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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 ZONING & PLANNING |
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Voting Members: Esther Kiaʻāina, Chair Tommy Waters, Vice Chair Radiant Cordero Val A. Okimoto Andria Tupola |
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
9:00 A.M.
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FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 26-183 – 57-329 PAHIPAHI‘ĀLUA STREET - KAHUKU (2026/SMA-25). Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to Barbara L. Paullin to allow for the construction of a new two-story single-unit dwelling with ground floor parking and a second story living space, a rock garden, an in-ground swimming pool, and an individual wastewater system, on a 18,992-square-foot shoreline lot zoned R-5 Residential District, located at 57‑329 Pahipahi‘ālua Street, and identified as Tax Map Key 5-7-003: 057. (Applicant: Barbara L. Paullin) (Transmitted by Communication D-522[26]) (Current Deadline: 10/10/26)
D-0522(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Paullin Single-Unit Dwelling Project 57-329 Pahipahiʻālua Street — Kahuku Tax Map Key 5-7-003: 057.
M-0397(26) PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC. - Presentation on Resolution 26-183 for September 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING Meeting.
PROPOSED CD1 TO RESOLUTION 26-183 (Submitted by Councilmember Kia‘āina) – The CD1 makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the title of the resolution to read:
"GRANTING A SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA MAJOR PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING AND DECOMMISSION OF AN EXISTING CESSPOOL; AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING WITH LANAIS, TWO-CAR CARPORT, OPEN ONE-CAR PARKING AREA, ROCK GARDEN, IN-GROUND SWIMMING POOL, AND INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM IN KAHUKU, O‘AHU. "
B. Amends the first WHEREAS clause to clarify the description of the Project.
C. Amends Condition B.2 to clarify that the entire Project site is anticipated to be impacted by 3.2 feet of sea level rise by the year 2100, and the proposed Project dwelling is located within the 3.2-foot sea level rise exposure area.
D. Amends Condition I.1 to provide that the Applicant proposes to import approximately 46 (as opposed to 45) cubic yards of structural fill material.
E. Adds a new Condition J to require the Applicant to use pervious surface materials for the driveway and areas under the elevated structure, except for the carport, pool, and storage area. Re-letters subsequent Conditions.
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F. Amends re-lettered Condition K.1 to provide that prior to the issuance of any construction permit or building permit for the Project, the Applicant is required to obtain a minor shoreline structure permit for the Project dwelling roof overhang located within the shoreline setback area.
G. For readability, replaces the resolution exhibits with clearer exhibits.
H. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
2. RESOLUTION 26-207 – AMENDING RESOLUTION 23-83, CD1. Amending Resolution 23-83, CD1, to update the project description, incorporate by reference an updated list of exemptions from the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority's Mauka Area Rules, and extend the deadline for the commencement of construction for the Pohukaina Commons Affordable Rental and mixed-use Project in Kaka‘ako, O‘ahu.
M-0386(26) STATE OF HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Request to Amend Resolution 23-83, CD1, which Approved Certain Exemptions Pursuant to Section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes for the Pohukaina Commons Mixed-Use Project Located in Kakaako, Oahu, Hawaii, Tax Map Key (1) 2-1-051:047 (Project parcel; formerly identified as a portion of (1) 2-1-051:041).
M-0399(26) HIGHRIDGE COSTA - Presentation on Resolution 26-207 for September 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING Meeting.
M-0404(26) Testimony on RES26-207 for Sep 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
Related communication:
M-386(26) State of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, requesting to amend Resolution 23-83, CD1.
3. RESOLUTION 26-171 – IPD-T PROJECT / 1588 ALA MOANA DEVELOPMENT (2026-PDP-1). Approving a conceptual plan for an Interim Planned Development-Transit (IPD-T) Permit to redevelop 187,174 square feet of land zoned BMX-3 Community Business Mixed-Use District within the Ala Moana Neighborhood Transit Oriented Development Plan area with a mixed‑use development project, located at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, and identified as Tax Map Keys 2-3-038: 041. (Applicant: BSC Acquisitions II, LLC) (Transmitted by Communication D-504[26]) (Current Deadline: 12/24/26)
D-0504(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution relating to an Application for an Interim Planned Development-Transit (IPD-T) Permit - File Number 2026-PDP-1.
M-0344(26) R.M. TOWILL CORPORATION - Request for 90-Day Extension of Time for Processing of Resolution No. 26-171, 1588 Ala Moana Development Project
M-0349(26) Testimony on RES26-171 for Aug 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0384(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0402(26) R.M. Towill Corporation - Presentation on Resolution 26-171 for September 24, 2026 @ 09:00AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0392(26) Testimony on RES26-171 for Sep 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
PROPOSED CD1 TO RESOLUTION 26-171 (Submitted by Councilmember Kia‘āina) – The CD1 makes the following amendments:
A. Amends the resolution title to read as follows:
"APPROVING A CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR AN INTERIM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-TRANSIT PROJECT FOR THE 1588 ALA MOANA
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT."
B. Amends the first and second WHEREAS clauses to clarify the description of the Project.
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C. Adds a new third WHEREAS clause to describe the Project's affordable rental units, provided pursuant to the affordable housing requirements of ROH Chapter 29, and as a community benefit to justify the Project's height and density bonuses and development standard flexibility.
D. Amends Condition A to clarify that the Council is approving the Project's conceptual plan (instead of the Project's IPD-T permit).
E. In Condition B, relating to height and density bonuses and flexibility from development standards and requirements:
1. Amends Condition B.1 to provide that the maximum floor area ratio ("FAR") for the Project is 6.2 for the 187,174-square-foot Project site, and additional floor area, up to a maximum FAR of 7.0 for the project site is allowed, but only to accommodate additional or larger affordable rental units.
2. Amends Condition B.8 to provide that appropriate and enhanced landscape screening and pedestrian-oriented design and improvements are required to address the Project hotel's back‑of-house activities and equipment rooms that will be located along Atkinson Drive.
3. Amends Condition B.9 to provide that the Project's loading space requirements may be reduced to 10 shared loading spaces (instead of the required seven hotel loading spaces, three commercial loading spaces, and two residential loading spaces).
F. In Condition C, relating to the Project's community benefits:
1. Amends Condition C.1 to delete the provision requiring the Applicant to implement improvements to the Ala Moana Boulevard and Atkinson Drive intersection if the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation ("HDOT") supports the improvements. Retains the alternative option that the Applicant provide a monetary contribution to the City of $5 million to be used for Complete Streets improvements within the Ala Moana Neighborhood TOD Plan area.
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2. Amends Condition C.3 to clarify that in addition to the affordable dwelling units required under ROH Chapter 29, the Applicant is required to provide a minimum of 38 affordable rental dwelling units provided as a community benefit, and rented to households earning up to 80 percent or below of the AMI for a minimum period of 30 years, or alternatively, the Applicant may provide a minimum of 38 affordable rental units rented to households earning 120 percent or below of the AMI for a minimum period of 60 years.
3. Deletes Condition C.4, which would have required incorporation of a recycled gray water reuse system. Renumbers subsequent conditions in Condition C.
4. Amends renumbered Condition C.4, which requires the Applicant to provide a new City bus stop located along the Project's street frontage, to provide that if the Department of Transportation Services ("DTS") does not identify a location for a new City bus stop, the Applicant is required to adopt an existing City bus stop in the vicinity of the Project site, and be responsible for implementing bus stop improvements, such as seating, shelters, and lighting, and maintaining the bus stop, at no cost to the City.
5. Amends renumbered Condition C.5, which requires the Applicant to establish a bikeshare station near the Project site or near a City bus stop, to provide that if a location is not identified by DTS, the Applicant is required to provide a bikeshare station on the Project site.
G. In Condition D, relating to Project plans that must be submitted to the DPP prior to the issuance of the Project's Major Special District Permit:
1. Adds a new Condition D.2 to require plans showing vehicular access on Atkinson Drive limited to right-in and right-out only, and vehicular access on Ala Moana Boulevard limited to right-in only driveways. Also requires driveways to be designed to prevent the overflow of vehicles into the right-of-way, and wide enough to allow a moving vehicle to safely pass a stationary vehicle. Renumbers subsequent conditions in Condition D.
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2. Amends renumbered Condition D.5 to require design details for the internal pedestrian corridor connecting Ala Moana Shopping Center to the Ala Moana Boulevard and Atkinson Drive intersection, including pedestrian safety measures, and showing consistency in design language and safety with City Complete Streets concepts and the existing or proposed pedestrian design scheme across Ala Moana Shopping Center.
3. Adds a new Condition D.8 to require updated floor plans with preliminary dwelling unit calculations pursuant to the DPP's Affordable Housing Rules, indicating how the number and type of affordable rental units provided pursuant to ROH Chapter 29 and as a community benefit pursuant to Condition C.3 were calculated to comply with room factor and unit mix requirements.
H. In Condition G, relating to traffic and transportation requirements:
1. Amends G.1, relating to a timeline for submitting major building permits, to provide that the construction management plan ("CMP) and updated traffic impact report ("TIR") must be submitted to the DPP for review and approval prior to the issuance of any major building permits.
2. Amends Condition G.2 to conform with the standard CMP requirements for interim planned development-transit ("IPD-T") projects.
3. Amends Condition G.3 to conform with the standard traffic management plan ("TMP") requirements for IPD-T projects.
4. Amends Condition G.4 to move the post TMP requirement to new Condition H, and require the Applicant to implement the recommendations in the Projects initial TIR, update the initial TIR prior to the issuance of any major building permits, and implement the recommendations in the updated TIR.
I. Adds a new Condition H to require the Applicant to submit a post TMP and post TIR approximately one year after the issuance of the Project's certificate of occupancy, and implement the recommendations in the post TIR.
J. Deletes former Condition H, which would have required all residential and hotel parking spaces to be unbundled.
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K. Moves former Condition I, relating to vehicular access on Atkinson Drive, to Condition D.2.
L. Moves former Condition J, relating to loading and trash pickup operations, to Condition D.3.b.
M. Moves former Condition K, relating to adequate onsite turnaround areas, to Condition D.3.b.
N. Adds a new Condition J to require the Applicant to coordinate Project construction with applicable governmental agencies, and ensure that Project development complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Re-letters subsequent conditions.
O. Amends re-lettered Condition K to clarify that approval of the Project's conceptual plan (instead of the Project's IPD-T permit) does not constitute compliance with other City ordinances, including but not limited to the Land Use Ordinance ("LUO") and building and construction codes, or other governmental requirements, including but not limited to LUO-related approvals and building, grading, and grubbing permit approvals, which are subject to separate review and approval.
P. Amends re-lettered Condition N, relating to conformance with the Project's conceptual plan and conditions approved by the Council, to clarify that any increase in the height or density of the Project will be considered a significant alternation and change to the conceptual plan.
Q. In the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause, relating to Council findings, amends findings 2 and 3 to provide that the Project's development standard flexibility relates to maximum building height, maximum density, height setbacks, front yards, mauka-makai building orientation, tower separation, maximum tower width, and active ground floor uses.
R. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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4. BILL 37 (2026) – AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE STATE LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS (SCHOFIELD QUADRANGLE AND ‘EWA QUADRANGLE). Reclassifying approximately 14.837 acres of land in ‘Ewa, O‘ahu, from the State Land Use Agricultural District to the State Land Use Urban District. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/9/26)
D-0320(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Draft Bill for East Kapolei Neighborhood Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) State Land Use District Boundary Amendment (SLUDBA).
D-0542(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on Bill 37 (2026), Bill 38 (2026), and Bill 39 (2026) for August 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
D-0586(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on Bill 37 (2026), Bill 38 (2026), and Bill 39 (2026) for September 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0239(26) Testimony on BILL037(26) for Jun 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0366(26) Testimony on BILL037(26) for Aug 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0384(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
060326 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
Related communication:
D-586(26) Department of Planning and Permitting, presentation for Bills 37 (2026), 38 (2026), and 39 (2026).
5. BILL 38 (2026) – RELATING TO THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL DISTRICT. Expanding the transit-oriented development (“TOD”) special district to include three additional Skyline rail transit station areas and to incorporate land use standards and guidelines for those areas based on the recommendations in the East Kapolei Neighborhood TOD Plan. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/9/26) (Current Deadline: 12/7/26)
D-0318(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Draft Bill for East Kapolei Neighborhood Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Amendment to TOD Special District.
D-0445(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Request for Extension of Time Bill 38 (2026), Relating to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Special District.
D-0542(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on Bill 37 (2026), Bill 38 (2026), and Bill 39 (2026) for August 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
D-0586(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on Bill 37 (2026), Bill 38 (2026), and Bill 39 (2026) for September 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0223(26) Testimony on BILL038(26) for Jun 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0347(26) Testimony on BILL038(26) for Aug 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0382(26) Testimony on BILL038(26) for Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0384(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0394(26) Testimony on BILL038(26) for Sep 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
060326 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
Related communication:
D-586(26) Department of Planning and Permitting, presentation for Bills 37 (2026), 38 (2026), and 39 (2026).
6. BILL 39 (2026), CD1 – REZONE LAND SITUATED AT KAPOLEI AND HONOULIULI IN ‘EWA, O‘AHU. Changing the zoning of approximately 1,374.4 acres of land in ʻEwa, Oʻahu. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/9/26) (Current deadline: 12/7/26)
BILL039(26), CD1 - 08-27-26 ZON
BILL039(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
D-0319(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Draft Bill for East Kapolei Neighborhood Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Zone Change.
D-0446(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Request for Extension of Time Bill 39 (2026), Relating to the Rezoning of Land Situated at Kapolei and Honouliuli in ʻEwa.
D-0512(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Proposed Revisions Bill 39 (2026), Relating to the Rezoning of Land Situated at Kapolei and Honouliuli in ‘Ewa.
D-0542(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on Bill 37 (2026), Bill 38 (2026), and Bill 39 (2026) for August 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
D-0586(26) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Presentation on Bill 37 (2026), Bill 38 (2026), and Bill 39 (2026) for September 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0222(26) Testimony on BILL039(26) for Jun 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0348(26) Testimony on BILL039(26) for Aug 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0384(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
060326 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
Related communication:
D-586(26) Department of Planning and Permitting, presentation for Bills 37 (2026), 38 (2026), and 39 (2026).
7. BILL 42 (2026), CD1 – AMENDING THE STATE LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP (KAHUKU QUADRANGLE). Re-classifying approximately 8.188 acres of land in Lāʻie, Oʻahu, from the State Land Use Agricultural District to the State Land Use Urban District. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/9/26)
BILL042(26), CD1 - 08-27-26 ZON
BILL042(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
D-0370(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - State Land Use District Boundary Amendment (SLUDBA) Lāʻie Corporation Yard and Refuse Convenience Center.
D-0555(26) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Testimony on Bill 42 (2026) — State Land Use District Boundary Amendment.
D-0579(26) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Follow-up to Bill 42, CD1 (2026) State Land Use District Boundary Amendment for Lāʻie Corporation Yard.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0368(26) PBR Hawaii & Associates, Inc. - Presentation on Bill 42 (2026) for August 27, 2026 @ 09:00AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0384(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0401(26) PBR Hawaii & Associates, Inc. - Presentation on Bill 42 (2026) for September 24, 2026 @ 09:00AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
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8. BILL 43 (2026), CD1 – REZONE LAND SITUATED AT PA‘ALA‘A KAI, WAIALUA, O‘AHU. Rezoning land situated at 66-9A Waialua Beach Road, Pa‘ala‘a Kai, Waialua, O‘ahu from the Country District to the R-5 Residential District and identified as Tax Map Key 6‑6‑018: 024. (Applicants: Jason C. and Elisa A. Hagan) (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 9/9/26) (Current Deadline: 12/31/26)
BILL043(26), CD1 - 08-27-26 ZON
BILL043(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1
BILL043(26), PROPOSED UA (DRAFT DATED 8-18-26)
D-0388(26) PLANNING COMMISSION - Draft Bill regarding Change in Zoning from the Country District to the R-5 Residential District, 66-009 Waialua Beach Road — Waialua, Oʻahu.
M-0289(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0299(26) Planning Solutions - Request for Time Extension, 2025-ZCH-1 and Bill 43 (2026).
M-0364(26) PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC. - Presentation on BILL043(2026) for August 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING Meeting.
M-0384(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0396(26) PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC. - Presentation on BILL043(2026) for September 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING Meeting.
071626 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26
082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
PROPOSED UNILATERAL AGREEMENT – The Proposed U/A (draft dated 8/18/26) to be attached as "Exhibit B" to the Bill after execution and recordation.
9. BILL 48 (2025) – PEDESTRIAN MALLS. Addressing pedestrian malls in the downtown Honolulu area. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 11/5/25; Committee postponed action 4/2/26)
BILL048(25), CD1 - 09-24-26 ZON
BILL048(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1
BILL048(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST2
M-0360(25) Testimony on BILL048(25) for Jul 9, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0546(25) Testimony on BILL048(25) for Oct 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0562(25) Testimony on BILL048(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
M-0136(26) Testimony on BILL048(25) for Apr 2, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0129(26) Testimony on BILL048(25) for Apr 2, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
M-0393(26) Testimony on BILL048(25) for Sep 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting.
070925 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/06/25
101625 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
110525 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26
040226 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record
PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 48 (2026) (Submitted by Councilmember Dos Santos-Tam) – The CD1 (OCS2026-0576/9/18/2026 9:55 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Revises SECTION 2 of the bill, which formerly amended ROH Section 13-10.2, relating to definitions, to instead amend ROH Section 13-10.5(a), relating to penalties, to reference "imprisonment" instead of "the city jail."
B. In SECTION 3 of the bill, which amends ROH Section 15-25.1, relating to the establishment of pedestrian malls:
1. Deletes proposed new subsection (d) of the bill, which established a portion of Chaplain Lane as a pedestrian mall, and instead amends subsection (b) to expand Fort Street Mall to include the segment of South Pauahi Street beginning from the intersection of Fort Street and South Pauahi Street and ending at the northwestern property line of the lot identified as tax map key 2-1-003:009, which abuts the lot identified as tax map key 2-1-003:010; and that segment of Chaplain Lane beginning from the intersection of Fort Street and Chaplain Lane and ending at the northwestern property line of the lot identified as tax map key 2-1-003:008, which abuts the lot identified as tax map key 2-1-003:010;
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2. Amends subsection (b) by:
a. Consolidating related provisions under the paragraphs within subdivision (2) and redesignating paragraphs in accord with the consolidation;
b. Clarifying (specifically in redesignated subdivision (C)(ii), relating to vehicles serving business, cleaning, and providing emergency services on the mall) that:
i. Persons who deliver property to stores, shops, offices, or other establishments between Beretania Street and Chaplain Lane between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day must enter and exit the mall at Beretania Street and Pauahi Street, respectively; and
ii. Persons who deliver property to stores, shops, offices, or other establishments between Chaplain Lane and Pauahi Street between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day must enter and exit the mall at Chaplain Lane and Pauahi Street, respectively
c. Amending redesignated subdivision (2)(E)(i) by allowing the use of a bicycle in any direction on Fort Street Mall at a speed no greater than 10 miles per hour and prohibiting engaging in dangerous behavior while on a bicycle on Fort Street Mall; and
3. Adds a new subsection (c)(6) that allows the use of a bicycle at a speed no greater than 10 miles per hour and prohibits engaging in dangerous behavior while on a bicycle on College Walk and River Street Malls.
C. In SECTION 5 of the bill, amends the effective date to be January 1, 2027.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
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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.
ESTHER KIAʻĀINA, Chair
Committee on Zoning & Planning