Page 1
|
|
HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL KE KANIHELA O KE KALANA O HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
|
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET |
|
Voting Members: Radiant Cordero, Chair Matt Weyer, Vice Chair Esther Kiaʻāina Calvin K.Y. Say Augie Tulba |
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024
9:00 A.M.
Pursuant to Section 92-3.7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, this meeting will be conducted as a remote meeting by interactive conference technology, with the following procedures in effect for the meeting:
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.
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 one‑minute presentation.
Remote Testimony/Viewing
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 81232770333 and Passcode 477824.
2. To testify by videoconference visit: 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.
3. Visit www.zoom.us, click in "Join a meeting," enter meeting number 81232770333 and Passcode 477824. Direct access link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81232770333?pwd=didBbUhbVWaZboSPBMZxh2rP4pcE8j.1.
Persons wishing to testify in-person in the Council Chamber are requested to register by 9:00 a.m. by filling out the registration form in person outside the Council Chamber. Persons who have not registered will be given an opportunity to speak following the oral testimonies of the registered speakers.
Page 2
Written testimony may be uploaded at 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, email address, and phone number, will be available to the public at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov.
Should you have any questions, please call (808) 768-3819 or send an email to darcie.nago@honolulu.gov.
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.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Office of the City Clerk Information Section at (808) 768-5822 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or send an email to darcie.nago@honolulu.gov as soon as possible or at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
Page 3
FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION 24-187 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (HOSD). Authorizing a transfer of $281,000 in General Fund monies and $111,450 in Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Fund monies from the Department of Emergency Services, Ocean Safety activity (current expenses character of expenditure ("COE")) to Ocean Safety activity (equipment COE) for fiscal year 2025 to cover the replacement of eight lifeguard towers at a cost of approximately $45,000 per tower, including two tower replacements reserved for Hanauma Bay, and replacement of one 4-seat utility task vehicle at Hanauma Bay which costs approximately $21,000. (Transmitted by Communication D-551)
D-0551(24) OCEAN SAFETY - Draft Resolution authorizing the Honolulu Emergency Services Department to transfer funds .
M-0327(24) Testimony on RES24-187 for Jul 23, 2024 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
2. BILL 25 (2024) – RELATING TO LICENSE FEES. Repealing an outdated ordinance related to license fees. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 6/5/24)
M-0235(24) Testimony on BILL025(24) for May 21, 2024 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
M-0318(24) Testimony on BILL025(24) for Jul 23, 2024 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
052124 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
051524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 06/05/24
060524 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/10/24
3. RESOLUTION 24-118 – GRANTS IN AID FUND. Adopting the policy to guide the award of moneys from the Grants in Aid Fund, starting with the Fiscal Year 2026 grants solicitation, that no organization be awarded more than one grant with a maximum award of $150,000 per fiscal year. (Committee postponed action 5/21/24)
052124 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
4. RESOLUTION 24-117 – TRANSFER OF PARCELS (BFS). Approving the transfer of parcels 1 through 6 within Pouhala Marsh, Waikele, Oʻahu, Tax Map Keys (1) 9-3-001:002, :006, :021; and :022; land area: 32 acres to the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Land and Natural Resources at no cost. (Committee postponed action 5/21/24)
RES24-117, PROPOSED CD1 - RC1 (OCS2024-0540/5/20/2024 10:45 AM)
D-0285(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution to Transfer City-Owned Parcels 1 through 6 within Pouhala Marsh, Waikele - TMKs 9-3-001:002, :006, :021; and :022.
052124 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
CD1 TO RESOLUTION 24-117 (Approved by the Committee at its May 21, 2024 meeting) – The CD1 (OCS2024-0540/5/20/2024 10:45 AM) makes the following amendments:
A. Inserts a new tenth WHEREAS clause listing the aggregate estimated value of the parcels to be transferred as $7,288,600.
Page 4
B. Adds language to the BE IT RESOLVED provisions to indicate that transfers are made to have the parcels maintained for conservation purposes in perpetuity and subject to various City easements.
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
5. RESOLUTION 24-185 – WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (SENIOR SERIES). Authorizing the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services to issue and sell not to exceed $563,105,000 principal amount of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2024 and related matters. (Transmitted by Communication D-546)
D-0546(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution authorizing the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services to issue and sell not to exceed $563,105,000 principal amount of Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2024 and related matters.
6. RESOLUTION 24-186 – WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (JUNIOR SERIES). Authorizing the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services to issue and sell not to exceed $140,360,000 principal amount of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Junior Series 2024 and related matters. (Transmitted by Communication D-548)
D-0548(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $140,360,000 principal amount of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Junior Series 2024.
7. RESOLUTION 24-17 – SALE OF THE PIʻIKOI MINI PARK, ROAD REMNANT LOT 46, 1409 PIʻIKOI STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI, TAX MAP KEY: 2‑4‑020:056. Approving the sale of the Pi’ikoi Mini Park, Road Remnant Lot 46 to RV Ventures, Ltd. for the recommended price of $112,000. (Resolution recommitted back to Committee on 4/17/24)
CC-037(24) SAY - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 24-17 from Zoning to Budget. FILE
D-0052(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft resolution relating to the sale of a city-owned remnant parcel - Piʻikoi Mini Park Lot 46, 1409 Piʻikoi Street, TMK: 2-4-020:056.
D-0435(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Resolution 24-17, Committee on Budget, Follow Up Request From Council Meeting on April 17, 2024.
M-0165(24) Testimony on RES24-017 for Apr 17, 2024 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting.
040224 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record
041724 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 05/15/24
Related communication:
D-435 Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, transmitting a letter for the proposed purchaser of the parcel.
Page 5
8. RESOLUTION 24-165 – REAL PROPERTY TAX COMPROMISE. Approving a one-time compromise of the real property taxes owed by Hale Kipa, Inc. for the tax year beginning July 1, 2023 in the amount due of $7,332 plus any accrued interest and penalties owing on the Property, located at 1828 A Makuahine Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, identified by Tax Map Key 1-6-028-040, such that said taxes are compromised to the minimum tax of $300 in accordance with Council Resolution 11-259. (Transmitted by Communication D-447)
D-0447(24) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution relating to Real Property Tax Compromise — Hale Kipa.
D-0510(24) COMMUNITY SERVICES - Testimony in support of Resolution 24-165 relating to Real Property Tax Compromise.
M-0317(24) Testimony on RES24-165 for Jul 23, 2024 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
9. RESOLUTION 24-160 – UPDATED CITY POLICY PRIORITIZING THE USE OF CDBG FUNDS. Urging the City Administration to propose a new set of policies and priorities relating to the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support community nonprofit organizations including, in particular, acquisition projects.
M-0324(24) Testimony on RES24-160 for Jul 23, 2024 @ 09:00 AM BUDGET (BUD) Meeting.
FOR DISCUSSION
10. BILL 35 (2024) – RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS. Amending requirements for approval of certain Community Development Block Grant program agreements involving the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed first reading 7/10/24)
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 Councilʻs powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities relating to that item.
RADIANT CORDERO, Chair
Committee on Budget