REP PC 012 2021/03/17 (2020-2022)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: March 17, 2021 Re: Comm. No. 161 PLACE: Council Chambers Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 9:00 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 161, reports as follows: Communication No. 161, submitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated February 24, 2021, nominates Dana Asis to the Leeward Planning Commission. If confirmed, Ms. Asis will represent At Large-South K6hala for a term to end December 31, 2025. Pomaika`i Bartolome was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce Ms. Asis, who was present via Zoom. Ms. Asis addressed public concerns of her real estate background by clarifying she promotes responsible and balanced real estate, and that her family has deep ties to Hawaii Island that she respects. She is a community-minded individual and has volunteered in the Emergency Department at North Hawaii Community Hospital since 2014. Committee Member Tim Richards expressed the need in the County for affordable housing, and asked Ms. Asis how she sees herself functioning in that role. She responded that she is regularly in touch with the community as a volunteer and within her professional capacity. She sees this as an opportunity to expand on her collaboration to work within the larger community to bring affordable housing opportunities. Committee Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz noted that, in this capacity, Ms. Asis will be reviewing the updated County General Plan, which sets long-term development for the island, and said she appreciates her balanced approach to responsible development. Pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Chapter 7, Section 6-7.4, there shall be a Leeward Planning Commission which shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to Council with a favorable recommendation and passed with eight"ayes," and Council Chair Maile David absent and excused. PC Report No: 12