Honolulu

The Honolulu Planning Commission held a remote and in-person meeting on January 6, 2021, with six commissioners present and one excused. The Commission approved minutes from previous meetings and held a public hearing on a State Special Use Permit (2020/SUP-1) for Olomana School/Olomana Youth Center in Kailua, which would remove the school's nonconforming status and allow structural improvements including interior alterations, modular facility relocations, and construction of new classroom and restroom facilities on the 2.516-acre campus in an AG-2 Agricultural zoning district.

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The Honolulu City Council held a regular meeting on May 4, 2016, with all nine councilmembers present. The council approved minutes from the previous session and presented a Final Report on the Evaluation of the City Auditor (Council Communication 135), though action on the report was deferred to the next scheduled meeting per Hawaii Revised Statutes requirements. The council also held a public hearing on Bill 30, CD1, relating to the Honolulu Zoo, which advanced to second reading with testimony from members of the public in support.

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This is the table of contents and introductory material from the City and County of Honolulu's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, prepared by the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services under Acting Director Michael R. Hansen. The document outlines the structure of the complete financial report, including government-wide and fund financial statements, independent audit reports, management's discussion and analysis, and supplementary information on budgetary comparisons and post-retirement benefits. No specific budget figures, policy changes, or meeting discussions are presented in this excerpt.

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The Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH) is a compilation of all general and permanent laws enacted by the City and County of Honolulu, originally codified in 1923 and most recently recodified in 1990. The ROH is maintained by the Office of Council Services and is available in official hardcopy format (four-volume set) at the Hawaii State Public Library, Hawaii Supreme Court Library, and Municipal Reference Center, as well as online at www.honolulu.gov/ocs/roh with semi-annual updates. Users can subscribe to email notifications of ROH updates and access the full text, recently enacted ordinances, subject index, and other reference materials through the online platform.

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This document is the Land Use Ordinance (LUO) 2021 for the City and County of Honolulu, originally enacted in 1986 and revised most recently on February 6, 2024. The document presents a comprehensive list of ordinance amendments from 1986 through at least 2007, covering topics such as zoning regulations, home occupations, parking standards, height restrictions, special districts (including Waikiki and Chinatown), ohana dwellings, and various land use classifications. The ordinance serves as the primary regulatory framework governing land use, zoning, and development standards across Honolulu.

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This Honolulu City Council ordinance amends Chapter 21 of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 to reorganize land use regulations by repealing the existing Article 5 on "Specific Use Development Standards" and replacing it with a new Article 5 on "Use Regulations." The new article establishes a framework identifying permissible land uses in various zoning districts through Table 21-5.1, requiring land use permits or director/council approval for certain uses, and providing a process for property owners to seek director approval for uses not explicitly listed in the table. The ordinance aims to update, consolidate, and clarify use provisions throughout the Land Use Ordinance while maintaining consistency in terminology and cross-references.

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The Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance prepared the FY 2023-25 Executive Biennium Budget document in December 2022, which provides a comprehensive overview of the state's projected revenues and expenditures across state departments and agencies. Tax revenues are projected to grow from $9.36 billion in FY 2022 to $12.31 billion by FY 2029, with total general fund revenues estimated at approximately $11.52 billion for FY 2025. The budget document includes detailed summaries and highlights for 23 state departments and offices, organized by operating and capital investment budgets, reflecting Governor Josh Green's commitment to transparency and accountability in state financial planning.

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The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Board of Directors met in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 13-15, 2018, with President Melissa Draganac-Hawk presiding. The board ratified October 2017 meeting minutes, discussed communications protocols for responding to incidents affecting the deaf community, and approved a 6-month revised budget as presented by Treasurer Philippe Montalette. Additionally, the board addressed recruitment of nominees for Handwave recognitions and confirmed the continuation of Region Reports in NADMag.

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The Honolulu Fire Commission is a civilian oversight body appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council whose members serve without compensation. The Commission has mandated responsibilities including appointing and evaluating the Fire Chief, reviewing the Department's annual budget and operations, hearing citizen complaints, and submitting annual reports to the Mayor and Council. The page provides current Commissioner information, meeting agendas and minutes dating back to 2025, and access to administrative rules and annual reports.

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Bill 19 (2020) is a legislative budget ordinance for the City and County of Honolulu for fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, appropriating approximately $23.43 million in revenues across multiple funds including the General Fund, Solid Waste, Housing Development, Bus Transportation, and Sewer funds. The ordinance allocates funds to the General Government-Legislative function, including the City Council ($8.02 million), Office of Council Services ($2.83 million), City Clerk ($4.83 million), and City Auditor ($1.87 million), with detailed breakdowns for personnel, salaries, expenses, and equipment. Additional provisional allocations are included for employer retirement system contributions and FICA taxes totaling approximately $3.47 million.

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This 2024 report from Honolulu's Office of Council Services provides an analysis of the city's FY 2023 finances (ending June 30, 2023), comparing actual versus budgeted revenues and expenditures across operating and capital budgets. The report found that general fund revenues exceeded the March 2023 estimate by $4.5 million, though Emergency Ambulance Services revenues fell significantly short by $29.8 million, while Transient Accommodation Tax revenues exceeded estimates by $5.7 million. The largest departmental appropriation lapse occurred in the Department of Transportation Services' Transportation Mobility activity at $65.3 million.

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The Honolulu Office of Council Services prepared the 2025 Status of the City's Finances report to provide the City Council with details on FY 2024 operating and capital budget performance. For FY 2024 (ending June 30, 2024), actual general fund revenues exceeded budgeted amounts by $13.3 million, with notable variances including a $31.2 million surplus in investment pool returns and a $92.2 million shortfall in HART debt service recovery, while the largest departmental appropriation lapse was $14.95 million in the Honolulu Police Department's Patrol activity.

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Honolulu City Council passed Ordinance 19-13, establishing the executive operating budget and program for fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, with total revenues of approximately $3.45 billion appropriated across multiple operating funds. The budget allocates funds across numerous departments and special funds, including the General Fund ($1.99 billion), Highway Fund ($316.7 million), Sewer Fund ($390.2 million), Bus Transportation Fund ($269.9 million), and various other municipal operations such as parks, solid waste, and community development programs. The ordinance outlines revenue sources and interfund transfers to support general government functions, public services, and federal grant-funded activities throughout the city and county.

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