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HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
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COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Voting Members: Andria Tupola, Chair Augie Tulba, Vice Chair Radiant Cordero Scott Y. Nishimoto Matt Weyer
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Item No. 8 - Bill 19 (2026) on page 17 has been cancelled.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
2:30 P.M.
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FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 26-139 – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift of cash in the amount of $5,000 from Friends of Hawaiʻi Charities to the City for the upkeep and maintenance of Kahala Community Park. (Transmitted by Communication D‑360[26])
D-0360(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Friends of Hawaiʻi Charities.
2. RESOLUTION 26-141 – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift of cash in the amount of $5,000 from Wellcare to the City to help offset the rental cost of the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Exhibition Hall for the 55th Annual Senior Citizens' Valentines Dance held on February 6, 2026. (Transmitted by Communication D-387[26])
D-0387(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Wellcare.
3. RESOLUTION 26-148 – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift of $6,750.67 to the City from Shinnyo-En Hawaiʻi for the upkeep and maintenance of Ala Moana Regional Park. (Transmitted by Communication D-412[26])
D-0412(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Shinnyo-En Hawaii.
4. BILL 33 (2026) – RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending provisions related to City and County of Honolulu funds. (Consecutive referral: HHP, BUD; Bill passed first reading 3/25/26; Committee postponed action 3/31/26)
BILL033(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL033(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL033(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP2
BILL033(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
D-0225(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Bill 33 (2026), Relating to Funds.
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.
M-0261(26) Testimony on BILL033(26) for Jun 23, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
032526 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/13/26
CD1 TO BILL 33 (2026) (Approved by the Committee at its March 31, 2026 meeting) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0188/3/30/2026 12:02 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the effective date of the bill to July 1, 2027, from July 1, 2026.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 33 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Kiaʻāina) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0386/6/16/2026 9:38 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill:
1. Removes proposed ROH Section 6-__.3(a)(4), which directed the deposit of transient accommodations tax revenues collected under ROH Section 8A-1.1(3) into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund, including a specified percentage distribution of transient accommodation tax revenues. Renumbers subsequent subdivisions accordingly.
2. Removes proposed ROH Sections 6-__.3(a)(7) and (8), which directed the deposit of all proceeds generated from or dedicated to the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park and Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park, respectively. Renumbers subsequent subdivisions accordingly.
3. Replaces proposed ROH Section 6-__.3(d), which set forth a definition for revenues that "supplement, and do not supplant," with a new proposed ROH Section 6-__.3(d) that exempts any and all revenues generated from the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park or moneys in the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park Fund and any and all revenues generated from the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park or moneys in the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Fund from being deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund.
B. In SECTION 3 of the bill:
1. Removes proposed ROH Section 6-__.3(a)(4), which directed the deposit of transient accommodations tax revenues collected under ROH Section 8A-1.1(3) into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Revolving Fund, including a specified percentage distribution of transient accommodation tax revenues. Renumbers subsequent subdivisions accordingly.
2. Removes the definition of "supplement, and not supplant" in proposed ROH Section 6-__.3(d).
C. Removes SECTIONS 4 and 5 of the bill, which repealed the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park Fund the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Fund, respectively. Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly.
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D. Removes SECTION 8 of the bill, which provided that moneys in the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park Fund and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Fund be transferred to the Parks and Maintenance Recreation Services Revolving Fund upon the repeal of those funds. Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly.
E. In renumbered SECTION 7 of the bill, amends the effective date of the bill to July 1, 2027, from July 1, 2026, and removes the provision requiring the transfer of any and all moneys in the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park Fund and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Fund to the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund before the repeals thereof.
F. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 33 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0288/5/14/2026 10:17 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill:
1. Amends proposed ROH Section 6-__.2 to remove the maintenance of programs and to specify that improving programmatic opportunities across the City is a purpose of the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund (rather than improving the equitable distribution of programmatic opportunities across the City).
2. Amends proposed ROH Section 6-__.3 as follows:
a. Removes the subsection (a) designation and deletes proposed subsections (b) through (d).
b. In list item (3), specifies no fees, revenues, or receipts collected or received by the Department of Enterprise Services will be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund unless otherwise designated by law or memorandum of agreement.
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c. In list item (4), specifies any portion of the Transient Accommodations Tax revenues allocated to support the restoration, operations, and maintenance of parks and beaches or that are otherwise earmarked or dedicated for the restoration, operation, or maintenance of parks and beaches under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund; removes the requirement that these TAT revenues supplement vs. supplant funds regularly appropriated (as it is duplicative of existing language in ROH Section 8-1.1(3)); and removes the requirement that 80 percent of the TAT revenues collected pursuant to ROH Section 8A-1.1(3) must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund.
d. In list item (6), specifies that federal grants will be deposited in the Federal Grants Fund and State grants will be deposited into the Special Projects Fund.
3. Amends proposed ROH Section 6-__.4(a) to specify that Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund moneys may only be expended for programs under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
4. Amends proposed ROH Section 6-__.4(b) to specify expenditures made pursuant to ROH Section 6-__.4(a) must be used for the maintenance and programs of City parks and recreation services.
B. In SECTION 3 of the bill:
1. Amends proposed ROH Section 6-__.2 to specify that improving programmatic opportunities across the City as a purpose of the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Revolving Fund (rather than improving the equitable distribution of programmatic opportunities across the City).
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2. Amends proposed ROH Section 6-__.3 as follows:
a. Removes the subsection (a) designation and deletes proposed subsections (b) through (d).
b. Removes references to parks and beaches.
c. In list item (4), specifies any portion of the Transient Accommodations Tax ("TAT") revenues allocated to support the restoration, operations, and maintenance of gardens and park and street trees must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund; removes the requirement that these TAT revenues supplement vs. supplant funds regularly appropriated (as it is duplicative of existing language in ROH Section 8-1.1(3)); and removes the requirement that 20 percent of the TAT revenues collected pursuant to ROH Section 8A-1.1(3) must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Revolving Fund.
d. In list item (6), specifies that federal grants will be deposited in the Federal Grants Fund and State grants will be deposited into the Special Projects Fund.
3. Amends proposed ROH Section 6-__.4(a) to specify that Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Revolving Fund moneys may only be expended for programs under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
4. Adds a new proposed ROH Section 6-__.4(d) to specify expenditures made pursuant to ROH Section 6-__.4(a) must be used for the maintenance and programs of the Division of Urban Forestry, as well as garden facilities and programs under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
C. In SECTION 10 of the bill, amends the general effective date of the bill to July 1, 2027, from July 1, 2026.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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5. BILL 30 (2026) – RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKS. Amending provisions relating to the use of public parks in the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed first reading 3/25/26; Committee postponed action 3/31/26)
BILL030(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL030(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL030(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP2
D-0222(26) NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD - NO. 32 - Testimony on BILL030(26) for Mar 31, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) meeting submitted by Kimeona Kane (Kimeonakane@gmail.com).
D-0228(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Testimony on Bill 30 (2026), Relating to Public Parks.
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.
M-0125(26) Testimony on BILL030(26) for Mar 31, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0253(26) Testimony on BILL030(26) for Jun 23, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
032526 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/13/26
CD1 TO BILL 30 (2026) (Approved by the Committee at its March 31, 2026 meeting) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0193/4/8/2026 1:17 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill, amends ROH § 10-1.1 as follows:
1. Adds a new definition of "Department" to mean the Department of Parks and Recreation; and
2. Amends the definition of "Commercial Activity" to remove the exemption relating to the use of premises and facilities for farmers' markets.
B. In SECTION 3 of the bill, further amends proposed ROH § 10-1.3(a)(13) to specify that farmers' markets:
1. Will be operated by nonprofit organizations;
2. Are subject to the Department's administrative rules and regulations;
3. Must not be located on properties where City-sponsored People's Open Market programs currently operate; and
4. Must not be located on highly utilized park locations, including but not limited to district parks, regional parks, and other City parks regularly used for certain events.
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 30 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0202/4/15/2026 12:50 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill, amends ROH § 10-1.1 as follows:
1. Adds a new definition of "Department" to mean the Department of Parks and Recreation;
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2. Adds a new definition of "Food Distribution Event" to mean an organized effort conducted by a nonprofit organization, as defined in § 38-6.2, to provide food directly to needy individuals and families to address food insecurity in a community; and
3. Amends the definition of "Commercial Activity" to include farmers' markets as a commercial activity, and to remove the exemption relating to the use of premises and facilities for farmers' markets.
B. Adds a new SECTION 3 of the bill to amend ROH § 10-1.2(b) by adding a new subdivision (10) to specify that food distribution events conducted by nonprofit organizations require a permit from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS.
C. In renumbered SECTION 4 of the bill:
1. Further amends proposed ROH § 10-1.3(a)(13) to specify that farmers' markets:
a. Will be operated by nonprofit organizations;
b. Are subject to the same requirements as other commercial activities and the Department's administrative rules and regulations;
c. Must not be located on properties where City-sponsored People's Open Market programs currently operate;
d. Must not be located on highly utilized park locations, including but not limited to district parks, regional parks, and other City parks regularly used for certain events; and
e. Are included among the commercial activities for which permits may not be issued, as prohibited by ROH § 10-1.2(h) and (i).
2. Adds a new ROH § 10-1.3(a)(14) to specify that food distribution events conducted by a nonprofit organization are a permitted activity subject to the requirements of ROH § 10-1.3(a).
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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6. BILL 31 (2026) – RELATING TO CULTURAL SITES IN PUBLIC PARKS. Amending provisions related to cultural sites in public parks. (Bill passed first reading 3/25/26; Committee postponed action 3/31/26)
BILL031(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL031(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
D-0229(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Bill 31(2026) Relating to Cultural Sites in Public Parks.
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.
M-0130(26) Testimony on BILL031(26) for Mar 31, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0258(26) Testimony on BILL031(26) for Jun 23, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
032526 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/13/26
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 31 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0293/5/15/2026 1:15 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill:
1. Adds an amendment to the definition of "Cultural Site" once they have been designated pursuant to ROH Section 10-6.2, and makes conforming amendments in subsequent SECTIONS of the bill.
2. Amends the new definition "Adopter" to read "A person or group approved by the department to help steward a cultural site."
3. Removes the definitions "Important Cultural Resource" and "Important Cultural Resource Area."
B. In SECTION 3 of the bill:
1. Combines the proposed "Important Cultural Resource Areas Program" (which had been in SECTION 4 of the bill) and the existing "Cultural Sites in Public Parks Program" (in SECTION 3 of the bill) into a single program entitled the "Cultural Sites in Public Parks Program."
2. Repeals the contents of ROH Section 10-6.2(b), which set forth the process for an interested person to designate a cultural site, and replaces it with a process for application and review for the stewardship of cultural sites.
3. Repeals the contents of ROH Section 10-6.2(c), which required markers for cultural sites, and replaces it with requirements, inclusions, approval, and amendment provisions relating to stewardship plans for cultural sites.
4. Adds new subsections (e) through (k) to address rules, signage and markers, enforcement, penalties, conflict with State law, legal construction, and severability.
C. Deletes SECTION 4 of the bill and renumbers subsequent bill SECTIONS.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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7. BILL 32 (2026) – RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS. Amending provisions related to public parks, recreational facilities, and botanical gardens. (Bill passed first reading 3/25/26; Committee postponed action 3/31/26)
BILL032(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL032(26), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
BILL032(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL032(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
D-0227(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Bill 32 (2026), Relating to Public Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Botanical Gardens.
M-0103(26) Testimony on BILL032(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0132(26) Testimony on BILL032(26) for Mar 31, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0260(26) Testimony on BILL032(26) for Jun 23, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
032526 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/13/26
CD1 TO BILL 32 (2026) (Approved by the Committee at its March 31, 2026 meeting) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0182/3/30/2026 2:35 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Adds the following new SECTIONS to the bill:
1. SECTION 2, which amends ROH Section 9-3.1 to correct the name of the "Friends of the Honolulu Botanical Garden" to the "Friends of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens"; and
2. SECTION 3, which amends ROH Section 9-3.2 to clarify that private schools are licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools or accredited by a recognized accrediting body rather than the DOE, and renumbers subsequent SECTIONS.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 32 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Kiaʻāina) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0385/6/16/2026 1:35 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. Adds the following new SECTIONS to the bill:
1. SECTION 2, which amends ROH Section 9-3.1 to:
a. Correct the name of the "Friends of the Honolulu Botanical Garden" to the "Friends of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens"; and
b. Removes the subdivision (a)(7) numbering, shifting the language authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation ("Director") to set certain fees to be a general proviso at the end of subsection (a).
2. SECTION 3, which amends ROH Section 9-3.2 to clarify that private schools are licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools or accredited by a recognized accrediting body rather than the State of Hawai‘i Department of Education.
Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly.
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B. Amends renumbered SECTION 4 (formerly SECTION 2) of the bill as follows:
1. Deletes subsection (a), which would have granted authorization to the Director of Parks and Recreation to set fees for the use and rental of a botanical garden or botanical garden parking lot;
2. Adds a new subsection (a) to state that the policy of the Council is to make access to botanical gardens, botanical garden facilities, and their associated parking lots free and available to residents, with the exception of Foster Botanical Garden;
3. Adds a new subsection (b) to incorporate the review and reporting requirements in subsections (g) and (h) and require the Director of Parks and Recreation to submit a report to the Council recommending fee increases for botanical gardens and reletters subsequent subsections accordingly;
4. Amends relettered subsection (c) to specify that revenue generated from user fees for the use of botanical gardens must be deposited into the fund established in SECTION 3 of Bill 33 (2026), as amended; and
5. Deletes subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h) relating to civil penalties, rules, review and update of fees, and reporting, respectively.
C. Deletes SECTION 3, which would have repealed ROH Chapter 10, Article 2, and renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly.
D. Amends renumbered SECTION 5 (formerly SECTION 4) of the bill as follows:
1. Deletes subsection (a), which would have granted authorization to the Director of Parks and Recreation to set fees and charges for the use of public parks; recreational facilities, parking lots, or other recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation;
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2. Adds a new subsection (a) to require the Director of Parks and Recreation to submit a report to the Council recommending fee increases for attendant/custodian services; kitchen usage; processing and rental of recreational facilities; community gardens; usage of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, including parking; use and rental of facilities at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park, Central Oahu Regional Park Facilities, Hans L'Orange Baseball Facility, recreational fields, gymnasiums, and other facilities; camping; permits for recreational stops at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park; and summer fun activities;
3. Amends subsection (b) to specify that revenue generated from user fees for the use of public parks, recreational facilities, parking lots, or other recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the fund established in SECTION 2 of Bill 33 (2026), as amended; and
4. Deletes subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h) relating to civil penalties, rules, review and update of fees, and reporting, respectively.
E. Deletes the following SECTIONS of the bill:
1. SECTION 5, which would have repealed ROH Chapter 10, Article 3;
2. SECTION 6, which proposed the repeal of ROH Section 10-5.4;
3. SECTION 7, which proposed the repeal of ROH Chapter 10, Article 7;
4. SECTION 8, which proposed amendments to ROH Section 10-8.2;
5. SECTION 9, which proposed amendments to ROH Section 10-9.3;
6. SECTION 10, which proposed the repeal of ROH Chapter 10, Article 12
7. SECTION 11, which proposed the addition of a new article to ROH Chapter 10;
8. SECTION 12, which proposed the addition of a new article to ROH Chapter 10;
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9. SECTION 13, which proposed the addition of a new article to ROH Chapter 10; and
10. SECTION 14, which proposed amendments to ROH Section 6-51.2.
Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly.
F. Adds a new SECTION 6 of the bill to:
1. Amend ROH Chapter 10, Article 3, to require the Director of Parks and Recreation to submit a report to the Council recommending fee increases for commercial scuba diving, snorkeling, and professional sports activities at Hans L'Orange Baseball Facility;
2. Specify that revenue generated from user fees for commercial scuba diving, snorkeling, and professional sports activities at Hans L'Orange Baseball Facility must be deposited into the fund established in SECTION 2 of Bill 33 (2026), as amended;
3. Require the posting of signs that inform visitors of user fees and payment instructions; and
4. Provide that the Department of Parks and Recreation shall ensure that user fees can be paid via electronic methods.
G. Adds a new SECTION 7 of the bill to repeal ROH Chapter 10, Article 5.
H. Adds a new SECTION 8 of the bill to require the Director of Parks and Recreation to submit the required reports within one year of the ordinance's effective date. Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly.
I. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 32 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0290/5/15/2026 7:45 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Adds a new SECTION 2 to the bill to repeal ROH Section 9-3.1.
B. Adds a new SECTION 3 to the bill to amend ROH Section 9-3.2 to clarify that private schools are licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools or accredited by a recognized accrediting body rather than the State of Hawai‘i Department of Education, and renumbers subsequent bill SECTIONS accordingly.
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C. In renumbered SECTION 4 of the bill, amends proposed ROH Section 9‑3._ to:
1. Add a new subsection (a) ("Policy") to state the Council's policy that fees and charges related to the use of botanical gardens and community gardens, including the use of botanical garden facilities, parking lots, and other recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation, should be set in a manner that is fair, reasonable, and consistent with the City's commitment to equitable access, and reletters subsequent subsections;
2. Amend relettered subsection (b) to more broadly specify that the Council delegates to the Director of Parks and Recreation the authority to establish fees and charges by rule for the commercial and noncommercial use of botanical gardens and community gardens, including entry to and use of botanical garden facilities, parking lots, and other recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation; and requires the Director of Parks and Recreation to ensure that any fees or charges established do not exceed what is necessary to support the sustainable operation, maintenance, and improvement of park facilities;
3. Amend relettered subsection (f) to increase the civil penalty fine from $35 to $500 to align with proposed ROH Section 10-2.1(f);
4. Amend relettered subsection (g) to specify that the Director of Parks and Recreation provide written notice to the Council of any proposed rules no later than 30 days prior to the deadline for the notice of a public hearing on such proposed rules specified in HRS Section 91‑3(a); and
5. Amend relettered subsection (i) to require a report no later than September 30 of each calendar year and provide more specific requirements for the report.
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D. In renumbered SECTION 6 of the bill, amends proposed ROH Section 10‑2.1 to:
1. Add a new subsection (a) ("Policy") to state the Council's policy that fees and charges related to the use of public parks, recreational facilities, parking lots, or other recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation, should be set in a manner that is fair, reasonable, and consistent with the City's commitment to equitable access, and reletters subsequent subsections;
2. Amend relettered subsection (b) to more broadly specify that the Council delegates to the Director of Parks and Recreation the authority to establish fees and charges by rule for the commercial and noncommercial use of public parks, recreational facilities, parking lots, or other recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation; and requires the Director of Parks and Recreation to ensure that any fees or charges established do not exceed what is necessary to support the sustainable operation, maintenance, and improvement of park facilities;
3. Amend relettered subsection (g) to specify that the Director of Parks and Recreation provide written notice to Council of any proposed rules no later than 30 days prior to the deadline for the notice of a public hearing on such proposed rules specified in HRS Section 91-3(a); and
4. Amend relettered subsection (i) to require a report no later than September 30 of each calendar year and provide more specific requirements for the report.
E. Adds two new SECTIONS of the bill as follows:
1. SECTION 16 that makes conforming amendments to ROH Sections 10-1.2(h) and (i) due to the repeal of ROH Chapter 10, Article 3 in SECTION 7 of the bill.
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2. SECTION 18 that establishes a 450-day deadline for the Director of Parks and Recreation to adopt the rules required by ROH Section 9‑3.___(g) in SECTION 4 of the bill and ROH Section 10-2.1(g) in SECTION 6 of the bill.
Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
F. Amends renumbered SECTION 20 of the bill (the effective date section) to provide that the bill takes effect upon its approval (as opposed to 450 days after its effective date); provided that:
1. All fees and charges established in ROH Chapter 10, Article 2; ROH Section 10-3.1; ROH Section 10-5.4; ROH Section 10-8.2; ROH Section 10-9.3; and ROH Section 10-12.2, as those articles and sections read on the day prior to the effective date of this ordinance, are to remain in effect until such time that the Director of Parks and Recreation has adopted rules pursuant to and in accordance with ROH Section 9-3.___(g) in SECTION 4 of the bill, and ROH Section 10-2.1(g) in SECTION 6 of the bill, and such rules have taken effect; and
2. The amendments made to ROH Section 6-51.2 in SECTION 17 of the bill take effect on the effective date of the rules adopted by the Director of Parks and Recreation pursuant to and in accordance with ROH Section 10-2.1(g), as enacted in SECTION 6 the bill.
G. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
Item No. 8 has been cancelled.
8. BILL 19 (2026) – RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE. Amending the building code provisions. (Consecutive referral: HHP, ZON; Bill passed first reading 3/25/26)
M-0115(26) Testimony on BILL019(26) for Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
032526 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/13/26
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9. BILL 18 (2026) – RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Amending provisions relating to affordable rental housing. (Bill passed first reading 2/18/26; Committee postponed action 3/3/26)
BILL018(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL018(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL018(26), CD1 - 03-03-26 HHP
BILL018(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP2
CC-022(26) TUPOLA - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 18 (2026). FILE
CC-029(26) TULBA - Disclosure of Interest Statement for Bill 18 (2026). FILE
D-0113(26) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Comments on Bill 18 (2026), Relating to Affordable Housing.
D-0424(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Bill 18 (2026) Proposed CD1 , Relating to Affordable Rental Housing (Chapter 32 Amendments).
M-0068(26) Testimony on BILL018(26) for Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0080(26) Testimony on BILL018(26) for Mar 3, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0249(26) Testimony on BILL018(26) for Jun 23, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
021826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/25/26
030326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
CD1 TO BILL 18 (2026) (Approved by the Committee at its March 3, 2026 meeting) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0110/2/23/2026 2:35 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 4 of the bill, amends the development standards in ROH § 32‑2.3 as follows:
1. Increases the maximum lot area to 40,000 square feet (instead of 20,000 square feet).
2. Allows the maximum building height to be 60 feet or the maximum building height for the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater (instead of 60 feet).
3. Establishes an off-street parking requirement of at least 10 spaces, including one space reserved for persons with disabilities.
4. Requires buildings 30 feet in height and above to contain an elevator, while not requiring elevators for buildings below 30 feet.
B. In SECTION 9 of the bill:
1. Amends Table 32-A to allow the maximum building height to be 60 feet or the maximum height for the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater.
2. Amends proposed ROH § 32-3.2(c)(6) to require buildings 30 feet in height and above to contain an elevator, while not requiring elevators for buildings below 30 feet.
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 18 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0383/6/15/2026 1:17 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 4 of the bill, amends the development standards in ROH § 32‑2.3 as follows:
1. Imposes a maximum lot area of 40,000 square feet (instead of proposing to eliminate the 20,000-square-foot maximum);
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2. Deletes the proposed provision that would have allowed a single yard to be designated as a front yard by the owner of a zoning lot bounded by more than one street;
3. Allows the maximum building height to be 60 feet or the maximum building height for the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater (instead of proposing to amend the maximum building height from 60 feet to the maximum height of the underlying zoning district); and
4. Deletes the proposed elevator requirement.
B. Deletes the following:
1. SECTION 6 of the bill (proposing to amend the formula to calculate the maximum number of affordable rental housing units for each zoning lot);
2. SECTION 8 of the bill (proposing to add four new sections in ROH Chapter 32, Article 2, relating to development standards); and
3. SECTION 10 of the bill (amending the repeal date of Ordinance 19‑8, as amended by Ordinance 23-12).
Renumbers the bill SECTIONS accordingly.
C. In renumbered SECTION 7 of the bill (formerly SECTION 9):
1. Amends Table 32-A to allow the maximum building height to be 60 feet or the maximum height for the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater (instead of proposing to amend the requirement from 60 feet to the maximum height of the underlying zoning district or, when applicable, the special district);
2. Deletes the proposed amendments that would have required buildings over 60 feet in height to contain an elevator;
3. Deletes the proposed provisions relating to corner lots, which would have allowed a single yard to be designated as a front yard by the owner of a zoning lot bounded by more than one street; and
4. Deletes the proposed provision that would have required all structures on a lot developed under ROH Chapter 32 to adhere to the ROH Chapter 32 development standards (this is already required pursuant to ROH § 32‑2.3).
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D. In renumbered SECTION 9 of the bill (formerly SECTION 12), adds that the provisions of the ordinance may apply to any eligible affordable rental housing project for which a building permit application is accepted as complete by the Department of Planning and Permitting prior to the repeal of the ordinance.
E. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
Related communications:
CC-22(26) Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Tupola
CC-29(26) Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Tulba
INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
10. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT.
D-0420(26) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Presentation for Informational Briefing, Item No. 10 for June 23, 2026 @ 2:30 PM HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
M-0254(26) Testimony on General overview of the Department of Housing and Land Management. for Jun 23, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), the Committee may consult in a closed meeting with its attorneys in executive session on questions and issues pertaining to the City's and the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities relating to that item.
ANDRIA TUPOLA, Chair
Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks