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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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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
2:30 P.M.
Pursuant to Section 92-3.7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS), this meeting will be conducted as a remote meeting by interactive conference technology, with the following procedures in effect for the meeting:
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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 HRS Section 1-13, 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.
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FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 26-167 – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one high-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds and one bronze plaque with an inscription to read "Donated by the Family and Friends of Peter Nguyen," valued at $3,848.07, from Martin Nguyen to be placed at Aina Moana Park. (Transmitted by Communication D-488[26])
RES26-167, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
D-0488(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Martin Nguyen.
M-0362(26) Testimony on RES26-167 for Aug 25, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
PROPOSED CD1 TO RESOLUTION 26-167 (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0494/8/18/2026 10:34 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the title of the resolution to read as follows:
"ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY OF ONE HIGH-BACK TRADITIONAL BENCH, PREPARATIONS OF THE GROUNDS, AND ONE BRONZE PLAQUE WITH AN INSCRIPTION TO READ, "DONATED BY THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PETER NGUYEN," VALUED AT $3,848.07, FROM MARTIN NGUYEN TO BE PLACED AT AINA MOANA PARK WITHIN ALA MOANA REGIONAL PARK."
B. In the fourth WHEREAS clause, specifies the location of Aina Moana Park as within Ala Moana Regional Park.
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
2. RESOLUTION 26-178 – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of two high-back traditional benches, ground preparation and two bronze plaques with the inscription "Donated by the Family and Friends of Jack 'The Running Doc' Scaff," valued at $3,999.25, from Donna Scaff for placement at Kapiʻolani Regional Park. (Transmitted by Communication D‑508[26])
D-0508(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Donna Scaff.
3. RESOLUTION 26-180 – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of one high-back traditional bench, preparations of the grounds and one bronze plaque with an inscription to read "Donated by the Family of Ruriko Fujino," valued at $2,718.74, from Anne Fujino for placement at Kailua Beach Park. (Transmitted by Communication D-516[26])
D-0516(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Anne Fujino.
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4. RESOLUTION 26-190 – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DPR). Accepting a gift to the City of $4,000 from the Friends of Honolulu Parks and Recreation for community benefit projects of the Department of Parks and Recreation. (Transmitted by Communication D-538[26])
D-0538(26) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft resolution Report of Gift Valued in Excess of $2,500 and Requested Acceptance
5. RESOLUTION 26-174 – NAMING OF THE TENNIS COURTS AT KALIHI VALLEY DISTRICT PARK. Naming the tennis courts at Kalihi Valley District Park to the Vailima Watson Kalihi Valley District Park Tennis Courts.
M-0351(26) Testimony on RES26-174 for Aug 25, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
6. BILL 30 (2026), CD1 – RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKS. Amending provisions relating to the use of public parks in the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 07/08/26 )
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.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0282(26) Testimony on BILL030(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0357(26) Testimony on BILL030(26) for Aug 25, 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
062326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
7. BILL 31 (2026), CD1 – RELATING TO CULTURAL SITES IN PUBLIC PARKS. Amending provisions related to cultural sites in public parks. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 07/08/26)
BILL031(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL031(26), CD2 - 08-25-26 HHP
BILL031(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL031(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - ATUP1
BILL031(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - ATUP2
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.
M-0290(26) Testimony on BILL031(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
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
8. BILL 32 (2026), CD1 – RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS. Amending provisions related to public parks, recreational facilities, and botanical gardens. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 07/08/26)
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 32 (2026), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0459/8/3/2026 9:26 AM) makes the following amendments:
BILL032(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL032(26), CD2 - 08-25-26 HHP
BILL032(26), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
BILL032(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL032(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
BILL032(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - ATUP1
BILL032(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - ATUP2
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.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0291(26) Testimony on BILL032(26) 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
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
A. In SECTION 4 of the bill, amends proposed new ROH Section 9-3.__ by removing subsection (f) (relating to civil penalties). Reletters subsequent subsections.
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B. In SECTION 6 of the bill, amends proposed new ROH Section 10-2.1(b) to:
1. Clarify in the third paragraph that fees and charges referred to are the fees and charges established by the Director of Parks and Recreation and to add community garden fees to the list fees that may be established by the Director of Parks and Recreation;
2. Add a fifth paragraph that states that the Director of Parks and Recreation shall not establish fees or charges for any program, facility, or service under the jurisdiction of the Department of Enterprise Services unless otherwise designated; and
3. Remove subsection (f) (relating to civil penalties). Reletters subsequent subsections.
C. Amends SECTION 8 of the bill to repeal ROH Chapter 10, Article 5 ("Commercial Windsurfing") instead of ROH Section 10-5.4.
D. Amends SECTION 13 of the bill by restoring existing language in ROH Chapter 10, Article 2, in the new ROH Chapter 10, Article __ ("Admission Fees for the Honolulu Zoo") set forth in the SECTION.
E. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
9. BILL 18 (2026), CD1 – RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Amending provisions relating to affordable rental housing. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 07/08/26)
BILL018(26), CD1 - 06-23-26 HHP
BILL018(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1
BILL018(26), CD1 - 03-03-26 HHP
BILL018(26), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP2
BILL018(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - MW1
BILL018(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - MW2
BILL018(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - ATUP3
BILL018(26), CD1, PROPOSED CD2 - MW3
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
CC-154(26) TUPOLA - Presentation on BILL018(26) for Aug 25, 2026 @ 2:30 PM HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting.
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).
D-0556(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Follow-Up Items to Bill 18, CD2 (2026).
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.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0278(26) Testimony on BILL018(26) for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0356(26) Testimony on BILL018(26) for Aug 25, 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
062326 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 18 (2026), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Weyer) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0505/8/18/2026 3:13 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill, adds a new definition of "Urban High-Service Bus Stop" that was previously included in SECTION 6 of the as-introduced version of the bill.
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B. In SECTION 4 of the bill, amends the development standards in ROH Section 32-2.3 to:
1. Amend the maximum building height to the maximum height permitted by the underlying zoning district; provided that:
a. For zoning lots located within any special district that prescribes a maximum building height, the maximum building height is the maximum height permitted by the special district; and
b. For zoning lots:
i. Located within the Primary Urban Center Development Plan area, but not within a special district that prescribes a maximum building height;
ii. Located within a transit-oriented development special district; or
iii. Recommended for inclusion in a transit-oriented development special district pursuant to a neighborhood transit-oriented development plan adopted by council resolution;
the maximum building height is 75 feet or the maximum height permitted by the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater.
(Instead of 60 feet or the maximum building height of the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater);
2. Increase the maximum allowable density (floor area ratio or "FAR") from 4.0 to 5.0; and
3. Delete the minimum vertical clearance (10 feet) for off-street loading spaces on a zoning lot exceeding 7,500 square feet.
C. Adds a new SECTION 6 of the bill proposing to amend the formula to calculate the maximum number of affordable rental housing units for each zoning lot that was previously included in SECTION 6 of the as-introduced version of the bill. Renumbers the subsequent bill SECTIONS accordingly.
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D. In renumbered SECTION 8 of the bill:
1. Amends Table 32-A to incorporate the amendment to the maximum allowable building height listed in Summary Item B.1, above;
2. Amends proposed ROH Section 32-3.2(c), relating to standards for buildings up to 60 feet in height, by deleting redesignated subdivisions (3) and (4)(B), which allowed a means of egress (certain exterior corridors and balconies) to be constructed up to 5 feet from the property line and which provided a minimum width for fire exit stairwells, respectively, so that affordable rental housing projects must comply with the relevant provisions in the Building Code. Renumbers and reletters the subsequent subdivisions and paragraphs, respectively, as appropriate; and
3. Amends proposed ROH Section 32-3.2(d) to require elevators in buildings over 40 feet in height.
E. Adds a new SECTION 9 of the bill that amends ROH Section 32-4.2(c), relating to post-construction grants, to:
1. Modify the post-construction grant amount for affordable rental housing project units less than 300 square feet in size to $25,000 for each unit (instead of $40 per square foot of dwelling unit floor area); and
2. Modify the maximum post-construction grant amount for affordable rental housing project units 300 square feet or more in size from $12,000 per unit to $27,500 to $31,250 for each unit, depending on unit size.
F. Adds a new SECTION 10 of the bill that amends ROH Section 32-5.2(c), relating to pre-construction subsidies, by:
1. Increasing the maximum pre-construction subsidy amount for affordable rental housing projects from a flat amount of $50,000 per unit, regardless of unit size, to an amount between $50,000 and $62,500 per unit, depending on unit size;
2. Requiring the owner to secure and pay for a project completion bond that ensures the full completion of the affordable rental housing project; and
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3. Providing for the owner to obtain a certificate of occupancy within 24 months after the approval of the special assignment inspection if applicable.
G. Adds a new SECTION 11 of the bill, amending SECTION 10 of Ordinance 19-8, as amended by Ordinance 23-12, to extend the repeal date of Ordinance 19-8, as amended by Ordinance 23-12, by 10 years to June 1, 2040, that was previously included in SECTION 10 of the as-introduced version of the bill. Renumbers the subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
H. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 18 (2026), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Tupola) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0484/8/18/2026 3:36 PM) makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 2 of the bill:
1. Adds new definitions of "Efficiency Dwelling Unit" and "Urban High-Service Bus Stop"; and
2. Amends the definitions of "Affordable Rental Housing Project" (to include efficiency dwelling units and add a new paragraph 7 relating to property management) and "Multifamily Dwelling" (to reflect the updated defined term ("Multi-Unit Dwelling") in the Land Use Ordinance).
B. In SECTION 4 of the bill, amends the development standards in ROH Section 32-2.3 to:
1. Amend the maximum building area to delete the proviso stating that the required yards of the underlying zoning district still apply;
2. Amend the maximum building height to 75 feet or the height limit of the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater; provided that for zoning lots located in a special district, the maximum building height is 60 feet or the height limit required by the special district, whichever is less (instead of 60 feet or the maximum building height of the underlying zoning district, whichever is greater);
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3. Increase the maximum allowable density (floor area ratio or "FAR") from 4.0 to 5.0 for zoning lots located within the Primary Urban Center Development Plan area;
4. Add a "nonresidential uses" development standard for affordable rental housing projects located in the B-1 or B-2 zoning districts that requires a portion of the affordable rental housing project to be devoted to nonresidential (e.g., commercial) uses;
5. Add, for buildings over 75 feet in height, for the portion of the building that is above 40 feet in height, a 1-foot horizontal height setback requirement for every 10 feet of additional height or portion thereof;
6. Add off-street parking requirements for affordable rental housing projects containing more than 60 dwelling units and located on a zoning lot outside of a transit-oriented development special district;
7. Delete the minimum vertical clearance required for off-street loading areas for zoning lots exceeding 7,500 square feet and add additional off-street loading requirements for public curbside refuse collection; and
8. Amend the yard encroachments standards to add that, for corner lots or lots fronting multiple streets, a single yard may be designated as the front yard by the owner of the zoning lot and fencing is not required along a side yard that abuts a street.
C. Adds a new SECTION 6 of the bill proposing to amend the formula to calculate the maximum number of affordable rental housing units for each zoning lot that was previously included in SECTION 6 of the as-introduced version of the bill. Renumbers the subsequent bill SECTIONS accordingly.
D. In renumbered SECTION 8 of the bill, deletes ROH Section 32-3.2(a), (b), (c), and (d), which included modified building height, area, and construction type;
fire-resistance rated construction; and fire protection system standards; provided that the modified requirements pertaining to fire-rated exterior walls with openings (currently codified as ROH Section 32-3.2(c)(1)) were not deleted. Redesignates subsections and subdivisions as appropriate.
E. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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Related communications:
CC-22(26) Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Tupola
CC-29(26) Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Tulba
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