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ANN H. KOBAYASHI CHAIR & PRESIDING OFFICER TOMMY WATERS VICE CHAIR CAROL FUKUNAGA FLOOR LEADER CITY COUNCIL BRANDON J. C. ELEFANTE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU JOEY MANAHAN HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 - 3 0 7 7 RON MENOR KYMBERLY MARCOS PINE ALAN KEKOA TEXEIRA HEIDI TSUNEYOSHI JOURNAL REGULAR MEETING 38TH SESSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 3RD FLOOR, HONOLULU HALE HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 Note: A copy of the video of the full proceedings of this meeting may be requested by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 768-5822. CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to adjournment, the regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by the Chair and Presiding Officer, Ann H. Kobayashi, at 10:08 a.m. ROLL CALL Roll call showed the following Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Elefante, Fukunaga, Manahan, Pine (via video conference), Texeira, Waters, Kobayashi – 7. Excused: Menor, Tsuneyoshi – 2. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS There were no guests. City Council Journal Wednesday, October 7, 2020 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Waters moved that the Minutes of the 34th, 35th, 36th and 37th Sessions be approved, subject to corrections by Councilmembers within 30 days. Seconded by Councilmember Fukunaga. AYES: ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, MANAHAN, PINE, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: MENOR, TSUNEYOSHI – 2. The following individuals testified via video conference: 1. Victoria Anderson, President of Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawaii (M-652) (Support Bill 72) 2. Keith Kurahashi, R.M. Towill (General comment on Bill 51 and Communication D-586) 3. Randy Diamond, General Manager, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel (M-659) (Oppose Bill 80) 4. Michael Esquibil (Support Resolution 20-231) 5. Hawley Iona, Board President, Hawaii Habitat for Humanity Association (Support Resolution 20-231) 6. Joshua Hargrove, General Manager, Prince Waikiki Hotel and Hawaii Prince Golf Club (M-659) (Oppose Bill 80) 7. Glen Erickson, General Manager, Ala Moana Hotel (M-659) (Oppose Bill 80) 8. Lisa Bishop, Friends of Hanauma Bay (M-647) (Support Bill 44) and (M-662) (Support Resolution 20-233) 9. Kimi Ide-Foster (General comment on Resolution 20-231) 10. Richard Proctor, President, Rotary Club of Honolulu (Support Resolution 20-232) 11. Micah Munekata, Ulupono Initiative (Support Communication D-586) 12. Matthew Geyer, Faith Action Environmental Justice Task Force (M-658) (Support Communication D-586) 13. Charlene Richardson (Support Resolution 20-231) 14. Patrick Hange (M-643) (Support Resolution 20-231) 15. Chad Taniguchi (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 16. Agnes Malate (M-670) (Support Resolution 20-231) 17. Amanda Eaken, Natural Resources Defense Council (M-658) (Support Communication D-586) 18. Natalie Iwasa (M-669) (General comment on Bill 47), (General comment on Bill 54), (M-650) (Oppose Bill 70), and (M-675) (Support Bill 71) 2 City Council Journal Wednesday, October 7, 2020 19. Audrey Suga Nakagawa, Advocacy Director for American Association of Retired Persons Hawaii (Support Communication D-586) 20. Dr. DeWolfe Miller (Support Resolution 20-253) 21. Angela Keen, Co-Founder, Hawaii Quarantine Kapu Breakers (Support Resolution 20-253) 22. JoAnn Yukimura (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 23. Rob Robinson, Vice President, Springboard Hospitality (M-659) (Oppose Bill 80) 24. Daniel Smith (Support Resolution 20-253) 25. Joe Wilson (M-661) (Oppose Bill 79) 26. Lauren Reichelt, Clean Transportation Director, Blue Planet Foundation (M-658) (Support Communication D-586) 27. Mel Rapozo (Support Resolution 20-253) 28. Kekoa McClellan, American Hotel and Lodging Association (M-682) (Oppose Bill 80) 29. Dyson Chee (M-658) (Support Communication D-586) 30. Chris Deuchar, Senior Director of Planning and Development, Kamehameha Schools (Support Bill 51) 31. Tracy Puana (M-679) (Support Bill 77) and (Support Bill 78) 32. Mialisa Otis (M-654) (Support Bill 77) 33. Suzanne Frazer (M-652) (Support Bill 72) 34. Dean Otsuki (M-652) (Support Bill 72) 35. Cara Flores (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 36. David Nakashima (M-666) (Support Resolution 20-145, CD1, FD1) 37. Kukana Kama-Toth, Vice Chair, Waimanalo Neighborhood Board and Member of Na Kua‘aina O Waimanalo (M-679) (Support Bill 77) 38. Major Mike Lambert, Honolulu Police Department (General comment on Bills 68 and 74) 39. Soo Takiguchi, Assistant Director, Faith Action for Community Equity (Support Communication D-586) 40. Lauren Ballesteros-Watanabe, Program Manager, Sierra Club Oahu Group (Support Communication D-586) 41. Melissa Bow, Owner, Via Gelato, President, Kaimuki Business and Professional Association (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 42. Winston Welch (Support Bills 68, 72, 73, 74 and Resolution 20-253, General comment on Bills 70 and 78) 43. Glenn Hayashi, Honolulu Police Department (General comment on Bill 73) 44. Kathy Sokugawa, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Permitting (Support Communication D-586) 45. Kapua Medeiros (M-679) (Support Bill 77) and (M-680) (Support Bill 78) 46. Ryan Kobayashi, Hawaii Laborers Union (Support Bill 51) and (M-673) (General comment on Bill 68) 47. Captain Brian Lynch, Honolulu Police Department (Support Bill 77) 48. Joseph O’Neal (Support Bill 77) 3 City Council Journal Wednesday, October 7, 2020 49. Lynn Otaguro (M-646) (Support Resolution 20-253) 50. Ikaika Hussey, Local 5 (M-682) (General comment on Bill 80) 51. Jared Higashi, Vice President of Government and Communities Affairs, Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association (Oppose Bill 80) 52. John Kawamoto (Support Communication D-586) 53. Steve O’Neal (M-689) (Support Resolution 20-253) 54. Choon James (Oppose Bill 79) 55. Lee Evslin (M-689) (Support Resolution 20-253) 56. Kalani Kalima (M-679) (Support Bill 77) 57. Nani Be (Support Resolution 20-253) RECESS/RECONVENE At 12:55 p.m., the Chair called for a recess as noted on the agenda. With 6 members present (Excused: Fukunaga, Pine, Tsuneyoshi – 3), the Chair reconvened the meeting at 1:48 p.m. ORDER OF THE DAY PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 20-240 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BRYAN P. ANDAYA TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. There was no public testimony. Councilmember Elefante noted for the record that he filed a Disclosure of Interest with the City Clerk’s Office (CC-279). Chair Kobayashi referred Resolution 20-240 to the Committee on Public Infrastructure, Technology and Sustainability for further consideration. AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE, TSUNEYOSHI – 3. 4 City Council Journal Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Related communications: D-651 Board of Water Supply M-677 Testimony on Resolution 20-240 PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 20-241 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. CHARLES FLETCHER, III TO SERVE ON THE CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. There was no public testimony. Chair Kobayashi referred Resolution 20-241 to the Committee on Public Infrastructure, Technology and Sustainability for further consideration. AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE, TSUNEYOSHI – 3. Related communications: D-655 Board of Water Supply M-668 Testimony on Resolution 20-241 ADOPTION RESOLUTION 20-201, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 219 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF PAUL S. AOKI TO SERVE AS THE CORPORATION COUNSEL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. Councilmember Menor moved that Committee Report 219 and Resolution 20-201 as amended to CD1, be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Waters. There was no public testimony. Councilmember Menor thanked Mr. Aoki for his willingness to serve in this very important position. 5 City Council Journal Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Committee Report 219 and Resolution 20-201, CD1, as amended were adopted. AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 6. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE, TSUNEYOSHI – 3. Related communication: D-652 Board of Water Supply PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READING BILL 17 – COMMITTEE REPORT 224 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 224 be adopted and Bill 17 pass second reading. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante. There was no public testimony. Committee Report 224 was adopted and Bill 17 passed second reading. AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE – 2. PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READING BILL 47, CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 233 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CROSSWALKS. Councilmember Elefante moved that Committee Report 233 be adopted and Bill 47 pass second reading, as amended to CD1. Seconded by Councilmember Manahan. There was no public testimony. 6 City Council Journal Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Committee Report 233 was adopted and Bill 47, CD1 passed second reading, as amended. AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE – 2. Related communications: M-642 Testimony on Bill 47, CD1 M-669 Testimony on Bill 47, CD1 PUBLIC HEARING/ADOPTION COMMITTEE REPORT 232 RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE GRANTS IN AID ADVISORY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 17-44. Councilmember Manahan moved that Committee Report 232 be adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Elefante. There was no public testimony. Committee Report 232 was adopted. AYES: ELEFANTE, MANAHAN, MENOR, TEXEIRA, TSUNEYOSHI, WATERS, KOBAYASHI – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: FUKUNAGA, PINE – 2. PUBLIC