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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> DATE: August 2, 2022 Re: Comm. No. 885 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hilo, Hawaii <br /> TIME: 10:44 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 885, reports as <br /> follows: <br /> Communication No. 885, transmitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated July 15, 2022, submitted <br /> for the Council's review and confirmation the nomination of Ms. Daina Saiki of District 2 to the <br /> Board of Appeals. <br /> Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Pomaika`i Bartolome, was present in the Hilo Chambers to <br /> introduce Ms. Saiki. Ms. Bartolome explained that Ms. Saiki has been a resident of Hawaii for <br /> 54 years and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at <br /> Hilo. She is a former Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant who developed a successful mentorship <br /> model and established inter-departmental connections that enabled employees to communicate <br /> and find solutions to systemic issues. Ms. Saiki has been an active volunteer serving with various <br /> organizations throughout Hawaii Island. If confirmed, she will fill the remainder of the term of <br /> Springer Kay, who resigned, with a term ending December 31, 2022. <br /> Ms. Saiki spoke of her love for her community and that she was raised to value service-oriented <br /> relationships. She would love to be a part of the Board of Appeals and help the County become <br /> more efficient. <br /> Committee Members Sue Lee Loy and Tim Richards praised the new perspective that Ms. Saiki <br /> would bring to the Board of Appeals, and highlighted that her references show she is trustworthy <br /> and will work with integrity. <br /> Committee Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz thanked Ms. Saiki for stepping up to serve, and noted that <br /> she would bring a fair, thoughtful, and deliberate perspective to the Board of Appeals. <br /> The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to Council with a favorable <br /> recommendation and passed with six "ayes,"with Committee Members Aaron Chung, <br /> Maile David, and Rebecca Villegas absent. <br /> PC Report No.: 71 <br />