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FC-136 Page 2 April 7, 2026 <br />Ms. Kagiwada proposed an amendment via Communication 744.1, which would remove Tax Map <br />Key: 2-4-004:045 as a listed property for long-term permanent housing. Committee Member Michelle <br />Galimba spoke on the amendment and inquired about how this would affect funds and the acquisition <br />of another property. Ms. Costa stated that this would need to be looked into. Resolution 475-26 was <br />amended to Draft 2, with nine members voting "aye." <br />Mr. Onishi suggested a postponement to give the department more time to engage the community and <br />increase transparency. Resolution 472-26, as amended to Draft 2, was postponed to March 17, 2026. <br />Finance Committee Meeting of March 17, 2026 <br />Committee Member Holeka Goro Inaba stated that the Office of Housing and Community <br />Development requested that this matter be postponed to allow more time to clearly address legal <br />concerns regarding this matter. Resolution 475-26, Draft 2, was postponed to April 7, 2026. <br />Finance Committee Meeting of April 7, 2026 <br />Housing Administrator Kehaulani M. Costa and Deputy Corporation Counsel Sylvia Wan was present. <br />Ms. Costa provided an update on this matter and the steps taken since the initial hearing on <br />March 3, 2026. <br />Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz asked whether a Council vote against this matter would <br />affect other funding opportunities. Ms. Costa stated that it is always a consideration. Ms. Kierkiewicz <br />stated that there is a significant stain on this resolution due to a complete lack of community <br />engagement and she is wrestling with whether to approve it at this time. <br />Committee Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi asked if there was an opportunity for the nonprofit <br />organization that receives these leases to apply for other grants provided by the department. Ms. Costa <br />confirmed that it is a possibility. <br />Resolution 475-26, Draft 2, went into Executive Session to discuss and consult with Corporation <br />Counsel. Ms. Galimba provided a brief overview of what was discussed during the Executive Session. <br />Ms. Wan provided an overview of the legal implications of not approving this matter and explained <br />the federal guidelines. <br />Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 475-26, as <br />amended to Draft 2, and recommends its adoption. <br />Ikh <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`l-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />ONISHI <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />MATT ] <br />CHAIR <br />FC REPO T NO.: 136 <br />ADOPT : APR 2 MnM6 <br />