One, if passed, would urge Mayor Peter Carlisle‘s administration to re-evaluate the city’s plans to direct growth toward Kapolei and re-examine spreading development to other areas like East Honolulu and Koolaupoko. It asks for a report of recommendations and findings within 90 days.

The other would establish a policy that the “direct beneficiaries” of sewer and water repairs should be charged for the cost of the work involved. The reso says such a system would address infrastructure improvement needs more “equitably” than simply raising everyone’s rates to pay for improvements.

Both proposals would seem at first glance unlikely to gain traction with Garcia’s colleagues, but the City Council veteran might be trying to make points rather than enact policies.

The first reso features a number of “whereas” clauses focusing on traffic and rail, while the second mentions the linking of fees to park users. Is he trying to highlight out the absurdity of others’ arguments?

I’ll ask next time I see him. What do you think?