REP PSMTC 017 2016/08/02 (2014-2016)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND MASS TRANSIT DATE: August 2, 2016 Re: Comm. No. 947 PLACE: Council Chambers Hilo, Hawai`i TIME: 1:06 p.m. Council Chair and Members Hawai`i County Council Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Your Committee on Public Safety and Mass Transit, to which was referred Comm. No. 947, reports as follows: Communication No. 947, transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated July 14, 2016, requests review and favorable recommendation of the nomination of Mr. Carl Carlson, Jr. of Council District 8 to the County of Hawaii Police Commission. After the close of public testimony, Deputy County Clerk, Jon Henricks, read Comm. No. 947 into the record, preceding a motion made by Ms. Eoff and seconded by Mr. Kanuha to approve the nomination. Executive Assistant to Mayor Kenoi, Ms. Charmaine Shigemura, notified Your Committee on Mr. Carlson's absence from the Council Chambers. Mr. Ilagan moved to push the nomination forward to the full Council, Mr. Onishi seconded to approve the motion. At 1:27 pm Mr. Kanuha moved to table, seconded by Mr. Onishi, and approved with 9 ayes. At 1:45 pm Comm. No. 947 was taken off the table, and Ms. Shigemura proceeded to introduce Mr. Carlson in his absence. Mr. Carl Carlson, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Hawai`i. He is presently self-employed as a consultant to Huihue Ventures, LLC, which he is also the founder, member, and manager. Mr. Carlson is a former member of the UH Board of Regents, the Board of Agriculture, and the Research Corporation of Hawai`i. He is a past member of the Hawaii County Board of Ethics. He states that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, Mr. Carlson will serve a vacant term to end on December 31, 2020. During discussion, Committee Member Eoff indicated the nominee resides in the Council district she represents, and asked Your Committee to consider moving forward with the nomination, if Mr. Carlson appears at full confirmation before the Council. Ms. Wille stated she would not support the nomination unless the Police Commission required an immediate quorum, as she expressed her concern for the lack of quorum in the Environmental Management Commission. Ms. Poindexter stated she would defer to the recommendation made by the respective Committee member representing Council District 8. Both Mr. Ilagan and Mr. Onishi mentioned there is precedent for a nomination to advance with the nominee's absence, and would support Ms. Eoff s decision. Mr. Chung repeated a similar nomination had been done before. He knows Mr. Carlson personally and finds no reason to delay the nomination. Ms. Wille stated the nominee's family is well known and his resume of public service speaks for itself Mr. Ilagan PSMTC Report No.; 17