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Mel Rapozo,Chair
KipuKai Kuali`i,Vice Chair p �\ Jade K. Fountain-Tanigawa,County Clerk
Addison Bulosan !w "� Lyndon M. Yoshioka,Deputy County Clerk
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Email: cokcouncil@kauai.gov
Council Services Division
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Lihu`e,Kauai,Hawaii 96766
MEMORANDUM
January 25, 2023
TO: Derek S.K. Kawakami, Mayor
FROM: KipuKai Kuah i, Council Vice Chair ti
RE: JANUARY 25, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
This is to inform you of the action taken by the Council at its
January 25, 2023 Council Meeting:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
C 2023-25 Communication (01/18/2023) from the Director of Finance,
transmitting for Council information, the Second Quarter Statement of
Equipment Purchases for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, pursuant to Section 17 of
Ordinance No. B-2022-886, relating to the Operating Budget of the County of Kaua`i
for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (Received for the Record.)
COMMUNICATIONS:
C 2023-26 Communication (01/05/2023) from the Chief of Police, requesting
Council approval of the indemnification provision in the Callyo CAPE Drone Software
License Agreement, to allow the Kaua`i Police Department's (KPD) Incident
Management Team to stream live drone footage to a multitude of devices to allow for
real-time situational awareness of an incident. (Approved.)
C 2023-27 Communication (01/05/2023) from the Director of Parks &
Recreation, requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, and expend Local
Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) moneys, in the amount of
$100,000.00, received in two (2) equal tranches of $50,000.00, to be used to provide
shade/cover over the Inclusive Playground at Lydgate Park. (Approved.)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor
January 25, 2023
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C 2023-28 Communication (01/09/2023) from the Chief of Police, requesting
Council approval of the indemnification provision in the LexisNexis Master Terms and
Conditions, to allow the Kaua`i Police Department (KPD) instant access to
comprehensive public records data and advanced analytics to generate quality
investigative leads, produce actionable intelligence, and drive informed decisions.
(Approved.)
C 2023-29 Communication (01/09/2023) from the Director of Economic
Development, requesting Council approval to apply for, receive, and expend funds
from the Hawai`i Tourism Authority, in the amount of $79,390.00, to support
funding for the continuation of coordination of cruise ship greetings at the
Nawiliwili Harbor for Calendar Year 2023. (Approved.)
CLAIMS:
C 2023-30 Communication (01/03/2023) from the County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Mario Baldovino, for
vehicle damage, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kaua`i.
(Referred to the Office of the County Attorney for disposition and/or report
back to the Council.)
C 2023-31 Communication (01/04/2023) from the County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Douglas Lam Yuen, for
vehicle damage, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter of the County of Kaua`i.
(Referred to the Office of the County Attorney for disposition and/or report
back to the Council.)
C 2023-32 Communication (01/06/2023) from the County Clerk,
transmitting a claim filed against the County of Kaua`i by Robert J. Christensen,
Esq., for back pay, loss of future earnings, damage to reputation, mental anguish,
loss of enjoyment of life, and punitive damages, pursuant to Section 23.06, Charter
of the County of Kaua`i. (Referred to the Office of the County Attorney for
disposition and/or report back to the Council.)
LEGAL DOCUMENT:
C 2023-33 Communication (01/12/2023) from the County Engineer,
recommending Council approval, of a Right-of-Entry for soil removal and
indemnification, between the County of Kaua`i and the Grove Farm Properties, Inc.
granting access to a parcel situated at Tax Map Key (TMK) No. (4) 3-3-021:097,
Lihu`e, Kaua`i, Hawai`i, to remove soil for use as cover soil for the Kekaha Landfill.
• Right-of-Entry Agreement Waiola Site Soil Project (Approved.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS: APPROVED.
Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor
January 25, 2023
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BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
Bill No. 2890, Draft 1 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. B-2022-886, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, BY REVISING THE AMOUNTS
ESTIMATED IN THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION FUND (OSC Waipa Foundation Acquisition of Halulu Fishpond)
(Approved.)
Bill No. 2892 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 5A, SECTION 12.7(b) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 12.15, KAUAI
COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXES,
APPEALS SETTLED BY DIRECTOR (Approved.)
Bill No. 2893 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8,
KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ZONING
DESIGNATION IN LAWAI HOMESTEADS, KAUAI (Kurt Bosshard and Steven
Absher, Applicants) (Approved.)
Thank you for following up as appropriate, including confidential routing to
any appropriate parties, and please do not hesitate to contact me or Council
Services Staff if you need further information. Please note that this memorandum
presents a summary of the action taken, and reference should be made to the
official minutes for a complete record.
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