COMMITTEE ON BUDGET

CITY COUNCILCITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULUHONOLULU, HAWAII

96813-3077

Voting Members:
Calvin K.Y. Say, Chair
Radiant Cordero, Vice Chair
Brandon J.C. Elefante
Esther KiaʻāinaHeidi Tsuneyoshi
Andria Tupola

WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORDREGULAR MEETINGWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
3RD FLOOR, HONOLULU HALE
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813

Note:

A copy of a DVD of the full proceedings of this meeting may be requested bycalling the City Clerk’s Office at 768-5822 or the video may be viewed athttps://honolulu.granicus.com/player/clip/1922?view_id=3&redirect=true&h=436b
e279ef3dcfd1059bfd7defde0655.

The time references below indicate the point in the video recording when the stated actions
began.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Committee on Budget was called to order by Committee
Chair Calvin Say at 9:02 a.m. Councilmembers Cordero (voting member), Elefante (votingmember), and Kiaʻāina (voting member) were present at the meeting.
Councilmember Tsuneyoshi (voting member) was excused from the meeting.
[9:05 a.m.]Councilmember Tupola entered the meeting via videoconference.
ORDER OF BUSINESSFOR ACTION[9:07 a.m.]
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RESOLUTION 22-186 – COMMITTEE REPORT 213
TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DEM). Authorizing the transfer of $205,725 from theProvision for Grants, Partnerships and Security (current expenses) to DEM
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share requirement for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard
Mitigation Grant.
[9:14 a.m.]Council Chair Waters entered the Council Chamber.
[9:16 a.m.]
There was no public testimony.
[9:17 a.m.]
Resolution 22-186 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
[9:17 a.m.]
2.

RESOLUTION 22-187 – COMMITTEE REPORT 214
TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DPP). Authorizing the transfer of $35,000 from DPP
Administration (current expenses) to DPP Customer Service Division (equipment) toreplace three Minolta Microfilm scanners in the Data Accessing and Imaging Branchthat have been discontinued and are no longer operating to their fullest.

[9:18 a.m.]
There was no public testimony.
[9:21 a.m.]
Resolution 22-187 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.

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Committee Chair Say announced he would take up Agenda Items 3 and 4 together.
[9:21 a.m.]
3.

RESOLUTION 22-188 – COMMITTEE REPORT 215
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DES). Accepting a gift of a converted shipping containervalued at $16,096.56 from the Honolulu Zoological Society to the Honolulu Zoo –Grounds Department to be used as office space.

4.

RESOLUTION 22-189 – COMMITTEE REPORT 216
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT (DES). Accepting a gift of air transportation and the returnof the crate valued at $21,000 from the Honolulu Zoological Society for the Honolulu
Zoo to receive a female rhinoceros from Los Angeles to Honolulu in
September 2022.

[9:22 a.m.]Councilmember Kiaʻāina exited the Council Chamber.
[9:23 a.m.]Councilmember Kiaʻāina entered the Council Chamber.
[9:23 a.m.]Committee Chair Say proceeded with oral remote testimony via videoconference orphone and in-person testimony in the Council Chamber.
[9:28 a.m.]
Resolution 22-188 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.

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[9:29 a.m.]
Resolution 22-189 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
[9:29 a.m.]
5.

RESOLUTION 22-192 – COMMITTEE REPORT 217
TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DLM). Authorizing the transfer of $662,023 from theProvision for Vacant Positions (current expenses) to DLM – Administration (salaries)
to fulfill operational service responsibilities to the City and County of Honolulu
agencies and the public.

[9:42 a.m.]
There was no public testimony.
[9:45 a.m.]
Resolution 22-192 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
[9:45 a.m.]
6.

RESOLUTION 22-200 – COMMITTEE REPORT 223
TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DPR). Authorizing the transfer of $300,000 from theProvision for Grants, Partnerships and Security (current expenses) to theDepartment of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry (current expenses)
to meet the local match grant program needs of the Department of Parks andRecreation.

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[9:56 a.m.]
There was no public testimony.
[9:58 a.m.]
Resolution 22-200 amended to CD1 (OCS2022-0676/8/22/2022 11:25 AM) andreported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
[9:58 a.m.]
7.

RESOLUTION 22-201 – COMMITTEE REPORT 224
TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DCS). Authorizing the transfer of $525,000 from the
Department of Community Services, Community Based Development (currentexpenses) to the Department of Community Services, Community BasedDevelopment (salaries) to fund the HONU program salaries until the State grant
reimbursement is received.

[10:00 a.m.]
There was no public testimony.
[10:00 a.m.]Council Chair Waters exited the Council Chamber.
[10:01 a.m.]
Resolution 22-201 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.

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Committee Chair Say announced he would take up Agenda Items 8 through 12 together.
[10:02 a.m.]
8.

RESOLUTION 22-195 – COMMITTEE REPORT 218
LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAIʻI FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS HOUSING.
Authorizing the lease of City property located at710 Kunawai Lane, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, identified as TMK: (1) 1-7-037:044, tobe used as permanent housing for low and moderate income elderly aged 62 years
and older, for a rent of $100 per month, or $1,200 per year, for a period of four and ahalf years to Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi.

9.

RESOLUTION 22-196 – COMMITTEE REPORT 219
LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAIʻI FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS HOUSING.
Authorizing the lease of City property located at1027 Lowell Place, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817, identified as TMK: (1) 1-6-006:080, tobe used as permanent housing for low and moderate income elderly aged 62 years
and older, for a rent of $100 per month, or $1,200 per year, for a period of four and ahalf years to Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi.

10.

RESOLUTION 22-197 – COMMITTEE REPORT 220
LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO HALE KIPA, INC. FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
HOUSING. Authorizing the lease of City property located at 1322 Haloa Drive,
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96818, identified as TMK: (1) 9-9-047:081, to be used astransitional housing for youth aged 18 to 24 years old who are aging out of fostercare, for a rent of $100 per month, or $1,200 per year, for a period of four and a halfyears to Hale Kipa, Inc.

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RESOLUTION 22-198 – COMMITTEE REPORT 221
LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO HALE KIPA, INC. FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
HOUSING.
Authorizing the lease of City property located at
91-1015 Makaaloa Street, ʻEwa Beach, Hawaiʻi 96706, identified as
TMK: (1) 9-1-067:002, to be used as transitional housing for homeless youth aged
19 to 22 years, for a rent of $100 per month, or $1,200 per year, for a period of fourand a half years to Hale Kipa, Inc.

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RESOLUTION 22-199 – COMMITTEE REPORT 222
LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO HALE KIPA, INC. FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
HOUSING.
Authorizing the lease of City property located at1828 A Makuahine Street,
Honolulu,
Hawaiʻi96817,
identified
as
TMK: (1) 1-6-028:040, to be used as an emergency shelter for youth aged 12 to 19years, for a rent of $100 per month, or $1,200 per year, for a period of four and ahalf years to Hale Kipa, Inc.

[10:03 a.m.]Council Chair Waters entered the Council Chamber.
[10:14 a.m.]Committee Chair Say proceeded with oral remote testimony via videoconference orphone and in-person testimony in the Council Chamber.
[10:17 a.m.]Councilmember Cordero exited the Council Chamber.
[10:21 a.m.]Councilmember Cordero entered the Council Chamber.
[10:24 a.m.]
Resolution 22-195 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:
None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
[10:24 a.m.]
Resolution 22-196 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.

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[10:24 a.m.]
Resolution 22-197 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
[10:25 a.m.]
Resolution 22-198 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
[10:25 a.m.]
Resolution 22-199 reported out for adoption.
AYES:CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
Committee Chair Say announced he would take up Agenda Items 13 and 14 together.
[10:25 a.m.]
13.

RESOLUTION 22-180 – COMMITTEE REPORT 211
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR BARGAINING UNIT 15 (HAWAIIGOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION). Approving the cost items effectivefrom July 1, 2021, to and including June 30, 2025, for the Bargaining Unit 15 (WaterSafety Officers) employees of the City and County of Honolulu.

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RESOLUTION 22-184 – COMMITTEE REPORT 212
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR BARGAINING UNIT 12 (STATEOF HAWAII ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS). Approving the cost items
effective from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025, for the Bargaining Unit 12 included,civil service excluded, and civil service excluded managerial employees of the City
and County of Honolulu.

[10:33 a.m.]Councilmember Elefante stated that he filed a Disclosure of Interest
Statement (CC-255).
[10:33 a.m.]Committee Chair Say proceeded with oral remote testimony via videoconference orphone and in-person testimony in the Council Chamber[10:39 a.m.]Councilmember Tupola stated that she would be filing a Disclosure of Interest
Statement (CC-256)[10:41 a.m.]
Resolution 22-180 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1[10:41 a.m.]Resolution 22-184 reported out for adoption.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.

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Related communications:CC-255DisclosureofInterest
Statement
Councilmember Elefante for Resolution 22-180.

submittedby

CC-256Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Tupolafor Resolution 22-184.

[10:41 a.m.]Councilmember Elefante exited the Council Chamber.
[10:41 a.m.]
15.

BILL 45 (2022) – COMMITTEE REPORT 210
RELATING TO THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND. Updating the performance fees of
the Royal Hawaiian Band, which have not been updated in 20 years or longer, tobetter reflect the cost of putting on such performances.

[10:43 a.m.]Councilmember Elefante entered the Council Chamber.
RECESS / RECONVENE
Committee Chair Say called for a recess at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at
10:46 a.m.
[10:47 a.m.]
There was no public testimony.
[10:48 a.m.]Bill 45 (2022) reported out for passage on second reading and scheduling of a publichearing.
AYES:
CORDERO, ELEFANTE, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TUPOLA – 5.
NOES:None.
EXCUSED: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.

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FOR DISCUSSION[10:49 a.m.]
16.

BILL 4 (2022), CD1
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing the taxation of real
property, particularly real property used as a transient accommodation.

[10:55 a.m.]Committee Chair Say proceeded with oral remote testimony via videoconference orphone and in-person testimony in the Council Chamber.
[11:26 a.m.]Councilmember Kiaʻāina exited the Council Chamber.
[11:29 a.m.]Councilmember Kiaʻāina entered the Council Chamber.
[11:32 a.m.]Committee Chair Say exited the Council Chamber.
[11:34 a.m.]Committee Chair Say entered the Council Chamber.
[11:35 a.m.]Councilmember Elefante exited the Council Chamber.
Related communication:
CC-141

DisclosureofInterest
Councilmember Elefante.

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INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING[11:44 a.m.]
17.

REVIEW OF THE FINAL REPORT OF THE OAHU REAL PROPERTY TAXADVISORY COMMISSION.

[11:45 a.m.]Councilmember Tupola exited the meeting.
Committee Chair Say appointed Council Chair Waters as temporary voting member.
[12:12 p.m.]
Councilmember Elefante entered the Council Chamber.
[12:25 p.m.]
Committee Chair Say proceeded with oral remote testimony via videoconference orphone and in-person testimony in the Council Chamber.
[12:26 p.m.]
Councilmember Kiaʻāina exited the Council Chamber.
Committee Chair Say appointed Council Chair Waters as temporary voting member.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:37 p.m.

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