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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 |
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
16TH SESSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025
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, 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:
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782, enter ID 82798485355 and Passcode 810794.
2. To testify by videoconference visit the Honolulu Records Collection, 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-person in the Council Chamber are requested to register by 10 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.
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Written testimony may be uploaded through the Honolulu Records Collection, 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, 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 will recess from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting materials are accessible on the Honolulu Records Collection, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Council meeting.
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.honolulucitycouncil.org/meetings; (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.
After the meeting, the meeting will be viewable on demand on the Honolulu City Council YouTube channel, type the following into the address bar of the browser: 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.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, contact 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 doris.lam@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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MESSAGE OF ALOHA
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests
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ORDER OF THE DAY |
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APPOINTMENT – RESOLUTIONS |
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BUDGET |
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Confirming the appointment of Jody Libed to serve on the Board of Review I for real property tax appeals of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED MM-147(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Jody Libed to serve on the Board of Review I for Real Property Tax Appeal of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0574(25) Testimony on RES25-283 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0605(25) Testimony on RES25-283 for Nov 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0645(25) Testimony on RES25-283 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the reappointment of Edmund K.B. Hyun to serve on the Liquor Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED MM-163(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Edmund K.B. Hyun to serve on the Liquor Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0583(25) Testimony on RES25-297 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0633(25) Testimony on RES25-297 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY |
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Confirming the reappointment of Dr. Bradley Romine to serve on the Climate Change Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED MM-151(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Mr. Bradley Romine to serve on the Climate Change Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0646(25) Testimony on RES25-289 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the appointment of Jeffrey Laupola to serve on the Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION MM-160(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution relating to the appointment of Jeffrey Laupola to serve on the Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu. D-0797(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-296 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. D-0814(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-296 for Nov 18, 2025 @ 01:00 PM ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (EES) Meeting. D-0832(25) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY - Testimony on RES25-296 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0579(25) Testimony on RES25-296 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Confirming the nomination of Kevin D. Auger to serve as the Director of Housing and Land Management of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION CC-228(25) WATERS - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 25-206 from Executive Management to Housing, Homelessness & Parks. FILE. MM-073(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the nomination of Kevin D. Auger to serve as the Director of Housing and Land Management of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0472(25) Testimony on RES25-206 for Sep 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0540(25) Testimony on RES25-206 for Oct 14, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting. M-0607(25) Testimony on RES25-206 for Nov 18, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting. M-0639(25) Testimony on RES25-206 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 090325 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25 111825 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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Confirming the appointment of Katharine Chang to serve on the Board of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION MM-159(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Katharine Chang to serve on the Board of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu. PH HHP MM-187(25) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Amended Appointee Form for MM-159(25). M-0647(25) Testimony on RES25-295 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 111825 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (Cont'd.) |
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Confirming the reappointment of Carla Houser to serve on the Board of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION MM-164(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Carla Houser to serve on the Board of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0587(25) Testimony on RES25-298 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0636(25) Testimony on RES25-298 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 111825 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS |
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Relating to the reappointment of Mr. Shelton Jim On to serve on the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED MM-157(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution relating to the reappointment of Mr. Shelton Jim On to serve on the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. PH ILA M-0586(25) Testimony on RES25-293 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0594(25) Testimony on RES25-293 for Nov 19, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS (ILA) Meeting. M-0632(25) Testimony on RES25-293 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 111925 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Confirming the appointment of Mark Anthony Clemente to serve on the Planning Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION MM-158(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Mark Anthony Clemente to serve on the Planning Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. PH ZON M-0555(25) Testimony on RES25-294 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0600(25) Testimony on RES25-294 for Nov 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0618(25) Testimony on RES25-294 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 112025 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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Confirming the appointment of Blakely Parsons to serve on the Police Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES25-290, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 MM-152(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Blakely Parsons to serve on the Police Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0569(25) Testimony on RES25-290 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0637(25) Testimony on RES25-290 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Contʻd.) |
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Confirming the appointment of Anna Neubauer to serve on the Citizens Advisory Commission on Emergency Management of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED RES25-292, PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 MM-156(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Anna Neubauer to serve on the Citizens Advisory Commission on Emergency Management. PH ILA M-0566(25) Testimony on RES25-292 for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0613(25) Testimony on RES25-292 for Nov 20, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0630(25) Testimony on RES25-292 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONS |
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Confirming the reappointment of Geena Thielen to serve on the Building Board of Appeals of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-172(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the reappointment of Geena Thielen to serve on the Building Board of Appeals of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0638(25) Testimony on RES25-320 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the appointment of Gaison Ontai to serve on the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-173(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment of Gaison Ontai to serve on the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0648(25) Testimony on RES25-321 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Confirming the appointment of Gary Yabuta to serve on the Police Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE MM-174(25) MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution confirming the appointment Gary Yabuta to serve on the Police Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. M-0631(25) Testimony on RES25-322 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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BALANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Certified Construction, Inc. v. Andrew T. Kawano as Procurement Officer and Director of the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, City and County of Honolulu, State of Hawai‘i, Civil No. 1CCV-24-0000396 (JJK) (Cir. Court). |
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Request for authorization to settle a claim by Diana Crockett against the City and County of Honolulu, Claim No. 23-06540. |
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Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu: Debra L. Freeman v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., Civ. No. 1CCV‑24‑0000193. |
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Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Akiwine Sykap and Yovita Lucio v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., CIVIL NO. 1CCV-21-0000674 LWC (Cir. Ct.). |
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Request for authorization to settle a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Lance Aaron B. Solon and Leimomi Solon v. City and County of Honolulu, et al.; Civil No. 1CCV-23-0000615. |
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Granting a 90-day extension of time for Resolution 25-299 - Granting a Special Management Area Major Permit to allow for the construction of a new single-unit dwelling with an attached eight-car garage and an internal above-grade swimming pool in Kailua, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Margaret Taylor) (Deadline: 12/16/25 + 90 days) D-0778(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Resolution for Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit Taylor Property 430-D North Kalāheo Avenue — Kailua Tax Map Key 4-3-017: 019. M-0590(25) Whale Environmental Services, LLC - Presentation on RES25-299 for November 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0595(25) Testimony on RES25-299 for Nov 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0640(25) Whale Environmental Services LLC - Request for Time Extension 430-D North Kalaheo Avenue Special Management Area Use Permit File No. 2025/SMA-54 TMK: 4-3-01 7: 019. 112025 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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FOR ADOPTION |
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FIRST READING |
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Relating to ordinance revision. (Amending Chapters 1, 39, and 41, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021, to repeal certain obsolete or unnecessary ordinance provisions based on judicial findings of unconstitutionality.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0616(25) Testimony on BILL074(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to traffic and vehicles. (Amending certain provisions relating to traffic and vehicles.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0617(25) Testimony on BILL075(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to government transparency. (Enhancing governmental transparency in the City and County of Honolulu.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0629(25) Testimony on BILL076(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to budget execution. (Amending provisions related to budget execution.) |
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PASS FIRST READING M-0628(25) Testimony on BILL077(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READING |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program fees. (Establishing fees for the City and County of Honolulu’s Multi-Family Rental Housing Program.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL055(25), CD1 - 11-18-25 BUD BILL055(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1 D-0588(25) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program Fees. D-0706(25) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Proposed CD1 to Bill 55 (2025) Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program Fees. D-0834(25) HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Support for Bill 55 (2025), Relating to Multi-Family Rental Housing Program Fees. M-0399(25) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0596(25) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Nov 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0627(25) Testimony on BILL055(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to real property taxation. (Addressing the dedication of certain property for affordable long-term residential rental use.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL063(25), PROPOSED CD1 - EK1 D-0772(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Bill 63 (2025) - Relating to the Real Property Dedication for Affordable Long-Term Residential Use. M-0521(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0537(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Oct 14, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0598(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Nov 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0643(25) Testimony on BILL063(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS |
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Relating to exceptional trees. (Amending the register of exceptional trees, including certain relevant provisions governing exceptional trees.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL066(25), CD1 - 11-18-25 HHP BILL066(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TDST1 D-0739(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Bill Relating to Exceptional Trees. M-0510(25) Testimony on BILL066(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0539(25) Testimony on BILL066(25) for Oct 14, 2025 @ 02:30 PM *HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PARKS (HHP) Meeting. 100125 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 11/05/25 111825 Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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Relating to shared streets. (Addressing provisions related to shared streets.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL071(25), CD1 - 11-19-25 ITT BILL071(25), PROPOSED CD1 - RC1 D-0821(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Bill 71 (2025) Relating to Shared Streets. M-0581(25) Testimony on BILL071(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0556(25) Testimony on BILL071(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0602(25) Testimony on BILL071(25) for Nov 19, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0626(25) Testimony on BILL071(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Relating to parks and playgrounds. (Allowing dog parks to be credited toward satisfying the requirements for the provision or dedication of land for park and playground purposes.) |
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PASS SECOND READING, AS AMENDED BILL070(25), CD1 - 11-20-25 ZON BILL070(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1 D-0790(25) PLANNING AND PERMITTING - Draft Bill for an Amendment to Chapter 22, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Relating to Park Dedication. M-0584(25) Testimony on BILL070(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0614(25) Testimony on BILL070(25) for Nov 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. M-0625(25) Testimony on BILL070(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 112025 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to appropriations. (Adopting provisions related to appropriations.) |
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PASS THIRD READING BILL064(25), PROPOSED CD1 - TW1 D-0754(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Bill 64 (2025) - Relating to Appropriations. D-0774(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Bill 64 (2025) - Relating to Appropriations. M-0512(25) Testimony on BILL064(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0559(25) Testimony on BILL064(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0597(25) Testimony on BILL064(25) for Nov 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0624(25) Testimony on BILL064(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 101425 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record |
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Relating to budget execution. (Amending provisions related to budget execution.) |
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PASS THIRD READING BILL065(25), CD1 - 10-14-25 BUD CC-245(25) WATERS - Transfer of Funds. BUD CCM D-0753(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Bill 65 (2025) - Relating to Budget Execution. D-0773(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Opposition to Bill 65 (2025) - Relating to Budget Execution. M-0511(25) Testimony on BILL065(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0560(25) Testimony on BILL065(25) for Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0604(25) Testimony on BILL065(25) for Nov 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *BUDGET (BUD) Meeting. M-0623(25) Testimony on BILL065(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 101425 Committee on Budget Written Summary for Video Record |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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Relating to taxicabs. (Addressing the regulation of taxicabs and taxicab companies.) |
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PASS THIRD READING BILL042(25), CD1 - 09-24-25 ITT BILL042(25), CD1, FD1 - 12-03-25 CCL BILL042(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUP1 BILL042(25), CD1, PROPOSED FD1 - RC1 CC-181(25) WATERS - List of Assignments of Items Pending Before the Council. CCM. D-0398(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Testimony on BILL042(25), Relating to Taxicabs for May 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. D-0731(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 42, Proposed CD1 D-0751(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 42 (2025), CD1, Relating to Taxicabs. D-0835(25) CUSTOMER SERVICES - Testimony on Bill 42, CD1, Proposed FD1 Relating to Taxicabs. M-0283(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for May 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0289(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for May 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION (PI&T) Meeting. M-0498(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for Sep 24, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0505(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0601(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for Nov 19, 2025 @ 09:00 AM *INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY (ITT) Meeting. M-0635(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0652(25) Testimony on BILL042(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 052825 Committee on Planning, Infrastructure & Transportation Written Summary for Video Record 051425 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 06/04/25 092425 Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation & Technology Written Summary for Video Record |
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(Submitted by Councilmember Cordero) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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Relating to the Honolulu Police Department. (Requiring the Honolulu Police Department to release certain public information to the media and to the public.) |
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PASS THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BILL046(25), CD1 - 11-20-25 PSE BILL046(25), PROPOSED CD1 - VO1 BILL046(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL1 BILL046(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL2 BILL046(25), PROPOSED CD1 - ATUL3 BILL046(25), CD1, PROPOSED FD1 - VO1 MM-123(25) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Bill 46 (2025), Relating to the Honolulu Police Department. D-0621(25) POLICE - Bill 46 (2025), Relating to the Honolulu Police Department. M-0323(25) Testimony on BILL046(25) for Jun 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0377(25) Testimony on BILL046(25) for Jul 24, 2025 @ 10:00 AM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0390(25) Testimony on BILL046(25) for Aug 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0488(25) Testimony on BILL046(25) for Sep 25, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0593(25) Testimony on BILL046(25) for Nov 20, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0620(25) Testimony on BILL046(25) for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. 060425 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 07/09/25 072425 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record 080625 Council Minutes - ADOPTED 09/03/25 092525 Committee on Public Safety & Economy Written Summary for Video Record |
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RESOLUTIONS |
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BUDGET |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Department of Budget and Fiscal Services) |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0792(25) BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY |
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Accepting a gift in the amount $10,000 to the City from Eye Productions, NCIS: Hawaiʻi for the training of personnel at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0806(25) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Eye Productions, NCIS: Hawai’i. |
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INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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Approving the Department of Transportation Services’ Agency Rail Safety Plan for rail operations required by 49 CFR Part 673,49 CFR Part 674 and Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Program Standards and Procedures. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0799(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution to the City Council for Approval of the Agency Rail Safety Plan for Rail Operations. M-0641(25) Testimony on RES25-309 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Approving the Department of Transportation Services’ Agency Bus and Paratransit Agency Safety Plan pursuant to 49 CFR Part 673 and Federal Transit Administration Requirements. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0808(25) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Resolution to the City Council for Approval of the Bus and Paratransit Agency Safety Plan for Fixed-Route and Disability Transit Operations. M-0642(25) Testimony on RES25-317 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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INTERNATIONAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS |
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Accepting a gift of travel and related expenses, valued at $2,271.20, to the City from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to participate in the 2025 Managing Talent in City Government Program in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on September 18, 2025. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED D-0741(25) HUMAN RESOURCES - Draft Resolution for acceptance of a gift from Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. 111925 Committee on International & Legal Affairs Written Summary for Video Record |
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ZONING & PLANNING |
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Amending Resolution 22-297, CD1, to extend the deadline to commence construction of the Kahoapili affordable rental apartment project or affordable and market-rate for-sale condominium project in Salt Lake, Oʻahu. (Applicant: Salt Lake Housing, LP) |
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FOR ADOPTION M-0591(25) Highridge Costa Development Company, LLC - Presentation on RES25-314 for November 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM ZONING & PLANNING (ZON) Meeting. 112025 Committee on Zoning & Planning Meeting Written Summary for Video Record |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY |
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Affirming support for the constitutional rights of all residents of the City and County of Honolulu. |
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FOR ADOPTION, AS AMENDED M-0599(25) Testimony on RES25-301 for Nov 20, 2025 @ 01:00 PM *PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (PSE) Meeting. M-0644(25) Testimony on RES25-301 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0621(25) Testimony on RES25-301 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0650(25) Testimony on RES25-301 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. M-0651(25) Testimony on RES25-301 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Accepting a gift valued at $14,858.63 to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for a concrete coating to be applied to the zebra barn holding area, which includes the back hallway and the keeper walkway. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0793(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Report of Gift Valued in Excess of $2,500 and Requested Acceptance. M-0634(25) Testimony on RES25-307 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY & ECONOMY (Contʻd.) |
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Accepting a gift of equipment and enrichment items, valued at $20,471.62, to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for eight solid roller balls; a new support leg for the playground slide; and a Patz Hay Chopper. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0800(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. |
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Accepting a gift of consulting services, valued at $23,715 to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for McClure International Consulting to provide expertise to the Honolulu Zoo’s elephant staff. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0801(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. |
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Accepting a gift of travel and tuition, valued at $3,100, to the City from The Honolulu Zoological Society for a representative of the Honolulu Zoo to attend the Zoo Hoof Stock Trim Program Level 2 Course in Columbus, Ohio, from March 9-11, 2026. |
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FOR ADOPTION D-0802(25) ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from The Honolulu Zoological Society. |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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Accepting a gift of two hi-back traditional benches and two bronze plaques with inscriptions to read, “Donated by the Family of Saka & Fudgie Kishimori” and “Donated by the Family of Fred & Carla Dauer,” valued at $2,539.02, to the City from Carla Dauer to be installed at Kaimana Beach Park. |
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FOR ACTION CC-247(25) TUPOLA - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 25-318 from Housing, Homelessness & Parks direct to Council Floor. FILE D-0815(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Carla Dauer. |
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Accepting a gift of a sign panel and installation, valued at $3,000.00, from Alyce Hong (Suenaga ‘Ohana) for the re-naming of the Pearl City District Park Pool to the Ken Suenaga Pearl City District Park Pool. |
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FOR ACTION CC-248(25) TUPOLA - Referral Appeal Form for Resolution 25-319 from Housing, Homelessness & Parks direct to Council Floor. FILE D-0813(25) PARKS AND RECREATION - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from Alyce Hong (Suenaga ʻOhana). |
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Accepting a gift of gift boxes and two tickets to the Hawaiʻi Bowl, valued at $1,112, to the City from SERVPRO of Kailua for its “Honor a First Responder Award” to be presented to selected individuals from the City’s Department of Emergency Services, Department of Ocean Safety, the Honolulu Fire Department and the Honolulu Police Department. |
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FOR ACTION MM-177(25) MANAGING DIRECTOR - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from SERVPRO of Kailua. |
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(Submitted by Council Chair Waters) |
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Accepting a gift of gift boxes and tickets to the Hawaiʻi Bowl, valued at $1,112, to the City from SERVPRO of Kailua for its “Honor a First Responder Award” to be presented to selected individuals from the City’s Department of Emergency Services, Department of Ocean Safety, the Honolulu Fire Department, and the Honolulu Police Department. |
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Accepting a gift of travel and related expenses to the City valued at approximately $4,845 from the German Consulate General San Francisco for Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam to attend the Reviving City Centres conference in Berlin and Frankfurt, Germany, December 7-13, 2025. |
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FOR ACTION RES25-324, PROPOSED FD1 - TDST1 M-0622(25) Testimony on RES25-324 for Dec 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM COUNCIL Meeting. |
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Relating to the transfer of funds. (Honolulu Fire Department) |
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FOR ACTION D-0823(25) FIRE - Draft Resolution Relating to the Transfer of Funds. |
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Accepting a gift of production services and fees, valued at $10,000, to the City from the Royal Hawaiian Band Music Society, Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band, and the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame for the “Kalikimaka Hoʻomau” Holiday Concert at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall on November 28, 2025. |
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FOR ACTION D-0831(25) ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND - Draft Resolution accepting a gift from the Royal Hawaiian Band Music Society, Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band, and the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. D-0836(25) ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND - Resolution 25-326 Acceptance of Gift to the Royal Hawaiian Band. CCM. |
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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 Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and/or liabilities relating to that item. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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