NOTABLE MEASURES PASSED AND ADOPTED AT THE FULL COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 29, 2025

Written By Justin Ocampo

BILLS & RESOLUTIONS

“We need to be doing everything we can to house our local families. For projects that use City money, it’s common sense that Oʻahu residents should get preference for these units. This will help us start chipping away at our housing crisis.” – Councilmember and Co-Introducer Tyler Dos Santos-Tam

“With home prices on Oʻahu reaching a record $1.1 million - nearly three times the national average - many residents can no longer afford to buy or rent, contributing to rising homelessness and more people leaving the islands. This bill directly addresses these challenges by ensuring that residents have equitable access to the housing resources they need, helping to slow the out-migration, stabilize families, and support our communities.” – Councilmember and Co-Introducer Radiant Cordero 

  • Bill 52 (2024), CD1 – Relating to electric bicycles. Regulating the possession and use of bicycles and electric bicycles.

“As e-bike-related incidents have risen sharply in recent years, with a significant increase in injuries, especially among younger riders, this bill takes critical steps to enhance public safety. By requiring helmets for minors and addressing unsafe riding practices, we are working to reduce injuries and promote responsible e-bike use. This bill reflects our commitment to public safety and our responsibility to create safer streets for everyone.” – Councilmember and Co-Introducer Augie Tulba

  • Bill 56 (2024), CD1 – Relating to the use of pedestrian malls.

  • Resolution 25-4 – Requesting the City Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Fire Plans Review Revolving Fund.

  • Resolution 25-2 – Urging the Hawaiʻi State Legislature to adopt legislation that would create a universal free school lunch program.

“Out in my district, I see so many families struggling to make ends meet. No family, no matter their background or situation, should have to worry about whether they can afford to feed their child lunch. This resolution is the City Council saying loud and clear: we believe that every keiki on this island should be able to go to school ready to learn.” – Councilmember and Introducer Tyler Dos Santos-Tam

  • Resolution 25-3, CD1 – Reaffirming the City policy that municipal solid waste landfills should not be located in proximity to underground drinking water sources.

“Resolution 25-3 reaffirms our longstanding commitment to safeguarding Honolulu’s most vital resource: clean, safe drinking water. Resolution 03-09 adopted in 2003, established the City’s policy prohibiting the location of municipal solid waste landfills near underground drinking water sources, and this resolution reinforces that sentiment. 

While technology has advanced to include modern liners and leachate collection systems, there are serious concerns that still stand. We must continue to take action to protect our water supply for future generations, and I stand firm in supporting this resolution to keep landfills away from our drinking water sources.” – Councilmember and Co-Introducer Matt Weyer

"The legislative body of the City's mission is to support the lives of the City & County of Honolulu as we go and grow into future the of the people of the City & County of Honolulu. Safeguarding our clean drinking water is essential to this mission and we cannot risk the health and well-being of our community by placing a municipal solid waste landfill over the City's drinking water source." – Councilmember and Introducer Radiant Cordero

  • Resolution 24-267 – Urging the City Administration and the Honolulu Police Department to create a new police substation in Mililani.

“Resolution 24-267 seeks to create a new substation in Mililani. During the hearings for this resolution HPD expressed concerns about the ability to staff a new substation. I support and acknowledge the concerns of HPD, and concur with their staffing assessment. this resolution seeks to reaffirm the communities desire to have a new police substation when the resources are available as well as highlighting the need to add a new patrol district for Mililani and Peal city to lessen impact on the communities on the North Shore.” – Councilmember and Introducer Val Okimoto

  • Resolution 25-25 – Requesting the City Administration to submit the updated 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to the City Council.

 “This resolution is a critical step in strengthening Oʻahu’s resilience against natural hazards.  Updating our Local Hazard Mitigation Plan ensures we remain eligible for federal funding that supports our community’s safety.  Equally important is fostering community involvement—neighborhood boards must have a say in shaping the future of our disaster preparedness strategies. Together, we can build a safer, more resilient Honolulu.” – Councilmember and Co-Introducer Radiant Cordero


For a complete listing of measures or to view the hearing, go to https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/ or visit Council's YouTube channel

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