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GOEAC-112 Page 2 April 7, 2026 <br />there needs to be opportunities for good jobs for people to stay here because the cost of living is so <br />high. He encouraged Mr. Moritz to see the balance and understand that the projects before the <br />Planning Commission might be things that can allow for greater job opportunities that would help his <br />students to stay here. <br />Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked Mr. Moritz where he lives. Mr. Moritz said he <br />lives in Ocean View. Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked if he has read the book "Land and Power <br />in Hawai`i," Mr. Moritz said no. Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder encouraged him to read the book to get <br />a history of the decisions that were made to create the large subdivisions without infrastructure across <br />the Puna and South Kona area. Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder stated that he wants to see the Planning <br />Commissions look at reviewing projects based on whether or not the infrastructure supports it. <br />Mr. Moritz said that this is one of the reasons he wants to serve on this Commission. <br />Committee Member James E. Hustace asked Mr. Alameda how many active educators are currently <br />serving on Boards and Commissions. Mr. Alameda estimated that maybe there are six. Member <br />Hustace highlighted the time sacrifice for educators serving on Boards and Commissions and gave <br />Mr. Moritz an acknowledgement for applying to serve in this manner. <br />Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada asked Mr. Moritz to share his thoughts about creating affordable and <br />attainable housing for our residents. Mr. Moritz said that ties into answering the question, what is <br />sustainable housing here? He said it is based on having access to running water, and the goal of the <br />Planning Commission is to make sure those fundamentals are available to everyone. <br />Pursuant to Article VI, Chapter 7, Section 6-7.3 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the <br />Windward Planning Commission shall be 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. 804, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of <br />Paul Moritz to the Windward Planning Commission. <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 />f�11. 0 :\C <br />I EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />1' <br />JE9N K!AGAVA15A, CHAIR <br />GOEAC REPORT NO.: 112 <br />ADOPTED: APR 2 2 202E <br />