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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 26-65 on page 15 has been cancelled.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
20TH SESSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 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 85462944698 and Passcode 408183.
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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APPOINTMENT – RESOLUTIONS |
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY |
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Confirming the appointment of Darian Chun to serve on the Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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. MM-036(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Appointment of Darian Chun. 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. D-0221(26) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES26-061 for Mar 31, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (EES) Meeting. D-0256(26) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES26-061, CD1 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0101(26) Testimony on RES26-061 for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0128(26) Testimony on RES26-061 for Mar 31, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (EES) Meeting. M-0150(26) Testimony on RES26-061, CD1 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0141(26) Testimony on RES26-061 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 033126 Committee on Energy, Environment & Sustainability Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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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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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED 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. M-0151(26) Testimony on RES26-056 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 040226 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Recommendations on the review and evaluation of the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 3, Article 15, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021. |
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PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONS |
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BUDGET |
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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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ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORT AND REFER THE RESOLUTION TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET CC-041(26) OKIMOTO - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Resolution 26-62. FILE. M-0147(26) Testimony on RES26-062 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0160(26) Testimony on RES26-062 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 033026 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Tax Rate Per $1,000 |
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Net Taxable Real Property Value |
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Class (A) |
Residential |
$3.50 |
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Class (B) |
Hotel and resort |
$13.90 |
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Class (C) |
Commercial |
$12.40 |
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Class (D) |
Industrial |
$12.40 |
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Class (E) |
Agricultural |
$5.70 |
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Class (F) |
Preservation |
$5.70 |
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Class (G) |
Public service |
$0.00 |
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Class (H) |
Vacant agricultural |
$8.50 |
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Class (I) |
Residential A |
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Tier 1: |
$4.00 |
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Tier 2: |
$11.40 |
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Class (J) |
Bed and breakfast home |
$6.50 |
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Class (K) |
Transient vacation |
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Tier 1: |
$9.00 |
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Tier 2: |
$11.50 |
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Related communication: |
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Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Okimoto. |
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Relating to flood hazard areas. (Amending the Flood Hazard Area Ordinance, Chapter 21A, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, to adopt language and construction standards consistent with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System, and for housekeeping purposes.) |
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PASS FIRST READING D-0253(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Bill Relating to Flood Hazard Areas Ordinance, Chapter 21A. M-0148(26) Testimony on BILL034(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0158(26) Testimony on BILL034(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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BUDGET |
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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 SECOND READING BILL008(26), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1 M-0044(26) Testimony on BILL008(26) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0149(26) Testimony on BILL008(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0152(26) Testimony on BILL008(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 012826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/25/26 033126 Committee on Budget Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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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 SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL022(26), CD1 - 03-30-26 BUD 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. CC-066(26) OKIMOTO - BUDGET COMMUNICATION NO. 13 - Request for Additional Information Relating to HART's Statement of Revenues and Surplus and Bill 22 (2026), Executive Operating Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. CC-076(26) NISHIMOTO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-077(26) TUPOLA - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-078(26) TULBA - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-079(26) OKIMOTO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-081(26) CORDERO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-082(26) WEYER - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-080(26) DOS SANTOS-TAM - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-083(26) WATERS - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-084(26) KIAʻĀINA - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-085(26) OKIMOTO - Compilation of Councilmembers' Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-087(26) WEYER - Additional Proposed Budget Amendments. 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. MM-035(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Kona Storm Damage Preliminary Cost Estimates. 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. D-0226(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Bill 22 (2026), Relating to the Executive Operating Budget and Program for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. D-0245(26) HART - Response to Budget Communication No. 13 - Request for Additional Information Relating to HART's Statement of Revenues and Surplus and Bill 22 (2026), Executive Operating Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. D-0246(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Proposed Amendments to Bill 22 (2026) for CD1 Executive Operating Budget and Program for the Fiscal Year 2027. D-0258(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Amendments to Bill 22 (2026), CD1 Executive Operating Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. D-0259(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Proposed Amendments to Bill 22 (2026), CD1. Proposed Amendments to Bill 23 (2026), CD1. Executive Operating Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. Executive Capital Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. 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. M-0143(26) Testimony on BILL022(26), CD1 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0142(26) Testimony on BILL022(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 033026 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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BUDGET (Cont'd.) |
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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 SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL023(26), CD1 - 03-30-26 BUD 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. CC-076(26) NISHIMOTO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-077(26) TUPOLA - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-079(26) OKIMOTO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-081(26) CORDERO - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-082(26) WEYER - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-080(26) DOS SANTOS-TAM - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-083(26) WATERS - Proposed Budget Amendments. CC-085(26) OKIMOTO - Compilation of Councilmembers' Proposed Budget Amendments. 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. MM-035(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Kona Storm Damage Preliminary Cost Estimates. 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). D-0242(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Proposed Amendments to Bill 23 (2026), CD1 Executive Capital Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. D-0257(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Proposed Amendments to Bill 23 (2026), CD1 for CD2, Executive Capital Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. D-0259(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Proposed Amendments to Bill 22 (2026), CD1. Proposed Amendments to Bill 23 (2026), CD1. Executive Operating Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. Executive Capital Budget and Program for Fiscal Year 2027. 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. M-0144(26) Testimony on BILL023(26), CD1 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0154(26) Testimony on BILL023(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 033026 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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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 SECOND READING MM-022(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Bills for Executive Operating and Capital Programs and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. M-0159(26) Testimony on BILL024(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting 033026 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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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 SECOND 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. 033026 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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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 SECOND 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. M-0145(26) Testimony on BILL027(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0155(26) Testimony on BILL027(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 033026 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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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 SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL028(26), CD1 - 03-30-26 BUD 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. M-0146(26) Testimony on BILL028(26), CD1 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0153(26) Testimony on BILL028(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 033026 Committee on Budget Special Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to transit-oriented development. (Addressing transit-oriented development.) |
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PASS SECOND 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. D-0235(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. M-0157(26) Testimony on BILL021(26) for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 040226 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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RESOLUTIONS |
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Approving the City and County of Honolulu’s Thirty‑Second Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants, and Housing Trust Fund Programs and authorizing its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0082(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution approving the City’s Thirty-Second (32nd) Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”), HOME Investment Partnerships (“HOME”), Emergency Solutions Grants (“ESG”), and Housing Trust Fund (“HTF”) Programs. D-0255(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Resolution 26-36, Proposed FD1 Approving the City's Thirty-Second (32nd) Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Programs. M-0083(26) Testimony on RES26-036 for Mar 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0140(26) Testimony on RES26-036 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 030326 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record 033126 Committee on Budget Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, adjusting HUD funding allocations. |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Honolulu Police Department) |
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Relating to a transfer for the payment of Hazard Pay. (Department of Budget and Fiscal Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0213(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds for the Payment of Hazard Pay ("THP") to the Department of Transportation Services ("DTS") for the Members of the Hawaiʻi Teamsters and Allied Workers Union, Local 996 ("Teamsters"). 033126 Committee on Budget Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of an interpretive sign honoring the legacy of Mary Foster, valued at $2,645.00, to the City from NTP Holdings to be displayed at Foster Botanical Garden. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0114(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from NTP Holdings. 033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont'd.) |
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Accepting a gift of two high-back traditional benches, preparations of the grounds and two bronze plaques with an inscription to read “Donated by the Family of Malana,” valued at $5,380.79 to the City from William Byerley to be placed at Kapiolani Regional Park and Leahi Beach Park. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0116(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from William Byerley. 033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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Urging the Department of Parks and Recreation to review and update, as necessary, the security and safety requirements and related documentation for events held at City and County of Honolulu parks and park facilities. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0230(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Resolution 26-64, Urging the Department of Parks and Recreation to Review and Update, as Necessary, the Security and Safety Requirements and Related Documentation for Events Held at City and County of Honolulu Parks and Park Facilities. M-0138(26) Testimony on RES26-064 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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Resolution 26-65 has been cancelled. |
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Urging the City Administration to restore the Mauna Lahilahi Cultural Garden by activating and implementing the Mauna Lahilahi Cultural Garden Master Plan. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0220(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Resolution 26-65, Urging the City Administration to Restore the Mauna Lahilahi Cultural Garden by Activating and Implementing the Mauna Lahilahi Cultural Garden Master Plan. M-0131(26) Testimony on RES26-065 for Mar 31, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting. M-0139(26) Testimony on RES26-065 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of four single-unit dwellings, one attached garage, a swimming pool with spa and reflection pool, various pavilions, and automobile and basketball courts; and installation of four individual wastewater systems and ancillary improvements in Waialua, Oʻahu. (Applicants: John A. and Kathleen H. Libby Trust) (Deadline: 4/21/26) |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0092(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Libby Single-Unit Dwellings, 68-631 and 68-623 Crozier Drive - Waialua Tax Map Keys 6-8-004: 003 and 004 M-0137(26) Presentation on RES26-43 for April 2, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. 040226 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift to the City of lodging, airfare, and per diem valued at an estimated $2,066 from the United States Election Assistance Commission ("U.S. EAC") for the Office of the City Clerk’s Election Administrator to attend the EAC Standards Board Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, from April 16 to April 17, 2026. |
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FOR ACTION CC-057(26) CITY CLERK - Request for Council Acceptance of Gift to the City. CC-067(26) NISHIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-069 from Committee on International & Legal Affairs direct to Council Floor. FILE M-0156(26) Testimony on RES26-069 for Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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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 April 23-26, 2026. |
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FOR ACTION CC-070(26) NISHIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-077 from Committee on International & Legal Affairs direct to Council Floor. FILE MM-040(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Fuzhou Municipal People's Government. |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of the Medical Examiner) |
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FOR ACTION CC-069(26) OKIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-078 from Committee on Budget direct to Council Floor. FILE D-0237(26) MEDICAL EXAMINER - Draft Resolution Request to Transfer Funds. |
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Accepting a gift of travel, lodging, meals, and related expenses valued at $2,133.50 to the City from Abundance Network Education for Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam to participate in the Abundance Elected Fellowship Program’s in-person training in Denver, Colorado. |
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FOR ACTION CC-071(26) NISHIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-079 from Committee on International & Legal Affairs direct to Council Floor. FILE |
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Accepting a gift of air transportation and lodging, valued at $1,850.00 to the City from Harvard Kennedy School for a member from the Department of Human Resources and the Department of Transportation Services to participate in the Harvard Kennedy’s 2nd Annual State and Local Government Career Expo and Forum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from April 16-17, 2026. |
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FOR ACTION CC-073(26) NISHIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-081 from Committee on International & Legal Affairs direct to Council Floor. FILE. D-0252(26) HUMAN RESOURCES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Harvard Kennedy School. |
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Accepting a gift of travel, lodging, ground transportation and related expenses, with an estimated value of $2,500, from the Trust for Public Land (TPL) for a representative of the Office of the Managing Director to attend TPL’s national Day on the Hill from April 13‑15, 2026, in Washington, D.C. |
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FOR ACTION CC-072(26) NISHIMOTO - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 26-082 from Committee on International & Legal Affairs direct to Council Floor. FILE. MM-047(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Trust for Public Land (TPL). |
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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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