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GOEAC-3 Page 2 January 7, 2025 <br />conversation has already begun with the other Department Heads and that they are trying to <br />figure out a way to prioritize and accomplish these projects. <br />Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder noted that our last Administration undertook <br />creating an inventory of how many facilities we have in the Department of Parks and Recreation. <br />He agreed with Member Onishi regarding the necessity to make sure we maintain what we <br />currently have, and that repair and maintenance should be the focus. <br />Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada mentioned that the Hilo Skate Park has been waiting for a long <br />time and the funding is already there and wanted to get an assurance that it is on the department's <br />priority list. Mr. Houma mentioned that having the State's support is helpful to get these projects <br />complete, but that he needs to look at all the priorities for all the districts. <br />Chair Kagiwada suggested that Mr. Houma could investigate a Memorandum of Agreement with <br />the Department of Education to allow the community to have access to school playgrounds <br />during the weekends or holidays, especially for communities that don't have County parks in <br />their area. Mr. Houma said he agreed with this idea and that in the past they've had challenges in <br />utilizing some school gyms for other uses, but that they have been able to use them for <br />emergency shelters. <br />Pursuant to Article VI, Chapter 3, Section 6-3.2 of the Hawaii County Charter, the Director of <br />Parks and Recreation is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose <br />and intent of Communication No. 47, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of <br />Clayton Honma as Director of Parks and Recreation. <br />slm <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />ONISHI <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br />OPERATIONS AND <br />EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />EPIMEMA50,;�1,� S- <br />/! heir . • <br />GOEAC .�. <br />SOP " IT <br />