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Committee reports Bill 48, a gift resolution and an executive‑session settlement authorization
Summary
The international legal affairs committee reported Bill 48 out for second reading (to clarify condemnation language), moved a gift resolution for adoption, postponed one lawsuit item and reported authorization to settle Gensler v. City and County of Honolulu following executive session deliberations.
The Committee on International Legal Affairs handled several procedural items, reporting a pair of legislative measures out for later action, accepting a gift resolution, and addressing executive‑session litigation items.
Director Kahikino explained that a recent condemnation ruling prompted amendments to clarify that the relevant ROH provisions apply to the Department of Design and Construction and not to HART; the committee recommended reporting Bill 48 out for second reading and scheduling a public hearing.
Agenda item 4, Resolution 206-157 accepting a gift, had no public testimony and the chair recommended the resolution be reported out for adoption.
The committee entered executive session to consult with attorneys on two lawsuits listed on the agenda (Kimura v. City and County of Honolulu; Gensler v. City and County of Honolulu). When the committee reconvened it postponed the Kimura matter to another date and recommended authorization to settle Gensler v. City and County of Honolulu as discussed in executive session. The transcript does not include a roll‑call vote or settlement amount in open session.
The committee adjourned after the executive session actions were reported out.
