HomeMy WebLinkAbout(24') - 11-27-24 Youth Commission Agenda
Eric P. Gee, Chairperson, Mayor Appointee
Hayden Konanui-Tucker, Vice-Chairperson, Mayor Appointee
Mitchell D. Roth
Kyla-Marie Kauhaihao, Assistant Secretary, District 5
Mayor
Miliani Bunghanoi-Aiu, Sergeant-at-Arms, District 7
Marquis P. Fonoimoana, Press Secretary, District 6
Hemi Martinez, District 1
Deanna S. Sako
Sage Huston, District 2
Managing Director
\[Vacant\] District 3
Benjamin Rudo, District 4
Peyton Haleamau, District 8
Robert H. Command
Abigail-Zoe Garan, District 9
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Goretti Allen, Mayor Appointee
Damon Nagata, Mayor Appointee
Cheydon A. Naleimaile-Evangelista, Mayor Appointee
Youth Commission
Perseas Vanebo, Mayor Appointee
Jenn Kagiwada, Ex-Officio Member
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C , Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 (808) 323-4444
AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Youth Commission of the
County of Hawai‘i in accordance with the provisions of sections 92-3.7 and 92-7, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
(HRS) and Hawai‘i County Charter, Section 5-3.1. through Section 5-3.4.
DATE: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
TIME: 3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.
IN-PERSON LOCATION: Hawaiʻi Council Chambers
West Hawai’i Civic Center, Building A
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
ONLINE/ZOOM:https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609076021?pwd=IdR7hbZawvU4ehdo6hNRWyRm
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NOTICE REGARDING INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY (ICT): Youth Commission
members and members of the public may participate in this meeting via the Zoom interactive video conference
platform. A meeting held by interactive conference technology shall be automatically recessed for up to thirty
(30) minutes to restore communication when audiovisual communication cannot be maintained with
all members participating in the meeting or with the “in-person” location identified in this agenda.
The meeting may reconvene when either audiovisual communication is restored, or audio-only communication
is established after an unsuccessful attempt to restore audiovisual communication. If it is not possible
to reconvene the meeting as provided in this section within thirty (30) minutes after an interruption
to communication, the meeting shall be automatically terminated.
1. CALL TO ORDER, QUORUM
Commissioners attending the meeting from private locations shall advise if any person is with them
(except for the names of minors).
2. CHAIRPERSON ANNOUNCEMENTS
The chairperson will make statements regarding Zoom protocol and general civility for public
meetings.
3. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Interested persons who want to provide oral testimony on any agenda item may do so now, or at the
time the specific agenda item is called. Public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes in
length per agenda item.
4. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. PacYES Table Debrief
b. Updates
i. Priority Updates
1. Mental Health (Commissioner Evangelista)
a. 988 Campaign Discussion
2. Food Sovereignty (Commissioner Kauhaihao and Commissioner Konanui-Tucker)
3. Native Plant Restoration (Commissioner Rudo)
a. Native Plant Beautification Project Discussion
ii. Press Secretary
1. Website Update
2. Social Media
iii. County Council Updates
iv. Adult Advisor Updates
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Farewell Remarks
i. Assistant Secretary Kauhaihao
ii. Sergeant-at-Arms Bunghanoi-Aiu
iii. Former Vice Chair Naleimaile Evangelista
iv. Chair Gee
b. Priority Brainstorm
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
Submitting Written or Oral Testimony: . Pursuant to § 92-3, HRS, interested persons who want to
provide oral testimony may do so either at the time the committee takes public statements on the agenda,
or at the time the specific agenda item is called. Please note that public testimony may be limited to three
(3) minutes in length per agenda item. Those wishing to testify in person should register with the
Commission Secretary at the in-person location at the meeting. Those submitting written testimony at the
meeting should bring 16 copies for distribution. Testimony may be submitted by (1) mail to Youth
Commission c/o Office of the Mayor, 25 Aupuni St., Suite 2603, Hilo, HI 96720; or (2) by email to
kyoshiyama@hawaiicounty.gov, ericpgee@gmail.com, and Kylamariehawaii@gmail.com. In order for
the Commissioners to timely receive written testimony and to be in compliance with Chapter 92, HRS,
any interested person who wants to submit written testimony should submit his/her/their written
testimony, which shall be received by the Commission, by MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2024. Please
submit separate testimony for each item. Timely written testimony will be distributed to the
Commissioners by NOVEMBER 25, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. All oral and written testimony will be public
record.
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk within
five days of becoming a lobbyist (Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County Code). A lobbyist means
“any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or
$275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative
action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” (Article 15, Section 2-
91.3(a) (6), Hawai‘i County Code) Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at
the Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni St., Room 1402, Hilo.
Board Packet: Pursuant to HRS § 92-7.5, the board packet provided to members of this Commission
for this meeting is available for public inspection two business days before the meeting date, during
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
regular business hours at the Hilo Office of the Mayor, 25 Aupuni St., Suite 2603, Hilo, and at the Kona
office of the Mayor, West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Kailua-Kona.
NOTE: The in-person location for this meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you
require an accommodation or auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact
Kara Yoshiyama at kyoshiyama@hawaiicounty.gov or (808) 961-8066 as soon as possible. Requests
made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this Agenda is
available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.