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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020_0518_CRC Agenda PacketMarissa Sandblom Members: Chair Virginia Kapali Jan TenBruggencate Carol Suzawa Vice Chair Patrick Stack Lori Koga Reid Kawane COUNTY OF KAUA'I CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION NOTICE OF TELECONFERENCE AND AGENDA Monday, May 18, 2020 3:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Microsoft Teams Audio: +1 469-848-0234, Conference ID: 492 754 643# This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams conferencing only. Members of the public are invited to join this meeting by calling the number above with the conference ID information. You may testify during the video conference or submit written testimony in advance of the meeting via e-mail, fax, or mail. To avoid excessive noise/feedback, please mute your microphone except to testify. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Open Session Minutes of April 27, 2020 Open Session Minutes of May 11, 220 PUBLIC TESTIMONY BUSINESS CRC 2019-06 Discussion and possible action on ballot question and educational materials for proposed Charter amendment regarding Ethics Disclosure Statements Requirements, Section 20.04 (A). CRC 2020-13 Discussion and possible action on plan for public education. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting: Monday, June 22, 2020, 3:00 p.m., by teleconference ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-7(a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary, hold an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive session was not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to HRS §92-4 and shall be limited Charter Review Commission – May 11, 2020 2 | Page to those items described in HRS §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public. cc: Deputy County Attorney Teresa Tumbaga An Equal Opportunity Employer PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY SPEAKER REGISTRATION Prior to the Day of the Meeting: Persons wishing to testify are requested to register their name, phone number, and agenda item via email at asegret@kauai.gov; or by calling 808-241-4917. On the Day of the Meeting: Persons who have not registered to testify by the time the Commission meeting begins will be given the opportunity to speak on an item following oral testimonies of registered speakers. Each speaker is limited to a three-minute presentation on each item. WRITTEN TESTIMONY Prior to the Day of the Meeting: Testimony may be emailed: asegreti@kauai.gov faxed: 808-241- 5127, or mailed: County of Kauai, Office of Boards and Commissions, Board of Ethics, 4444 Rice St., Ste. 150, Lihue, HI 96766. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IF YOU NEED AN AUXILIARY AID/SERVICE, OTHER ACCOMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, OR AN INTERPRETER FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING PERSONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF BOARDS & COMMISSIONS AT (808) 241-4917 OR ASEGRETI@KAUAI.GOV AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REQUESTS MADE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE WILL ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME TO FULFILL YOUR REQUEST. UPON REQUEST, THIS NOTICE IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATE FORMATS SUCH AS LARGE PRINT, BRAILLE, OR ELECTRONIC COPY. COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Commission: CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION Meeting Date April 27, 2020 Location Teleconference Start of Meeting: 3:00 p.m. End of Meeting: 5:17 p.m. Present Chair Marissa Sandblom, Vice Chair Jan TenBruggencate. Members: Virginia Kapali, Patrick Stack, Lori Koga, Carol Suzawa, Reid Kawane. Also: Nicholas Courson, First Deputy County Attorney. Boards & Commissions Office Staff: Administrator Ellen Ching, Administrative Specialist Anela Segreti. Excused Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Sandblom called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with seven commissioners present which constituted a quorum. Ellen Ching, Boards & Commissions Administrator went over telephonic meeting rules (on file). No action Agenda Chair Sandblom entertained a motion to approve agenda. Ms. Kapali moved to approve the agenda. Commissiner Suzawa seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Approval of Minutes Open Session Minutes of February 24, 2020 Chair Sandblom entertained a motion to approve the minutes of February 24, 2020. Mr. Kawane correction on pg. 5, fourth paragraph, third sentence should be “from”, not “form”. Ms. Suzawa correction on pg. 15, fifth paragraph, third sentence, “gna” after the word training should be “and”. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to approve the Open Session Minutes of February 24, 2020. Commissioner Kawane seconded. Vice Chair TenBruggencate amended his motion to approve with amendments. Commissioner Kawane seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 Communications CRC 2020-10 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson dated March 13, 2020 regarding CRC-2019-06 proposing an amendment to Charter Section 20.04 (A) relating to the Charter Review Commission’s request that he propose revised language whereby “regulatory employees” disclosures would be confidential. Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION CRC 2020-11 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson dated March 17, 2020 regarding CRC 2019-20 second revised proposal for 2020 Charter Amendment proposing creation of a Department of Environmental Services. CRC 2020-12 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson dated March 17, 2020 regarding CRC 2019-21 A amended language to Section 13.02 County Engineer. Vice Chair TenBruggencate requested of Chair Sandblom to ask the First Deputy County Attorney Courson if he had an objection to waiving the confidentiality of the three agenda items. Mr. Courson stated that he had no objection to waiving confidentiality. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to receive CRC 2020- 10, CRC 2020-11, and CRC 2020-12 and waive confidentiality of all three. Commissioner Suzawa seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Motion carried 7:0 Business CRC 2019-02 General Discussion on Charter Initiatives of Interest Vice Chair TenBruggencate stated that this item is no longer needed. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to receive CRC 2019- 02. Commissioner Kapali seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 CRC 2019-04 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter section 23.06 relating to claims. Vice Chair TenBruggencate reminded the Commissioners that this is a housekeeping item that allows the Charter to comply with the language in State Law. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to approve CRC 2019-04 for placement on the November ballot and prepare required material. Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Commissioner Suzawa seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 CRC 2019-05 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter section 11.04 relating to the minimum requirements for the position of Chief of Police. Vice Chair TenBruggencate stated that he has no objections on this item but was interested in hearing Administrator Ching’s thoughts on this item. Ms Ching responded that she feels strongly that the Charter is an over-arching document and that one of the concerns of the Police Commission is that the requirements are so low, yet they were able to hire, unlike County Engineer position that is not able to get applicants. She does not feel that it is absolutely necessary to make the changes in the Charter. Vice Chair TenBruggencate found the Police Commission’s concerns compelling. The fact that there is a good commission and a year with lots of candidates doesn’t mean that they are not right of the fact that more stringent standards are needed. Commissioner Kapali clarified that the Police Commissioners were compelling with what they went through and agrees with Vice Chair and that the future commission is unknown and the Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION current commission put in a lot of time and believes that the Charter needs to show to the public the level of qualifications and integrity of Chief of Police raises to a certain level. Chair Sandblom directed Commissioners to recommended language in the packet. Commissioner Suzawa has reservations that sometimes when push level up than there maybe no applicants. Commissioner Koga agrees with Commissioner Suzawa and Ms. Ching that they may get to a point of downgrading the qualifications, like County Engineer. Commissioner Kapali stated that as they move on in this time a bachelor’s degree is like a high school diploma. She would like the Charter to reflect the higher standard. Vice Chair shared that currently in the Police Department there are individuals that meet the qualifications. Commissioner Suzawa hearing this is in agreement that it go on the ballot and let the public decide. Chair Sandblom reminded the Commissioners that in previous discussions it was suggested that the Police Commission participate in educational materials on this amendment. Chair Sandblom called for roll call vote. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to approve CRC 2019-05 for placement on the November ballot. Commissioner Kawane seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Motion carried 7:0 CRC 2019-06 Discussion and possible action on proposed Charter amendment regarding Ethics Disclosure Statements Requirements, Section 20.04 (A). Chair Sandblom asked Mr. Courson to share his recommendations. Commissioner Kapali pointed out that Mr. Courson recommended talking with the Union regarding regulatory employees. Mr. Courson clarified that it was a recommendation and not required. He provided language on regulatory disclosures being confidential as requested. He recommended that HR be contacted in regard to asking the Union about having regulatory employees disclose. Vice Chair is satisfied with the recommended language provided by Mr. Courson and likes that the disclosure will not be open to public inspection rather than confidential, because it is clear. He wondered if it should be deferred to January for the next ballot so that there is time to consult with Unions. Ms. Ching suggested that after the meeting they will look at a Emergency meeting to look at ballot questions and to defer Ethics issue and she will contact HR regarding the amendment. She clarified that there are four options: 1. Defer to next year, 2. Vote Against, 3. Approve, 4. Defer to next meeting. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to defer CRC 2019- 06 to the next time the Commission meets, and staff has time to discuss with HR. Commissioner Koga seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION CRC 2019-14 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter section 9A.05 relating to the Prosecuting Attorney Vacancy in Office. Chair Sandblom reminded the Commissioners that this is another housekeeping amendment. Commissioner Kapali clarified that they are vetting out all the proposed amendments, but there will be an emergency meeting to really vet out the top 3 or 5? For her this particular amendment would be at the bottom of her list. She questioned if they are still going through another processs on what will be on the ballot. Chair Sandblom clarified that CRC 2019-04 and CRC 2019-05 were approved to be placed on the November ballot, but this was a motion to approve. She asked if the emergency meeting to vet all the ones that pass out of this meeting with approved language. Ms. Ching hopes that this is the meeting will decide the items to be placed on the ballot and the next meeting would be to approve ballot questions. Mr. Courson did clarify that there are items that were approved and the one’s that were not were those that there was a request from him for additional language. So that for this item, it was approved. Except for CRC 2019-06, the rest of them would be where it is prioritized. He suggested that the commissioners may want to skip the proposals that were approved and look at the ones where there was work to be done and need to be approved. Discussion by commissioners on motion and appropriateness as proposal language was previously approved. Mr. Courson suggested that the commission look at the items that he worked on and then proceed with the agenda. Commissioner Suzawa moved to approve CRC 2019-14. Vice Chair TenBruggencate seconded. Commissioner Suzawa moved to amend her motion to approve CRC 2019-14. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 9 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Commissioner Suzawa moved to approve CRC 2019-14 for placement on the November ballot and prepare required material Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 Chair Sandblom, on the suggestion of Mr. Courson, moved to take items out of order. Chair Sandblom moved to take items out of order to address CRC 2019-20 amd CRC 2019-21 A to discuss clarity on the opinions from the County Attorney on these items before reverting back to the original agenda. Commissioner Koga seconded. Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 10 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- no Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:1 CRC 2019-20 Discussion and possible action on proposal to introduce a Charter amendment creating a Department of Environmental Services. Chair Sandblom asked if there were any questions for the County Attorney regarding changes in the language of the proposed amendment. Vice Chair TenBruggencate shared that he had a conversation with the Managing Director and he shared that with COVID-19 crisis the County is going to be in financial stress and it’s not a time to set up a new department and he recommends that the commission withdraw this item. His suggestion is that they defer to a future commission item. Ms. Ching confirmed that the administration would like to withdraw this item due to the current crisis. Chair Sandblom entertained a motion. Commissioner Kawane moved to defer CRC 2019- 20 to next year. Commissioner Stack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 11 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION CRC 2019-21 A Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter section 13.02 regarding the requirements for the position of County Engineer. Vice Chair TenBruggencate stated that the language is clear and has been approved for form and legality. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to approve CRC 2019-21 A for language and placement on the November ballot. Commissioner Kapali seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-nay Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:1 CRC 2019-18 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter sections 29.01, 29.03 relating to Salary Commissions organization and resolution process. Vice Chair TenBruggencate shared that in the same discussion with the Managing Director that this was another item that in this time of budget distress that any proposal to reduce the authority involved in making salary recommendations would likely not pass, and it is not a good time to consider this item. He strongly supports this and recommends that they defer. Ms. Ching shared that she has not discuss this item specifically with administration, but she does feel that anything to do with salary is not a good time and important to be sensitive. Chair entertained a motion. Commissioner Kawane moved to defer CRC 2019- 18 to next year. Commissioner Kapali seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 12 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 CRC 2019-21 C Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter section 17.04 regarding the requirements for the position of Manager and Chief Engineer of the Water Department. Commissioner Suzawa clarified that the reason she approves this item in comparison to CRC 2019-21 A is because there is a body of seven hiring, and she feels that they can scrutinize the qualifications better. Commissioner Kapali stated that this is a good time to have both positions on the ballot for consistency for the voters to see that the bigger picture is being looked at. Commissioner Suzawa moved to approve CRC 2019-21 C for placement on the ballot. Commissioner Kawane seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 Announcements Next meeting: Monday, May 18, 2020, 3:00 p.m., Place TBD Ms. Ching summarized the items passed to be placed on the ballot: CRC 2019-04, CRC 2019-05, CRC 2019-14, CRC 2019-21A, CRC 2019-21 C. CRC 2019-06 is deferred to the next meeting. CRC 2019-18 and CRC 2019-20 are deferred to next year. Ms. Ching will notify Commission regarding emergency meeting. She explained that she does not Charter Review Commission Open Session April 27, 2020 Page 13 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION want to get behind on sending ballot items to Council. Adjournment Chair Sandblom entertained a motion to adjourn. Ms. Suzawa moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kapali seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Stack-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 7:0 Meeting adjourned at 4:24pm. Submitted by: __________________________________ Reviewed and Approved by: _________________________________________ Anela Segreti, Administrative Specialist Marissa Sandblom, Chair ( ) Approved as circulated. ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting. COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Commission: CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION Meeting Date May 11, 2020 Location Teleconference Start of Meeting: 3:13 p.m. End of Meeting: 4:04 p.m. Present Chair Marissa Sandblom, Vice Chair Jan TenBruggencate. Members: Virginia Kapali, Lori Koga, Carol Suzawa, Reid Kawane. Also: Teresa Tumbaga, Deputy County Attorney. Boards & Commissions Office Staff: Administrator Ellen Ching, Administrative Specialist Anela Segreti. Excused Patrick Stack Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Sandblom called the meeting to order at 3:13 p.m. Roll Call Chair Sandblom requested a roll call. Roll Call: Commissioner Kapali- present Commissioner Kawane-here Commissioner Koga-present Commissioner Stack- excused Commissioner Suzawa- present Vice Chair TenBruggencate- here Chair Sandblom-here Quorum -six commissioners present Deputy County Attorney Tumbaga-here Administrator Ching-present Charter Review Commission Open Session May 11, 2020 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Agenda Chair Sandblom entertained a motion to approve agenda. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to approve the agenda. Commissiner Kapali seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:0 Public Testimony None No Action CRC 2019-06 Discussion and possible action on proposed Charter amendment regarding Ethics Disclosure Statements Requirements, Section 20.04 (A). Vice Chair TenBruggencate asked if Ms. Tumbaga had an answer and if not would move to the end of the agenda to get ahold of Mr. Courson. Ellen Ching, B&C Administrator updated commissioners sharing that Mr. Courson drafted a letter which was sent to the Unions via HR informing them of the amendment coming before the Commission. HR has not heard anything from the Union as recent as the start of the meeting. Vice Chair TenBruggencate suggested that the Commission move ahead to approve with vote and feels that if needed can withdraw before submittal to Council. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to approve CRC 2019-06 language that regulatory employees’ filings not be subject to public view. Commissioner Suzuwa seconded. Charter Review Commission Open Session May 11, 2020 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Ching clarified that if passed regulatory employees disclosure files will be confidential. Vice Chair TenBruggencate clarified his motion and Commissioner Suzawa seconded. Ms. Ching asked for point of order regarding clarification of motion. Ms. Tumbaga stated that since no vote was taken it is fine. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:0 CRC 2019-04 Discussion and possible action on ballot question and purpose for proposal to amend Charter section 23.06 relating to claims. Chair Sandblom clarified that they are approving ballot questions and educational materials. Ms. Ching confirmed that they are approving the ballot questions. Commissioner Kapali moved to approve CRC 2019-04 what was presented, ballot question, charter language and educational material for placement on the November ballot. Commissioner Suzawa seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:0 Charter Review Commission Open Session May 11, 2020 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION CRC 2019-05 Discussion and possible action on ballot question and purpose for proposal to amend Charter section 11.04 relating to the minimum requirements for the position of Chief of Police. No discussion. Chair Sandblom reminded the Commission that the intent is to request the Police Commission assist in the educational efforts, to explain the rationale behind this item. Commissioner Kawane moved to approve CRC 2019-05 as presented, ballot question, charter language and educational material for placement on the November ballot. Vice Chair TenBruggencate seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:0 CRC 2019-14 Discussion and possible action on ballot question and purpose for proposal to amend Charter section 9A.05 relating to the Prosecuting Attorney Vacancy in Office. Commissioner Suzawa commented on the use of the word “slot” in the ballot question and thought that a better word could be used. Ms. Ching said that the word “position” could be used again. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to approve CRC 2019-14 with a change to the ballot question’s last word “slot” to “position”. Commissioner Suzawa seconded. Charter Review Commission Open Session May 11, 2020 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:0 CRC 2019-21 A Discussion and possible action on ballot question and purpose for proposal to amend Charter section 13.02 regarding the requirements for the position of County Engineer. Chair questioned the ballot question wording in regard to the use of the head of the Department of Public Works when the Charter Language uses County Engineer. Ms. Tumbaga clarified that the question does not change the Charter but may want to explain to make it clearer. Commissioner Suzuwa suggested “County Engineer” instead of “head” of the Department of Public Works. Vice Chair TenBruggencated agreed and also suggested that the use of the work “also” qualified is not needed. Chair Sandblom clarified that the ballot question would be amended to read, “Shall an individual who has extensive work and supervisory experience in an engineering or related field be qualified to serve as the County Engineer of the Department of Public Works?” Vice Chair TenBruggencate suggested that the ballot question be amended to read, “Shall an individual who has extensive work and supervisory experience in an engineering or related Charter Review Commission Open Session May 11, 2020 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION field be qualified to serve as the head of the Department of Public Works and County Engineer?” Commissioner Kawane suggested that it read, “Shall an individual who has extensive work and supervisory experience in an engineering or related field be qualified to serve as the County Engineer, head of the Department of Public Works?” Commissioner Kapali agreed with Commissioner Kawane’s edit. Stating that the Charter specifically talks about County Engineer so it will bring some clarity that it is still the County Engineer. Chair Sandblom entertained a motion. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to approve CRC 2019-21 A with an amendment to the ballot question to read, “Shall an individual who has extensive work and supervisory experience in an engineering or related field be qualified to serve as the County Engineer, head of the Department of Public Works?”. Commissioner Kawane seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:0 Charter Review Commission Open Session May 11, 2020 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION CRC 2019-21 C Discussion and possible action on ballot question and purpose for proposal to amend Charter section 17.04 regarding the requirements for the position of Manager and Chief Engineer of the Water Department. Commissioner Suzawa shared that the word “head” be replaced with “manager”. Vice Chair stated that if use “manager”, should also add Chief Engineer, but head is a generic term. Chair asked about the use of the word “also” in the ballot question. Vice Chair agreed that it should be removed. Commissiner Kapali suggested to be consistent that it should read, “Shall an individual who has extensive work and supervisory experience in an engineering or related field be qualified to serve as manager and chief engineer of the Department of Water?” Commissioner Suzawa left the meeting at 3:51pm Commissioner Kapali moved to approve CRC 2019-21 C with the ballot question amended to read, “Shall an individual who has extensive work and supervisory experience in an engineering or related field be qualified to serve as manager and chief engineer of the Department of Water?” for placement on the ballot. Commissioner Koga seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Commissioner Suzawa-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 6:0 Anela Segreti, Administrative Specialist, reviewed with commissioners that the proposed Charter language for CRC 2019-06 was missing the last part of the last sentence; “provided that the lists of regulatory employees shall not be open to public inspection.” Charter Review Commission Open Session May 11, 2020 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Vice Chair TenBruggencate also noted that there was a typo. Commission discussed with Deputy County Attorney if they needed to revisit that and amend the motion. Ms. Ching pointed out that the agenda item was different, it was in regard to the proposed amendment, not to approve the ballot question and educational materials. Ms. Tumbaga stated that what was done is fine, and ballot question and educational materials will be decided at next meeting. Announcements Next meeting: Monday, May 18, 2020, 3:00 p.m., Place TBD Ms. Ching recognized Vice Chair TenBruggencate on the work he did on the ballot questions and educational materials. She also recognized Chair Sandblom on drafting an amendment and leadership to the Commission. Vice Chair TenBruggencate expressed how thrilled he’s been to work with this Charter Commission. Commissioner Kapali also thanked Vice Chair for his work. Ms. Segreti explained to the commissioners that Commissioner Stack did not get his messages and emails in regard to today’s meeting which may be due to his phone being updated and therefore did not make the meeting. Commissioner Koga asked for clarification on meeting days. Chair Sandblom explained that this was an emergency meeting to get the language settled and that the next meeting is the May meeting and then the next meeting is June 22. Charter Review Commission Open Session May 11, 2020 Page 9 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Adjournment Chair Sandblom entertained a motion to adjourn. Vice Chair TenBruggencate moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kapali seconded. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Kapali-aye Commissioner Kawane-aye Commissioner Koga-aye Vice Chair TenBruggencate- aye Chair Sandblom-aye Motion carried 5:0 Meeting adjourned at 4:24pm. Submitted by: __________________________________ Reviewed and Approved by: _________________________________________ Anela Segreti, Administrative Specialist Marissa Sandblom, Chair ( ) Approved as circulated. ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting.