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COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: July 20, 2021 Re: Comm. No. 319
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 319, reports as
follows:
Communication No. 319 nominates Matthew Clark to the Hawaii County Cultural Resources
Commission (CRC). Mr. Clark holds a B.A. in Anthropology and earned his master's degree in
Heritage Management from the University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2017. He is currently working at
ASM Affiliates as a Consulting Archaeologist permitted by the State Historic Preservation
Division in the State of Hawaii. The CRC requires specific representation from professionals
with special interest in archeology to be able to assist Federal, State, and County governmental
agencies carry out historic preservation responsibilities. If confirmed, Mr. Clark will serve a term
ending on December 31, 2026.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome was present in the Hilo Chambers to
introduce the nominee who appeared before Your Committee in the Kona Council Chambers.
Mr. Clark spoke of his experience with equitable practices of community-based heritage
management and that he is motivated to ensure the communities his children grow up in are
responsibly managed.
Committee Members Sue Lee Loy, Maile David, Holeka Inaba, and Rebecca Villegas thanked
Mr. Clark for his work and expressed that his resume was impressive.
Committee Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz asked Mr. Clark to expand upon how historic preservation
and heritage management processes can be improved and be more equitable. Mr. Clark said he
believes many decisions on the State level are not"one size fits all," and he will create
opportunities for all local views and voices to be heard for archaeological preservation. He
voiced his concern over developments that do not properly give back to communities and that
reserved areas should be managed and given back to communities in a way that serves local
priorities.
Pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-226(b), there shall be a Hawaii County Cultural
Resources Commission which shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
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The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to Council with a favorable
recommendation and passed with nine "ayes."
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication No. 319
and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Matthew Clark to the Hawaii County
Cultural Resources Commission.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
INABA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER x
KIERKIEWICZ x
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KIMBALL x
LEE LOY x ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR
RICHARDS X PC REPORT NO.: 22
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: AUG 0 4 Z�