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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 26-72 on page 27 has been cancelled.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
19TH SESSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 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 87073214077 and Passcode 505260.
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 January 28, 2026 Council Meeting
012826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/25/26
Session Minutes from the February 18, 2026 Council Meeting
021826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/25/26
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ORDER OF THE DAY |
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PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONS |
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Confirming the appointment of David Brittin to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-025(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of David Brittin to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. M-0113(26) Testimony on RES26-056 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the appointment of Richard Bryce to serve on the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-027(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Mr. Richard Bryce to the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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Relating to the appointment of Darian Chun to serve on the Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-029(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Darian Chun to serve on the Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu. D-0202(26) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Resolution No. 26-61: Relating to the Appointment of Darian Chun to Serve on the Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0101(26) Testimony on RES26-061 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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RESOLUTIONS |
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY |
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Relating to the appointment of Raynard Soon to serve on the Clean Water and Natural Lands Advisory Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED CC-020(26) WATERS - Nomination and/or appointment transmittal for Ray Soon to the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund Advisory Commission. D-0111(26) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES 26-038 for Mar 3, 2026 @ 01:00 PM EES Meeting. M-0082(26) Testimony on RES26-038 for Mar 3, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (EES) Meeting. 030326 Committee on Energy, Environment & Sustainability Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the building code. (Amending building code provisions.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0115(26) Testimony on BILL019(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to rounding of cash payments. (Requiring the rounding of cash transactions for City taxes, fees, and charges to the nearest 5 cents.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0099(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Bill for an Ordinance to require rounding of cash transactions for City taxes, fees, and charges to the nearest five cents. |
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Relating to transit-oriented development. (Addressing transit-oriented development.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0110(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Transmittal of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, (ROH) 2021, the Land Use Ordinance (LUO), Resolution No. 25-51, Relating to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). D-0204(26) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Bill 21 (2026): Relating to Transit-Oriented Development. M-0110(26) Testimony on BILL021(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the Executive Operating Budget and Program for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. |
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PASS FIRST READING CC-033(26) WATERS - Lapsed Funds and Vacancies Reports CC-037(26) OKIMOTO - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 7 - Request for Information Regarding Appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budgets and Chapter 8A ("Taxation of Transient Accommodations Tax"), Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021. CC-038(26) OKIMOTO - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 8 - Request for Additional Information Relating to the Solid Waste Special Fund. CC-044(26) OKIMOTO - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 10 - Committee on Budget Follow-Up Questions to Departmental Budget Briefings. CC-046(226) OKIMOTO - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 11 - Committee on Budget Revised Follow-Up Questions to Departmental Budget Briefings. CC-047(26) OKIMOTO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-048(26) DOS SANTOS-TAM - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-049(26) TUPOLA - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-050(26) TULBA - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-051(26) KIAʻĀINA - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-052(26) WEYER - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-053(26) NISHIMOTO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-054(26) WATERS - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-055(26) CORDERO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-056(26) OKIMOTO - Compilation of Councilmembers' Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-061(26) OKIMOTO - Executive Operating Budget: Bill 22 (2026) Proposed Amendments for CD1. MM-022(26) - A MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Executive Program and Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Volume 1 - Operating Program and Budget. MM-022(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Bills for Executive Operating and Capital Programs and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. MM-028(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. MM-032(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Fiscal Year 2027 Budgets and Kona Low Storm Events. D-0128(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Report Relating to the Affordable Housing Fund D-0129(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Report Relating to the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund D-0130(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Report Relating to the Climate Resiliency Fund D-0122(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 3 — ltem 7 Line-ltem Details - Operating Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 D-0123(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 3 — Item 8 Operating Budget Details of Line Items Exceeding $50,000, as Required by the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 Section 2-18.6 D-0126(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 3 — Item 11 Inventory of Fees D-0127(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Report Relating Detailing Incentive Payments D-0164(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Administrative Overview Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0165(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0166(26) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0167(26) PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0168(26) ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0169(26) MEDICAL EXAMINER - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0170(26) CORPORATION COUNSEL - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0171(26) ETHICS COMMISSION - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0172(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Response to Budget Communication No. 5. D-0174(26) POLICE - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0175(26) OCEAN SAFETY - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0173(26) EMERGENCY SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0176(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0177(26) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0178(26) LIQUOR COMMISSION - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0183(26) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0184(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0185(26) COMMUNITY SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0186(26) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0187(26) FACILITY MAINTENANCE - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0188(26) HUMAN RESOURCES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0189(26) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0190(26) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0191(26) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0192(26) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0193(26) FIRE - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0205(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 11- Committee on Budget Revised Follow-Up Questions to Departmental Budget Briefings. D-0211(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 11 — Committee on Budget Revised Follow-Up Questions to Departmental Budget Briefings. M-0111(26) Testimony on BILL022(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0118(26) Testimony on BILL022(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0126(26) Testimony on BILL022(26) for Mar 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. |
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Relating to the Executive Capital Budget and Program for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. |
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PASS FIRST READING CC-044(26) OKIMOTO - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 10 - Committee on Budget Follow-Up Questions to Departmental Budget Briefings. CC-046(226) OKIMOTO - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 11 - Committee on Budget Revised Follow-Up Questions to Departmental Budget Briefings. CC-048(26) DOS SANTOS-TAM - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-049(26) TUPOLA - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-052(26) WEYER - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-053(26) NISHIMOTO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-054(26) WATERS - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-055(26) CORDERO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-056(26) OKIMOTO - Compilation of Councilmembers' Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-062(26) OKIMOTO - Executive Capital Budget: Bill 23 (2026) Proposed Amendments for CD1. MM-022(26) - B MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Executive Program and Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Volume 2 - Capital Program and Budget. MM-022(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Bills for Executive Operating and Capital Programs and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. MM-032(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Fiscal Year 2027 Budgets and Kona Low Storm Events. D-0128(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Report Relating to the Affordable Housing Fund D-0129(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Report Relating to the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund D-0125(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 3 — Item 10 Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 — Line-ltem Detail D-0164(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Administrative Overview Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0165(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0166(26) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0167(26) PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0168(26) ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0169(26) MEDICAL EXAMINER - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0170(26) CORPORATION COUNSEL - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0171(26) ETHICS COMMISSION - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0172(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Response to Budget Communication No. 5. D-0174(26) POLICE - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0175(26) OCEAN SAFETY - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0173(26) EMERGENCY SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0176(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0177(26) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0178(26) LIQUOR COMMISSION - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0183(26) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0184(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0185(26) COMMUNITY SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0186(26) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0187(26) FACILITY MAINTENANCE - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0188(26) HUMAN RESOURCES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0189(26) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0190(26) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0191(26) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0192(26) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0193(26) FIRE - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0205(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 11- Committee on Budget Revised Follow-Up Questions to Departmental Budget Briefings. D-0207(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Proposed Amendments to Bill 23 (2026) for CD1 Executive Capital Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. D-0211(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Budget Communication No. 11 — Committee on Budget Revised Follow-Up Questions to Departmental Budget Briefings. D-0219(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Review of the Executive Capital Budget and Program For the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Bill 23 (2026). M-0117(26) Testimony on BILL023(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0124(26) Testimony on BILL023(26) for Mar 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. |
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Authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes of the City and County of Honolulu in a maximum principal amount equal to the aggregate of the amounts appropriated in the Capital Budget Ordinance of said City and County for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027, and specified in said Ordinance to be financed from the proceeds of the sale of such bonds and to be expended from the General Improvement Bond Fund, the Highway Improvement Bond Fund, Solid Waste Improvement Bond Fund, the Housing Development Special Fund or the Taxable General Improvement Bond Fund. |
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PASS FIRST READING MM-022(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Bills for Executive Operating and Capital Programs and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. |
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Determining the real property tax rates for the City and County of Honolulu for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. |
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PASS FIRST READING CC-042(26) OKIMOTO - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 25 (2026). FILE. MM-022(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Bills for Executive Operating and Capital Programs and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. D-0128(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Report Relating to the Affordable Housing Fund D-0130(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Report Relating to the Climate Resiliency Fund |
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Related communication: |
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Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Okimoto. |
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Relating to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. |
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PASS FIRST READING CC-039(26) OKIMOTO - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 9 - Request for Additional Information Relating to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's Operating Budget. D-0842(25) HART - Draft Bill which supersedes Departmental Communication D-833 which was submitted on December 1, 2025 Summary of HART's Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budgets. D-0181(26) HART - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. D-0194(26) HART - Budget Communication No. 9 - Request for Additional Information Relating to HART Operating Budget. |
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Relating to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0842(25) HART - Draft Bill which supersedes Departmental Communication D-833 which was submitted on December 1, 2025 Summary of HART's Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budgets. D-0181(26) HART - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. |
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Relating to the Legislative Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. |
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PASS FIRST READING CC-040(26) WATERS - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. CC-043(26) WATERS - Legislative Budget FY 2027 Bill 28 (2026). CC-055(26) CORDERO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-056(26) OKIMOTO - Compilation of Councilmembers' Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-063(26) OKIMOTO - Legislative Budget: Bill 28 (2026) Proposed Amendments for CD1. M-0127(26) Testimony on BILL028(26) for Mar 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Amending provisions related to real property tax exemptions.) |
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PASS FIRST READING |
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Relating to public parks. (Amending provisions relating to the use of public parks in the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0120(26) Testimony on BILL030(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0116(26) Testimony on BILL030(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to cultural sites in public parks. (Amending provisions related to cultural sites in public parks.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0102(26) Testimony on BILL031(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0119(26) Testimony on BILL031(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to public parks, recreational facilities, and botanical gardens. (Amending provisions related to public parks, recreational facilities, and botanical gardens.) |
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PASS FIRST READING BILL032(26), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 (Current Committee Draft version OCS2026-0182/3/30/2026 2:35 PM) M-0103(26) Testimony on BILL032(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to funds. (Amending provisions related to City and County of Honolulu funds.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0104(26) Testimony on BILL033(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0121(26) Testimony on BILL033(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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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 SECOND READING D-0132(26) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Comments on Bill 11 (2026), Relating to Affordable Housing Incentives. M-0079(26) Testimony on BILL011(26) for Mar 3, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting. M-0105(26) Testimony on BILL011(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 012826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/25/26 030326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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THIRD 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 THIRD READING 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. 020326 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record 030326 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record |
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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.) (Deadline: 4/7/26) |
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PASS THIRD READING 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. M-0089(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0094(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0114(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0123(26) Testimony on BILL006(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting 020506 Committee on Zoning & Planning Written Summary for Video Record 030526 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING (Cont'd.) |
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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 THIRD READING 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. M-0092(26) Testimony on BILL007(26) for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0106(26) Testimony on BILL007(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 020506 Committee on Zoning & Planning Written Summary for Video Record 030526 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Community Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0076(26) COMMUNITY SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. M-0107(26) Testimony on RES26-034 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Parks and Recreation) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0108(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. M-0088(26) Testimony on RES26-046 for Mar 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. |
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY |
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Accepting a gift of conference registration and lodging costs, valued at $1,806.64, to the City from the North American Society for Trenchless Technology for a staff member from the Department of Environmental Services to attend the 2026 No-Dig Show Conference in Palm Springs, California, from March 30, 2026 to April 1, 2026. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0089(26) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The North American Society of Trenchless Technology. 030326 Committee on Energy, Environment & Sustainability Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Accepting a gift of three high-back traditional benches and three bronze plaques with inscriptions to read "Donated by the Families of Mun Charn, Dickie and Mun Kin Wong," "Donated by the Families of Marion, Nun Fo and Al Wong and Ruth Lee," and "Donated by the Family of Yuli Chen Wong," valued at $3,823.53 to the City from Greg Wong to be placed at Kaimana Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES26-032, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1 D-0072(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Greg Wong. 030326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont'd.) |
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Requesting the City Administration to consider designating the month of July as Disability Pride Month. |
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FOR ADOPTION 030326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of three sets of pickleball nets, net posts, and materials, including installation, valued at $6,750, to the City from Jennifer and Mel Ona for Kamilo Iki Community Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0106(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Jennifer and Mel Ona. M-0100(26) Testimony on RES26-045 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0122(26) Testimony on RES26-045 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 030326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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Requesting the Department of Transportation Services to consider installing shelters at bus stops along routes with service frequencies exceeding 30 minutes. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0139(26) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Resolution 26-47, Relating to Installing Shelters At Bus Stops. M-0084(26) Testimony on RES26-047 for Mar 4, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0108(26) Testimony on RES26-047 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 030426 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology 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 construction of a new one-story, single-unit dwelling, detached covered cabana, two-car open parking area, in-ground swimming pool and water feature, and at-grade spa, in Kāhala, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Kinoshita Group Co. LTD) (Deadline: 4/4/26) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0059(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Kinoshita Single-Unit Dwelling Project 4669 and 4671 Kāhala Avenue - Wai'alae-Kāhala Tax Map Keys 3-5-005: 005 and 008. M-0087(26) Presentation on RES26-027 for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0109(26) Testimony on RES26-027 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 030526 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 Hawaiki cable landing station expansion project in Honouliuli, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Hawaiki Submarine Cable USA LLC) (Deadline: 4/7/26) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0066(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Hawaiki Cable Landing Station (CLS) Expansion Project Hawaiki Submarine Cable USA LLC 92-384 Farrington Highway — Honouliuli Tax Map Keys 9-2-049: Portion of 001, 002, and 005; 9-2-051: Portion of 001, 010, and 011. M-0086(26) Presentation on RES26-029 for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING (ZON) Meeting. M-0090(26) Testimony on RES26-029 for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0093(26) Testimony on RES26-029 for Mar 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0112(26) Testimony on RES26-029 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 030526 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 $18,500 to the City from The Deputies for the Honolulu Police Department’s Law Enforcement Explorer Program. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0065(26) POLICE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Deputies. 030526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Contʻd.) |
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Accepting a gift of one passenger van valued at $60,000 to the City from Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association, Inc., and the HFD Explorers for the Honolulu Fire Department. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES26-030, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 D-0067(26) FIRE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association, Inc. and the HFD Explorers. D-0109(26) FIRE - Amended Declaration of Gift Forms for Resolution 26-30. 030526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift travel and related expenses, valued at $1,972.79, to the City from the Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association (WSNIA) for a representative of the Honolulu Police Department to attend the WSNIA 2026 Training Summit and Vendor Show in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, from April 19-23, 2026. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0070(26) POLICE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association (WSNIA). 030526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Contʻd.) |
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Accepting a gift of $17,300 to the City from the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation for various Honolulu Fire Department events. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0077(26) FIRE - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation. 030526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift for registration and travel expenses, valued at $3,500, to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for a staff member of the Honolulu Zoo to participate in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan Program on Labuan Bajo Island, Indonesia, from April 3-15, 2026. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0088(26) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. 030526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Contʻd.) |
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Accepting a gift valued at $11,360 to the City from The 200 Club for the Honolulu Police Department to honor its outstanding personnel and citizenship of the year during Police Week 2026. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0103(26) POLICE - Draft Resolution requesting acceptance of a Gift to the City from The 200 Club. 030526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of a pre-owned classic mini express 48‑volt trackless train, valued at $8,300, to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for the Honolulu Zoo. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0105(26) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. 030526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Contʻd.) |
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Accepting a gift for the installation of pumps, filters, and UV water sterilization system in the Gharial exhibit pools for the Honolulu Zoo, valued at $52,000, to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0107(26) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. 030526 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES |
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Accepting a gift of travel, hotel accommodations, meals, and related expenses, valued at $5,874, to the City from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators for representatives from the Department of Customer Services and the Department of Information Technology to attend an in-person site visit to the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles from April 20‑23, 2026. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES26-020, PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 D-0039(26) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). 030526 Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & CUSTOMER SERVICES (Cont'd.) |
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Accepting a gift of travel, hotel accommodations, meals, and related expenses, valued at $2,900, to the City from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) for a representative from the Department of Customer Services to attend the 2026 AAMVA Leadership Academy Conference from April 13 to April 17, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES26-026, PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 D-0056(26) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). 030526 Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services Written Summary for Video Record |
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BALANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Deed conveying roadway Lots 20046 and 20047 for public use in ʻEwa. (ʻIliahi at Hoʻopili [Parcel 6] Roads) (D‑94[26]) D-0094(26) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - ‘Iliahi at Ho’opili (Parcel 6) Roads. |
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Deed conveying roadway Lots 20129, 20130, 20131, 20132, 20133, 20134, and 20135 for public use in ʻEwa. (ʻIliahi at Hoʻopili [Parcel 5] Roads) (D-100[26]) D-0100(26) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - ‘lliahi at Ho’opili (Parcel 5) Roads. |
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Deed conveying roadway Lots 20142, 20143, 20144, 20145 and 20147; grant of drain easement 11353; grant of sewer easement 11353; grant of street light metering easements 11358, 11363 and 11369; and grant of traffic signal easements 11358, 11363, 11364 and 11369 for public use in ʻEwa. (Hoʻopili Phase 2 Subdivision) (D‑101[26]) D-0101(26) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Ho’opili Phase 2 Subdivision |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Gordon J. Knowles v. Sheryl Sunia, individually and as an agent/employee of the Hawai‘i Pacific University et al., Civ. No. 1CC161001086 (Cir. Ct.). |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu and Retired HPD Lieutenant Darryl Kon entitled Joshua Spriestersbach v. City and County of Honolulu and Darryl Kon, et al., Civil No. 1:21-CV-00456-LEK-RT (USDC). |
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Request for authorization to settle claims against the City and County of Honolulu by Donna Y.L. Leong regarding partial reimbursement of legal fees and costs. |
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FOR ADOPTION |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Community Services) |
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FOR ACTION CC-045(26) OKIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-54 from Committee on Budget direct to Council Floor. FILE. D-0117(26) COMMUNITY SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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(Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. |
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FOR ACTION D-0182(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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(Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) |
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Designating March 2026 as “March4Water Month.” |
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FOR ACTION D-0208(26) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Resolution No. 26-67: Relating to Designating March 2026 as "March4Water Month. |
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Establishing a Selection Advisory Committee to assist the Council in the appointment of the City Clerk and appointing the members thereof. |
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FOR ACTION |
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Accepting a gift of one high-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds and a bronze plaque with an inscription to read “Donated by McArdle, Russell, Solomon, Baginski Ohana,” valued at $4,274.51 from Elizabeth McArdle Solomon to be placed at Kailua Beach Park. |
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FOR ACTION D-0199(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Elizabeth McArdle Solomon. |
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Resolution 26-72 has been cancelled. |
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Accepting a gift of travel related expenses, valued at $450, to the City from the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government for Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s visit to Fuzhou, China, from March 29 to April 1, 2026. |
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FOR ACTION MM-031(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Fuzhou Municipal People's Government. MM-034(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Request for cancellation of Resolution 26-72 from the Council's Order of Business at its meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. COUNCIL CCM. |
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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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