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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 007 02/06/2007 2006-2008 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: February 6, 2007 Re: Comm. No. 107 PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 TIME: 10:00 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 107, reports as follows: Communication No. 107 from Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 17, 2007, nominates the following individuals to serve on the Hawaii County Planning Commission: Council District 1 - Mr. Takashi Domingo is a 67-year resident of Hawaii who is currently retired. Mr. Domingo formerly worked as a Hawaii County Special Assistant from 1997 to 2002, and prior to that he served for 20 years as a Councilman for District 1 on the Hawaii County Council. Mr. Domingo states he is a democrat and, if confirmed, he will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2011, replacing Mr. Fred Galdones, whose term expired on December 31, 2006. Council District 6 - Mr. Rell M. Woodward has been a resident of Hawaii for 1-112 yeazs. He was employed as a physician at OB-GYN Association in Houston, Texas from 1980 to 2002. Mr. Woodward is the President of Ocean View Community Development Corporation, treasurer of the Hawaii an Ocean View Road Maintenance Corporation and member of the Board of Directors of the Ocean View Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Woodward states he is not affiliated with any political party and, if confirmed, he will serve a term to expire on December 31, 201 I, replacing Mr. Jeffrey W. McCall, whose term expired on December 31, 2006. Pursuant to Section 6-4.3, Hawaii County Charter, the Planning Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, one from each council district, appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council. At the February 6, 2007 Planning Committee meeting, a motion by Council Member Jacobson, seconded by Council Member Ikeda to bifurcate the two nominations was unanimously approved. Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida noted that Mr. Domingo was available at 10:00 a.m. when the Committee on Planning was set to start however, due to the committee schedule running overtime, Mr. Ashida told Mr. Domingo it was okay to leave for his other scheduled appointment. PC Report No. 7 Communication 107 Page 2 of 3 Council Member Yagong nominated Mr. Domingo to the Planning Commission and requested approval and confirmation. Council Member Yagong noted that Mr. Domingo was serving on the Liquor Commission and he resigned that position so that he could be considered for the Planning Commission. Mr. Yagong stated that in speaking with Mr. Domingo one of the things that impressed him was his support for the Community Development Plan process and his feeling that input from the community should come first and then brought before the Council. Mr. Yagong stated some may remember Mr. Domingo as being pro-development having served on the Council, however, Mr. Yagong felt that given Mr. Domingo's position regarding the Community Development Plan process and that he is an honorable man, he would bring an important aspect to the Planning Commission. Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida noted that Mr. Domingo served two of a five year term on the Liquor Commission and when this opportunity came up he resigned from the Liquor Commission. Mr. Ashida noted there's no legal prohibition for citizens to serve on multiple boards and commission. Council Member Ford stated that she supports not having one person serve on multiple commissions because it defeats the purpose of community involvement. Ms. Ford stated when a person serves on a commission ar board, they know in advance it's for five years, the community puts its faith in that person to serve the five-year period of time and for someone to switch commissions is bothersome. Therefore she cannot support this nomination. Council Member Jacobson stated in deference to Mr. Yagong he supports this nomination as he feels Mr. Domingo is intelligent and is glad that Mr. Domingo is paying close attention to the CDP process. Mr. Jacobson stated he hopes and assumes Mr. Domingo is sincere and that he will listen to people. Council Member Naeole stated she highly respects Council Member Yagong and because he represents that district she supports his recommendation of Mr. Domingo. PC Report No. 7 Communication 107 Page 3 of 3 Your Committee on Planning recommends confirmation of Mr. Takashi Domingo of Council District 1 to the Hawaii County Planning Commission. and nYES reoES Aa.s ex Respectfidly submitted, FORD X ffiGA X COMMITTEE ON,P/LANNING HOFFMANN X ~ L~ IIQEDA X JACOBSON X NAEOLE X K. ANGEL PILA , CHAII2 PILAGO X YAGONG X PC REPORT NO. 7 YOSHQ14OT0 X ADOPTED: F~R._2 2 20QT-