ANN H. KOBAYASHI CHAIR & PRESIDING OFFICER TOMMY WATERS VICE CHAIR CAROL FUKUNAGA FLOOR LEADER CITY COUNCIL BRANDON J. C. ELEFANTE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU JOEY MANAHAN HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 - 3 0 7 7 RON MENOR KYMBERLY MARCOS PINE ALAN KEKOA TEXEIRA HEIDI TSUNEYOSHI
JOURNAL
REGULAR MEETING 38TH SESSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 3RD FLOOR, HONOLULU HALE HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813
Note: A copy of the video of the full proceedings of this meeting may be requested by calling 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, Ann H. Kobayashi, at 10:08 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed the following Councilmembers present:
Councilmembers Elefante, Fukunaga, Manahan, Pine (via video conference), Texeira, Waters, Kobayashi – 7.
Excused: Menor, Tsuneyoshi – 2.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Waters moved that the Minutes of the 34th, 35th, 36th and 37th Sessions be approved, subject to corrections by Councilmembers within 30 days. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, PINE, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: MENOR, TSUNEYOSHI – 2.
The following individuals testified via video conference:
1. Victoria Anderson, President of Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawaii (M-652) (Support Bill 72) 2. Keith Kurahashi, R.M. Towill (General comment on Bill 51 and Communication D-586) 3. Randy Diamond, General Manager, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel (M-659) (Oppose Bill 80) 4. Michael Esquibil (Support Resolution 20-231) 5. Hawley Iona, Board President, Hawaii Habitat for Humanity Association (Support Resolution 20-231) 6. Joshua Hargrove, General Manager, Prince Waikiki Hotel and Hawaii Prince Golf Club (M-659) (Oppose Bill 80) 7. Glen Erickson, General Manager, Ala Moana Hotel (M-659) (Oppose Bill 80) 8. Lisa Bishop, Friends of Hanauma Bay (M-647) (Support Bill 44) and (M-662) (Support Resolution 20-233) 9. Kimi Ide-Foster (General comment on Resolution 20-231) 10. Richard Proctor, President, Rotary Club of Honolulu (Support Resolution 20-232) 11. Micah Munekata, Ulupono Initiative (Support Communication D-586) 12. Matthew Geyer, Faith Action Environmental Justice Task Force (M-658) (Support Communication D-586) 13. Charlene Richardson (Support Resolution 20-231) 14. Patrick Hange (M-643) (Support Resolution 20-231) 15. Chad Taniguchi (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 16. Agnes Malate (M-670) (Support Resolution 20-231) 17. Amanda Eaken, Natural Resources Defense Council (M-658) (Support Communication D-586) 18. Natalie Iwasa (M-669) (General comment on Bill 47), (General comment on Bill 54), (M-650) (Oppose Bill 70), and (M-675) (Support Bill 71)
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19. Audrey Suga Nakagawa, Advocacy Director for American Association of Retired Persons Hawaii (Support Communication D-586) 20. Dr. DeWolfe Miller (Support Resolution 20-253) 21. Angela Keen, Co-Founder, Hawaii Quarantine Kapu Breakers (Support Resolution 20-253) 22. JoAnn Yukimura (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 23. Rob Robinson, Vice President, Springboard Hospitality (M-659) (Oppose Bill 80) 24. Daniel Smith (Support Resolution 20-253) 25. Joe Wilson (M-661) (Oppose Bill 79) 26. Lauren Reichelt, Clean Transportation Director, Blue Planet Foundation (M-658) (Support Communication D-586) 27. Mel Rapozo (Support Resolution 20-253) 28. Kekoa McClellan, American Hotel and Lodging Association (M-682) (Oppose Bill 80) 29. Dyson Chee (M-658) (Support Communication D-586) 30. Chris Deuchar, Senior Director of Planning and Development, Kamehameha Schools (Support Bill 51) 31. Tracy Puana (M-679) (Support Bill 77) and (Support Bill 78) 32. Mialisa Otis (M-654) (Support Bill 77) 33. Suzanne Frazer (M-652) (Support Bill 72) 34. Dean Otsuki (M-652) (Support Bill 72) 35. Cara Flores (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 36. David Nakashima (M-666) (Support Resolution 20-145, CD1, FD1) 37. Kukana Kama-Toth, Vice Chair, Waimanalo Neighborhood Board and Member of Na Kua‘aina O Waimanalo (M-679) (Support Bill 77) 38. Major Mike Lambert, Honolulu Police Department (General comment on Bills 68 and 74) 39. Soo Takiguchi, Assistant Director, Faith Action for Community Equity (Support Communication D-586) 40. Lauren Ballesteros-Watanabe, Program Manager, Sierra Club Oahu Group (Support Communication D-586) 41. Melissa Bow, Owner, Via Gelato, President, Kaimuki Business and Professional Association (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 42. Winston Welch (Support Bills 68, 72, 73, 74 and Resolution 20-253, General comment on Bills 70 and 78) 43. Glenn Hayashi, Honolulu Police Department (General comment on Bill 73) 44. Kathy Sokugawa, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Permitting (Support Communication D-586) 45. Kapua Medeiros (M-679) (Support Bill 77) and (M-680) (Support Bill 78) 46. Ryan Kobayashi, Hawaii Laborers Union (Support Bill 51) and (M-673) (General comment on Bill 68) 47. Captain Brian Lynch, Honolulu Police Department (Support Bill 77) 48. Joseph O’Neal (Support Bill 77)
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49. Lynn Otaguro (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 50. Ikaika Hussey, Local 5 (M-682) (General comment on Bill 80) 51. Jared Higashi, Vice President of Government and Communities Affairs, Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association (Oppose Bill 80) 52. John Kawamoto (Support Communication D-586) 53. Steve O’Neal (M-689) (Support Resolution 20-253) 54. Choon James (Oppose Bill 79) 55. Lee Evslin (M-689) (Support Resolution 20-253) 56. Kalani Kalima (M-679) (Support Bill 77) 57. Nani Be (Support Resolution 20-253)
RECESS/RECONVENE
At 12:55 p.m., the Chair called for a recess as noted on the agenda. With 6 members present (Excused: Fukunaga, Pine, Tsuneyoshi – 3), the Chair reconvened the meeting at 1:48 p.m.
ORDER OF THE DAY
PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 20-240
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BRYAN P. ANDAYA TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante noted for the record that he filed a Disclosure of Interest with the City Clerk’s Office (CC-279).
Chair Kobayashi referred Resolution 20-240 to the Committee on Public Infrastructure, Technology and Sustainability for further consideration.
AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE, TSUNEYOSHI – 3.
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Related communications:
D-651 Board of Water Supply M-677 Testimony on Resolution 20-240
PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 20-241
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. CHARLES FLETCHER, III TO SERVE ON THE CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
There was no public testimony.
Chair Kobayashi referred Resolution 20-241 to the Committee on Public Infrastructure, Technology and Sustainability for further consideration.
AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE, TSUNEYOSHI – 3.
Related communications:
D-655 Board of Water Supply M-668 Testimony on Resolution 20-241
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-201, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 219
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF PAUL S. AOKI TO SERVE AS THE CORPORATION COUNSEL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Councilmember Menor moved that Committee Report 219 and Resolution 20-201 as amended to CD1, be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Waters.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Menor thanked Mr. Aoki for his willingness to serve in this very important position.
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Committee Report 219 and Resolution 20-201, CD1, as amended were adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE, TSUNEYOSHI – 3.
Related communication:
D-652 Board of Water Supply
PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READING BILL 17 – COMMITTEE REPORT 224
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 224 be adopted and Bill 17 pass second reading. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 224 was adopted and Bill 17 passed second reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE – 2.
PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READING BILL 47, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 233
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CROSSWALKS.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 233 be adopted and Bill 47 pass second reading, as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Manahan.
There was no public testimony.
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Committee Report 233 was adopted and Bill 47, CD1 passed second reading, as amended.
AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE – 2.
Related communications:
M-642 Testimony on Bill 47, CD1 M-669 Testimony on Bill 47, CD1
PUBLIC HEARING/ADOPTION COMMITTEE REPORT 232
RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE GRANTS IN AID ADVISORY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 17-44.
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 232 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 232 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE – 2.
PUBLIC HEARING/ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-231, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 236
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR THE MAYOR’S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND AN AGREEMENT OF SALE, BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND SAVIO/HAWAII HABITAT VARONA VILLAGE LLC, FOR THE DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE LAND COURT MAP AS LOT 18280-B, FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF VARONA VILLAGE, EWA, OAHU, HAWAII.
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Councilmember Menor moved that Committee Report 236 and Resolution 20-231 be adopted, as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Waters.
There was no public testimony.
In response to Councilmember Menor, Sandra Pfund, Director, Department of Land Management stated that:
The City has worked for over a year to come up with a development agreement for the project. The Resolution is to get the Council’s approval for a development agreement and an agreement of sale.
The comment regarding a lack of communication was because of the procurement process and the inability to fully engage the community until the developer was selected.
Savio and the Habitat for Humanity was selected and they are committed to work with the community to build a grassroots development.
The City is proposing to do a condominium property regime (CPR) because the property is so large. If the City did a subdivision it would take many years for that process and it was decided that the CPR would be a practical way of starting the process.
In phase one, where most of the homes are located, there is no municipal sewer lines. The homes will continue under the septic system but when phase two starts, the City will put in municipal lines and include phase one. In Fiscal Year 2021, the City Council budgeted $2 million for improvements to Renton Road where the sewer line will be connected.
Trash will is currently being picked up by the City and they hope to continue to provide that service to the community.
The basic price for the lots for tenants of record will be between $100,000 to $200,000. In phase one, approximately 45 homes can be re-done.
Regarding the concern that many tenants are older and may not be able to participate in the habitat for humanity development (i.e,. when the owner helps to do simple things like painting), the owner can get family members to assist. This is what they call sweat equity so the community and families can participate in simple labor duties to help bring down the cost to the owner.
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This has been a very challenging development agreement and one of the most difficult ones that she has worked on. She also noted that the developer is the right fit for the community. She thanked Councilmember Menor who has been an advocate for this project along with the support of Councilmember Pine.
Councilmember Pine joined the meeting via video conference.
Councilmember Menor expressed his gratification that the project was finally happening. He stated that this historic and significant milestone would fulfill the City’s commitment made 28 years ago to address the housing needs of Oahu Sugar Plantation workers who resided in Ewa Villages. Councilmember Menor noted that the revitalization of Varona Village has been a top priority of his since he became a councilmember in 2013. He thanked the Mayor and his Administration including Director Pfund and her staff for their efforts in making the project possible. Councilmember Menor asked councilmembers to join him in supporting the Resolution.
Councilmember Pine thanked Councilmember Menor for his diligence and hard work on the project. She also thanked Director Pfund, the Mayor, and Dave Rae for their help on the project. Councilmember Pine stated that she is grateful that the project is moving forward, but a little sad that some of the residents may not have a long time to live in their homes. However, they will have the satisfaction of knowing that everything they fought for will give their families an opportunity to own a home in Varona Village. She thanked everyone for working hard on the measure and stated her strong support.
Committee Report 236 and Resolution 20-231, CD1, as amended were adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-643 Testimony on Resolution 20-231, CD1 M-670 Testimony on Resolution 20-231, CD1
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THIRD READING BILL 33 – COMMITTEE REPORT 225
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKS.
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 225 be adopted and Bill 33 pass third reading. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 225 was adopted and Bill 33 passed third reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
M-644 Testimony on Bill 33
THIRD READING BILL 44, CD2 – COMMITTEE REPORT 226
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HANAUMA BAY NATURE PRESERVE.
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 226 be adopted and Bill 44, CD1 pass third reading, as amended to CD2. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 226 was adopted and Bill 44, CD2 passed third reading, as amended.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-647 Testimony on Bill 44, CD2 M-671 Testimony on Bill 44, CD2
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THIRD READING BILL 52, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 227
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES.
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 227 be adopted and Bill 52, CD1 pass third reading. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 227 was adopted and Bill 52, CD1 passed third reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
THIRD READING BILL 54, CD2 – COMMITTEE REPORT 228
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COUNTY TAX CREDIT.
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 228 be adopted and Bill 54, CD1 pass third reading, as amended to CD2. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 228 was adopted and Bill 54, CD2 passed third reading, as amended.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
THIRD READING BILL 51 – COMMITTEE REPORT 235
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GROUP LIVING FACILITIES.
Councilmember Menor moved that Committee Report 235 be adopted and Bill 51 pass third reading. Seconded by Councilmember Waters.
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There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante noted for the record that he filed Disclosures of Interest with the City Clerk’s Office (CC-194, CC-195, CC-280).
Committee Report 235 was adopted and Bill 51 passed third reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-648 Testimony on Bill 51 M-672 Testimony on Bill 51
FIRST READING BILL 67 (Budget)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 67 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Bill 67 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
FIRST READING BILL 68 (Public Infrastructure, Technology and Sustainability)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 68 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
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There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante noted for the record that he filed a Disclosure of Interest with the City Clerk’s Office (CC-281).
Bill 68 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-649 Testimony on Bill 68 M-673 Testimony on Bill 68
FIRST READING BILL 70 (Business, Economic Development and Tourism)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A KEEP HAWAII HAWAII PASS PROGRAM TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 70 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante noted his reservations on the measure.
Bill 70 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE*, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
*Councilmember Elefante voted aye with reservations
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Related communications:
M-650 Testimony on Bill 70 M-674 Testimony on Bill 70
FIRST READING BILL 71 (Budget)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18-39.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 71 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Bill 71 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-651 Testimony on Bill 71 M-675 Testimony on Bill 71
FIRST READING BILL 72 (Public Safety and Welfare)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL GRASS.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 72 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
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Bill 72 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-652 Testimony on Bill 72 M-676 Testimony on Bill 72
FIRST READING BILL 73 (Public Safety and Welfare)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SIDEWALKS.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 73 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante noted that he will be voting no on the measure.
Bill 73 passed first reading.
AYES: FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 8. NOES: ELEFANTE – 1.
Related communication:
M-653 Testimony on Bill 73
FIRST READING BILL 74 (Public Safety and Welfare)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SIDEWALKS.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 74 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
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There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante noted that he will be voting no on the measure.
Bill 74 passed first reading.
AYES: FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 8. NOES: ELEFANTE – 1.
Related communication:
M-677 Testimony on Bill 74
FIRST READING BILL 75 (Public Infrastructure, Technology and Sustainability)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FIRE SAFETY.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 75 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Bill 75 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
D-657 Honolulu Fire Department
FIRST READING BILL 76 (Budget)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.
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Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 76 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Bill 76 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
M-678 Testimony on Bill 76
FIRST READING BILL 77 (Parks, Community Services and Intergovernmental Affairs)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AT PUBLIC PARKS.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 77 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Bill 77 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-654 Testimony on Bill 77 M-679 Testimony on Bill 77
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FIRST READING BILL 78 (Budget)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FUNDS.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 78 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Bill 78 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-655 Testimony on Bill 78 M-680 Testimony on Bill 78
FIRST READING BILL 79 (Zoning, Planning and Housing)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE REVISED KOOLAU LOA SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLAN.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 79 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Tsuneyoshi noted her opposition to Bill 79. She noted her concern as to why the Bill was being introduced when Bill 1 (2019) is still active. Councilmember Tsuneyoshi stated that Bill 1 (2019) is not the same as Bill 79 as stated by the introducer. She asked councilmembers to consider Bill 1 as the vehicle that moves the plan forward.
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Bill 79 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 8. NOES: TSUNEYOSHI – 1.
Related communications:
D-660 Department of Planning and Permitting D-661 Testimony on Bill 79 D-681 Testimony on Bill 79
FIRST READING BILL 80 (Executive Matters and Legal Affairs)
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF RECALL.
Councilmember Waters moved that Bill 80 pass first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante noted his reservations on the measure.
Councilmember Fukunaga stated her objection to Bill 80. She noted her concern that was raised with the proponents of the measure that generating emails at an alarming pace was not the best way to win support. Councilmember Fukunaga encouraged the proponents of the legislation to be sensitive to councilmembers and their work operations.
Councilmember Tsuneyoshi noted her opposition to Bill 80. She stated that she agrees with many of the testimony that was received from the hotel industry and others who have concerns with the Bill.
Councilmember Waters stated that he understands that the Bill may have jurisdictional issues but the purpose of introducing the Bill was to inspire discussion. He expressed the hope that management and labor will work together to solve the difficult issues.
Councilmember Elefante noted for the record that he filed a Disclosure of Interest with the City Clerk’s Office (CC-282).
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Bill 80 passed first reading.
AYES: ELEFANTE*, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: FUKUNAGA, TSUNEYOSHI – 2.
*Councilmember Elefante voted aye with reservations.
Related communications:
M-659 Testimony on Bill 80 M-682 Testimony on Bill 80
ADOPTION COMMITTEE REPORT 217 (RESOLUTION 20-145, CD1, FD1 LAID OVER AND PUBLISHED)
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC USE, TO WIT: KUAHEA STREET AREA EMERGENCY REPAIRS, SITUATE AT WAIOMAO, PALOLO VALLEY, HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII, AND DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION THEREOF BY EMINENT DOMAIN.
The following amendment was posted on the agenda and not considered:
Resolution 20-145, CD1, Proposed FD1 (OCS2020-0982/10/1/2020 1:05 PM)
The following amendment was handcarried to the meeting:
Resolution 20-145, CD1, Proposed FD1 (OCS2020-1000/10/7/2020 9:47 AM)
Councilmember Menor moved that Committee Report 217 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
Councilmember Waters moved that the Resolution be amended to the handcarried FD1 (OCS2020-1000/10/7/2020 9:47 AM). Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga. The FD1 makes the following amendments:
A. Adds a requirement in the first paragraph of the BE IT RESOLVED clause that the Acting Corporation Counsel or the Corporation Counsel shall first mediate in good faith for the purpose of arriving at a fair and reasonable compromise on the issue of valuation with the property owner in order to avoid litigation.
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B. Attaches property description and map.
C. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-145, CD1 was amended to the handcarried FD1 (OCS2020-1000/10/7/2020 9:47 AM).
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Council Rule 19.E relating to 48-hour notice was waived.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Committee Report 217 was adopted and Resolution 20-145, CD1, FD1 laid over and published.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
M-666 Testimony on Resolution 20-145, CD1
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-197, FD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 218
RESOLUTION INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED CHARTER OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 1973, (2017 EDITION), PURSUANT TO THE MAYOR’S EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION AUTHORITY, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION.
The following amendment was handcarried to the meeting:
Resolution 20-197, Proposed FD1 (OCS2020-0998/10/6/2020 5:12 PM)
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Councilmember Menor moved that Committee Report 218 and Resolution 20-197 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
Councilmember Menor moved that the Resolution be amended to the handcarried FD1 (OCS2020-0998/10/6/2020 5:12 PM). Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga. The FD1 makes the following amendments:
A. In SECTION 1 of the BE IT RESOLVED clause:
1. In proposed new Charter Section 6-__(h), corrects the Charter reference from Section 13-102 to Section 13-103; and
2. Changes the designations within proposed new Charter Section 6-__(h) from (i), (ii), and (iii) to (1), (2), and (3).
B. In SECTION 2 of the BE IT RESOLVED clause, adds missing subsections (k) and (l) to Charter Section 6-1103.
C. Clarifies in the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause that Charter material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken and that the Revisor of the Charter need not include the brackets, bracketed and stricken material, or the underscoring when revising, compiling or printing the amendments to the Charter set forth in the resolution.
D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-197 was amended to the handcarried FD1 (OCS2020-0998/10/6/2020 5:12 PM).
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Council Rule 19.E relating to 48-hour notice was waived.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
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Committee Report 218 and Resolution 20-197, FD1 were adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
M-683 Testimony on Resolution 20-197
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-221 – COMMITTEE REPORT 229
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 229 and Resolution 20-221 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 229 and Resolution 20-221 were adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-234 – COMMITTEE REPORT 230
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU’S TWENTY-FOURTH (24TH) YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME), HOUSING TRUST FUND (HTF), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS (ESG) AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 230 and Resolution 20-234 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
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There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 230 and Resolution 20-234 were adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-238 – COMMITTEE REPORT 231
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.
Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 231 and Resolution 20-238 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante.
There was no public testimony.
Committee Report 231 and Resolution 20-238 were adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-204, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 234
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DECEMBER 2019 UPDATE TO THE OAHU BIKE PLAN AND TRANSMITTING THE PLAN TO THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE OAHU REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 234 and Resolution 20-204 as amended to CD1, be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Manahan.
There was no public testimony.
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Committee Report 234 and Resolution 20-204, CD1, as amended were adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
BALANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
EMLACR-220 Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Jianna Bohm, an individual v. City and County of Honolulu, et al., Civil No. CV19-00541 HG/KJM (USDC).
EMLACR-221 Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Astrida K. C. Pesentheiner v. City and County of Honolulu, Civil No. 18-1-0837-05 (BIA).
EMLACR-222 Request for authorization to settle a case against the City and County of Honolulu entitled Tracy T. Yoshimura. et al. v. Keith M. Kaneshiro et al., Civil No. 18-00038 LEK-WRP (USDC).
EMLACR-223 Request for authorization to reimburse attorney's fees incurred by Reginald B. Ramones for representation by Lynn E. Panagakos in U.S. v. John R. Rabago and Reginald Ramones, CR. No. 19-00040 LEK (USDC).
Councilmember Waters moved that the Balance of Committee Reports, as listed above, be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
The Balance of Committee Reports was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-213
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY FROM HASEKO DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Resolution 20-213 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Parks, Community Services and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-213 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-213 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
CC-262 Councilmember Heidi Tsuneyoshi
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-217
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY FROM HYDRONALIX, INC.
Resolution 20-217 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Welfare.
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Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-217 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-217 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
CC-271 Councilmember Tommy Waters
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-227
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY FROM HAWAIIAN AIRLINES.
Resolution 20-227 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Welfare.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-227 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-227 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
CC-272 Councilmember Tommy Waters
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ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-191
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE USE OF GEOFENCING AT TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN ORDER TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES AND OFFSET CITY EXPENSES.
Resolution 20-191 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Economic Assistance and Revitalization.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-191 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-191 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
CC-258 Councilmember Tommy Waters M-656 Testimony on Resolution 20-191
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-209
RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO USE CARES ACT FUNDING TO ESTABLISH EMERGENCY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS “THE HUB” APPROACH, TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Resolution 20-209 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Economic Assistance and Revitalization.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-209 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
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Resolution 20-209 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
CC-257 Councilmember Tommy Waters M-684 Testimony on Resolution 20-209
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-220
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE COUNCIL’S REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBRA J. ARMENTROUT TO SERVE ON THE RATE COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Resolution 20-220 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Budget.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-220 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-220 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
CC-261 Councilmember Joey Manahan M-645 Testimony on Resolution 20-220 M-685 Testimony on Resolution 20-220
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ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-228
RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ALLOW SMALL BUSINESSES THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN AWARDED A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT TO APPLY FOR ANOTHER REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND.
Resolution 20-228 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Economic Assistance and Revitalization.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-228 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-228 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
CC-259 Councilmember Tommy Waters M-665 Testimony on Resolution 20-228 M-686 Testimony on Resolution 20-228
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-232, FD1
RESOLUTION NAMING THE NEW PARK ON THE PROPERTY BOUNDED BY SEASIDE AVENUE, ROYAL HAWAIIAN AVENUE, ALOHA DRIVE, AND MANUKAI STREET IN WAIKIKI "CENTENNIAL PARK WAIKIKI."
The following amendment was handcarried to the meeting:
Resolution 20-232, Proposed FD1 (OCS2020-0989/10/2/2020 2:08 PM)
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-232 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
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Councilmember Waters moved that the Resolution be amended to the handcarried FD1 (OCS2020-0989/10/2/2020 2:08 PM). Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga. The FD1 makes the following amendments:
A. Corrects the name of the Rotary International (from the Rotary Club), changes the date that discussions began for development of a public-private partnership from 2013 to 2014, and removes reference to grass in the description of the elevated performance area.
B. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-232 was amended to the handcarried FD1 (OCS2020-0989/10/2/2020 2:08 PM).
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Council Rule 19.E relating to 48-hour notice was waived.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Resolution 20-232, FD1 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-660 Testimony on Resolution 20-232 M-664 Testimony on Resolution 20-232
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ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-233
RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO FUND THE RESTORATION OF THE HANAUMA BAY MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FROM THE HANAUMA BAY NATURE PRESERVE FUND.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-233 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-233 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-662 Testimony on Resolution 20-233 M-687 Testimony on Resolution 20-233
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-235
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENT G-1 TO HAWAII GAS WITHIN A PORTION OF THE CITY’S UNION STREET MALL, TMK: 2-1-010:047.
Resolution 20-235 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Public Infrastructure, Technology and Sustainability.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-235 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
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Resolution 20-235 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
CC-263 Councilmember Carol Fukunaga M-657 Testimony on Resolution 20-235
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-243
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE KOKUA COUNCIL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE STATE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO HIRE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CONTACT TRACERS, INCLUDING BILINGUAL CONTACT TRACERS.
Resolution 20-243 was waived to the Council floor by the Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Welfare.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-243 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-243 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
CC-277 Councilmember Tommy Waters
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ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-246
RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO IMPLEMENT IMPORTANT MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFE REOPENING OF HAWAII TO TRANSPACIFIC TRAVEL AND TOURISM.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-246 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Menor stated that he recognizes the need to reopen transpacific travel and tourism because of the devastating toll that the pandemic has had on our economy; however, it needs to be done safely to prevent a resurge of the coronavirus. He noted that there is a concern from testifiers regarding the Governor’s pre-travel testing plans. Councilmember Menor stated that he introduced the measure to urge the easing of travel quarantine restrictions and the reopening of transpacific travel to Hawaii only if the State is confident that important safety requirements would be met. If the safety measures are not in place by October 15, then the State Administration should delay reopening transpacific travel until the necessary infrastructure to protect the public’s health can be fully developed. Councilmember Menor asked councilmembers to support the measure.
Resolution 20-246 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-663 Testimony on Resolution 20-246 M-688 Testimony on Resolution 20-246
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-250
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPOINTMENTS AND NOMINATIONS FOR THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.
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Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-250 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Resolution 20-250 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-253
RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ADOPT A TWO OR MORE TEST SHORTENED COVID-19 QUARANTINE SYSTEM FOR TRAVELERS ARRIVING IN HAWAII.
Councilmember Waters moved that Resolution 20-253 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Manahan stated that on the Morning Show with the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Fauci advocated for something to be done by way of a second test. He stated that we need to expand testing to keep local residents safe. Councilmember Manahan stated that since April the State has been asked to expand testing. He also noted that the Lieutenant Governor’s five-point plan calls for expanding testing and urges him to do that. Councilmember Manahan voiced his strong support of the measure.
Councilmember Waters thanked all the testifiers who took the time out of their busy schedules to submit testimony in support of the Resolution. He noted that Dr. Fauci stated that if a second test is done, even if it is not an expensive test, there is going to be a dramatic reduction of infected and contagious people coming into Hawaii. Councilmember Waters is asking the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor to spend more time and effort and come up with a second test. He urged councilmembers to support the measure.
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Resolution 20-253 was adopted.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
M-646 Testimony on Resolution 20-253 M-689 Testimony on Resolution 20-253
APPROVAL COMMUNICATION D-586
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING, REQUESTING A 81-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME FOR BILL 2, CD1, RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
Councilmember Waters moved that Communication D-586 be approved. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Councilmember Elefante noted for the record that he filed Disclosures of Interest with the City Clerk’s Office (CC-160, CC-161, CC-236, CC-237, CC-243).
Communication D-586 was approved.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communications:
CC-270- Councilmember Ron Menor M-658 Testimony on D-586 M-690 Testimony on D-586
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APPROVAL COMMUNICATION M-637
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL, REQUESTING A 120-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME FOR RESOLUTION 20-226, GRANTING A SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT TO REPLACE THE HANOHANO HALE APARTMENT BUILDING’S EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM.
Councilmember Waters moved that Communication M-637 be approved. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga.
There was no public testimony.
Communication M-637 was approved.
AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, MENOR, PINE, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 9. NOES: None.
Related communication:
CC-276- Councilmember Ron Menor
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Elefante wished a happy belated birthday to Council Chair Emeritus Menor, a happy birthday to Kenny Amazaki, and to his senior advisor, Mary Schmidtke a happy birthday on October 10.
Chair Kobayashi noted that it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urged support of the many organizations.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 2:53 p.m., Councilmember Waters moved that the Council stand adjourned until Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10 a.m. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga and there being no objections from the 9 members present, it was so ordered by the Chair.
Respectfully submitted,
GLEN I. TAKAHASHI City Clerk
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DATE APPROVED:
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