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CITY COUNCIL CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI 96813-3077
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COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE MATTERS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS |
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Voting Members: Andria Tupola, Chair Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair Radiant Cordero Brandon J.C. Elefante Esther Kiaʻāina Calvin Say Heidi Tsuneyoshi Augie Tulba Tommy Waters |
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022
1:00 P.M.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY
Pursuant to Act 220, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, and Governor David Ige's Emergency Proclamation Related to COVID-19 (Omicron Variant), issued on January 26, 2022, in order to allow public participation in a manner consistent with safe practices, this meeting will be conducted as a remote meeting by interactive conference technology, with the following procedures in effect for the meeting:
VIEWING THE MEETING AND RESTRICTIONS ON ENTRY
Members of the public will not be allowed into the meeting room, but may view the meeting on a live broadcast. The meeting will be viewable: (1) by internet live streaming through https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings or olelo.org and (2) by televised live broadcast on ‘Ōlelo TV Channel 54.
After the meeting, the meeting will be viewable on demand at https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings. Copies of older meeting videos may be requested by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (808) 768-5822; charges may apply.
Some Councilmembers and presenters may be participating in the meeting by interactive conference technology from remote locations.
ORAL TESTIMONY
Oral testimony will be permitted on all items on the agenda, subject to the following restrictions:
1. Persons may submit oral testimony remotely through the Zoom video conferencing platform. To participate, persons should visit www.zoom.us, click “Join,” enter meeting ID 94728738075, and complete the registration process. Registrants will receive an email that contains links and information on joining the meeting by either phone or video conference. Zoom testifiers are strongly encouraged to register at
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least 24 hours before the start of the meeting. Remote testimony will be taken at the start of the agenda and then closed.
2. To audio conference on the day of the meeting, call +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 94728738075, and Passcode 541191.
3. Each speaker may not have anyone else read their statement and is limited to a one‑minute presentation.
WRITTEN TESTIMONY
Written testimony may be faxed to (808) 768-3826, transmitted via the internet at http://www.honolulu.gov/ccl-testimony-form.html, 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, email address and phone number, will be available to the public at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov. Written testimony will not be accepted in person at the meeting.
Should you have any questions, please call (808) 768-3825 or send an email to potto1@honolulu.gov.
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MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Meeting materials (“board packet” under HRS Section 92-7.5) are accessible at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Committee meeting.
Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities. Please call (808) 768‑3825 or send an email to potto1@honolulu.gov at least three working days prior to the meeting.
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FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 22-27 – NOMINATION OF NOLA N. MIYASAKI. Confirming the nomination of Nola N. Miyasaki, to serve as the Director of the Department of Human Resources of the City and County of Honolulu. (Transmitted by Communication MM-20; public hearing held 2/23/22)
MM-020(22) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution appointing Nola N. Miyasaki, Director of the Department of Human Resources.
M-0048(22) Testimony on Resolution 22-27 for 02/23/22 Council Meeting.
M-0098(22) Testimony on Resolution 22-27 for 03/21/22 EMLA meeting.
022322 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/16/22
2. RESOLUTION 21-156, CD1 – CHARTER AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Initiating amendments to the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu 1973 (Amended 2017 Edition), relating to the qualifications and representation of members on the Planning Commission. (Resolution passed second reading and public hearing held 10/6/21)
RES21-156, CD1 - 09-21-21 EMLA
RES21-156, PROPOSED CD1 (ATUP1)
D-0655(21) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Testimony regarding Resolution No. 21-156 Charter Amendment Relating to the Planning Commission for the 09/21/21 EMLA Meeting.
M-0520(21) Testimony on Resolution 21-156 for 09/21/21 EMLA Meeting.
M-0532(21) Testimony on Resolution 21-156 for 10/06/21 Council Meeting.
081121 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/08/21
092121 Committee on Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record
100621 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/10/21
3. BILL 11 (2022) – PILI I KA MAHINA ‘ŌLELO HAWAIʻI. Designating the month of February as “Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi” (Hawaiian Language Month) to celebrate and encourage the use of the Hawaiian language. (Bill passed first reading 2/23/22)
M-0059(22) Testimony on Bill 11 (2022) for 02/23/22 Council Meeting.
M-0096(22) Testimony on Bill 11 (2022) for 03/21/22 Executive Matters & Legal Affairs meeting.
022322 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 03/16/22
FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
4. RESOLUTION 22-17 – GUIDELINES FOR THE SOLICITATION AND RECEIPT OF GIFTS. Amending Resolution 05-349, CD1, FD1, Resolution 89-340, Resolution 94-23 and Resolution 96-168 relating to the guidelines for the solicitation and receipt of gifts on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee anticipates convening into Executive Session pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 92‑4 and 92‑5(a)(4), to consult in a closed meeting with the attorneys for the Council’s Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Committee on questions and issues pertaining to claims and other matters on the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities.
5. Request for authorization to settle a claim by Coastal Construction Company, Inc. against the City and County of Honolulu.
6. Resolution to retain the legal services of Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP as Special Counsel to represent Defendant Christopher Koanui in a legal action entitled Robin Hall v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., Civil No. CV21-00248 (USDC).
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7. Resolution to retain the legal services of Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP as Special Counsel to represent Defendants Honolulu Liquor Commission, Jacob Fears and Catherine Fontaine in a legal action entitled Scarlet Honolulu Inc., et al. v. Honolulu Liquor Commission, et al., Civil No. CV21-00457 KJM (USDC).
M-0099(22) Testimony on Item No. 7 for 03/21/22 EMLA meeting.
8. Resolution to retain the legal services of Farm Benedict Sugihara A Limited Liability Law Partnership LLP as Special Counsel to represent Defendants City and County of Honolulu and Susan Ballard in a legal action entitled Debralynn Thomas, Individually and in her capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate of Kyle Thomas v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., Civil No. CV21-00087 JAO/KJM (USDC).
9. Resolution to retain the legal services of Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP as Special Counsel to represent Defendants Ronald V. Dumlao, Chance C. Correa and Jose J. Villanueva in a legal action entitled Debralynn Thomas, Individually and in her capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate of Kyle Thomas v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., Civil No. CV21-00087 JAO/KJM (USDC).
ANDRIA TUPOLA, Chair
Committee on Executive Matters
and Legal Affairs