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HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU |
TOMMY WATERS CHAIR & PRESIDING OFFICER ANDRIA TUPOLA VICE CHAIR ESTHER KIAʻĀINA FLOOR LEADER RADIANT CORDERO TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM SCOTT Y. NISHIMOTO VAL A. OKIMOTO AUGIE TULBA MATT WEYER |
Bill 76 (2025) and Bill 77 (2025) on page 8 have been cancelled.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
26TH SESSION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026
10 A.M.
Remote and in-person oral testimony will be permitted on all items on the agenda when each agenda item is taken up. Each speaker may not have anyone else read their statement and is limited to:
• A three-minute presentation on Public Hearing and New Business items; and
• A one‑minute presentation on all other items.
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 Section 1-13 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS), 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.
Remote testimony:
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2. To testify by videoconference visit the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony. Videoconference access information will be provided upon registration. Testifiers are encouraged to register/submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Although remote oral testimony is being permitted, this is a regular meeting and not a remote meeting by interactive conference technology under HRS Section 92-3.7. Therefore, the meeting will continue notwithstanding loss of audiovisual communication with remote testifiers or loss of the public broadcast of the meeting.
Persons wishing to testify in the Council Chamber are requested to register by 10 a.m. by filling out the registration form in person. Persons who have not registered will be given an opportunity to speak following the oral testimonies of the registered speakers.
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Written testimony may be uploaded through the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony, or mailed to Office of the City Clerk, Attention: Information Section, 530 South King Street, Room 100, Honolulu, HI 96813. If submitted, written testimonies, including the testifier’s address, e-mail address, and phone number, will be available to the public on the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov.
Should you have any questions, please call (808) 768-3119 or send an email to doris.lam@honolulu.gov.
Honorary Certificates will be presented at 9 a.m.
The Council may recess from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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The meeting will be viewable: (1) by internet live streaming on the Honolulu City Council YouTube Channel, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://www.youtube.com/@HonoluluCityCouncil; (2) by televised live broadcast on ‘Ōlelo TV Channel 54; and (3) on the monitor situated outside the Council Chamber. Viewers who experience a loss of viewing signal should try switching to another viewing option.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MESSAGE OF ALOHA
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Session Minutes from the August 12, 2026 Council Meeting
081226 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 10/07/26
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Confirming the appointment of Cary Okimoto to serve on the Civil Service Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. MM-106(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Cary Okimoto, as a member of the Civil Service Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0384(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the appointment of Domineque Bonifacio to serve on the Neighborhood Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. CC-163(26) TULBA - Nomination and/or appointment of Domineque Bonifacio to the Neighborhood Commission. M-0403(26) Testimony on RES26-204 for Sep 24, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0422(26) Testimony on RES26-204 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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Confirming the reappointment of Dr. Richard Kebo to serve on the Ocean Safety Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. MM-116(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. Richard Kebo to serve on the Ocean Safety Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE |
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Relating to outdoor playcourts. (Requiring the preparation of certain information relating to outdoor playcourts.) M-0405(26) Testimony on BILL057(26) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to shared micromobility vehicles. (Amending provisions relating to shared micromobility vehicle parking.) M-0417(26) Testimony on BILL058(26) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to public transit. (Amending provisions related to public transit.) M-0406(26) Testimony on BILL059(26) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Amending provisions related to real property taxation.) D-0622(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Introduced Bill 60 (2026) - Relating to an Automated Eligibility Screening System for Real Property Tax Adjustments. M-0414(26) Testimony on BILL060(26) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to government transparency. (Enhancing governmental transparency in the City and County of Honolulu.) D-0018(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Concerns Regarding Bill 76 (2025) — Relating to Government Transparency. M-0629(25) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0005(26) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Jan 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0033(26) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Jan 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0049(26) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Feb 3, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0407(26) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011326 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record 120325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26 |
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Relating to budget execution. (Amending provisions related to budget execution.) BILL077(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1 BILL077(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO2 D-0020(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Bill 77 (2025) — Relating to Budget Execution. D-0617(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Proposed Revisions to Bill 77 (2025) - Relating to Budget Execution. M-0628(25) Testimony on BILL077(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0009(26) Testimony on BILL077(25) for Jan 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0420(26) Testimony on BILL077(25) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 011326 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record 120325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 01/28/26 |
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Relating to pedestrian malls. (Addressing pedestrian malls in the downtown Honolulu area.) 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. M-0413(26) Testimony on BILL048(25) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL 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 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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To amend portions of the State Land Use District Boundary Maps from the Agricultural District to the Urban District for certain lands situated at Kapolei and Honouliuli in ‘Ewa, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. (Reclassifying approximately 14.837 acres of land in ʻEwa, Oʻahu, from the State Land Use Agricultural District to the State Land Use Urban District.) 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. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 060326 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26 082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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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.) (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. M-0412(26) Testimony on BILL038(26) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 060326 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26 082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the rezoning of land situated at Kapolei and Honouliuli in ‘Ewa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. (Changing the zoning of approximately 1,374.4 acres of land in ʻEwa, Oʻahu.) (Applicant: Department of Planning and Permitting) (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. M-0419(26) Testimony on BILL039(26) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 060326 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26 082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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To amend a portion of the State Land Use District Boundary Map from the Agricultural District to the Urban District for certain lands situated in the Ko‘olau Loa Development Plan Area, Lā‘ie, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. (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.) |
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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. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 070826 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 08/12/26 082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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To rezone land situated at Pa‘ala‘a Kai, Waialua, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. (Rezoning from the Country District to the R‑5 Residential District.) (Applicants: Jason C. and Elisa A. Hagan) (Deadline: 12/31/26) |
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(Note: Unilateral agreement recorded, D-610[26]) |
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BILL043(26), CD1 - 08-27-26 ZON BILL043(26), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1 BILL043(26), PROPOSED UA (DRAFT DATED 8-18-26) BILL043(26), CD1, PROPOSED FD1 - TW1 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. D-0610(26) CORPORATION COUNSEL - Unilateral Agreement Relating to Bill 43 (2026), CD1 — Zoning Map No. 17 (Mokulēʻia — Waialua — Haleʻiwa) 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. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL 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 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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(Submitted by Council Chair Waters) |
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Relating to streets, sidewalks, malls, and other public places. (Amending provisions related to the use of streets, sidewalks, malls, and other public places in the City and County of Honolulu.) D-0519(26) POLICE - Testimony on BILL052(26) for Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0331(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0324(26) Testimony on BILL052(26) for Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0350(26) Testimony on BILL052(26) for Aug 26, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0370(26) Testimony on BILL052(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-0395(26) Testimony on BILL052(26) for Sep 24, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0408(26) Testimony on BILL052(26) for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082626 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record 092426 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the transfer of funds (HPD). Authorizing a transfer of up to $300,000 in General Fund moneys within the Honolulu Police Department's, Support Services activity, from the current expenses character of expenditure, to the equipment character of expenditure, to facilitate the replacement of the legacy IDEMIA LiveScan systems and the upgrade of existing Multi‑Biometric Identification System workstations, thereby maintaining operational compatibility, system reliability, and manufacturer support. D-0560(26) POLICE - Draft Resolution relating to the Transfer of Funds. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092226 Committee on Budget Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to the transfer of funds (HFD). Authorizing a transfer of $16,624 in General Fund moneys from the Provision for Grants, Partnerships and Security activity, current expenses character of expenditure, to the Honolulu Fire Department, Fire Operations activity, current expenses character of expenditure, to match funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant. D-0561(26) FIRE - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092226 Committee on Budget Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Adopting the 2025-2030 Climate Action Plan for the City and County of Honolulu. MM-115(26) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Draft Resolution to Adopt the 2025-2030 Climate Action Plan for the City and County of Honolulu. MM-123(26) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - 2025-2030 Climate Change Action Plan. M-0388(26) Testimony on RES26-206 for Sep 22, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (EES) Meeting. M-0415(26) Testimony on RES26-206 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0423(26) Testimony on RES26-206 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092226 Committee on Energy, Environment & Sustainability Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of travel and related expenses, valued at $1,301.04, to the City from the Haskell Foundation for a representative from the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency to attend the Indigenous Peoples’ Climate Change Working Group In-Person Workshop from September 22 to September 25, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. MM-118(26) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Haskell Foundation. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092226 Committee on Energy, Environment & Sustainability Written Summary for Video Record |
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Approving the month-to-month rental with Mrs. Leialoha "Rocky" Kaluhiwa, for up to three years, within a portion of Heʻeia Kea Valley Nature Park, Kaneʻohe, Hawaiʻi, Tax Map Key No.: (1) 4-6-016:032. D-0581(26) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution for a Rental Agreement with Mrs. Leialoha "Rocky" Kaluhiwa Located at 46-624 Kamehameha Highway, Portion of Heʻeia Kea Valley Nature Park TMK: 4-6-016:032 (por.). M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Approving a conceptual plan for an Interim Planned Development-Transit Project for the 1588 Ala Moana mixed-use development. (Applicant: BSC Acquisitions II, LLC) (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. M-0411(26) Testimony on RES26-171 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 082726 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING (Cont'd.) |
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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. (Applicant: Barbara L. Paullin) (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. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Amending Resolution 23-83, CD1, to update the project description, incorporate by reference an updated list of exemptions from the Hawaiʻi 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. M-0416(26) Testimony on RES26-207 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of two pregnant Mini Nigerian Does (female pygmy goats), including transportation and vet screenings, valued at $3,370, to the City from Meadow Gold Dairies via The Honolulu Zoological Society for the Keiki Zoo at the Honolulu Zoo. D-0544(26) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution to Report of Gift Valued in Excess of $2,500 and Requested Acceptance from Meadow Gold Dairies. M-0400(26) Testimony on RES26-194 for Sep 24, 2026 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0421(26) Testimony on RES26-194 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift to the City of a gate installation, valued at $12,565 from The Honolulu Zoological Society for the giraffe exhibit at the Honolulu Zoo. RES26-195, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 D-0545(26) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution to Report of Gift Valued in Excess of $2,500 and Requested Acceptance from The Honolulu Zoological Society. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED |
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Accepting a gift of various supplies, equipment, and food, valued at $19,000, to the City from Hawaiian Lifeguard Association for use by the Department of Ocean Safety to support the Junior Lifeguard Program, the Oʻahu Junior Guard Championship, and the State Junior Guard Championship. RES26-205, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 D-0564(26) OCEAN SAFETY - Draft Resolution to report of Gift Valued in Excess of $2,500 and Requested Acceptance from Hawaiian Lifeguard Association. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Accepting a gift of travel, lodging and related expenses valued at $2,231.00, to the City from ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability USA for a representative of the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency to attend the Local Governments for Sustainability USA and Coalition for Green Capital Flagship National Convening in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 4 to October 8, 2026. RES26-212, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 MM-121(26) CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability USA. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Urging the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents to expeditiously advance the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu Film and Media Production Facility Project. RES26-211, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 MM-124(26) HONOLULU FILM OFFICE - Testimony on RES26-211 for Sep 24, 2026 @ 01:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0409(26) Testimony on RES26-211 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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Authorizing the adoption of the Agency-Specific Records Retention Schedule for the Honolulu Liquor Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. D-0394(26) LIQUOR COMMISSION - Draft Resolution Relating to Agency-Specific Records Retention Schedule. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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Initiating amendments to the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu 1973 (Amended 2017 Edition), as amended, pursuant to the Mayor’s executive reorganization authority, relating to the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. RES26-201, CD1, PROPOSED FD1 - TW1 MM-110(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution Initiating Amendments to the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu 1973 (Amended 2017 Edition) Relating to the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. MM-126(26) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Resolution 26-201 Initiating Amendments to the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu 1973 (Amended 2017 Edition) Relating to the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. M-0398(26) Testimony on RES26-201 for Sep 24, 2026 @ 02:30 PM *INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0410(26) Testimony on RES26-201 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 092426 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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Rejecting the Mayor's proposed executive reorganization of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. |
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Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Tevitatonga Cadiente and Vaokehekehe Mataele v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., CIVIL NO. 1:24-CV-00022 (U.S.D.C.) |
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Accepting a gift of travel and related expenses, valued at $4,000.00, to the City from the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government for Councilmember Radiant Cordero and one staff member to attend the 2026 Maritime Silk Road International Cultural Tourism Festival in Fuzhou, Fujian, China. M-0418(26) Testimony on RES26-216 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0424(26) Testimony on RES26-216 for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0425(26) Consolidated Testimony Submission for Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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If the need arises with respect to any item on this agenda, then pursuant to Council Rule 12.A and Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), the Council may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to consult 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. |
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