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PC-56 Page 2 July 18, 2012 <br /> Mr. Ogin stated that he did not have much interface with the CDP process but his involvement <br /> with other Kailua-Kona community organizations and his ability to get community input would be <br /> an asset to this committee. He discussed the opening of the West Hawai`i Civic Center (WHCC) <br /> and the gap it created in the Kona Village area when the County vacated its leased office spaces. <br /> Committee Member Pilago stated that the WHCC did not create a rental vacuum in Kailua-Kona <br /> and it has been a positive, not negative, asset to the community. <br /> Committee Member Yagong clarified the background interest of the current committee members. <br /> Committee Chair Hoffmann stated that his office wrote the legislation that established Community <br /> Development Plan Action Committees and that while a balance of interests from each community <br /> would be beneficial, the Action Committee legislation did not require such a balance. <br /> Committee Member Ford stated that she has provided recommendations of individuals for various <br /> committees and commissions to the Mayor but none of those individuals were ever contacted. She <br /> further stated that the vetting process could be discriminatory in regards to seeking nominees that <br /> have lived on the island for a long time, and explained that Kailua-Kona is a diverse blend of both <br /> Native Hawaiians and newcomers and the committee should reflect that. She believes new ideas <br /> and experiences would also be good for this committee. <br /> Committee Member Yoshimoto stated that the vetting process has been properly completed and <br /> the nominees should be evaluated on character, commitment, and integrity. He further stated that <br /> he is not sure a perfect balance of backgrounds can be achieved. <br /> For informational purposes, Committee Member Yagong voted "kanalua"twice. <br /> Mr. Ogin is not required to be present before the full Council for final confirmation. <br /> Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication No. 766 <br /> and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Gregory G. Ogin to the Kona <br /> Community Development Plan Action Committee. <br /> mh <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> BLAS X <br /> FORD x COMMITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> HOFFMANN X <br /> IKEDA X <br /> ONISHI X <br /> PILAGO X ff � <br /> SMART x PETE HOFFMA Pi, AIR <br /> YAGONG x PC ' PO T NO. 56 <br /> YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTE R. <br />