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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE August 2, 2010 RE: Comm. No 882 (Res 371 -10)
PLACE Councilroom
25 Aupunr Street
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME. 4.00 p.m
Your Committee on Human Services and Economic Development, to which was referred
Resolution 371 -10, reports as follows
Resolution 371 -10, transmitted by Council Member Emily Naeole- Beason, via Communication 882,
dated July 19, 2010, authorizes the Office of Housing and Community Development to transfer
twenty -four housing units located in Kawaihae to Council District 5, to be used for transitional
housing
Chair Naeole- Beason relinquished the chair to Vice Chair Dominic Yagong in order to participate in
the discussion.
Council Member Naeole- Beason reminded members that this is her second attempt to bnng forth this
measure, having withdrawn a similar resolution previously She explained that since then, after
in -depth conversations with Housing Administrator Steve Arnett, she became convinced that an effort
to bring these units to the 5 District could be successful. The intent is to create a transitional housing
complex on property near the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility in Pahoa, involving the respective agencies
to apply for zoning and permits, and to utilize the expertise of the community for the labor
Council Member Guy Ennques inquired if there was a way to share some of the units with his district
If so, he would be interested. Council Member Naeole- Beason said she is wilting to do that
Council Member Pete Hoffmann stated that the lease for these units has been expired for some time,
and that there is no way for the units to be used in their present location because of an outdated waste
disposal system. He also would like to have a representative from the Planning Department present
when this matter is brought before the Council.
Council Member Greenwell made a suggestion that Council Member Naeole- Beason contact the
Commander at the Pohakuloa Army base as they may be able to volunteer to assist in transporting the
units. Others suggested the Lions Club, the Rotary Club and other civic organizations
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Several Committee Members responded favorably to the resolution, offering support for its intent.
The Committee on Human Services and Economic Development is in accord with the purpose and
intent of the Resolution 371 -10, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A &E EX Respectfully submitted,
ENRIQUES X
FORD X COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES
GREENWELL X AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X if �
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NAEOLE- BEASON
ONISHI X EMIL AEOLE- BEASON, CHAIR
YAGONG X HSEDC REPORT NO. 7
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: AUG 1 8 2010