TOMMY WATERSCHAIR & PRESIDING OFFICER

ESTHER KIAʻĀINA
VICE CHAIR

CITY COUNCIL
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULUHONOLULU, HAWAI‘I

96813-3077

ANDRIA TUPOLAFLOOR LEADERRADIANT CORDEIRO
BRANDON J.C. ELEFANTECAROL FUKUNAGACALVIN K.Y. SAY
HEIDI TSUNEYOSHIAUGIE TULBAJOURNALREGULAR MEETING
25TH SESSIONWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
3RD FLOOR, HONOLULU HALE
HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96813

Note:

A copy of the video of the full proceedings of this meeting may be requested bycalling the City Clerk’s Office at 768-5822.

CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to adjournment, the regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by the
Chair and Presiding Officer, Tommy Waters, at 10:13 a.m.

ROLL CALL
Roll call showed the following Councilmembers present:
Councilmembers Cordero, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kia‘āina, Say, Tsuneyoshi, Tulba,
Tupola (via video conferencing), Waters – 9.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
There were no guests.

The following individuals testified via video conference or in-person:
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Rocky Naeole, Royal Order (Support Resolution 22-191)
Lena Spain-Suzuki, Waianae Moku Kupuna Council (Support Resolution 22-191)
Kona Jugoz, Royal Order (Support Resolution 22-191)
Shad Kane, Royal Order (M-371) (Support Resolution 22-191)
Carmen Guzman-Simpliciano, Kingdom Pathways (Support Resolution 22-191)
Joseph Simpliciano, Royal Order (Support Resolution 22-191)

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Nicholas Schlapak, State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (Support
Resolution 22-184)
William Aila, Jr. (Support Resolution 22-191)
Kristan Eiserloh (M-375) (Oppose Bill 41, CD1)
Kurt Fevella (M-373) (Oppose Bill 10, CD1)
Jonathan Kaneshiro (M-372) (Support Resolution 22-203)
Choon James (M-369) (Oppose Resolution 22-202), (Support Bill 45), (M-373)(Oppose Bill 10, CD1), (M-375) (Oppose Bill 41, CD1), (General comment
Bill 25, CD1), (M-374) (Oppose Bill 43), (Support Resolution 22-180), (Support
Resolution 22-191)
Frederick Mencher, East Oahu Country Farm Bureau (M-373) (General comment on
Bill 10, CD1)
Levi Brooker (M-373) (Support Bill 10, CD1)
Sunny Unga, Kahuku Community Association (M-373) (Oppose Bill 10, CD1)
Rocky Mould, Hawaii Solar Energy Association (M-378) (Support Bill 46), (M-360)(Support Bill 51)
Rouen Liu, Hawaiian Electric (M-373) (Oppose Bill 10, CD1)
Dave Okamura, Hawaiian Electric (M-373) (Oppose Bill 10, CD1)
Cameron Black, Hawaii State Energy Office (M-370, M-373) (General comment on
Bill 10, CD1)
Isaiah Sato, R. M. Towill Corporation (M-379) (Support Resolution 22-181)
Michael Shibata, University of Hawaii (M-380) (General comment on Bill 49, CD1)
Dr. Chip Fletcher, University of Hawaii, Climate Resilience Collaborative (M-359)(Support Resolution 22-210), (M-382) (Support Bill 42, CD1), (M-375) (Support
Bill 41, CD1)
Sandie Wong, Ko Olina Community Association (M-373) (General comment on
Bill 10, CD1)
Naalehu Anthony (Support Resolution 22-203), (M-375) (Oppose Bill 41, CD1)
Natalie Iwasa (M-367) (Support Resolution 22-159), (General comment on
Bill 10, CD1), (General comment on Bill 41, CD1)
Salei Tuia (M-373) (Oppose Bill 10, CD1)
Racquel Achiu (M-373) (Support Bill 10, CD1)
Kaleo Nakoa (M-375) (Oppose Bill 41, CD1)
Kiara Lorenzo Rodrigues (M-373) (Oppose Bill 10, CD1)
Jo Jordan (M-371) (General comment on Resolution 22-191)
Michelle Matson (M-373) (Oppose Bill 10, CD1)
Zhizi Xiong (M-383) (Support Bill 25, CD1), (General comment on Bill 41, CD1),(M-382) (General comment on Bill 42, CD1)
Winston Welch (Support Resolution 22-214), (General comment on Bill 10, CD1)
James K. Manaku, Sr. (General comment on Bill 51, Bill 41, CD1, ZPCR-237)
Ernest Lau, Manager and Chief Engineer, Board of Water Supply (D-651) (Support
Resolution 22-203)

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Kia‘āina moved that the Minutes of the 24th Session be approved, subject
to corrections by Councilmembers within 30 days. Seconded by Councilmember Tupola.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ORDER OF THE DAY
PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION 22-182
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF OVERT VIDEO MONITORING IN THE CITY
AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN CAMPBELL INDUSTRIAL PARK TO PREVENT AND
DETER GENERAL CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
There was no public testimony.
Chair Waters referred Resolution 22-182 to the Committee on Public Safety for further
consideration.

PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION 22-202
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. PANE MEATOGA III TOSERVE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF
HONOLULU.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Councilmember Tsuneyoshi stated for the record that she hoped that Mr. Meatoga would
have been at the meeting to explain his actions taken on the wind turbine setback. She
stated that Mr. Meatoga is from the Kahuku community and he took the lead on removing
the 1.25 mile setback which was recommended by the Department of Planning andPermitting and supported by the State Hawaii Energy Office. Councilmember Tsuneyoshi
stated that she is not a voting member of the Committee on Zoning and Planning and is in
opposition to the measure.

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Councilmember Elefante stated for the record that he filed a Disclosure of Interest with theCity Clerk’s Office (CC-263).
Councilmember Tupola stated that she will be voting with reservations on the measure.
She noted that Mr. Meatoga is a registered lobbyist representing a labor union in theconstruction industry and that it was not appropriate to have a lobbyist on the Planning
Commission.
Chair Waters referred Resolution 22-202 to the Committee on Zoning and Planning for
further consideration.
Related communication:
M-369

Testimony on Resolution 22-202

PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION 22-203
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JONATHAN KANESHIRO TOSERVE ON THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF
HONOLULU.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Chair Waters referred Resolution 22-203 to the Committee on Public Infrastructure andTechnology for further consideration.
Related communication:
M-372

Testimony on Resolution 22-203

PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION 22-204
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. GRANT KAGIMOTO TOSERVE ON THE GRANTS IN AID ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND
COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
There was no public testimony.

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Chair Waters referred Resolution 22-204 to the Committee on Budget for further
consideration.

PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION 22-205
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JAY HIGASHI TO SERVE ON
THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
There was no public testimony.
Chair Waters referred Resolution 22-205 to the Committee on Zoning and Planning for
further consideration.

PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION 22-206
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. LANDON KANESHIRO TO
THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.
The following individual testified:
Landon Kaneshiro (General comment)
Chair Waters referred Resolution 22-206 to the Committee on Zoning and Planning for
further consideration.

PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION 22-210
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BRADLEY ROMINE TOSERVE ON THE CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF
HONOLULU.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
The following individual testified:
Dr. Bradley Romine (General comment)

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In response to councilmembers, Dr. Romine stated that:He supports Bill 41 and stated that there is a good understanding of historicalerosion trends going along the shoreline which the Bill integrates in the setback
policy.

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He has worked with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources and the
Climate Change Commission and has been involved in outreach regarding coastal
hazards and sea level rise risks in Hawaii.

The communities have been informed about the risks of coastal erosion, sea level
rise and coastal flooding and they are aware of the impacts that are happening andthat will happen.

He does not have a set agenda but will listen to all, understand their needs first andanswer questions of the Council. He does hope to bring his knowledge on impacts
and adaption of coastal hazards and sea level rise to the Commission.

He is willing to have individual conversations with councilmembers.

Councilmember Kia‘āina stated that there are differences between informing communities
and assuming the communities were notified. She noted that the dialog gets lost.
Councilmember Kia‘āina thanked Dr. Romine for agreeing to serve on the commission.
Councilmember Say would like to see a timeline with regard to concrete recommendations
that can be shared with the Council as the budget is prepared.
Chair Waters referred Resolution 22-210 to the Committee on Public Infrastructure andTechnology for further consideration.
Related communication:
M-359

Testimony on Resolution 22-210

PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READINGBILL 45 – COMMITTEE REPORT 210
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 210 be adopted and Bill 45 passsecond reading. Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.

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Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
The following individual testified:
Eric Kop, Royal Hawaiian Band (General comment)
Committee Report 210 was adopted and Bill 45 passed second reading.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

RECESS/RECONVENEAt 12:44 p.m., the Chair called for a recess as noted on the agenda. With 5 memberspresent (Excused: Cordero, Say, Tsuneyoshi, Tulba – 4), the Chair reconvened themeeting at 1:50 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READINGBILL 10, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 225
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO USE REGULATIONS.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 225 be adopted and Bill 10 passsecond reading as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
The following individuals testified:1.
2.

Taylor Kellerman, Kualoa Ranch (Oppose)
Jim Tree (M-373) (General comment)

In response to councilmembers, Katia Balassiano, Chief, Land Use Permits Division,
Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) stated that:

The restoration of fishponds, specifically Hawaiian fishponds falls under the Hawaii
Revised Statutes (HRS), 205A, the State’s legislation regarding Coastal Zone
Management. The restoration of Hawaiian fishponds is not subject to the setback
regulations.

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The current Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 21, includes the opportunity to transfer
development rights from historic structures to another property.

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The Council allowed historic property to sell additional development rights and build
something else in an area that could accommodate that additional development andthe DPP would like to use that model to provide voluntary opportunities to people
who currently have properties that are located in the Special Management Area or inflood zones and give them the opportunity to move the property voluntarily tosomeplace else outside of an environmentally sensitive area.

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The DPP has subdivision regulations and something that governs the subdivision
process would be better located in the subdivision regulations. The DPP would
recommend against having the subdivision process be embedded in the land use
regulations.

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In the Land Use Ordinance (LUO), there is a relationship between the uses that are
specified and how the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services taxes those uses.

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DPP testified before the Planning Commission in support of the 1.25 mile setback
for wind energy turbines.

When a property is zoned for agricultural uses, the entire property, 100 percent, canbe used for agricultural purposes.

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There are certain limits put into place or certain standards because the DPP seeks
to preserve agricultural land for agricultural purposes and to limit the amount of
tourism or outdoor recreation on agricultural land. There are permits that are
required when a property owner who owns agricultural land chooses not to use theentire property for agricultural purposes.

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The condominium property regime process is governed by the State; however, it issubject to the underlying zoning of the City and County of Honolulu.

Kualoa Ranch would be governed by the permit they have in place regardless of thechanges to the LUO.

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DPP does not recommend addressing ownership issues within the LUO.

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Industrial zoning has not been reduced, but rather the DPP clarified where it
belongs.

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In response to Councilmember Elefante, Taylor Kellerman stated that Kualoa Ranch isoperating under a Special Use Permit. They have one wedding per week with up to 50
guests. Currently they have close to 400 weddings a year at multiple sites.
In response to Councilmember Say, Dawn Takeuchi Apuna, Acting Director, Department ofPlanning and Permitting stated that the Land Use Commission had several reasons forrejecting the City’s recommendation but none of them were based on the criteria within
HRS, Chapter 205 that the City followed on – outreach to different stakeholders andcommunity involvement.
Councilmember Tupola stated that the measure is a very comprehensive piece oflegislation and agrees with a lot of the testifiers who stated that the Bill is large andaddresses many items. She appreciated that Councilmember Elefante acknowledged heworked with the Farm Bureau because she believes in the voices of the farmers.
Councilmember Tupola voiced her support to keep the off-road terrain vehicles in the Billbecause it is important for the farmers to get around their land. She noted that she isgrateful for the 50 percent use of agriculture land and the full inclusion of Ko‘Olina.
Councilmember Tupola stated that she will still push to include the position on therequirement for large wind energy facilities near residential communities. She stated that
she looks forward to further discussion and will be proposing additional amendments
regarding the terrain vehicles and weddings.
Councilmember Elefante stated that Bill 10 has been a huge undertaking and thanked thecouncilmembers, members of the Zoning and Planning Committee, the Office of Council
Services, and the Department of Planning and Permitting. He noted that the Bill is over
200 pages and amends and reorganizes a major piece of the LUO that has not beenaddressed in decades. Councilmember Elefante stated that he will work to address
setback, commercial uses, joint development agreements, and transfer of development
rights. He stated his support on passing of the Bill and encouraged councilmembers tocontinue discussion.
Chair Waters announced that he approved a request from Chair Elefante for a special
hearing on September 26 to consider Bill 10.
Committee Report 225 was adopted and Bill 10, CD1 passed second reading, as amended.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA*, KIAʻĀINA, SAY*, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

*Councilmembers Fukunaga and Say voted with reservations.

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Related communications:CC-250MM-162
M-370
M-373

Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Elefante
Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Testimony on Bill 10, CD1
Testimony on Bill 10, CD1

Chair Waters stated that there were some typographical errors on pages 22 and 23 of
the agenda. For Resolution 22-190, the correct committee report number should be 234,
for Resolution 22-159, the correct committee report number should be 232, and for
Resolution 22-185, CD1, the correct committee report number should be 233.

PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READINGBILL 39, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 226
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE STATEPLUMBING CODE.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 226 be adopted and Bill 39 passsecond reading as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante stated for the record that he filed a Disclosure of Interest with theCity Clerk’s Office (CC-264).
Committee Report 226 was adopted and Bill 39, CD1 passed second reading, as amended.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communications:
MM-161
M-381

Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Testimony on Bill 39, CD1

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PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READINGBILL 41, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 227
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 227 be adopted and Bill 41 passsecond reading as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Councilmember Elefante stated that after Act 16 passed the State Legislature in 2020, theCity’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) worked to incorporate the changes into
the shoreline setback law. He noted that Bill 41 is an important piece of legislation since it
implements an erosion-based shoreline setback formula basically increasing the shoreline
setback which used to be at a minimum of 40 feet to 60 feet. He also noted that otherareas on the island would have a shoreline setback formula based on modeling with amaximum setback of 130 feet from the shoreline. Councilmember Elefante stated that the
updated shoreline setback gives a strong policy to increase the buffer between the risingocean and the coastal communities. He voiced his support for Bill 41 and looks forward tocontinued discussion with councilmembers, stakeholders and the DPP.
Councilmember Kia‘āina stated her strong support to protecting the shorelines and publicbeaches but has concerns about how setbacks may affect Hawaiian communities and themulti-generational ohana that have lived on the land for generations. She noted that if they
have to leave the land, they would not have anywhere else to go and it would significantly
impact their cultural, community and ohana connections. Councilmember Kia‘āina statedthat she will be voting with reservations because of the erosion-based setbacks that may
go as high as 130 feet. She stated that the measure is moving quickly and the benefits will
come at the expense of certain families and she would like to have a meeting in thecommunity to give the people a chance to have their voices heard. Councilmember
Kia‘āina would like to hear about the impact on actual communities and the potential
solutions that the County, State, and Federal government have put into potential relocationor financial and emotional impact costs.
Councilmember Tupola echoed the comments of Councilmember Kia‘āina. She stated that
there is a huge problem with local families being able to afford to live here and pass ontheir land for generations. Councilmember Tupola also recommended a town hall meetingto hear the community voices on the matter. She noted her reservations for the Bill andhopes to continue to have productive conversations.

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Councilmember Say stated that he will vote with reservations. He noted that the Bill will be
adopted but no one will execute the measure. Councilmember Say stated his priority is tostart thinking about the City and County’s public infrastructures that are going to be affected
because providing County core services is the City’s job.
Councilmember Tsuneyoshi stated that she supports the Bill and also understands theconcerns of those who live in close proximity. She noted that passing this Bill is importantbecause until the setback is changed, there is no reason for the Federal or State
governments to help collaborate with us on what to do moving forward.
Councilmember Tsuneyoshi shares the concern of helping homeowners, especially those
who are generational landowners who are along the coastlines but this is the first step thatneeds to be taken to help them move forward.
Committee Report 227 was adopted and Bill 41, CD1 passed second reading, as amended.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA*, KIAʻĀINA*, SAY*, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA*, TUPOLA*, WATERS – 9.
None.

*Councilmembers Fukunaga, Kia‘āina, Say, Tulba, Tupola voted aye with reservations.
Related communications:
MM-163
M-375
M-377

Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Testimony on Bill 41, CD1
Testimony on Bill 41, CD1

PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READINGBILL 42, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 228
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 228 be adopted and Bill 42 passsecond reading as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.

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Committee Report 228 was adopted and Bill 42, CD1 passed second reading, as amended.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communications:
MM-160
M-376
M-382

Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Testimony on Bill 42, CD1
Testimony on Bill 42, CD1

PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READINGBILL 46, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 230
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HEIGHT LIMITS FOR ROOFTOPSTRUCTURES.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 230 be adopted and Bill 46 passsecond reading as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Committee Report 230 was adopted and Bill 46, CD1 passed second reading, as amended.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communications:MM-159
M-378

Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Testimony on Bill 46, CD1

PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READINGBILL 49, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 238
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENTSPECIAL DISTRICT.

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Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 238 be adopted and Bill 49 passsecond reading as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Councilmember Elefante stated that he heard the testimony from Mr. Shibata from the
University of Hawaii systems and is looking at language being proposed and incorporated
into the measure.
In response to Councilmember Kia‘āina, Joey Manahan, Director of Government Relations
and Public Involvement, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) stated that hehas not been able to discuss the parking impact to the students of Leeward Community
College (LCC) with Director Morton. He stated that at the meeting, he testified that HART
does not have a use agreement in place that would govern the use of the LCC parking lot
during operations.
In response to Councilmember Kia‘āina, Roger Morton, Director, Department ofTransportation Services stated that it is not the City’s intention that LCC be the mainparking area for the station. He noted that there were discussions but there were
infrastructure issues. Discussions are ongoing with the University on seeking a use
agreement for four or five stalls that would be used for station personnel.
Councilmember Fukunaga stated her reservations on Bill 49 because of the inconsistencies
or potential differences between the plan review use process that the University is going tohave to go through as well as the transit-oriented development process. She noted thatstakeholders should be involved in discussions on opportunities for long-term future
development on the front end rather than on the back end.
Committee Report 238 was adopted and Bill 49, CD1 passed second reading, as amended.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA*, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

*Councilmember Fukunaga voted aye with reservations.
Related communication:
M-380

Testimony on Bill 49, CD1

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PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READINGBILL 50 – COMMITTEE REPORT 239
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE LAND SITUATED AT HALAWA –PEARL CITY AND WAIPAHU, O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 239 be adopted and Bill 50 passsecond reading. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 239 was adopted and Bill 50 passed second reading.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

THIRD READINGBILL 25, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 205
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LOBBYIST NOTARY REQUIREMENT.
Councilmember Tupola moved that Committee Report 205 be adopted and Bill 25, CD1
pass third reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Committee Report 205 was adopted and Bill 25, CD1 passed third reading.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communications:
D-652
M-383

Ethics Commission
Testimony on Bill 25, CD1

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RECOMMITTAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON ZONING AND PLANNING
BILL 43 – COMMITTEE REPORT 229
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT OF
THE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND SIDEWALK CODES.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 229 and Bill 43 be recommitted to
the Committee on Zoning and Planning. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Committee Report 229 and Bill 43 were recommitted to the Committee on Zoning and
Planning.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-374

Testimony on Bill 43

FIRST READINGBILL 51
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
Councilmember Kia‘āina moved that Bill 51 pass first reading.
Councilmember Tupola.

Seconded byPlease see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Bill 51 passed first reading.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-360

Testimony on Bill 51

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ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-168, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 206
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE AGENCY-SPECIFIC RECORDSRETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE HONOLULU LIQUOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY
AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Councilmember Tupola moved that Committee Report 206 and Resolution 22-168, as
amended to CD1 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 206 and Resolution 22-168, CD1 as amended were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-208, FD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 207
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE CORPORATION COUNSELTO INITIATE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST E.M.O. TO RECOVER PUBLICLYOBJECTIONABLE LICENSE PLATE FCKBLM.
The following amendment was posted on the agenda:
Resolution 22-208, Proposed FD1
Councilmember Tupola moved that Committee Report 207 and Resolution 22-208 be
adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
Councilmember Tupola moved that the Resolution be amended to the posted FD1.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero. Councilmember Tupola explained the FD1
amendment.
There was no public testimony.

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Resolution 22-208 was amended to the posted FD1.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Committee Report 207 and Resolution 22-208, FD1 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-188 – COMMITTEE REPORT 215
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT OF A CONVERTED SHIPPING CONTAINERVALUED AT $16,096.56 TO THE CITY FROM THE HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
TO THE HONOLULU ZOO – GROUNDS DEPARTMENT TO BE USED AS OFFICESPACE.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 215 and Resolution 22-188 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 215 and Resolution 22-188 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-189 – COMMITTEE REPORT 216
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT OF AIR TRANSPORTATION AND THE RETURN OF
THE CRATE VALUED AT $21,000.00 TO THE CITY FROM THE HONOLULUZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOR THE HONOLULU ZOO TO RECEIVE A FEMALERHINOCEROS FROM LOS ANGELES TO HONOLULU IN SEPTEMBER 2022.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 216 and Resolution 22-189 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
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There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 216 and Resolution 22-189 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-180 – COMMITTEE REPORT 211
RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR THE
HAWAI‘I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT 15 (WATER
SAFETY OFFICERS) INCLUDED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF
HONOLULU.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 211 and Resolution 22-180 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Committee Report 211 and Resolution 22-180 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communications:CC-255
M-366

Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Elefante
Testimony on Resolution 22-180

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-184 – COMMITTEE REPORT 212
RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR THE STATEOF HAWAI‘I ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS BARGAINING UNIT 12 INCLUDED,EXCLUDED, AND EXCLUDED MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AND COUNTYOF HONOLULU.

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Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 212 and Resolution 22-184 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Councilmember Say stated that the Council approved nine bargaining units with a total costof $327 million for the 4-year contract and that the Council will have to find the revenues
during the next three years.
Committee Report 212 and Resolution 22-184 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communications:CC-256
M-384

Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Tupola
Testimony on Resolution 22-184

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-186 – COMMITTEE REPORT 213
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 213 and Resolution 22-186 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 213 and Resolution 22-186 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-187 – COMMITTEE REPORT 214
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.

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Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 214 and Resolution 22-187 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 214 and Resolution 22-187 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-192 – COMMITTEE REPORT 217
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 217 and Resolution 22-192 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 217 and Resolution 22-192 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-386

Testimony on Resolution 22-192

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-195 – COMMITTEE REPORT 218
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO CATHOLIC
CHARITIES HAWAI‘I FOR SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING UNDER SECTION 28-3.5,
REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 218 and Resolution 22-195 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.

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There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 218 and Resolution 22-195 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-361

Testimony on Resolution 22-195

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-196 – COMMITTEE REPORT 219
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO CATHOLIC
CHARTIES HAWAI‘I FOR SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING UNDER SECTION 28-3.5,
REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 219 and Resolution 22-196 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 219 and Resolution 22-196 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-362

Testimony on Resolution 22-196

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-197 – COMMITTEE REPORT 220
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO HALE KIPA, INC.
FOR SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING UNDER SECTION 28-3.5, REVISED ORDINANCES OFHONOLULU.

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Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 220 and Resolution 22-197 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 220 and Resolution 22-197 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-363

Testimony on Resolution 22-197

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-198 – COMMITTEE REPORT 221
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO HALE KIPA, INC.
FOR SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING UNDER SECTION 28-3.5, REVISED ORDINANCES OFHONOLULU.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 221 and Resolution 22-198 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 221 and Resolution 22-198 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-364

Testimony on Resolution 22-198

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ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-199 – COMMITTEE REPORT 222
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO HALE KIPA, INC.
FOR SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING UNDER SECTION 28-3.5, REVISED ORDINANCES OFHONOLULU.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 222 and Resolution 22-199 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
In response to councilmembers, Darrell Young, Department of Community Services statedthat:

The City leases properties to non-profits to take care of services that the City
cannot. Catholic Charities takes care of elderly individuals age 62 and older andHale Kipa houses aged out foster children or troubled youths.



Other sources of funding approved by the Council includes the emergency solutions
grants program and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Acts monies
totaling $40 million. The City works with the non-profits to program and reprogram
these monies to support their efforts.

The primary funding used when the City acquires property is from Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME).
HOME funds are used for affordable housing and CDBG funds are used for groupliving facilities. The City will also work with Work Hawaii to add in other programs.



The City uses a scale to determine who would take care repairs or maintenance.
For example if a louver or handle breaks the City would ask the non-profit to do thefix; if there are termites or roofing issues the City would take care of that.

Committee Report 222 and Resolution 22-199 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

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Related communication:
M-365

Testimony on Resolution 22-199

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-200, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 223
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.
Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 223 and Resolution 22-200, as
amended to CD1 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
In response to Councilmember Cordero, Kehaulani Pu‘u, Deputy Director, Department ofParks and Recreation (DPR) stated that:

DPR will provide an update of the acquisition system at the Committee meeting.



The Division of Urban Forestry is requesting the transfer of funds to acquire a new
system for City Street and Park Tree Inventory and Asset Management Systembecause their current system is outdated. The Division applied for a Federal grant
and the funds requested are to match the Federal funds.



DPR will include the information into the City’s Annual Report.



DPR will inform the Committee on the requirements for receiving Federal Grantmonies.

Committee Report 223 and Resolution 22-200, CD1 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-201 – COMMITTEE REPORT 224
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.

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Councilmember Say moved that Committee Report 224 and Resolution 22-201 be adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
There was no public testimony.
In response to councilmembers, Darrell Young, Department of Community Services (DCS)
stated that:

The transfer of funds that the Department is requesting is to create a working capitalfor salaries; they will then get reimbursed from the State and it will replace theworking capital. He explained that the position count was not in the budget for thisyear and the money is for the remainder of the existing contract.



Honolulu Police Department (HPD) has the current contract and will be transferring
it at the end of October. This should be reflected in a DCS budget increase of
20 positions and a reduction in HPD budget.



DCS will work on notifying the communities when the Homeless Outreach andNavigation for Unsheltered Persons program is going into a new community.

Committee Report 224 and Resolution 22-201 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-181 – COMMITTEE REPORT 231
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 20-272, CD1, TO EXTEND THE DEADLINEFOR COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE KAPOLEI PARKWAYMIXED-USE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT AT HONOULIULI, EWA,O‘AHU, TAX MAP KEY 9-1-160:018 (POR).
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 231 and Resolution 22-181 beadopted. Seconded by Councilmember Kia‘āina.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Councilmember Tupola stated her support for the Resolution and noted that affordable
housing is important to all but in particular to where the project is being built.

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Committee Report 231 and Resolution 22-181 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communications:CC-258
M-379

Disclosure of Interest Statement submitted by Councilmember Elefante
Testimony on Resolution 22-181

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-190 – COMMITTEE REPORT 234
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT OF A CELEBRATORY CONCERT VALUED AT$32,809.75 TO THE CITY FROM THE CREATIVE CITY AND THE ROYAL HAWAIIANBAND MUSIC SOCIETY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PUBLIC CONCERT FEATURING
THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND.
Councilmember Tulba moved that Committee Report 234 and Resolution 22-190 beadopted. Seconded by Councilmember Tsuneyoshi.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Say stated for the record that he is in strong support of the measure.
Committee Report 234 and Resolution 22-190 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Councilmember Tulba stated that Committee Report 232 has been corrected to reflect fiveindividual testimonies and two organizations in support as noted in Communication M-342.
He also noted that a copy of the revised Committee Report was distributed tocouncilmembers and is available to the public at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov.

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ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-159 – COMMITTEE REPORT 232
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO
MANAGE VEHICULAR ACCESS INTO KOKO HEAD DISTRICT PARK TO BECONSISTENT WITH DESIGNATED AND POSTED PARK HOURS.
Councilmember Tulba moved that Committee Report 232 and Resolution 22-159 be
adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Tsuneyoshi.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Committee Report 232 and Resolution 22-159 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-367

Testimony on Resolution 22-159

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-185, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 233
RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TOCONSIDER INSTALLING RECREATION AREAS FOR OLDER ADULTS AT CITY PARKS.
Councilmember Tulba moved that Committee Report 233 and Resolution 22-185, as
amended to CD1 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Tsuneyoshi.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante thanked the University of Hawaii Center on Aging and Dr. Christy
Nishida, coordinator for Age Friendly Honolulu on the amendments to clarify the language.
He stated that he looks forward to working with the Department of Parks and Recreation tosee some of these playgrounds in the parks system.

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Committee Report 233 and Resolution 22-185, CD1 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-368

Testimony on Resolution 22-185, CD1

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-191 – COMMITTEE REPORT 235
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE OFFICIAL PLACE NAME OF KŪ‘ĪLIOLOA HEIAU,LOCATED WITHIN PŌKA‘Ī BAY BEACH PARK IN WAIANAE AND REQUESTING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATION TO OFFICIALLY DESIGNATE THE NAME AND INSTALLAPPROPRIATE SIGNAGE.
Councilmember Tulba moved that Committee Report 235 and Resolution 22-191 beadopted. Seconded by Councilmember Tsuneyoshi.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Councilmember Tupola thanked Carmen Guzman-Simpliciano and Joseph Simpliciano for
their constant push to have the appropriate signage done. She also thanked Uncle Rocky,
Uncle Shad, and Mr. Jugoz for representing the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Jo Jordan
and Lena for their voices in the community, and to Mr. Aila for coming to testify in personand sharing his mana‘o. She stated that she filed Council Communication 267 which
includes all of the documents from the Royal Order, Bishop Museum, and news articles
relating to the measure. Councilmember Tupola also stated that she will be working with
the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Office of the Culture and Arts on thesignage and placement.
Committee Report 235 and Resolution 22-191 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

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Related communications:CC-267
M-371

Councilmember Andria Tupola
Testimony on Resolution 22-191

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-194 – COMMITTEE REPORT 236
RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO
FORMALIZE THE CARETAKING RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY OF
THE LATE CAROL AZAMA FOR THE PARK LOCATED IN THE WAI‘ŌMA‘O SLIDE
AREA.
Councilmember Tulba moved that Committee Report 236 and Resolution 22-194 beadopted. Seconded by Councilmember Tsuneyoshi.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Say voiced his strong support for the measure. He stated that Ms. Azama
was taking care of the properties where the slides occurred and since her passing the
Azama family wanted to legally take on the role and responsibility of caretakers of theproperty.
Committee Report 236 and Resolution 22-194 were adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

BALANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
EMLACR-208

Request for authorization to partially settle a case against theCity and County of Honolulu entitled The Norman E. Sato
Revocable Living Trust, et al. v. City and County of Honolulu,
Civil No. 1CCV-21-0000667 (JHA) (Cir. Ct.).

EMLACR-209

Request for authorization to settle a claim against the City andCounty of Honolulu entitled Palolo Chinese Home v. City andCounty of Honolulu.

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ZPCR-237

Granting a 60-day extension of time for Resolution 22-175 Granting a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit toallow the construction of three single-family detached dwelling
units, two shallow swimming pools, two garages, landscaping
elements, and supporting infrastructure at Tax Map Key(TMK) 5-8-003: 012 in Kaunala, North Shore.
(Applicant: John
and
Fumie
Winebarger)(Deadline: 9/17/22 + 60 days)

Councilmember Kiaʻāina moved that the Balance of Committee Reports, as listed above,
be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Tupola.
Please see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
The Balance of Committee Reports was adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESSThere was no unfinished business.

NEW BUSINESSADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-183
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT OF CONFERENCE FEE, TRAVEL AND RELATEDEXPENSES VALUED AT $2,849.00 TO THE CITY FROM THE FRESH WATERINITIATIVE, HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO COVER FOR A STAFF MEMBER
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE TO ATTEND THE ONE WATERSUMMIT, U.S. WATER ALLIANCE IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, SEPTEMBER 13-15,
2022.
Resolution 22-183 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Public Infrastructure
and Technology Services Committee (CC-252).

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Councilmember Kia‘āina moved that Resolution 22-183 be adopted.
Councilmember Tupola.

Seconded by

There was no public testimony.
Resolution 22-183 was adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-215
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY OF REGISTRATION AND LODGING,VALUED AT $1,562.68, FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR THE COUNCILCHAIR TO ATTEND THE 2022 LARGE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENTS CONVENING IN
SAN JOSÉ/SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, FROM SEPTEMBER 21 – 24, 2022.
Councilmember Kia‘āina moved that Resolution 22-215 be adopted.
Councilmember Tupola.

Seconded by

There was no public testimony.
Resolution 22-215 was adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-193
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE HONOLULU POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FOR FUNDSFROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
FY2022 LOCAL SOLICITATION.

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Resolution 22-193 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Public Safety
Committee (CC-257).
Councilmember Kia‘āina moved that Resolution 22-193 be adopted.
Councilmember Tupola.

Seconded by

There was no public testimony.
Resolution 22-193 was adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

ADOPTIONRESOLUTION 22-214
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF THAT SECTION OF LEAHI AVENUEBETWEEN MONSARRAT AVENUE AND NOELA STREET BY QUITCLAIM DEED FROMSAFE LEAHI LLC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 264-1(C), HAWAII REVISEDSTATUTES.
Resolution 22-214 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Public Infrastructure
and Technology Committee (CC-262).
Councilmember Kia‘āina moved that Resolution 22-214 be adopted.
Councilmember Tupola.

Seconded byPlease see list of individuals that testified via video conference or in-person on pages 1 to 2.
Resolution 22-214 was adopted.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

Related communication:
M-385

Testimony on Resolution 22-214

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APPROVALCOMMUNICATION D-595
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUESTINGCONSIDERATION OF DEED CONVEYING ROADWAY LOTS 19707 AND 19708; GRANT
OF DRAIN EASEMENTS 10888 AND 10895; GRANT OF FLOWAGE EASEMENTS 10864,
10868, AND 10887; AND GRANT OF SEWER EASEMENT 10895 FOR PUBLIC USE IN
EWA.
Communication D-595 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Public
Infrastructure and Technology Committee (CC-253).
Councilmember Kia‘āina moved that Communication D-595 which approves and accepts
the grant of easement documents, effective as of the date of recordation at the Bureau ofConveyances be approved. Seconded by Councilmember Tupola.
There was no public testimony.
Communication D-595 was approved.
AYES:
NOES:

CORDERO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KIAʻĀINA, SAY, TSUNEYOSHI,
TULBA, TUPOLA, WATERS – 9.
None.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.

ADJOURNMENT
At 3:44 p.m., Councilmember Kia‘āina moved that the Council stand adjourned until
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 10 a.m., at Kapolei Hale
Seconded byCouncilmember Tupola and there being no objections from the 9 members present, it was
so ordered by the Chair.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by:
Takahashi, Glen I.
Date: 2022.10.06
08:31:29 -10'00'

GLEN I. TAKAHASHICity Clerk

jy
DATE APPROVED:

October 5, 2022_____________________

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