REP PCENRM 003 2025-10-21 2024-2026

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PCENRM-3 Page 3 t October 21, 2025 Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder clarified the difference between prepared and pre- packaged food. Communication 482.5 was withdrawn by Ms. Villegas. Ms. Villegas proposed another amendment via communication 482.8, which clarifies definitions to pre -packaged food and prepared food. Bill 83, as amended, was further amended with seven "ayes," Committee Member Onishi voting in opposition, and Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiwicz absent. Committee Member Rebecca Villegas proposed an amendment via Communication 482.9, which amends the prohibition of serviceware made from polystyrene or plastic. Bill 83, as amended, was further amended with nine "ayes." Ms. Kagiwada proposed an amendment via Communication 482.6, which amends the definition of reusable. Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder questioned the overlapping language between two amendments. Mr. Perry confirmed there was no conflicting lanuage and if both amendments were adopted, then the new draft would include the language of both amendments. Bill 83, as amended, was further amended with eight "ayes," and Committee Member Onishi voting in opposition. Committee Member Heather L. Kimball proposed an amendment via Communication 482.7, which adds that organizations hosting an event using County grant funds fall under the Prohibition Section 20-05-01. Bill 83, as amended, was further amended with nine "ayes." Bill No 83, as amended to Draft 2, was referred to the Environmental Management Director and the Environmental Management Commission for comments, and postponed to October 21, 2025. Policy Committee on Environmental and Natural Resource Management Meeting of October 21, 2025 Environmental Management Recycling Specialist Alex White was present. Committee Member Rebecca Villegas gave a summary of the Bill and her understanding of the referral to Environmental Management Director and Environmental Management Commisson as well as the 45 day timeline for a response, and expressed her desire to move this legislation forward to Council. Committee Member Michelle Galimba expressed her concern about the cost and adaptatation to using compostable containters. Committee Members Holeka Goro Inaba and Jennifer Kagiwada expressed their support. Committee Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi expressed his concern about the cost to vendors and consumers, and the lack of compostable products and a composting facility causing everthing to go back into the landfill. Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder questioned the percentage of plastics that go into the landfill, composting between carbon and nitrogen, and asked if there was need for a separate composting facility to take in plastics. PCENRM Report No. 3