REP FC 043 2016/01/05 (2014-2016)

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FC-43 Page 2 January 5, 2016 Deputy Director Van Bergen commented that it is not a bad suggestion, but council would have to allocate the funds, and had no opinion as to whether that is good or bad. He stated that with or without the timeline, the motivation is there, and this is already a priority for Parks and Recreation. Finance Director Deanna Sako commented that she is okay with the two year timeline, but as to construction deadlines, there is no funding and it would be crossing over administrations as well. Council Member Aaron Chung stated that he understands Mr. Ilagan, agrees with Mr. Onishi and suggested going with the departments representations. He suggested reconsidering the need for an amendment, and advised to keep it general. Council Member Margaret Wille recommended against the amendment, and said that the "threat" in the amendment is not needed. Council Member Valerie Poindexter commented that she will support Mr. Ragan. Council Member Daniel Paleka voiced his support for Mr. Ilagan and Hawaiian Paradise Park, then stated that he feels the amendment is not necessary and that he sees no problem with the project coming to fruition. He suggested that Mr. Ilagan reconsider the necessity of this amendment. Mr. Van Bergen stated that as former property manager for parks and recreation, this amendment is highly unusual from a historical standpoint Mr. Ilagan stated that his trust lies only on what is written, and that the community thinks the County will not be held accountable if no action is taken showing the County's commitment. Mr. Van Bergen stated that this amendment does not force the County to do anything other than give the property back after two years. This amendment gives the County one shot; and if the County does not do it in two years, then the property is taken back. Mr. Ilagan stated that the two-year deadline is only for the Master Plan, and that the consultant says it will take six months to complete. He further explained that two years is a very conservative time frame and that it does not say the park has to be completed in two years. Mr. Chung commented that the primary purpose is to get the project done. He believes that this is a great start and will support Mr. Ilagan 100 percent. Mr. Paleka made a Motion to Call for the Question, which passed with eight ayes. Council Member Dru Kanuha was absent and excused. The vote was taken on the motion to amend Resolution 360-16 with the contents of Comm. 592.1, and passed with seven ayes and one no from Ms. Wille. Mr. Kanuha was absent and excused.