REP HSSSC 003 2014/02/18 (2012-2014)

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HSSSC-3 Page 2 February 18, 2014 Deputy Director of Public Works Brandon Gonzales stated that Public Works is in agreement with the entire Resolution and Exhibit A, as drafted. Planning Director Duane Kanuha commented that all departments worked extremely hard in vetting this Resolution. Ms. Liz Heiman commented regarding the importance of a having a senior living center in Kona. She further commented as to the insight she had gained for the need of such a development during her position as Chairman of the Board for Hawai`i Health Systems, West Hawai`i Regional Board. Council Member Dru Kanuha commented that he is in complete favor of this development. Council Member Valerie Poindexter stated that she is in full support of building within our own community to give the opportunity for the elderly to stay within our community. Ms. Poindexter commented further that more independent living homes and medical facilities is what this community needs. Council Member Margaret Wille expressed her gratitude toward this development for turning"intent into action." Bruce Beard, Managing Partner for West Hawaii Health, LLC., commented that all neighbors within 500 feet of the project were notified and advised of the proposed development at a public meeting that was held, and further indicated that during that meeting, questions were answered and very positive feedback was given from the community. There was no further discussion. Chair Eoff thanked the department heads and the applicant for their collaborative effort to bring this proposal forth and requested that the vote be taken on the motion to amend by substitution. Nine council members voted in favor. Chair Eoff then requested that the vote to be taken on the main motion to approve Resolution 281-14, as amended by substitution, with the contents of Communication 630.6. Nine council members voted in favor. Your Committee on Human Services and Social Services is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution 281-14, as amended to Draft 2, and recommends its adoption. wpb AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, EOFF X FORD X COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES ILAGAN X AND SOCIAL SERVICES KANUHA X KERN X ONISHI X f -- POINDEXTER X KAREN EOFF, CHAIR YOSHIMOTO X HSSSC REPORT NO. 3 WILLE X ADOPTED: MAR 0 7 2014.