REP PC 014 2021/03/17 (2020-2022)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: March 17, 2021 Re: Comm. No. 163 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. 163, reports as follows: Communication No. 163, from Mayor Mitch Roth dated February 26, 2021, reappoints Nicole Lui to the Hawaii County Cultural Resources Commission. If confirmed, Ms. Lui will serve a five-year term to end on December 31, 2025. Pomaika`i Bartolome was present in the Hilo Council Chambers to announce Ms. Lui. Ms. Lui is kama`aina of Hawaii Island, has been involved in various community organizations such as Queen Lili`uokalani Trust and Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and has extensive experience and knowledge on ethno-historical, archeological, and genealogical topics, as well as Native Hawaiian burial protocols. Ms. Lui expressed her gratitude for being on this Commission, and that she appreciates the ability to ensure cultural and historical background accuracy in cultural and archaeological reports, which is important because the reports are often cited in research and University studies. Committee Members Sue Lee Loy, Rebecca Villegas, and Holeka Inaba all thanked Ms. Lui for her willingness to serve the island in this capacity and expounded on her skill, experience and knowledge. Committee Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz also thanked Ms. Lui for continuing her service on this Commission, and noted that it is important to have her knowledge and experience of cultural context to make responsible land use decisions. Pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-226(b), there shall be a Hawaii County Cultural Resources Commission which shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of 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: 14