
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Relating to parking. (Amending the traffic code established by Chapter 15, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0841(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Bill Amending Sections of Title IV, Chapter 15, Article 2, Article 22, Article 23, and Article 28, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, Relating to Parking in the City Traffic Code. M-0020(26) Testimony on BILL078(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the establishment of fees and charges for services of the Department of the Medical Examiner. (Establishing fees and charges for the performance of services by the department that it is not otherwise required by law to perform, that are reasonably related to the cost of the service being provided, and that are not among the fees that the department is currently authorized to charge.) |
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PASS FIRST READING BILL001(26), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1 D-0004(26) MEDICAL EXAMINER - Draft Bill for an Ordinance to Establish Fees and Charges for Services of the Department of the Medical Examiner. M-0041(26) Testimony on BILL001(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to incentives for the construction of affordable rental housing. (Addressing incentives for the construction of affordable rental housing in the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0021(26) Testimony on BILL004(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to development standards in the apartment and apartment mixed-use districts. (Amending the development standards for the apartment and apartment mixed-use districts.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0010(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, (“ROH”) 2021 the Land Use Ordinance (“LUO”), Resolution No. 25-105, Relating to Development Standards for the Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use Districts. D-0015(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Supplemental Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (“ROH”), 2021 the Land Use Ordinance, Resolution No. 25-105, Relating to Development Standards for the Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use Districts. M-0022(26) Testimony on BILL005(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0047(26) Testimony on BILL005(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to development standards in the apartment and apartment mixed-use districts. (Amending the development standards for the apartment and apartment mixed-use districts.) |
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BILL006(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1 D-0010(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, (“ROH”) 2021 the Land Use Ordinance (“LUO”), Resolution No. 25-105, Relating to Development Standards for the Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use Districts. D-0015(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Supplemental Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (“ROH”), 2021 the Land Use Ordinance, Resolution No. 25-105, Relating to Development Standards for the Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use Districts. M-0034(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0048(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to sign standards for apartment and apartment mixed-use districts. (Amending the Land Use Ordinance relating to the regulation of signs for apartment and apartment mixed‑use zoning districts.) |
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PASS FIRST READING BILL007(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1 D-0011(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, (“ROH”) 2021 the Land Use Ordinance (“LUO”), Resolution No. 24-223, Relating to Sign Standards for Businesses in the Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use District. M-0042(26) Testimony on BILL007(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to funds. (Creating a fund to receive and expend moneys to support fire prevention activities.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0044(26) Testimony on BILL008(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to funds. (Abolishing the Pauahi Project Expenditures, Hawaii R-15 Fund and repealing or amending any laws in conflict or inconsistent with the abolishment.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0045(26) Testimony on BILL009(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to lease and rental of City real property. (Addressing the lease and rental of City and County of Honolulu real property.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0030(26) Testimony on BILL010(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to affordable housing incentives. (Requiring the reporting of affordable housing incentives to the City Council.) |
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PASS FIRST READING |
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Relating to sewers, drainage, and cesspools. (Requiring certain information relating to sewers, drainage, and cesspools to be publicly accessible.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0038(26) Testimony on BILL012(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0053(26) Testimony on BILL012(26) for Feb 4, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. |
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Relating to the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund. (Addressing the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund, including the process and procedures for reviewing and evaluating proposals for expenditures from the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0037(26) Testimony on BILL013(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the real property tax exemption for low‑income rental housing. (Addressing the real property tax exemption for low-income rental housing.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0023(26) Testimony on BILL014(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to affordable housing requirements. (Amending the affordable housing requirements in Chapter 29, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0024(26) Testimony on BILL015(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the regulation of dogs. (Amending provisions related to the regulation of dogs.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0035(26) Testimony on BILL016(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to affordable rental housing. (Addressing affordable rental housing as regulated under Chapter 32, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0026(26) Testimony on BILL017(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READING |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to government transparency. (Enhancing governmental transparency in the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS SECOND READING 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. M-0033(26) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0049(26) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Feb 3, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. |
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Relating to budget execution. (Amending provisions related to budget execution.) |
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PASS SECOND READING BILL077(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1 BILL077(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO2 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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GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES |
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Relating to animal nuisances. (Amending and modifying provisions related to animal nuisances.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL008(25), CD1 - 01-15-26 GCS BILL008(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1 CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM. D-0026(26) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Proposed CD1 to Bill 8, Relating to Animal Nuisances. M-0027(25) Testimony on BILL008(25) for Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0084(25) Testimony on BILL008(25) for Feb 13, 2025 @ 01:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (PS) Meeting. M-0017(26) Testimony on BILL008(25) for Jan 15, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (GCS) Meeting. M-0050(26) Testimony on BILL008(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 021325 Committee on Public Safety & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record 012925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 02/26/25 011526 Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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BUDGET |
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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 THIRD READING, AS AMENDED 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 - VO2 BILL054(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO3 BILL054(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO4 BILL054(25), CD2, PROPOSED FD1 - 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. D-0775(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Bill 54 (2025), Relating to Public Transit Proposed CO2- VO3 (OCS2025-0811/10/9/2025 12:54 PM). D-0047(26) NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - NO. 8 - Testimony on BILL054(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. D-0048(26) HONOLULU RATE COMMISSION - Testimony on BILL054(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00am COUNCIL Meeting. 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. M-0043(26) Testimony on BILL054(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0027(26) Testimony on BILL054(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL 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 |
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Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program fees. (Establishing fees for the City and County of Honolulu's Multi-Family Rental Housing Program.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED 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. D-0041(26) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Support for 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-0032(26) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 080625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/03/25 111825 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record |
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BUDGET (Cont'd.) |
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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 THIRD READING BILL063(25), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1 CC-008(26) DOS SANTOS-TAM - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 63 (2025). FILE 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. M-0036(26) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL 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 |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Relating to exceptional trees. (Amending the register of exceptional trees, including certain relevant provisions governing exceptional trees.) |
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PASS THIRD READING BILL066(25), CD1 - 11-18-25 HHP BILL066(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 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. M-0539(25) Testimony on BILL066(25) for Oct 14, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting. 100125 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25 111825 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record 011326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Emergency Management) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0840(25) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution to Transfer Funds from the Provision of Federally Funded Program Contingencies. |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Budget and Fiscal Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0865(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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BUDGET (Cont'd.) |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Budget and Fiscal Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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)). |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Accepting a gift of one hi-back traditional bench valued at $3,274.51 to the City from Bradley Nakamura for preparations of the grounds and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read “Donated by the Family of BJ & Braede Nakamura” to be placed at Puʻuloa Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0861(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Bradley Nakamura. 011326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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Authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor's Designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of Honolulu and the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division for the review of permitted projects in the Chinatown Historic District and Merchant Street Commercial and Civic Historic District. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0868(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Council Resolution; Authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s Designee to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of Honolulu and the Department of Land And Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division for the Review of Permitted Projects in the Chinatown Historic District and Merchant Street Commercial and Civic Historic District. M-0008(26) Testimony on RES25-332 for Jan 14, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0025(26) Testimony on RES25-332 for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011426 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Requiring specific community benefits to be funded by the applicant of a planned development-resort project at 133 Kaʻiulani Avenue, as required by Condition 9 of Resolution 16-52, CD1, FD1, as amended by Resolution 19-67, CD1. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED M-0610(25) Testimony on RES25-316 for Nov 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. 112025 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 two-story single-unit dwelling with attached eight-car garage and internal above-grade swimming pool in Kailua, Oʻahu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0778(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Taylor Property 430-D North Kalāheo Avenue — Kailua Tax Map Key 4-3-017: 019. M-0590(25) Whale Environmental Services, LLC - Presentation on RES25-299 for November 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0595(25) Testimony on RES25-299 for Nov 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0640(25) Whale Environmental Services LLC - Request for Time Extension 430-D North Kalaheo Avenue Special Management Area Use Permit File No. 2025/SMA-54 TMK: 4-3-01 7: 019. M-0001(26) WHALE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC - Presentation on RES25-299 for January 15, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0039(26) Testimony on RES25-299 for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 112025 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 011526 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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Accepting a gift of new fencing and installation, valued at $125,000 to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for the giraffe exhibit at the Honolulu Zoo. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0859(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. 011526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES |
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Requesting the State of Hawaiʻi to evaluate and consider requiring a test of knowledge of the rules of the road for driver’s license renewals. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0031(26) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Resolution 26-1, Requesting the State of Hawaiʻi to Evaluate and Consider Requiring a Test of Knowledge of the Rules of the Road for Driver’s License Renewals. M-0014(26) Testimony on RES26-001 for Jan 15, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (GCS) Meeting. M-0028(26) Testimony on RES26-001 for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011526 Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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Requesting the State of Hawaiʻi to include pedestrian safety, bicyclist rights and interactions, and multimodal roadway use as part of the driver education requirements. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-002(26) CORDERO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-002 from Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology to Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services. FILE D-0027(26) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Resolution 26-2, Requesting the State of Hawaii to Include Pedestrian Safety, Bicyclist Rights and Interactions, and Multimodal Roadway Use as Part of the Driver Education Requirements. M-0013(26) Testimony on RES26-002 for Jan 15, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (GCS) Meeting. M-0029(26) Testimony on RES26-002 for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011526 Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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Consideration of grant of sewer easements and covenants and restrictions easements S-1 and S-2; grant of sewer easements and covenants and restrictions easements S-3; and grant of sewer easement S-4 for public use in Honolulu. (Ward Block N‑West) (D-866[25]) D-0866(25) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Ward Block N-West. |
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Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Denise Saki v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., Civ. No. 1CCV‑23‑0001585 LWC (Cir. Ct.). |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Wendy L. Shelton v. City and County of Honolulu, Civ. No. 1CCV‑24‑0000001 JJK (Cir. Ct.). |
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Granting a 90-day extension of time for Resolution 25‑333 – Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of a new single-unit dwelling, pool, spa, garage, recreation room, and individual wastewater system in Waialua, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Robert Vavul) (Deadline: 2/17/26 + 90 days) D-0869(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Vavul Property — New Single-Unit Dwelling 68-309 Crozier Drive — Waialua Tax Map Key 6-8-005: 015. M-0002(26) WHALE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC - Request for Extension of Time Vavul Property Special Management Area Use Permit File No. 2025/SMA-81 TMK: 6-8-005: 015. 011526 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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Accepting a gift of shipping services valued at $8,500 to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for the transportation of two female warthogs from Los Angeles, California, to the Honolulu Zoo. |
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FOR ACTION D-0032(26) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. |
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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 City's and 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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