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Home My WebLink About11/29/2024 11/27/2024 Council Meeting Follow-Up letter COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Mel Rapozo,Chair KipuKai Kuali`i,Vice Chair Jade K.Fountain-Tanigawa,County Clerk Addison Bulosan , , ' Lyndon M.Yoshioka,Deputy County Clerk Bernard P.Carvalho,Jr. OF— .1 Q ai Felicia Cowden ,.tQ Telephone: (808)241-4188 Bill DeCosta `9� Facsimile: (808)241-6349 Ross Kagawa of Email: cokcouncil@kauai.gov Council Services Division 4396 Rice Street,Suite 209 Lu`e,Kauai,Hawaii 96766 MEMORANDUM November 29, 2024 TO: Derek S.K. Kawakami, Mayor FROM: Mel Rap 0,1 +` ouncil Chair RE: NOVEMBER 27, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING RECAP This is to inform you of the action taken by the Council at its November 27, 2024 Council Meeting: CONSENT CALENDAR: C 2024-236 Communication (10/11/2024) from the Mayor, transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation, Mayoral appointee Nathan A. Wood (Building/Construction) to the Building Board of Appeals — Partial term ending 12/31/2024. (Received for the Record.) C 2024-237 Communication (10/30/2024) from the Mayor, transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation, Mayoral appointee Bernadette Y.A. Akiona Arruda to the Salary Commission — Partial term ending 12/31/2025. (Received for the Record.) C 2024-238 Communication (11/08/2024) from the Director of Finance, transmitting for Council information, Periods 1 through 9 Financial Reports — Statement of Revenues, Statement of Expenditures and Encumbrances, Revenue Report, and Detailed Budget Report for the period of July 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024, pursuant to Section 21 of Ordinance No. B-2023-891, relating to the Operating Budget of the County of Kaua`i for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Received for the Record.) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor November 29, 2024 Page 2 C 2024-239 Communication (11/13/2024) from the Mayor, transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation, the following Mayoral reappointments to various Boards and Commissions for the County of Kaua`i: a. Board of Ethics • Chantal Zarbaugh— Term ending 12/31/2027 • John Latkiewicz — Term ending 12/31/2027 b. Board of Water Supply • Tom Shigemoto —Term ending 12/31/2027 c. Building Board of Appeals • Julian M. John Melchor (Electrical)—Term ending 12/31/2027 d. Charter Review Commission • Jaclyn K. Kaina — Term ending 12/31/2027 e. Civil Service Commission • Aimee Lorenzo — Term ending 12/31/2027 • Lauren O'Leary — Term ending 12/31/2027 • Shelley Konishi — Term ending 12/31/2027 f. Cost Control Commission • Alice E. Luck — Term ending 12/31/2027 • Tyler R. Rodighiero — Term ending 12/31/2027 g. Kaua`i Historic Preservation Review Commission • Carolyn R. Larson (History) — Term ending 12/31/2027 h. Liquor Control Commission • Gerald S. Matsunaga — Term ending 12/31/2027 • Paul Endo —Term ending 12/31/2027 i. Fire Commission • Rodney N. Yama — Term ending 12/31/2027 j. Police Commission • Merrilee Mia Ako — Term ending 12/31/2027 • Lisa C. Knutson — Term ending 12/31/2027 • Laurie Yoshida — Term ending 12/31/2027 (Received for the Record.) Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor November 29, 2024 Page 3 C 2024-240 Communication (11/14/2024) from Council Chair Rapozo, transmitting for Council consideration and confirmation, the following Council reappointments to various Boards and Commissions for the County of Kaua`i: a. Kaua`i Historic Preservation Review Commission • Kathleen Kikuchi-Samonte (At-Large) — Term ending 12/31/2027 b. Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission • Manuel L. Cabral (Hanapepe — `Ele ele) — Term ending 12/31/2027 (Received for the Record.) C 2024-241 Communication (11/15/2024) from the County Engineer, transmitting for Council consideration, a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2022-44 And Resolution No. 2024-19, Authorizing The Mayor Or The Director Of Finance Of The County Of Kaua`i To Enter Into An Intergovernmental Agreement With The State Of Hawai`i, Department Of Health For A Loan From The State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund For The `Ele`ele Subdivision Collection System Rehabilitation, Project No. C150050-12. (Received for the Record.) C 2024-242 Communication (11/21/2024) from Councilmember DeCosta, transmitting for Council consideration, a Resolution Urging The Mayor's Administration To Consider Adopting Legislation Similar To That Of Maui County And The City And County Of Honolulu Relating To `Aina Kupuna. (Received for the Record.) COMMUNICATIONS: C 2024-243 Communication (11/05/2024) from the Chief of Police and Elliott K. Ke, Assistant Chief of Police, Police Operations Bureau, requesting Council approval to purchase unbudgeted equipment of an Axon Training Platform, at a cost of approximately $314,136.00, which will increase the frequency and level of training for Kauai Police Department (KPD) police officers to improve performance, proficiency, and decision-making in use of force encounters. (Approved.) C 2024-244 Communication (11/07/2024) from Council Chair Rapozo, requesting the presence of the Managing Director, Director of Finance, and representatives from N&K CPAs, Inc., to discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit Reports, and Management Advisory Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023. (Received for the Record.) Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor November 29, 2024 Page 4 C 2024-245 Communication (11/07/2024) from the Deputy Chief of Police and Elliott K. Ke, Assistant Chief of Police, Police Operations Bureau, requesting Council approval of the indemnification of the standard of care provision contained in the Thales DIS USA, Inc. Agreement for Professional Services, to be used to access the Hawaii Driver License System (HDLS) which captures photographs, signatures, and fingerprints of State of Hawai`i driver license and State identification card applicants. (Approved.) C 2024-246 Communication (11/08/2024) from the Emergency Management Administrator, requesting Council approval to receive and expend recurring United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant funds, via the State of Hawai`i Department of Law Enforcement — Hawai`i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), in the amount of$150,000.00 with a 50%cost-match, for the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant, which will support an existing Kaua`i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) staff position (Emergency Management Staff Specialist), which supports day-to-day prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery activities, along with travel for "preparedness" trainings and exercises that County of Kaua`i staff are offered to attend. (Approved.) C 2024-247 Communication (11/11/2024) from the Emergency Management Administrator, requesting Council approval of emergency vehicle designations for two (2) new Kauai Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) response vehicles to allow for installation and use of siren and flashing lightbar equipment, pursuant to Chapter 16, Kaua`i County Code, as amended. (Approved.) C 2024-248 Communication (11/13/2024) from the County Engineer, requesting Council approval to accept reimbursements from the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) for two (2) staff members from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Engineering Division, in the amount of up to $3,000.00, for airfare, hotel, ground transportation, and per diem as a result of attending the Hawai`i Floodplain Managers Conference, held in Honolulu from November 7, 2024 to November 8, 2024, which increased awareness about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). (Approved.) C 2024-249 Communication (11/14/2024) from the Planning Director, requesting Council approval of the indemnification provisions contained in two (2) software subscription services: 1) Spline; and 2) inCitu. Spline and inCitu are educational software subscription services to supplement engagement efforts. Spline subscription services cost$20.00 on a monthly basis. inCitu subscription services cost $200.00 on a monthly basis. (Deferred.) C 2024-250 Communication (11/15/2024) from Darren Rose, Captain, Investigative Services Bureau, requesting Council approval of the indemnification provisions contained in the Magnet Forensics, LLC, GrayKey Software Service Agreement, for renewal of the GrayKey Software subscription to allow the Kaua`i Police Department (KPD) to remain equipped with advanced forensic tools that support KPD's commitment to effective and timely criminal investigations. (Approved.) Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor November 29, 2024 Page 5 LEGAL DOCUMENT: C 2024-251 Communication (11/06/2024) from the Director of Economic Development, recommending Council approval to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the State of Hawai`i Office of Planning and Sustainable Development (OPSD), to collaboratively create an Economic Development District with the counties of Hawai`i, Honolulu, and Maui which could lead to funding opportunities from the United States (U.S.) Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). • Hawai`i Regional Economic Stewardship and Advancement Economic Development District Partnership Agreement (Approved.) COMMITTEE REPORT: APPROVED. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 2024-30 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS (Nathan A. Wood - Building/Construction) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-31 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION(Bernadette Y.A.Akiona Arruda) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-32 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (Chantal Zarbaugh) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-33 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (John Latkiewicz) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-34 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY (Tom Shigemoto) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-35 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS (Julian M. John Melchor-Electrical) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-36 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION(Jaclyn K.Kaina) (Approved.) Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor November 29, 2024 Page 6 Resolution No. 2024-37 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (Aimee Lorenzo) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-38 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (Lauren O'Leary) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-39 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (Shelley Konishi) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-40 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION (Alice E. Luck) (App roved.) Resolution No. 2024-41 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION (Tyler R. Rodighiero) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-42 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE KAUAI HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION (Carolyn R. Larson- History) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-43 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION (Gerald S. Matsunaga) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-44 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION (Paul Endo) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-45 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Rodney N. Yama) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-46 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Merrilee Mia Ako) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-47 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Lisa C. Knutson) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-48 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE COMMISSION(Laurie Yoshida) (Approved.) Council Meeting Follow-up Memorandum to the Mayor November 29, 2024 Page 7 Resolution No. 2024-49 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING COUNCIL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE KAUAI HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION (Kathleen Kikuchi-Samonte—At-Large) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-50 — RESOLUTION CONFIRMING COUNCIL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND COMMISSION (Manuel L. Cabral — Hanapepe— Ele ele) (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-51 — RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-44 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A LOAN FROM THE STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND FOR THE `ELE`ELE SUBDIVISION COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. C150050-12 (Approved.) Resolution No. 2024-52 — RESOLUTION URGING THE MAYOR'S ADMINISTRATION TO CONSIDER ADOPTING LEGISLATION SIMILAR TO THAT OF MAUI COUNTY AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU RELATING TO `AINA KUPUNA (Approved.) BILL FOR SECOND READING: Bill No. 2934 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B-2024-897, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, BY REVISING THE AMOUNTS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL FUND CIP (Kekaha Faye Park, Waimea Athletic Field, and Hanapepe Stadium Park — $1,650,000.00) (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. cc: KCT Department Heads (Via Email) KCT CCs (Via Email) Council Services Staff(Via Email)