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Votes at a glance: Council advances housing, e-bike and mall measures; audit of fire plans review fund ordered
Summary
Council adopted multiple measures on second and third reading and approved a request for an auditor review of the fire plans review revolving fund. Key final votes were unanimous (9-0) where recorded.
At the Jan. 28, 2025 Honolulu City Council meeting members advanced a package of bills and resolutions. Below are the principal outcomes recorded on the floor.
Bill 52 (2024) CD1 — Electric bicycles and related regulations: Passed third reading. The measure updates city definitions and sets regulatory standards for motorized bicycles and higher-powered electric devices; enforcement and safety provisions include helmet requirements. Roll-call vote: 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Bill 56 (2024) CD1 — Pedestrian mall use and activation (Chinatown & downtown malls): Passed third reading. The bill clarifies the city's ability to program and permit activities on seven downtown pedestrian malls to increase street festivals and public events. Roll-call vote: 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Bill 54 (2024) CD1 — Taxable general improvement bond fund: Passed third reading. The bill amends Chapter 6 to revise the city's handling of taxable improvement bond proceeds. Roll-call vote: 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Bill 19 (2024) FD1CD2 — Housing-related measures: Passed third reading. The council advanced committee amendments aimed at housing policy (text and specifics in committee reports). Roll-call vote: 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Bill 63 (2024) — Accessory dwelling units: Passed second reading and was referred for additional consideration (vote recorded at second reading).
Resolution 25-4 — Request for city auditor performance audit of the Fire Plans Review Revolving Fund: Adopted. The resolution requests the auditor examine the fund's performance, transparency and management. Adopted by unanimous consent.
First-reading items (pages 15'19 of the agenda): Nine bills were given first reading on a package that included proposals on sponsorships and advertising on city property, animal-control updates, fire-code amendments and fee changes. Those bills proceed to committee for public hearings and staff reports.
Context and next steps: Most bills that passed third reading will be transmitted to the mayor for signature or further action under the city's ordinance process. Items that passed first or second reading will return to committee for public hearing and technical amendments before final votes.
