HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FESC 002 10/20/2009 2008-2010
REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FOOD AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
DATE: October 20, 2009 Re: Comm. No. 562/Res.249-09
PLACE: Ben Franklin Building, 2nd Floor
333 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
TIME: 9:00 am
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Food and Energy Sustainability, to which was referred Communication No.
562, regarding Resolution 249-09, reports as follows:
Resolution 249-09, transmitted by Director of Research and Development, Randall Kurohara, via
Communication No. 562 dated September 25, 2009 declaring the County of Hawaii
commitment to sustainability and the principles and goals related to sustainability. Furthermore,
the resolution would formalize the Mayor's Green Team and promote a sustainable future by
incorporating principles based upon science into County policies and operations.
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There was testimony in support of this proposed resolution.
Research and Development Director Randall Kurohara and Alex Frost, Research and
Development Economic Specialist III and member volunteer of County of Hawaii/Mayor's
Green Team appeared before Your Committee. Mr. Kurohara commented this is leading by
example, reducing carbon foot print and energy consumption. Furthermore, minimizing the
County's impact on the land to ensure the needs of tomorrow can be met. Mr. Frost also
commented that one example of energy auditing of the Parks and Recreation and its electricity
use of their pool facilities in Pahoa and Kona has been done. Cost saving measures to increase
energy efficiency, improving operations and reducing environmental impact is being reviewed.
Council Member Pete Hoffmann support the-blue print of the sustainability principles and
policies developed in this proposed resolution. Furthermore, he commented that this initiative
directed to County of Hawaii and its operations should expand beyond to other energy and
sustainability initiatives related to land use etc. Furthermore, Mr. Hoffmann commented the
recent adoption of IECC building code which this Council initiated need to be recognized. He
strongly believes the importance of advocating the energy reform and strongly stressed the
County of Hawaii follow these codes.
Committee Chair Brenda J. Ford requested that a progress reporting system is made available
containing basic information, including sections identifying goals and benchmarks achieved by
the County of Hawaii commitment to sustainability. Mrs. Ford also requested a quarterly
progress report providing updates to the committee.
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Communication No. 564 / Res 249
Your Committee on Food and Energy Sustainability is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Resolution 249-09, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E Ex Respectfully submitted,
ENRIQUES X
FORD x COMMITTEE ON FOOD AND ENERGY
GREENWELL x SUSTAINABILITY
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
NAEOLE X
ONISHI x BRENDA J. F D, CHAIR
YAGONG X FESC REPORT NO. 2
YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: NOY 0 4 2009
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