2023-05-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes May 19, 2023 Page 8 budget for commendations, where they can participate in having a certificate or plaque made for officers or run it through the Chief's Office. Chief Moszkowicz stated the County Council voted on the first draft of the budget. If they can't move something into the commission's budget, the commission's secretary could work with them to put something together. Recess was called at 10:57 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:13 a.m. NEW BUSINESS • Video recording for preservation and publication. Chief Moszkowicz stated he sees the value in expanding the availability of the Police Commission meetings for members of the department and the public. He suggests making it available either by filming it and posting it or broadcasting it live. He is willing to have the department's resources and personnel available to assist with this. He explained that he wants employees to be able to watch the Police Commission meetings. Commissioner Bertsch stated that he's on the fence about it, but also feels they need to take a step in that direction, transparency is important. Chair Robinson explained there are two components. One component is broadcasting their meetings, the second is if they will allow testimony from the public. DCC Frenz stated legally under Sunshine, under Chapter 92, if they have a Zoom option, they must provide a remote location, they would need to allow them to testify and watch. Chair Robinson stated he's in favor of the recordation and publication on YouTube. DCC Frenz advised the commission that they need to confer with Ms. Correa, as far as workload goes. She also has legal concerns. Commissioner Bertsch recommends if they were to go in that direction, none of it should fall on Ms. Correa's shoulders. Chief Moszkowicz stated he's trying to find a solution that the commission is comfortable with. Commissioner Bertsch feels the commission should digest this and wait for Corporation Counsel's recommendation. DCC Frenz stated if we record, we would need to tighten the belt. Commissioner Bertsch agreed and stated this isn't a quasi- judicial board, but there is a public perception that they need to adhere to. Chair Robinson asked DCC Frenz to write the commission a memo on her legal analysis regarding the recordation and publication on YouTube, with no live broadcasts or virtual interactions. Commissioner Bertsch recommended that Corporation Counsel present them with an analysis of all aspects of this. DCC Frenz will do the analysis on all aspects, that way the commission will be fully informed, and can make a decision on how they want to proceed. • Chief Moszkowicz's request for outside employment at the University of Hawaii — Hawaii Community College as a lecturer.