2026-05-13 Regular Council

The Honolulu City Council held its regular meeting on May 13, 2026, addressing a variety of topics including appointments to city commissions, budget resolutions, and policy updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of multiple resolutions related to budget transfers and fund appropriations for city departments such as Emergency Management and Emergency Services. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing the Honolulu Police Department to apply for federal grant funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for FY 2025. Additionally, the council discussed issues related to city contracts, notably concerns over the city's towing contract, prompting a motion for an independent audit due to delayed payments and contract administration issues. Other procurement-related items included acceptance of gifts to the city, such as a traditional bench and funding for staff to attend professional conferences. The meeting also covered policy matters impacting future procurement, such as amendments to flood hazard area regulations to maintain eligibility for federal disaster assistance and initiatives to reduce landfill dependency through recycling and waste management improvements. No specific contract awards or new RFPs were detailed in the transcript, but several budget and funding resolutions were passed to support ongoing city operations and services.