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Supporters framed the measure as an approach to address environmental harm while reducing the financial burden on working families who may face sewer fee increases. Council member Tupala said, “Bill 15 is part of a solution by offering grants to families to help convert cesspools to septic or sewer system,” and noted the scale of the problem: “There are about 11,000 cesspools on Oahu and in priority areas like Mokuleia and Ka'aava... they may have to convert upwards of 30,000 to pay to transfer a cesspool into the sewer line.”

Council member Weier and other sponsors said the grants pair with resiliency programs and nonprofit partners to reduce household costs and promote environmental improvements. The council waived the 48-hour amendment notice by unanimous consent for the FD1 amendment and proceeded to a roll‑call vote; the Clerk recorded 9 ayes and Bill 15 CD2 FD1 passed third reading.

Council members emphasized continued work with stakeholders, state agencies and nonprofits to identify funding sources and implementation details. The ordinance passed by the council authorizes the framework for grants; specific program rules, funding amounts and application procedures were not specified on the council floor and will require follow-up by staff and relevant departments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-05-14 Regular Council Meeting PT2","oneSentenceSummary","Bill 15 (CD2 FD1), which establishes a grant program to help families convert cesspools to septic or sewer systems, passed third reading after councilmembers highlighted environmental urgency and financial burdens on households.","taxTitle","Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii","taxId",61746,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6057279,"Council authorizes civil action, foreclosures tied to code fines and illegal short‑term rental enforcement",147,1171745,1318790,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307318-89792c3214b057a0a1c427b0f0210a31&start=1171&end=1318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307318-89792c3214b057a0a1c427b0f0210a31/thumbnail_1171745.jpg","/articles/6057279/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Council-authorizes-civil-action-foreclosures-tied-to-code-fines-and-illegal-shortterm-rental-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057279-fcedc20c23ae063ab26820c2889eddd3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190580&Signature=OInQqP1gKKHtNXlvxvjGW-Zfi-usUkeSUncmNgoxmlUVfG4xult3IpnSxBS-6w7JuGgVuNtlxBNsQLI~l7x-1IuycqWGdDRcQkJ8Y~os9w-YJzAqLwomb~7hhkYxaJLpA3ZlYdaucKQTb4sbbkCPEoQLD-Eiwv5U9AJzYnw05zCJHzWN7eXhlO2mmdYnF7pZ6wbs8gsH0sBO62GPbbZoeaOtMfLmq~kaG2EcshTsmt1NE5de9huqLjvmIO7MKOOp3rB9OZRnB7AfBUDmI~i50aE-UdIiqUg09ENNq0Jccnxckilo6BF9EACfN7WiLCGsBhnE2iRSFEIUq88BR0ZhdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Honolulu City Council adopted a series of committee reports and resolutions authorizing civil action to take possession of multiple properties and to collect civil fines, including authorizations tied to foreclosure actions.

Council member Nishimoto moved and the council adopted CR 169 (Resolution 25-133) and CR 170 (Resolution 25-134), authorizing civil action to take possession of properties at 48389 Kamehameha Highway, Kāneʻohe, and 3808 Pocky Avenue, Honolulu. The council also adopted CR 171 (Resolution 25-135) authorizing the Department of Corporation Counsel to initiate foreclosure action against the revocable living trust of Diana Sui Hong Lee to collect civil fines.

Anson Lee, who identified himself as a son of the owner of the property at issue, testified in person and apologized for operating an illegal short-term rental. “I did broke the law and this is the consequence, that I'm paying for,” he said, adding, “If you're doing vacation rental, please comply because I I didn't and that's why I'm I'm paying the price.” Council members questioned whether the family could pay the fines; Council member Kehaino asked, “are you in a position to pay the fines without it going into…?” and the testifier said he was not able to pay a large sum.

Christine Otoza, a remote testifier, urged the council to move forward with the resolution, saying she “strongly urge[d] you to pass this resolution.” Council discussion included reminders from members that the Department of Planning and Permitting had issued Notices of Violation and that enforcement can lead to collection actions; members also noted that DPP has at times worked with residents to find settlements when those residents engaged with the process.

The council recorded no objections and the resolutions authorizing civil actions and foreclosure were adopted. The actions send the matters to the Department of Corporation Counsel and begin the city’s legal efforts to collect outstanding fines and, where authorized, to secure possession of properties.","The council adopted committee reports and resolutions authorizing civil actions to take possession of properties and initiate foreclosure proceedings tied to civil fines, and members heard testimony from the property owner’s son who acknowledged operating an illegal short‑term rental.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6057283,"Council adopts resolution urging rename of Sand Island to Maui Ola",181,863390,1045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307318-89792c3214b057a0a1c427b0f0210a31&start=863&end=1045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307318-89792c3214b057a0a1c427b0f0210a31/thumbnail_863390.jpg","/articles/6057283/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Council-adopts-resolution-urging-rename-of-Sand-Island-to-Maui-Ola","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057283-d71d3a4436bfd4f7763323d3eeaf82d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190580&Signature=H5qX9rOlebRN70LhYBZPlZ4ZEonPf2K-BcBbyEYmlRgM5sTYmsPV7e9XygyTP2VgXbG1vVXk3XC9wE~kgT8vyU42abCVxsakYC4BAC3zlXed0VHhq4QZ2ESCYNAPB5EuPgUm3GOSjXbp9aMM6nS23QmY9ao7gwFpZ4J9Uplhik8HoRSm4id3vBoxDHRZJgMCBnYBJXdOoYklx0dXWwms22IsStLBmVnZQo1zoTQCrVsJzAttMMTaydrUdKR-vsvCaW05Y9j5vr-BuoF2hHHsLa7gQyMMlYfXZBsnyxWhWX9LCvn-9gnJIJcvnndmDPT~arVEeh~PaQtAcR2-vkEThw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Honolulu City Council adopted Resolution 25-63 FD1 urging the Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names to restore the Hawaiian place name Maui Ola for the area currently known as Sand Island.

The measure was amended to an FD1 version that, according to members, adds reference to the business park area. Supporters told the council the rename is part of a broader movement to restore traditional place names that carry cultural meaning.

Council member Cordero, who sponsored the report, said the change would not alter street addresses but would formally recognize the land area as Maui Ola. She thanked organizations involved in the effort, including Mālama Maui Ola and the Sand Island Business Association, and said many businesses in the business park had expressed support.

Rhonda Burke, speaking for the Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, said the site is a key practice area for canoe clubs and a preseason race site. “We are in strong support of resolution 25 dash 0 6 3,” she said, describing the rename as part of reclaiming traditional names that “carry mana, meaning, and memory.”

Deborah King, who also testified in person, said she stood by her written testimony “that I'm in strong support of returning the Hawaiian name to…Maliola.” Council members had no objections to amending the resolution to FD1 and then adopted CR 167 and Resolution 25-63 FD1.

The resolution asks the state board to consider the name change; it does not itself reassign legal property addresses or change land ownership. Council members and testifiers described the action as a symbolic and cultural restoration intended to uplift native place names.","The council adopted Resolution 25-63 FD1 urging the Hawaii Board on Geographic Names to restore the historic Hawaiian name Maui Ola for the area commonly called Sand Island; paddling groups and community members testified in support.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6057288,"Council adopts resolution urging creation of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi commission",241,199890,440940,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307318-89792c3214b057a0a1c427b0f0210a31&start=199&end=440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307318-89792c3214b057a0a1c427b0f0210a31/thumbnail_199890.jpg","/articles/6057288/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Council-adopts-resolution-urging-creation-of-ʻŌlelo-Hawaiʻi-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057288-f78fe7c97a7916c2183c5dda1d238d48/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190580&Signature=Hlquri5qa1zmfx4G4mQjDKMCHaUPNBKIDv-sXZvTdO3iCJXyWM2bChqBEOsJXIjPRnm~6c0oqt~1EbIJe4hVTv~p6bUtn3Sn9ncd91avkrriJWxLBmRXQyJAjk9iDIZrp3cgI2dMc62tlRBpetsFmNXdZJi~xpeYrzCy67irGSzRXZbrPswnSr5jnzXSCm5i65BBYRFvQ9f330-eqdJDI-P9H1DrtqP-306b3eFO4Q5b7fCfGJW5~6r1lviRaoIK8jr-qVgscn2f0tBpS0VQ5OLbm5wgH-sriw~TZJECy82NWAdDoZcFMaw1WIGnIX4NIgLr8LFl97DnOV8o10Lg9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Honolulu City Council on a voice vote adopted Resolution 25-37 FD1 urging the State of Hawaiʻi to create an ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi commission to standardize and support use of the Hawaiian language across public institutions.

The resolution, reported out of the committee on Innovation, Technology, and Entertainment and amended to the posted FD1 with language coordinated with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, passed with no objections. Council members voiced support for establishing a central authority to guide use and translation of Hawaiian in government documents and educational resources.

Council member Tupala said the city still lacks a formal body to guide consistent use of Hawaiian despite a 1978 state constitutional amendment recognizing Hawaiian as an official language alongside English, calling the resolution “a call to action.” She said the commission would move the effort “beyond symbolic recognition” and provide the infrastructure needed for legal documents, government translation and educational resources. \"If you want this language to live, we should treat it like it matters,\" Tupala said.

Resident Deborah King testified in support, saying she is “a big firm believer of education and also honoring the culture and, our ancestors,” and offering “strong support to create this Olelo Hawaii Commission.” Michelle McCoy, representing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, said OHA appreciated the council’s incorporation of its amendments and “are in full support and OHA stands ready to coordinate with the state and county and perpetuate and promote.”

The FD1 amendment was described on the record as incorporating changes provided by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; the council noted no objections or reservations before adopting the amendment and the final resolution. The action was recorded as CR 64 and Resolution 25-37 FD1 adopted.

The resolution urges state action; it does not itself create a state commission or allocate city funds. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and councilmembers said they intend to continue coordination with state lawmakers and other stakeholders at the state level.","The Honolulu City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-37 (FD1), urging the state to create an ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) commission; the Office of Hawaiian Affairs worked with council to incorporate amendments and testified in support.","actionData","errors"]

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