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Major Brandon Ogata, Waikiki Patrol District, told the committee the contribution is an annual gift used to fund projects that target problem areas such as Kalakaua Avenue, Kuhio Avenue and freight zones. He said the funds are used to set up targeted projects for available staff rather than to pay additional officer salaries.

When asked whether the money goes toward equipment purchases, Major Ogata said historically the funds have been used to support projects; he has been in the position about six months and could not confirm past equipment purchases.

The chair recommended that Resolution 25‑143 be reported out for adoption; no objections were recorded and the recommendation was ordered.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-05-29 Public Safety & Customer Services","oneSentenceSummary","The committee accepted a $35,000 annual gift from the Waikiki Transportation Management Association to HPD District 6 to address illegal activity and parking violations in Waikiki; the department described the funds as for special projects rather than salaries.","taxTitle","Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii","taxId",61746,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221597,"Committee clears ordinance amending lifeguard program transfer and endorses 'dawn to dusk' language",504,184000,688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3612167-acbcca91a68fa99a5a7866e4f6856f43&start=184&end=688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3612167-acbcca91a68fa99a5a7866e4f6856f43/thumbnail_184000.jpg","/articles/6221597/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Committee-clears-ordinance-amending-lifeguard-program-transfer-and-endorses-dawn-to-dusk-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221597-7379fb5596c275490a16008f13c10ed7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448586&Signature=AQK8fkud7cBnZWmBRpoZzr8RuPTq17IdOKR9Dm3kcw4qDw6ReaYK8mTlXF19QxVH6CGK5VJP3LYs0rBjC6fSKX3WBggxP~tlnrQiNIGr0j67j~fxx0pp24jEQfGzhhcfBaRl5JdhqTuVjAhE~2C5ZCrPv2AkF7MdmDe8Zvgga-OANh7MoeP5o~ok5IaXT64bTHWTZdmGeHmAKJajwU9wlPevloSygRH3tdgnRuDebjqLC8iGosa1Xq8pVVdwYEC93LLXitfR6Pq4eShAEedALZT-SmMdt4LQ5drGCupvvPxi2q7rvceXWEQoMXwcvB7Q-9g5tAWw9oP6N6G4e-rXhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee considered Bill 38 (2025), which amends Honolulu ordinances to transfer the extended lifeguard services program from the Department of Emergency Services to the Department of Ocean Safety, and the panel recommended the bill be reported out for passage on third reading.

Acting Assistant Chief Adam Lerner of Honolulu Ocean Safety briefed the committee and explained that the department and corporation counsel prefer the operational wording “dawn to dusk” for tower coverage and public notice rather than attempting to tie duties to precise sunrise and sunset times. Lerner said Ocean Safety has experimented with extended coverage since 2023 and currently staffs many towers on 10‑hour, 4‑10 shifts that generally provide coverage from roughly 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with variations at some locations like Kanaha Bay.

Lerner described the 2023 shift change from a traditional 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. schedule to islandwide 10‑hour shifts to provide extended coverage, and said the towers display signage that reads in effect that no lifeguard is on duty and to call 911 when the tower is closed. He noted collective bargaining and rest‑period requirements constrain flexible start times and that further summer expansion would require additional staffing or experimental scheduling.

Council members sought clarification on who sets start and end times and how changes are communicated across beaches; Lerner said core coverage remains consistent and the department tacks on pre‑ or post‑shift overtime for anticipated busy days. The chair recommended Bill 38‑2025 be reported out for passage on third reading; no objections were recorded and the measure was ordered to proceed.","The committee reviewed Bill 38 (2025) to move the extended lifeguard services program from the Department of Emergency Services to the Department of Ocean Safety and favored 'dawn to dusk' wording for hours; the bill was recommended for third reading.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221602,"Council committee advances Landon Kaneshiro nomination to Police Commission amid reservations from some members",1815,608000,2423000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3612167-acbcca91a68fa99a5a7866e4f6856f43&start=608&end=2423","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3612167-acbcca91a68fa99a5a7866e4f6856f43/thumbnail_608000.jpg","/articles/6221602/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Council-committee-advances-Landon-Kaneshiro-nomination-to-Police-Commission-amid-reservations-from-some-members","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221602-b702cb06dc85f9f62e770d4798e5ebf7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448586&Signature=nrh-pl-sXMp6PdgXdOEUl07JV~0JS36qi5XnF7F0vWMRWz6UGk5b7uUhZ2x7Zac967QaGQssFDWlM9OJ2-BW8t6JM~skGcbs~pCSt8DLuSmZM7bi8NeqAduyq5jlXV538zqaCA0g7pTlrfPfDL8-Ti5NrhTNQMoss0XsHuIbWXJoVveAx-46RjSFH9-puQ4aIaB4ScnrzHZ6L9UOvLNqdXTe4a0neWaN0c01Z5-ljhRYaRvjn5R641ubJ-IhMY3VDYM~2IekUKIWqLTlfxUKaB4tJ64gGHjPiEYVBNAv4Zj-f2YwTEsu1AZDRuQJTE8FNL3C3ooyerj6tMnqmiEvwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee on Public Safety and Customer Services held a confirmation hearing for Mayor‑nominated Landon Kaneshiro to the Honolulu Police Commission and reported the nomination out for adoption despite several members expressing reservations.

Kaneshiro told the committee he has experience in business management, served on the city zoning board of appeals and views the appointment as pro bono community service: “I don't take this appointment lightly at all,” he said. He said he had observed police operations and participated in a ride‑along and identified recruitment, morale, homelessness and mental health as among the department’s challenges.

Several council members pressed Kaneshiro on his qualifications and expectations for the post. Committee Vice Chair Kia Aina said she was “a little worried about your nomination to this post because I don't believe you have the requisite experience,” and said she expected nominees to bring either direct experience or demonstrable passion for the social issues the department handles. Council Member Tova said she would vote with reservations. Council Member Weier said she supported the nomination and welcomed generational diversity on the commission.

Kaneshiro said he had multiple conversations with the mayor about the role and understood the priorities expected of him, including “visibility, accountability into the department, making sure that things are being done properly.” He told the committee he plans to commit the necessary time to the commission and to learn the dynamics quickly.

The committee chair recommended Resolution 25‑101, confirming Kaneshiro to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2029, be reported out for adoption; the chair’s recommendation was ordered. The transcript records dissenting votes in committee: Kia Aina voted no and Tova recorded a vote “with reservations.”","The committee held a confirmation hearing for Landon Kaneshiro to the Honolulu Police Commission; members praised his willingness to serve but several expressed reservations about his direct police experience. The committee recommended the resolution be reported out for adoption.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221607,"Council creates police staffing and retention task force with extended report deadline",0,4739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3612167-acbcca91a68fa99a5a7866e4f6856f43&start=4739&end=4739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3612167-acbcca91a68fa99a5a7866e4f6856f43/thumbnail_4739000.jpg","/articles/6221607/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Council-creates-police-staffing-and-retention-task-force-with-extended-report-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221607-701dd76491be2117c1e20b377e782d4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448586&Signature=fqcIT0d1GvMAo32sCD8XMiwCHm3-jCWLE0mN6kNZzJR66YQo6mUadY4ph3zvaeKzJov6UBZAoWJR1zREu1TuoV8pgc2ROPYYxZF89bSeUnt28qvZVyB-cJ~XgpKSY30IWCcN6ThPa~OGHZ938tnJw5-K0baaVExi--VlcDbv4pLtuCeL0Ssu7hqad7Y6w9CqXCm-cmvt5lhQtOJJOQvwlaZiIzyishU82ux8owxnebX0xc6ZtZPep0vUcHoptFnxzX9zA-dldCo-uZM9uRub~95GCPwFII4Khb3ICcSQ1ShYSoRuUI3XO14uDtmXjkzOi-UL3R670oWMIh1kkf3AuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee on Public Safety and Customer Services voted to create a nine‑member Police Department Staffing and Retention Task Force to produce a written plan addressing Honolulu Police Department vacancies and retention and to report back to the council within 180 days.

Council Member Esther Tupala, who introduced the resolution, said the lapsing of $50 million from departmental budgets made the issue urgent: “The lapsing of $50,000,000 out of this department was alarming,” she told the committee. Tupala said the task force should produce a plan that links proposed strategies to budget line items so the council can track implementation.

Major Parker Bodie, who leads HPD’s human resources division, told the committee the department “got over 450 vacancies,” underscoring the scale of the shortfall. Bodie said HPD supports the task force’s intent and offered to answer operational questions.

The composition listed in the resolution includes HPD leadership, the managing director’s office, representatives from relevant unions, one council‑appointed current HPD officer and an observer from another police agency. Committee Vice Chair Kia Aina urged flexibility on the reporting deadline; members agreed to a verbal amendment changing the deadline from 90 days to 180 days to allow time for thorough work and stakeholder consultation.

Public testimony supported the task force and emphasized specific staffing pressures. Eddie Fujioka, who submitted written testimony and spoke remotely, urged the committee to prioritize emergency dispatchers, noting dispatchers are non‑uniformed, receive lower wages than other county dispatchers and frequently work skeleton crews.

The chair amended the resolution to reflect the 180‑day reporting schedule and recommended Resolution 25‑160 as amended be reported out for adoption; no objections were recorded and the chair’s recommendation was ordered.","The committee approved a task force to study HPD vacancies and retention, expanded the reporting deadline from 90 to 180 days, and asked participating agencies and unions to deliver a written plan with budget recommendations.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221612,"Council advances pilot to place overt video trailers in city parks after privacy debate",2032,2642000,4674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3612167-acbcca91a68fa99a5a7866e4f6856f43&start=2642&end=4674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3612167-acbcca91a68fa99a5a7866e4f6856f43/thumbnail_2642000.jpg","/articles/6221612/Honolulu-City/Honolulu-County/Hawaii/Council-advances-pilot-to-place-overt-video-trailers-in-city-parks-after-privacy-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221612-eb577dc7327fdd26e72d998dcabf66b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448587&Signature=EAiVN~gaRSuxx2-wEUXRSss7tiKx2yQ141QeDsnROTuTqq6EJuF-hbhdW2W3A0Q9rKAP~kj6wdMebpeQI7MQjGnxquX~EwZl~wraGAI9Pg2q~aZc4RUq7aYPLbGv-CRzCY8m47UGV9l910NGC8QblXidAMQAEsZwWN-OiBqrVp~-q73ZPQ7ztcYu5wZ~Xeae~RuKymHoLuyak6mFQEocI6XcVWWWwCf4TvG5qo8EndtW8IGdb0HYtSEK6o9yIyJGZ~j-81wxR3KjQIpiIxXtF3Dq9gb4QRTL8emMx537a5bxqFhDX-MiecFK5dJsP1ZbklUnKtbV~tvLPqX07dmoJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee on Public Safety and Customer Services advanced a resolution to authorize a one‑year pilot of overt video monitoring in city parks, saying the program will start in at least one park per council district and be evaluated before any wider deployment.

Council Member Calvin Cordero, who introduced the measure, said the pilot is intended to “assist, as well as curb any public safety concerns in any of our parks.” He proposed a CD1 that incorporated suggestions from colleagues about which parks to consider.

Supporters from the Honolulu Police Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation argued the technology can help investigate crimes and deter illegal activity. Assistant Chief Brian Lynch cautioned that rigorous procurement, vendor support and court‑ready access to footage are prerequisites, and said, “I would say yes. And I'm confident that when we do do a pilot, it's going to prove that it's a viable option to help combat crime.” Deputy Director Stephen Courtney of the Department of Information Technology said cameras require both power and a reliable network connection and that maintenance is a recurring cost.

Community testimony included residents who supported the pilot while expressing privacy concerns. Deborah King, a Chinatown resident, said she had reservations about “Big Brother” surveillance but backed the resolution because footage can help prosecutors: “I support this resolution because … this may catch and enforce some of those things.” A remote testifier said real‑time alerts could help compensate for officer shortages.

Council members and department witnesses discussed several operational questions: which parks should be chosen (crime statistics were suggested as a guide), whether to use stationary pole mounts or mobile trailer units, how footage would be accessed for investigations and court, and how to pay for maintenance. Assistant Chief Lynch said an earlier planned East Honolulu project stalled in the procurement and finance process, underscoring the need to resolve contracting and vendor support issues first.

The department estimated a budget around $65,000 for an initial project that would fund about three mobile camera trailers and permit a roughly six‑month deployment, with one or more cameras moved after initial use. Lynch noted the visible trailers provide a stronger deterrent than pole‑mounted cameras but cost more.

Parks Department representative Ted Hayden said DPR already operates about 65 cameras across 16 parks that are not actively monitored and that HPD requests footage after incidents; DPR said resource needs depend on whether the pilot requires active monitoring. Courtney warned that long‑term effectiveness depends on a sustained maintenance plan; cameras in coastal locations require regular lens cleaning and upkeep.

Committee members debated privacy and oversight but praised the collaborative approach of naming parks by district and working with HPD, DPR and DIT before committing long‑term funds. The chair amended the resolution to the posted proposed CD1 and recommended that Resolution 25‑128 CD1 be reported out for adoption; no objections were recorded and the chair’s recommendation was ordered.","The Honolulu City Council committee approved a CD1 amendment to a resolution authorizing a one‑year pilot of overt video monitoring in parks, after questioning on costs, privacy, maintenance and placement; the measure was reported out for adoption.","actionData","errors"]

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