HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN PRPSC 2021/02/02 2020-2022Committee on Parks and Recreation
and Public Safety Committee
3`'d Session
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai i
February 2, 2021
CALL TO
The regular meeting of the Committee on Parks and Recreation and Public
ORDER:
Safety was called to order at 9:02 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by
Mr.
Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mr.
Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair
Mr.
Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Vice Chair
Mr.
Aaron S. Y. Chung, Member
Ms.
Maile Medeiros David, Member (via videoconference from Kona)
Ms.
Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member
Ms.
Heather L. Kimball, Member
Ms.
Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member
Mr.
Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member
Ms.
Rebecca Villegas, Member (via videoconference from Kona)
STATEMENTS
FROM THE
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS:
COMMUNI-
CATIONS:
The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
(There were none.)
CHR. INABA: Public testimony is closed at this time, and if we can move on to
our first and only order of business, Mr. Clerk.
The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
Communications.
PRPSC-3 February 2, 2021
Comm. 96: NOMINATION OF KATHLEEN LASSITER TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
From Acting Mayor Lee E. Lord, dated January 11, 2021, requesting the
Council's review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 26, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
Vote on Comm. 96: Ms. Kimball moved to recommend confirmation
(Approved) of the appointment of Ms. Kathleen Lassiter to the
Police Commission. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Ms. Pomaika`i Bartolome came forward
and provided a brief narrative of the nominee's background and
experience. Committee Members spoke in favor of the appointment.
Chair Inaba informed Ms. Lassiter that she does not need to appear before
the full Council for final confirmation.
ORDER OF The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
RESOLUTIONS: Order of Resolutions.
(There were none.)
BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
ORDINANCES: Bills for Ordinances.
(There were none.)
CHR. INABA: This brings us to the end of our agenda.
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February 2, 2021
ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 9:16 a.m., Ms. Lee Loy moved to
MENT: adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and
Chair Inaba — 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. INABA: This committee meeting is adjourned at 9:16 a.m. Mahalo nui.
Approved:
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Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair (Date)
Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee
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