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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. 6 - Bill 44 (2026) on page 8 has been cancelled.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
9:00 A.M.
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FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 26-166 – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR BARGAINING UNIT 15. Approving the wage and non-wage cost items for the Unit 15 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Employer and the Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association, for the period from July 1, 2025, to and including June 30, 2029, for employees in Bargaining Unit 15 of the City and County of Honolulu. (Transmitted by Communication D‑486[26])
D-0486(26) HUMAN RESOURCES - Cost Items — Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association, Bargaining Unit 15, July 1,2025—June 30, 2029.
M-0361(26) Testimony on RES26-166 for Aug 25, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
2. RESOLUTION 26-170 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DCS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $692,800 in General Fund ("GN") monies from the Provision for Grants, Partnerships and Security activity, current expenses ("CE") character of expenditure ("COE"), to the Department of Community Services ("DCS"), Community Based Development activity, $33,514 of which will be transferred to Salaries ("S") COE and $659,286 to CE COE, to meet the local match grant program needs of the DCS. (Transmitted by Communication D‑503[26])
D-0503(26) COMMUNITY SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
M-0367(26) Testimony on RES26-170 for Aug 25, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
3. RESOLUTION 26-173 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (HPD). Authorizing a transfer of up to $280,000 in General Fund ("GN") monies within the Patrol activity, from the current expenses ("CE") character of expenditure ("COE") to the Equipment (“E”) COE to enable the Honolulu Police Department ("HPD") to purchase essential equipment (all-terrain vehicles) for use by Community Policing Teams. (Transmitted by Communication D‑506[26])
D-0506(26) POLICE - Draft Resolution relating to the Transfer of Funds.
M-0365(26) Testimony on RES26-173 for Aug 25, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
4. RESOLUTION 26-181 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DTS). Authorizing a transfer not to exceed $338,000 in General Fund ("GN") monies from the Provision for Grants, Partnerships and Security activity, current expenses ("CE") character of expenditure ("COE"), to the Department of Transportation Services ("DTS") Administration activity, CE COE, to cover the City and County of Honolulu’s matching contribution required by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA") for the FHWA candidate project in the federal fiscal years 2025-2028 Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Program. (Transmitted by Communication D‑518[26])
D-0518(26) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds.
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5. 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; Committee postponed action 7/14/26)
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)
BILL033(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - VO2
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
062326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
071426 Committee on Budget Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
CD2 TO BILL 33 (2026), CD1 (Approved by the Committee at its July 14, 2026 meeting) – 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."
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.
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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.
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.
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PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 33 (2026), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0481/8/11/2026 3:13 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."
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.
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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.
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. Removes SECTION 6 of the bill, which amended ROH Section 10-2.4 (relating to fees for attendant/custodian services). Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly.
D. In renumbered SECTION 7 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.
E. 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.
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Item No. 6 has been cancelled
6. 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 second reading and public hearing held 8/12/26)
BILL044(26), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1
BILL044(26), PROPOSED CD1 - RC1
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0331(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0341(26) Testimony on BILL044(26) for Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
071426 Committee on Budget Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 44 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0463/7/21/2026 10:35 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill:
1. Amends references to the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund to the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund.
2. Amends references to the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Revolving Fund to the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 44 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Cordero) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0456/7/20/2026 3:26 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill:
1. Amends ROH Section 8A-1.1(1) to increase the specified percentage allocation of all transient accommodations taxes collected from 41.66 percent to 50 percent to be deposited into the General Fund.
2. Removes ROH Section 8A-1.1(3) in its entirety.
B. Removes SECTION 3 of the bill. Renumbers subsequent SECTIONS accordingly.
C. In renumbered SECTION 4 of the bill, amends the effective date to July 1, 2027.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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7. BILL 50 (2026) – RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending provisions related to the Land Conservation Fund. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 8/12/26)
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.
M-0331(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0332(26) Testimony on BILL050(26) for Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0359(26) Testimony on BILL050(26) for Aug 25, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
071426 Committee on Budget Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
8. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FINANCING PROGRAM PRESENTATION.
M-0358(26) Testimony on COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FINANCING PROGRAM PRESENTATION for Aug 25, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0360(26) FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES, INC. - Presentation on Informational Briefing Item No. 8 for Aug 25, 2026 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
• Adam S. Bauer, President, Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc.
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