[NFB-HI] Paratransit in Honolulu

Tue Feb 2 07:48:41 UTC 2021

Greetings:
I am passing on information about a potential paratransit price increase
that may be of interest to you.

*From:* cfadarhonoluluhi at aol.com <cfadarhonoluluhi at aol.com>
*Sent:* Monday, February 1, 2021 10:17 AM
*To:* cfadarhonoluluhi at aol.com
*Subject:* Notice of Feb. 3, 2021Honolulu City Council Budget Committee
Meeting proposed Bill 87 Fee Hikes For Handi-Van

*Aloha,*

*The following below contains the next Honolulu city council budget
committee meeting agenda for your review.*

*On the agenda is Bill 87 (2020) (see attach) that is proposing an increase
of the current Handi-Van fare from $2.00 to $2.25 effective July 1, 2021.*

*On December 9, 2020 the full city council passed Bill 87 at second reading
and it was sent back to the budget committee for more discussion and
testimonies from the general public. If passed this Wednesday it will then
go to the full council meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 for a final
vote and is it passes, will be sent to the mayor for his signature.*

*I strongly encourage all of you who use the Handi-Van services to register
by Webex to submit oral testimony and to submit written testimony at the
city’s clerks office as indicated in the agenda. Also, for those who need
special accommodations in doing oral testimony, please call the clerks
office at 768-3819.*

*Finally, this will be yours and other riders chance to express concerns
regarding the fare fee hikes for TheHandi-Van so please share this email
with others in your network.*

*Sincerely,*

*Donald Sakamoto*

*President, Citizens for a Fair Americans with Disability Act Ride*

*Email: cfadarhonoluluhi at aol.com <cfadarhonoluluhi at aol.com>*

*CITY COUNCIL*

*CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULUHONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-3077*

*COMMITTEE ON*

*BUDGETVoting Members:Calvin Say, ChairRadiant Cordero, Vice ChairBrandon
J.C. ElefanteEsther Kia'ainaHeidi TsuneyoshiAndria Tupola*

*AGENDA*

*REGULAR MEETINGCITY COUNCIL CHAMBERWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 20219:00 AM*

*PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY*

*Pursuant to the Seventeenth Supplemental Proclamation issued by Governor
David Ige on December 16, 2020, relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, in order
to allow public participation in a manner consistent with social distancing
practices the following procedures are in effect for the meeting:*

*VIEWING THE MEETING AND RESTRICTIONS ON ENTRY*

*Members of the public will not be allowed into the meeting room, but may
view the meeting on a live broadcast. The meeting will be viewable: (1) by
internet live streaming through **www.honolulucitycouncil.com*
<http://www.honolulucitycouncil.com/>* and
**http://olelo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish
id=92* <http://olelo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish%20id=92>*; and
(2) by televised live broadcast on Olelo TV Channel 54.*

*After the meeting, the meeting will be viewable on demand at *
*http://www.honolulucitycouncil.tv/* <http://www.honolulucitycouncil.tv/>*.
Copies of older meeting videos may be requested by calling the City Clerk's
Office at 768-5822, charges may apply.*

*Some Councilmembers and presenters may be participating in the meeting by
interactive conference technology from remote locations.*

*ORAL TESTIMONY*

*Oral testimony will be permitted on all items on the agenda, subject to
the following restrictions:*

*1.Persons may submit oral testimony remotely through the Webex internet
platform. To participate, persons should visit **www.webex.com*
<http://www.webex.com/>*, click "Join," enter meeting number 146 927 9608,
and complete the registration process. Registrants will receive an email
that contains links and information on joining the meeting by either phone
or video conference. Webex testifiers are strongly encouraged to register
at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting. Remote testimony will be
taken at the start of the agenda and then closed.*

*2.Each speaker may not have anyone else read their statement and is
limited to a one-minute presentation.*

*WRITTEN TESTIMONY*

*Written testimony may be faxed to 768-3827 or transmitted via the internet
at **http://www.honolulu.gov/ccl-testimony-form.html*
<http://www.honolulu.gov/ccl-testimony-form.html>* for distribution at the
meeting.*

*If submitted, written testimonies, including the testifier's address,
e-mail address and phone number, will be available to the public on both
the City's Council's pilot website: **www.honolulucitycouncil.com*
<http://www.honolulucitycouncil.com/>* as well as the City's legacy
DocuShare Website. Written Testimony will not be accepted in person at the
meeting.*

*Should you have any questions please call 768-3819 or send an email
to darcie.nago at honolulu.gov <darcie.nago at honolulu.gov>.*

** * * * * **

*MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION*

*Meeting materials ("board packet" under HRS Section 92-7.5) are accessible
at **www.honolulucitycouncil.com* <http://www.honolulucitycouncil.com/>* by
clicking on the link for the item on the online agenda for the meeting.*

*Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities,
please call 768-3819 or send an email to darcie.nago at honolulu.gov
<darcie.nago at honolulu.gov> at least three days prior to the meeting date.*

*FOR ACTION*

*1. RESOLUTION 21-20 – NOMINATION OF ANDREW T. KAWANO AS THE DIRECTOR OF
BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES. Confirming Andrew T. Kawano as the Director of
Budget and Fiscal Services of the City and County of Honolulu. (Transmitted
by Communication MM-19; public hearing held 1/27/21)*

*RESOLUTION 21-20*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169241>

*MM-20 (21) - MAYOR BLANGIARDI - Draft Resolution nominating Nola N.
Miyasaki as Director of Customer Services*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169243>

*TESTIMONY on Resolution 21-21.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169245>

*TESTIMONY on Resolution 21-21.PT. 2*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169247>

*2. RESOLUTION 21-32 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS (DLM). Authorizing the transfer of
$143,303 from the Provision for Vacant Positions to Administration to
enable the Department of Land Management to fund the salaries of current
staff in the Asset Development Division. (Transmitted by Communication
D-48)*

*RESOLUTION 21-32*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169249>

*D-48 (21) - DEPT. OF  LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft Resolution relating to
transfer of funds.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169251>

*3. RESOLUTION 20-144 – GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Authorizing the Director
of Budget and Fiscal Services to issue and sell in one or more series not
to exceed $26,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the
City and County of Honolulu for financing the amount appropriated in
Ordinance No. 20-___ of the City and County of Honolulu for the purpose of
financing capital costs of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. (Recommitted
to Committee 7/8/20)*

*RESOLUTION 20-144*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169253>

*CC-3 (21) - CHAIR WATERS - Council Standing Committee Assignments and
Membership*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169255>

*D-372 (20) - DEPT. OF BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES - Draft Resolution,
authorizing the issuance and sale of a not to exceed $26,000,000 principal
amount of City and County of Honolulu ("City") General Obligation Bonds to
finance the capital costs of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project (HRTP"). The
$26,000,000 is in the City Subsidy for fiscal year 2021 which is included
in the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Revised Recovery Plan of
2018 for the HRTP dated November 19, 2018, updated May 10, 2019 and
approved by the Federal Transmit Authority in September 2019.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169257>

*Testimony on Resolution 20-144 for 07/08/20 meeting.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169259>

*4. BILL 31 (2020), CD1 – REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Providing real property
tax relief with respect to certain real property. (Bill passed second
reading and public hearing held 12/9/20)*

*BILL 31 (2020), CD1*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169261>

*BILL 31 (2020)*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169263>

*PROPOSED CD1 SUBMITTED BY CM KOBAYASHI*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169265>

*CC-3 (21) - CHAIR WATERS - Council Standing Committee Assignments and
Membership*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169267>

*Testimony on Bill 31 (2020) for the 9/16/20 meeting.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169269>

*Testimony on Bill 31 for 11/18/20 Budget meeting.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169271>

*TESTIMONY on Bill 31 for the 12/09/20 Meeting.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169273>

*5. BILL 87 (2020) – PUBLIC TRANSIT. Amending Chapter 13, Revised
Ordinances of Honolulu 1990, to amend the fare for paratransit services.
(Bill passed second reading and public hearing held 12/9/20)*

*BILL 87 (2020)*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169275>

*CC-3 (21) - CHAIR WATERS - Council Standing Committee Assignments and
Membership.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169277>

*D-707 (20) - DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Draft Bill relating to
Public Transit Fares; Paratransit Fare.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169279>

*D-769 (20) - DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - Bill 87 (2020) - Relating
to Public Transit.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169281>

*Testimony on Bill 87 (2020) for 11/05/20 Council meeting.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169283>

*Testimony on Bill 87 (2020) for 11/05/20 Council meeting.PT. 2*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169285>

*Testimony on Bill 87 (2020) for the 11/24/20 Meeting.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169287>

*TESTIMONY on Bill 87 for the 12/09/20 Meeting.*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169289>

*TESTIMONY on Bill 87 for the 12/09/20 Meeting.PT. 2*
<https://honolulu.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=721&meta_id=169291>

*6. BILL 89 (2020), FD1 – PUBLIC TRANSIT. Amending Chapter 2, Revised
Ordinances of Honolulu 1990, to introduce the City Payment Card as a means
to pay fares, fees, and charges for the transportation services, and to
amend Chapter 13 to amend the fare structure for the City transit system.
(Bill passed second reading and public hearing 12/9/20; Rereferred to
Committee 1/8/21)*

*a. PROPOSED CD1 TO BILL 89 (2020), FD1 (Submitted by Councilmember Say) –
The CD1 (OCS2021-0034/1/20/2021 1:17 PM) makes the following amendments:*

*A. In SECTION 3 of the bill, which amends ROH Section 13-1
("Definitions"):*

*1. Clarifies that:*

*a. "City paratransit system" or "special transit service" means the public
transit service which supplements the City bus system to serve persons who
are paratransit eligible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 (ADA); CFR 49, Part 37, Subpart F, Section 37.123 and persons
certified as eligible by the Department of Transportation Services ("DTS");*

*b. "City payment card" or "CPC" or "approved card" means the City payment
card that may be issued by the DTS pursuant to ROH Section 2-12.___; and*

*c. "Multimodal municipal transportation system" or "city transit system"
means all public transportation systems of the City, including but not
limited to, the City bus system, special transit services, and the City
rail system and associated parking and other services;*

*2. Adds a definition for "Monthly pass" such that the term means a transit
pass that is valid for a one-month period; and*

*3. Deletes the separate definition of "Special transit service."*

*B. In SECTION 4 of the bill, which adds a new ROH Section 13-2.__, amends
"city transit system vehicle" in subsection (b) to read "city transit bus,
city rail vehicle, or at a city rail system facility," in describing where
the city payment card shall be tapped on a fare validator.*
Dianna

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*Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii*

*President*
*National Federation of the Blind, West Hawaii Chapter*

*Phone: 808-238-1426*
*Email: diannagjonesNFB at g <dianna at inspirestsolutions.com>mail.com
<http://mail.com>*

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