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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 BUDGET |
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Voting Members: Val A. Okimoto, Chair Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair Radiant Cordero Esther Kiaʻāina Augie Tulba Tommy Waters
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Item No. 7 - Bill 40 (2026), CD1 on page 5 has been cancelled.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
9:00 A.M.
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FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 26-154 – APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON SMITH TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF REVIEW I FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX APPEALS. Confirming the appointment of Shannon Smith to the Board of Review I for real property tax appeals of the City and County of Honolulu for a term to expire on June 30, 2029. (Transmitted by Communication MM-87[26]; public hearing held 7/8/26)
MM-087(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Shannon Smith to serve on the Board of Review I for Real Property Tax Appeals of the City and County of Honolulu.
MM-094(26) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Request to Amend Resolution 26-154 - Confirming the Appointment of Shannon Smith to Serve on the Board of Review I for Real Property Tax Appeals.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
2. RESOLUTION 26-155 – APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON ALIVADO TO SERVE ON THE GRANTS IN AID ADVISORY COMMISSION. Confirming the appointment of Shannon Alivado to the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission of the City and County of Honolulu for a term to expire on January 14, 2030. (Transmitted by Communication MM-88[26]; public hearing held 7/8/26)
MM-088(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Shannon Alivado to serve on the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
M-0287(26) Testimony on RES26-155 for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0305(26) Testimony on RES26-155 for Jul 14, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
3. BILL 29 (2026) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions related to real property tax exemptions. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 7/8/26)
D-0421(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 29 (2026) - Relating to the Low-Income Rental Housing Real Property Tax Exemption.
M-0248(26) Testimony on BILL029(26) for Jun 23, 2026 @ 10:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
032526 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/13/26
4. BILL 33 (2026), CD1 – RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending provisions related to City and County of Honolulu funds. (Consecutive referral: HHP, BUD; Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 7/8/26)
BILL033(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL033(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL033(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP2
BILL033(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
BILL033(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO1 (Current Committee Draft version OCS2026-0422/7/7/2026 1:16 PM)
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.
M-0292(26) Testimony on BILL033(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
033126 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
032526 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/13/26
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 33 (2026), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0422/7/7/2026 1:16 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill:
1. Changes the name of the new fund to the "parks maintenance and recreation services special fund" (instead of the "parks maintenance and recreation services revolving fund"). Amends subsequent references to the fund accordingly.
2. In ROH Section 6-__.1, creates two separate accounts within the new Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund: the "Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account" and the "Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account."
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3. In ROH Section 6-__.3(6), provides that contributions or other relevant funding directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services.
4. In ROH Section 6-__.3(7) and (8), provides that proceeds from the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park will be credited to the new Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account, and that proceeds from the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park will be credited to the new Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account.
5. In ROH Section 6-__.3, specifies that any private grants that are specifically dedicated for deposit into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund; and that federal grants will be deposited into the federal grants fund and State of Hawai‘i ("State") grants will be deposited into the special projects fund.
6. In ROH Section 6-__.4(a)(1), provides that moneys on credit to the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account in the new Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund must be expended, as appropriated, for the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park, respectively.
B. In SECTION 3 of the bill:
1. Changes the name of the new fund to the "botanical gardens and urban forestry special fund" (instead of the "botanical gardens and urban forestry revolving fund"). Amends subsequent references to the fund accordingly.
2. In ROH Section 6-__.3(6), provides that contributions or other relevant funding directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services.
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3. In ROH Section 6-__.3, specifies that any private grants that are specifically dedicated for deposit into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund; and that federal grants will be deposited into the federal grants fund and State grants will be deposited into the special projects fund.
C. In SECTION 8 of the bill, specifies that upon repeal of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park Fund and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Fund, any moneys remaining in these funds must be transferred to the new Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account and the new Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account, respectively.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
Related communication:
CR-171(26) Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks, recommending that Bill 33 (2026), CD1 be referred to and accepted by the Committee on Budget for further consideration pursuant to its consecutive referral.
5. BILL 44 (2026) – RELATING TO REVENUES AND FUNDS. Addressing certain provisions relating to revenues and funds, including the disposition of transient accommodations taxes for the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
6. BILL 49 (2026) – RELATING TO REVENUES AND FUNDS. Addressing certain provisions relating to revenues and funds, including the disposition of transient accommodations taxes for the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)
M-0285(26) Testimony on BILL049(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
Item No. 7 has been cancelled.
7. BILL 40 (2026), CD1 – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing real property taxation. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 7/8/26)
BILL040(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 BUD
BILL040(26), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
D-0422(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 40, CD1 (2026) - Relating to a One-Time Remission for Affordable Housing Purchasers.
M-0215(26) Testimony on BILL040(26) for Jun 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0246(26) Testimony on BILL040(26) for Jun 23, 2026 @ 10:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0274(26) Testimony on BILL040(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0296(26) Testimony on BILL040(26) for Jul 14, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
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8. BILL 45 (2026) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)
D-0480(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 45 (2026) - Relating to Real Property Tax Home Exemption.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0293(26) Testimony on BILL045(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0306(26) Testimony on BILL045(26) for Jul 14, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
9. BILL 46 (2026) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)
D-0479(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 46 (2026) - Relating to Real Property Tax Home Exemption.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0294(26) Testimony on BILL046(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0307(26) Testimony on BILL046(26) for Jul 14, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
10. BILL 47 (2026) – RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX. Addressing the motor vehicle weight tax. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)
D-0483(26) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 47 (2026) Relating to the Motor Vehicle Weight Tax.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0272(26) Testimony on BILL047(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0297(26) Testimony on BILL047(26) for Jul 14, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
11. BILL 50 (2026) – RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending provisions related to the Land Conservation Fund. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0295(26) Testimony on BILL050(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0311(26) Testimony on BILL050(26) for Jul 14, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
12. BILL 67 (2025) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Providing property tax relief to certain homeowners. (Bill passed first reading 11/5/25)
D-0485(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Testimony in Opposition to Bill 67 (2025) - Relating to a Valuation Cap on Real Property Assessment for Homeowners Aged 65 and Older with a Home Exemption.
M-0570(25) Testimony on BILL067(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0310(26) Testimony on BILL067(25) for Jul 14, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
110525 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26
13. BILL 68 (2025) – RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing the taxation of real property. (Bill passed first reading 11/5/25)
D-0487(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Testimony in Strong Opposition to Bill 68 (2025) - Relating to Real Property Taxation: Amending the Definition of Income in ROH § 8- 13.1.
M-0571(25) Testimony on BILL068(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
110525 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26
EXECUTIVE SESSION
If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Hawaiʻi 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.
VAL A. OKIMOTO, Chair
Committee on Budget