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I I PC-48 Page 5 July 7,2020 3 genetically modified organisms and herbicides in Hawaii County to err on the side of caution. She said, "We are a very fragile place, and we are in a position to keep this island safe." 1 Chair Kierkiewicz asked Director Yee what the resolution means for his department. Director Yee repeated that no matter how strongly the resolution is worded, it is only still just a resolution going up against federal law that will have little effect. From a broader perspective,he understands that the regulatory system is broken, and he hopes the Council realizes the State has to step up. So it is about a larger systems change. To get a systems change we have to nip on their heels and pass testing regimes. It won't be overnight. It gives us a chance to reflect what are = the small things pushed on for system change that we can identify, and there are things in Planning that we can consider, Director Yee said. Chair Kierkiewicz asked whether there is anything within our ability, our process, our systems to require the people coming forward with this technology to submit a health report as a prerequisite to an application. She asked Corporation Counsel to report back to the Council on the feasibility. Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder closed the discussion by adding that he learned some of the other counties were preparing to start passing ordinances against 5G technology rollout as well. It is out there, and this is how we make a difference. Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 678-20, and recommends its adoption. ps AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, CHUNG x DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PLANNING EOFF x KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X LEE LOY x POINDEXTER x ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR RICHARDS x PC REPORT NO. 48 VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: JUL 2 2 2M ,t ;t