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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN PRPSC 2022/02/22 2020-2022Committee on Parks and Recreation and Public Safety 24th Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii February 22, 2022 CALL TO The regular meeting of the Committee on Parks and Recreation and Public ORDER: Safety was called to order at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair. ROLL CALL - Present: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Vice Chair (via videoconference from Hilo) Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Member Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member Mr. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member CHR. INABA: Mahalo. `Oiai `o ka Mahina `Olelo Hawaii keia, na`u e malama i ke alaka`i o keia Komike ma o ka `olelo Hawaii. He leo mahalo keia is Keli`ikanoe Mahi, ka`u kumu papa `ekahi a me kekahi alaka`i o ka `olelo Hawaii, i kona `ae `olu`olu e filo i mahele `olelo i keia la. CHR INABA: Being that it is Mahina `Olelo Hawaii or Hawaiian language month, I'll be chairing this meeting again, in Hawaiian. I want to thank Kelii Kanoe-Mahi my first grade teacher, and the leader in the Hawaiian language revival movement for being here to translate today. CHR. INABA: A me keia mana`o, e holomua kakou me na mana`o mai ka lehulehu. MS. KANOE-MAHL Acknowledging this, let's move forward with public testimony. STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: (There were none.) PRPSC-24 February 22, 2022 CHR. INABA: Mahalo. Eia ka panina o ka wa ka`ana a ka lehulehu. E holomua kakou me Ka`a`ike 618. MS. KANOE-MAHL This brings us to the end of public testimony. Let's proceed with Communication 618. Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, Of Business: the following item were taken out of order. COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: Communications. Comm. 618: NOMINATION OF CARLENE WOLF TO THE FIRE COMMISSION From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated February 1, 2022, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Requires Council Confirmation by: March 18, 2022 (Section 13-4(k) Hawaii County Charter) Vote on Comm. 618: Ms. Lee Loy moved to recommend confirmation of (Approved) the nomination of Ms. Carlene Wolf to the Fire Commission. Seconded by Ms. Villegas 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 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. CHR. INABA: No laila, e ho`omau kakou me Ka`a`ike 619. MS. KANOE-MAHL Let's continue with Communication 619. Page 2 PRPSC-24 February 22, 2022 Comm. 619: NOMINATION OF LAURISA NISHIMOTO TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated February 1, 2022, requesting the Council's review and confirmation. Vote on Comm. 619: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to recommend confirmation (Approved) of the nomination of Ms. Laurisa Nishimoto to the Liquor 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 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. CHR. INABA: No laila, `o ka hanana hope loa, `o is `o Ka`a`ike 176.11. MS. KANOE-MAHL The last item on our agenda is Communication 176.11 Return to Order The Chair directed the Committee to return to the order of Business. of Business: Comm. 176.11: REQUESTS A PRESENTATION OF THE FEBRUARY 2022 HAWEO AWARD TO KYLE CHING, WATER SAFETY OFFICER II — HAWAI`I FIRE DEPARTMENT From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated January 19, 2022. Motion to Close File: Ms. Lee Loy moved to close file on Comm. 176.11. Seconded by Ms. Villegas. CERTIFICATE OF (Note: At this time, the February 2022 Haweo Award was presented APPRECIATION: to Kyle Ching, Water Safety Officer II from the Hawaii Fire Department in recognition of going above and beyond the call of duty. Fire Chief Kazuo Todd came forward and provided statements regarding his exceptional activities in service to the community.) Page 3 PRPSC-24 February 22, 2022 Vote on Comm. 176.11: The motion to close file on Comm. 176.11 was carried Filed by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Inaba — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Eia ka panina o ka papahana. E hdpai i not panina, ke `olu` olu. MS. KANOE-MAHI: , This brings us to the end of our agenda. A motion to adjourn, please. ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 9:33 a.m., Ms. Lee Loy moved to MENT: adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Kimball and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Kdneali `i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Inaba — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. INABA: Pau ka hdldwai i ke kanakolukumdkolu minuke i hala ka hola `eiwa. S. KANOE-MAHI: Meeting is adjourned at 9:33 a.m. Mahalo. Approved: Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee HI/rk (Date) Page 4