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Oʻahu · City Council

Committee on Budget, Tuesday, July 14, 2026

As the agenda prints it
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET · REGULAR MEETING · CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER · 9:00 A.M.
Voting members, as printed
Val A. Okimoto, Chair; Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair; Radiant Cordero; Esther Kiaʻāina; Augie Tulba; Tommy Waters
The council's document
Agenda (PDF, 6 pages). Testimony instructions are on the agenda.

For action: 13 items

1. RESOLUTION 26-154

APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON SMITH TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF REVIEW I FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX APPEALS. Confirming the appointment of Shannon Smith to the Board of Review I for real property tax appeals of the City and County of Honolulu for a term to expire on June 30, 2029. (Transmitted by Communication MM-87[26]; public hearing held 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
RES26-154: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON SMITH TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF REVIEW II FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX APPEALS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. Introduced by TOMMY WATERS - By Request, June 24, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 12, 2026. Committee report and Resolution as amended were adopted.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

2. RESOLUTION 26-155

APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON ALIVADO TO SERVE ON THE GRANTS IN AID ADVISORY COMMISSION. Confirming the appointment of Shannon Alivado to the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission of the City and County of Honolulu for a term to expire on January 14, 2030. (Transmitted by Communication MM-88[26]; public hearing held 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
RES26-155: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF SHANNON ALIVADO TO SERVE ON THE GRANTS IN AID ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. Introduced by TOMMY WATERS - By Request, June 24, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 12, 2026. Committee report and Resolution were adopted.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

3. BILL 29 (2026)

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions related to real property tax exemptions. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
BILL029(26): RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Introduced by TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM, March 10, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: July 14, 2026. Postponed to a date and time to be determined by the Committee Chair.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

4. BILL 33 (2026), CD1

RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending provisions related to City and County of Honolulu funds. (Consecutive referral: HHP, BUD; Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
BILL033(26): RELATING TO FUNDS. Introduced by ANDRIA TUPOLA, March 17, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Sept. 23, 2026. Returned approved.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.
What else the agenda prints under this item

PROPOSED CD2 TO BILL 33 (2026), CD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Okimoto) – The CD2 (OCS2026-0422/7/7/2026 1:16 PM) makes the following amendments: A. In SECTION 2 of the bill: 1. Changes the name of the new fund to the "parks maintenance and recreation services special fund" (instead of the "parks maintenance and recreation services revolving fund"). Amends subsequent references to the fund accordingly. 2. In ROH Section 6-__.1, creates two separate accounts within the new Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund: the "Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account" and the "Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account." 3. In ROH Section 6-__.3(6), provides that contributions or other relevant funding directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services. 4. In ROH Section 6-__.3(7) and (8), provides that proceeds from the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park will be credited to the new Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account, and that proceeds from the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park will be credited to the new Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account. 5. In ROH Section 6-__.3, specifies that any private grants that are specifically dedicated for deposit into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund must be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund; and that federal grants will be deposited into the federal grants fund and State of Hawai‘i ("State") grants will be deposited into the special projects fund. 6. In ROH Section 6-__.4(a)(1), provides that moneys on credit to the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account in the new Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Special Fund must be expended, as appropriated, for the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park, respectively. B. In SECTION 3 of the bill: 1. Changes the name of the new fund to the "botanical gardens and urban forestry special fund" (instead of the "botanical gardens and urban forestry revolving fund"). Amends subsequent references to the fund accordingly. 2. In ROH Section 6-__.3(6), provides that contributions or other relevant funding directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund as determined by the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services. 3. In ROH Section 6-__.3, specifies that any private grants that are specifically dedicated for deposit into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund must be deposited into the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Special Fund; and that federal grants will be deposited into the federal grants fund and State grants will be deposited into the special projects fund. C. In SECTION 8 of the bill, specifies that upon repeal of the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park Fund and the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Fund, any moneys remaining in these funds must be transferred to the new Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park account and the new Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park account, respectively. D. Makes miscellaneous technical and nonsubstantive amendments. Related communication: CR-171(26) Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks, recommending that Bill 33 (2026), CD1 be referred to and accepted by the Committee on Budget for further consideration pursuant to its consecutive referral.

5. BILL 44 (2026)

RELATING TO REVENUES AND FUNDS. Addressing certain provisions relating to revenues and funds, including the disposition of transient accommodations taxes for the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
BILL044(26): RELATING TO REVENUES AND FUNDS. Introduced by ESTHER KIAʻĀINA, June 30, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 25, 2026. Cancelled and not considered.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

6. BILL 49 (2026)

RELATING TO REVENUES AND FUNDS. Addressing certain provisions relating to revenues and funds, including the disposition of transient accommodations taxes for the City and County of Honolulu. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26) Item No. 7 has been cancelled.

The measure in the council's system
BILL049(26): RELATING TO REVENUES AND FUNDS. Introduced by ANDRIA TUPOLA, VAL OKIMOTO, July 1, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: July 14, 2026. Postponed to a date and time to be determined by the Committee Chair.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

7. BILL 40 (2026), CD1

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing real property taxation. (Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
BILL040(26): RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Introduced by TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM, May 28, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: July 14, 2026. Cancelled and not considered.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

8. BILL 45 (2026)

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
BILL045(26): RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Introduced by TOMMY WATERS, June 30, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 20, 2026. Second reading notice published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

9. BILL 46 (2026)

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Amending provisions relating to the real property tax home exemption. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
BILL046(26): RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Introduced by TOMMY WATERS, June 30, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 20, 2026. Second reading notice published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

10. BILL 47 (2026)

RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX. Addressing the motor vehicle weight tax. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
BILL047(26): RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX. Introduced by TOMMY WATERS, June 30, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 20, 2026. Second reading notice published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

11. BILL 50 (2026)

RELATING TO FUNDS. Amending provisions related to the Land Conservation Fund. (Bill passed first reading 7/8/26)

The measure in the council's system
BILL050(26): RELATING TO FUNDS. Introduced by TYLER DOS SANTOS-TAM, July 1, 2026
Last event, as the system prints it: Sept. 23, 2026. Returned approved.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

12. BILL 67 (2025)

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Providing property tax relief to certain homeowners. (Bill passed first reading 11/5/25)

The measure in the council's system
BILL067(25): RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Introduced by VAL OKIMOTO, Oct. 21, 2025
Last event, as the system prints it: July 14, 2026. Postponed to a date and time to be determined by the Committee Chair.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

13. BILL 68 (2025)

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Addressing the taxation of real property. (Bill passed first reading 11/5/25)

The measure in the council's system
BILL068(25): RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Introduced by VAL OKIMOTO - By Request, Oct. 21, 2025
Last event, as the system prints it: Aug. 20, 2026. Second reading notice published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Board area
Not placed: the item prints no tax map key.

Read by script from the agenda PDF (pipeline/auto_zon_agendas.py): the items were lifted by pattern, and the agenda was added only because every numbered line parsed; a person has not reviewed this page. Only the items under the agenda's “For action” headings are carried; briefings and presentations printed before them are not. Copied from the committee's agenda in the City Council's document system, read Sept. 19, 2026. Measure numbers, headings, names, figures and dates are the council's; page headers and page numbers were removed and nothing else was changed. An item is placed in a board area only by a tax map key it prints, checked against the State of Hawaiʻi's parcel layer, or by the map point of a department file it names. A place name alone does not place an item. The Ledger has not read the bills, resolutions or committee reports and takes no position.