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HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU |
TOMMY WATERS CHAIR & PRESIDING OFFICER ANDRIA TUPOLA VICE CHAIR ESTHER KIAʻĀINA FLOOR LEADER RADIANT CORDERO TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM SCOTT Y. NISHIMOTO VAL A. OKIMOTO AUGIE TULBA MATT WEYER |
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
18TH SESSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 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 85486880781 and Passcode 185410.
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
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ORDER OF THE DAY |
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APPOINTMENT – RESOLUTIONS |
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY |
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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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FOR ADOPTION 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. M-0071(26) Testimony on RES26-012 for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 020326 Committee on Energy, Environment & Sustainability Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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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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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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. M-0072(26) Testimony on RES26-013 for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Related communication: |
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Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Okimoto. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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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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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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. M-0073(26) Testimony on RES26-011 for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 020526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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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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FOR ACTION CC-014(26) NISHIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-009 from Committee on International & Legal Affairs direct to Council Floor. FILE. 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. M-0074(26) Testimony on RES26-009 for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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FIRST READING |
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Relating to affordable housing. (Amending provisions relating to affordable rental housing.) |
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PASS FIRST READING CC-022(26) TUPOLA - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 18 (2026). FILE M-0068(26) Testimony on BILL018(26) for Feb 18, 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 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 MED 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 MED is currently authorized to charge.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL001(26), CD1 - 02-03-26 BUD 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. M-0077(26) Testimony on BILL001(26) for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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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 SECOND 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. M-0065(26) Testimony on BILL012(26) for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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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 SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL006(26), CD1 - 02-05-26 ZON 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. D-0063(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on BILL005(26) and BILL006(26) for February 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM Zoning & Planning (ZON) Meeting. 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. M-0057(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Feb 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0069(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Feb 18, 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 SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL007(26), CD1 - 02-05-26 ZON 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. D-0064(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on BILL007(26) for February 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM Zoning & Planning (ZON) Meeting. M-0042(26) Testimony on BILL007(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0067(26) Testimony on BILL007(26) for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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THIRD READING |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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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 THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL060(25), CD1 - 09-24-25 ITT BILL060(25), CD2 - 02-04-26 ITT BILL060(25), PROPOSED CD1 - RC1 BILL060(25), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - RC1 D-0794(25) HART - Resolution No. 2025-23 authorizing the Executive Director and CEO of HART to provide testimony on proposed extensions to the minimum operable segment with the locally preferred alternative. D-0058(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Testimony on Bill 60 (2025), Proposed CD2. D-0086(26) NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - NO. 25 - Testimony on BILL060(25) for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 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. M-0055(26) Testimony on BILL060(25) for Feb 4, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0064(26) Testimony on BILL060(25) for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092425 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Written Summary for Video Record |
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RESOLUTIONS |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Housing and Land Management) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0043(26) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY |
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Accepting a gift of travel, lodging, ground transportation, and conference fee, valued at $4,550, to the City from the National Association of Counties for a representative of the Office of Economic Revitalization to attend the 2026 National Association of Counties Legislative Conference from February 21-24, 2026, and the International Economic Development Council Economic Recovery Corp Annual Retreat from February 24‑27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. |
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FOR ADOPTION MM-014(26) ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the National Association of Counties. 020326 Committee on Energy, Environment & Sustainability Written Summary for Video Record |
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (Cont'd.) |
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Accepting a gift of travel, lodging, ground transportation, and related materials, valued at $1,975, to the City from the Metropolitan Community College for a representative of the Office of Economic Revitalization to attend the Counties of Career Success: Building a Work Ready Future Meeting from March 2-4, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. |
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FOR ADOPTION MM-015(26) ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Metropolitan Community College. 020326 Committee on Energy, Environment & Sustainability Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the demolition of an existing single-unit dwelling and attached garage; construction of a new single-unit dwelling, pool, spa, and detached garage with recreation room above the garage; and installation of an individual wastewater system in Waialua, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Robert Vavul) (Deadline: 5/18/26) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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. M-0061(26) WHALE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC - Presentation on RES25-333 for February 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM Zoning & Planning (ZON) Meeting. M-0070(26) Testimony on RES25-333 for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011526 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 expansion and rehabilitation of the West Loch wastewater pump station in Honouliuli, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Department of Environmental Services) (Deadline: 3/7/26) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0006(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit West Loch Wastewater Pump Station Improvements Department of Environmental Services 91-1024 Kapapapuhi Street — Honouliuli Tax Map Key 9-1-181: Portion of 001. |
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Proposing an amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 (The Land Use Ordinance), relating to conditional use permits. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED CC-011(26) CITY CLERK - Notice of Introduction of a Council Proposal to amend the General Plan, the Development Plans, the Zoning Ordinances, or the Subdivision Ordinance. CC-023(26) CITY CLERK - Notice of initiation of a Council Proposal to amend the General Plan, the Development Plans, the Zoning Ordinances, or the Subdivision Ordinance. ZON CCM D-0095(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Receipt of Notice of Introduction of a Resolution for a Council Proposal to Amend the General Plan, the Development Plans, the Zoning Ordinances, or the Subdivision Ordinance Resolution No. 26-17, Relating to Conditional Use Permits (CUPs). ZON CCM M-0051(26) Testimony on RES26-017 for Feb 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0076(26) Testimony on RES26-017 for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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Accepting a gift of two used 2021 Glacier golf carts, valued at $9,300, to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for the Honolulu Zoo. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0845(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. 020526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of $10,860 from The 200 Club to the City for the Honolulu Fire Department’s Manager and Employees of the Year Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0035(26) FIRE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The 200 Club. M-0063(26) Testimony on RES26-015 for Feb 5, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0075(26) Testimony on RES26-015 for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 020526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Cont'd.) |
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Accepting a gift of $15,000 to the City from The Deputies to fund the Honolulu Fire Department Fire Explorer and Scholarship Programs. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0036(26) FIRE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Deputies. 020526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Commending the Honolulu Police Department and its leadership for adopting clear policies that ensure transparency and accountability while maintaining public safety. |
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FOR ADOPTION M-0058(26) Testimony on RES26-025 for Feb 5, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0066(26) Testimony on RES26-025 for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 020526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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BALANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED |
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Accepting a gift of up to $1,990 to the City from the Association of Local Government Auditors for travel and related expenses for one staff member from the Office of the City Auditor to conduct a peer review. |
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FOR ACTION |
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Accepting a gift of up to $2,023 to the City from the Association of Local Government Auditors for travel and related expenses for one staff member from the Office of the City Auditor to conduct a peer review. |
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FOR ACTION |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Budget and Fiscal Services) |
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FOR ACTION D-0079(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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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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