County Council Meeting Summary - December 3, 2025

The County Council of Kai (referenced as Koai/Kawaii/Kwait in transcript) convened on December 3, 2025, at 18:45 UTC to approve the agenda, review minutes, and consider several items on the consent calendar and resolution requests. All members were present. The meeting featured unanimous support for two police department initiatives: an indemnification agreement for a youth center lease and a music licensing program for multimedia production, alongside public expressions of gratitude for community engagement.

Consent Calendar

• C2025-248 & C2025-249: Routine receipt and approval of items (content unspecified).
• C2025-250: Communication from Interim Chief of Police Elliot K. regarding the lease indemnification provision. The agreement provides the Kwait Police Department with the use of approximately 187,000 square feet of land at Samuel Mahilona Hospital in Kapala for $1 per year over a 10-year term. The site hosts the Kawai Police Activities League (KPAL) Youth Center, offering programs in wrestling, cheerleading, jiu-jitsu, self-defense, and physical fitness for local youth.
• C2025-251: Communication from Deputy Chief of Police Mark Ozaki regarding an indemnification clause for a "non-negotiable toon tank" (likely a transcription error for "Toon Tank" or similar music service) term of use. This enables the county to legally utilize high-quality, curated professional music for media production, including recruitment videos, Public Service Announcements (PSAs), and promotional content, ensuring copyright compliance.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Councilmember Cowden: Expressed gratitude to the Police Department and the State for the $1 lease agreement for KPAL, noting the program's excellent proximity to schools in Kapala and its positive impact on youth.
• Councilmember Holland: Echoed support for the KPAL program, acknowledging the personal energy of the staff. Councilmember Holland expressed the position that youth interaction with police in this positive manner is crucial for shaping future perceptions of law enforcement as helpful professionals.
• Mr. Seckles (Lani Cycles): Expressed full support for the Police Department despite awareness of internal issues. He stated that KPAL is a vital public face of the department and essential for raising children positively, countering negative media portrayals. He noted that intermingling between officers, civilians, and youth on the field has a significant positive impact.
• Councilmember Bullasan: Expressed support for the music licensing proposal. He drew a parallel to his own personal experience receiving YouTube copyright strikes for using "buttons" (likely upbeat music), emphasizing the importance of legal compliance. He questioned if the license would be available to other departments, and the PIO confirmed coordination is possible.
• Mr. Cycles (Public Comment): Referenced a Garden Island article regarding YWCA anti-violence against women programs featuring the Mayor. He argued that the Council and Mayor should utilize the new Public Service Announcement capabilities to support the YWCA more effectively than simply having names in newspapers. He urged the Council specifically to produce PSAs regarding violence against women, citing their long record of supporting women's issues.
• Councilmembers (General Public Engagement): Councilmember Holland (in his capacity as a board member) thanked the Mayor and Council for the community engagement program, expressing his enjoyment of participating and noting the benefit of community members engaging in their government.

Discussion Items

• KPAL Lease Agreement (C2025-250): The motion to approve was made and seconded. Councilmembers Cowden and Holland provided comments of support. Councilmember Holland suspended the rules to speak, while Mr. Seckles spoke for the record. The discussion focused on the program's longevity, the personal energy of the staff, and the positive impact on youth. No opposition was recorded.
• Music Licensing Program (C2025-251): Councilmember Bullasan raised a question regarding why the item originated in the Police Department and if other departments (Water, Planning, Elections) could access the license. Deputy Chief Ozaki and PIO Diana Victorino clarified that Victorino, a "homegrown" former KPD explorer, manages the program. They confirmed the library provides professionally produced, generic music (not necessarily pop songs) to avoid copyright issues and that other departments can coordinate with the PIO to download and use the assets. Bullasan shared a personal anecdote about copyright strikes to underscore the value of the program.

Key Outcomes

• Agenda Approval: Motion carried unanimously.
• Minutes Approval: Minutes for November 12, 2025, including the public hearing on bills 2975, 2976, 2977, and 2978, approved unanimously.
• Consent Calendar Approvals: Items C2025-248, C2025-249, C2025-250 (KPAL Lease), and C2025-251 (Music License) approved unanimously.
• Madison DeWort Vehicle Damage: A motion to refer the Madison DeWort for vehicle damage claim, presented against Section 23.06 of the County of Koiti Charter, to the County Attorney for reporting was carried unanimously.
• Resolution 2025-43 (Board of Water Supply): Confirmed the mayoral appointment of Anastasia Perry.
  • Vote Tally: 7 Ayes (Bulasan, Cavallio, Cowden, Holland, Kanishirro, Kuli, Chair Bozzle).
• Resolution 2025-44 (Historic Preservation): Confirmed the council appointment of Gerald Eda (Archaeology) to the Kawaii Historic Preservation Review Commission.
  • Vote Tally: 7 Ayes (Bulasan, Cavallio, Cowden, Holland, Kanashiro, Kulei, Chair Aposal/Bozzle).

Note: The transcript contains several phonetic transcription errors (e.g., "Koai" vs "Kawaii," "Kwait," "Kanishirro" vs "Kanashiro," "Cavallio" vs "Cavallo"), but positions and outcomes have been summarized based on the flow of the recorded dialogue.