I Mina’Trentai Kuåttro Na Liheslaturan GuåhanAPPOINTMENTS

DOCUMENT NUMBER APPOINTEE POSITION AGENCY APPT. DATE TERM LENGTH CMTE

REFERREDDATE

REFFERED

PUBLIC HEARING

DATE

CMTE REPORT

FILED

DATE CONFIRMED NOTES

34GL-17-0036 George F. Pereda Member

Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Commissioners.

01/12/17Five (5) Years

December 18, 2016 to December 17, 2021

Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety, and Homeland Security

01/17/17 3/14/1710:00 a.m.

4/17/174:32 p.m.

Clerks OfficePage 1 of 18:45 AM  4/18/2017

OFFICE OF SENATOR TELENA CRUZ NELSON

CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUS I NG, UTILITIES, PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY

I MINA'TRENTAI KUATTRO NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN I 34th GUAM LEGISLATURE

April14, 2017

The Honorable Benjamin J.F. Cruz Speaker I Mina'trentai Kuattro na Liheslaturan Guahan 163 Chalan Santa Papa Hagatila, Guam 96910

VIA: The Honorable Michael F.Q. San Nicolas (f! Chairperson, Corrunittee on Rules

RE: Corrunittee Report on the Appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda

Dear Speaker Cruz:

Transmitted herewith is the Corrunittee Report on the appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda, to serve as Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Corrunissioners which was referred to the Corrunittee on Housing, Public Safety, and Homeland Security.

Corrunittee votes are as follows:

TO CONFIRM

TO NOT CONFIRM

TO REPORT OUT ONLY

TO ABSTAIN

TO PLACE IN INACTIVE FILE

GUAM CONGRESS BLDG. 163 CHALAN SANTO PAPA HAGATNA, GUAM 969 10

Tel: (67 1) 989-7696 I Emai l: senatortcne lson@ guam le g is lature.org

OFFICE OF SENATOR TELENA CRUZ NELSON

C H A IRPE RSON OF THE COMMITTEE ON H OUS I NG, UTILITI ES , P U BLI C SAFE T Y & H OM ELAND SEC URITY

I MINA'TRENTAI KUATTRO NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN I 34th GUAM LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE REPORT

N otnination of

Mr. George F. Pereda, Metnber, Guatn Housing and Urban

Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Cotntnissioners.

GUAM CONGRESS BLDG. 163 CHALAN SANTO PAPA HAGATNA, GUAM 96910

Tel: (671) 989-7696 I Email: se natortcne lson@guam leg is la ture .org

OFFICE OF SENATOR TELENA CRUZ NELSON

CHA IRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE ON H OUS I NG, UTILITIES, P U B LIC SAFETY & H OMELAND SECU RI TY

I MINA'TRENTAI KUATTRO NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN I 34th GUAM LEGISLATURE

April 14, 2017

MEMORANDUM

To:

From:

All Members Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety, and Homeland Security

Senator Telena Cruz N elson)£ ~ Committee Chairperson {//......._____--

Subject: Committee Report on the Appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda

Transmitted herewith for your consideration is the Committee Report on the il.ppointment of l'vlr. George F. Pereda, to serve as "tvfem.ber, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GH UR.r\.), Board of Commissioners. T lus report includes the following:

• • • • • • • • • •

Copy of the Appointment Letter to the Speaker

Copy of the Appointment Packet & Supporting Documents

Copy of COR Referral of the Appointment

Notices of Public Hearing

Copy of the Public Hearing Agenda Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet

Copies of Submitted Testimony & Supporting Documents

Related News Reports

Committee Report Digest

Committee Vote Sheet

Please take the appropriate action on the attached vote sheet. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

S i Yu 'os ma 'tise '!

GUAM CONGRESS BLDG. 163 CHALAN SANTO PAPA HAGATN A, GUAM 969 10

Tel: (671) 989-7696 I Email: se n a tortc ne lso n@g u a m leg is lat ure.org

DOCUME:-1T NUMBER

34GL-17-0036

Clerks Office Pagelofl S:24 PM 1/17/2017

APPOINTEE

George F. Pereda

POSITIO:'o< AGENCY

Guam Housing and Urban Renewal

~!ember Authority (GHURA.). Board of Commissioners.

I Mill a 'Tre11tai Kulittro Na Liheslaturalt Gudhall

APPOINTMENTS

APPT.DATI TER:\1 LE:"'GTH OITE REFERRED

Fi\'e(5)Years Committee on Housing. 1'12,'2017 December 18.2016 to Utilities. Public Safety. and

December 17. 2021 Homeland Security

DATE Pl'BLIC CMTE REPORT D:I.TE :"'OTES REFFERED HEARING DATE FILED CONFIR:\IED

01'17· 17

COMMITTEE ON RULES Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas, Chaimum

I Mina'Trentni Kwittro nn t. illl'slntumn Gulilum • 341h Guam Legislature

MEMO To:

From:

Date:

Re:

Rennae Meno Clerk of the Legislature

Attorney Julian Aguon Legislative Legal Counsel

Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Chairman of the Committee on Rules

January 17, 2017

Referral of Appointment

Buenas yan Hafa adai.

As Chairman of the Committee on Rules, I am forwarding the referral of the following appointment:

Appointee:

Position:

Term Length:

George F. Pereda

Member Guam Housing and Urban Renewal (GHURA), Board of Commissioners

Five (5) years

The appointee's nomination packet may be referenced in the Guam Legislature's website at http://guamlegislature.com/34th mess comms.htm . Please refer to the following document:

"34GL-17-0036 - Office of the Governor of Guam - Appointment and Supporting Documents; George F. Pereda; Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Commissioners."

Please ensure that the aforementioned appointment is referred to Senator Telena Cruz Nelson, Chairperson of the Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety, and Homeland Security.

Should you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact our office at 472-6453. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Guam Congress Building • 163 Chalan Santo Papa • Hagab1a, Guam 96910 (671) 472-6453 • corguamlegislature@gmail.com

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JAN 1 Z 201T Honorable Benjamin J.P. Cruz Speaker

EDDIE BAZA CALVO Govenwr

RAY TENORIO Lieutenant Governor

Speaker BenJamin J.F. Cruz

JAN I 2 2017

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RE: Board Appointment

Dear Speaker Cruz:

By virtue of the authority vested in me pursuant to the Organic Act of Guam and the locallai:i; applicable to the following position, I am pleased to transmit the following appointment and.c: supporting documents for: ,;;

APPOINTEE:

POSITION:

TERM LENGTH:

TERM SERVED:

"" George F. Pereda

Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Commissioners

Five (5) years

December 18, 2016 to December 17, 2021

The appointment is subject to the consent of I Lihes/aturan Gudhan. Please schedule a hearing at your earliest convenience.

[ Ma a'ld/zen Gudhmz, para pa'go Acting Governor of Guam

Office of the Governor of Guam • 513 West Marine Drive • Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex • Hagatiia, Guam 96910

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1 JAN 1 2 2017

Dear Mr. Pereda:

EDDIE BAZA CALVO Governor

RAY TENORIO Lieutenant Governor

Thank you for your commitment to serve the people of Guam. The Calvo- Tenorio administration continues to face unprecedented challenges, both near and long­term. The task ahead of us will require the collective efforts of the best minds who will have the courage to make tough decisions for the good of all our people. I hereby appoint you to serve in the Calvo-Tenorio administration as:

Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Commissioners

Term Length: Five (5) years Term Served: December 18, 2016 to December 17, 2021

This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of I Lilzeslaturan Guiilran. Please contact the Office of the Governor at 472-8931 should you have any questions.

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I Magn'/ahen Ulihan, para pa'go Acting Governor of Guam

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SUBJECT:

Government of Guam GUAM POLICE DEPARTMENT

RECORDS & IDENTIFICATION SECTION P.O. Box 23909

Guam Main Facility, Guam 96921

December 5, 2016

CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD

George F. PEREDA

FINGERPRINT#: NONE

individual has no record of criminal conviction(s) in GPD files that bject to Guam law and rules and regulations of the Department.

****************NOTHING FOLLOWS*****************

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THIS INFORMATION MAY BE UMITED TOA LOCAL CRIMINAL OFFENSE ONLY AND IS NOT INJENDED FOR USE FOR ANY LOCAL, STATE. OR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

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seal invalidates this police clearance. Jl£VlSF.ll OIL'el/'16

Chief of Police

• SUPERIOR COURT OF GUAM Guam Judicial Center • 120 West O'Brien Drive • Hagatfia, Guam 96910

DANIELLE T. ROSETE Clerk of Court

Name: GEORGE F PEREDA

SS#: ID# GU DL#:

Telephone (671) 475-3370/475-3449

Fax (671) 472-2856

Date of Birth:

CERTIFICATE OF SEARCH

The undersigned Clerk hereby certifies the following results of a diligent search ofthe records of this Court:

Criminal Cases: Civil Cases:

A. D<! No Case Found A. [ l No Case Found

B. I. Criminal Case No. B. I. Civil Case No.

2. Criminal Case No. 2. Civil Case No.

3. Criminal Case No. 3. Civil Case No.

4. Criminal Case No. 4. Civil Case No.

5. Criminal Case No. 5. Civil Case No.

Criminal Record: Page 1 of 1 Civil Record: Page 1 of 1

Request for further infonnation may be addressed at the Records Division of the Superior Court of Guam, Guam Judicial

Center, 120 West O'Brien Drive, Hagatiia, Guam. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday and local/federal holidays. Court Clearances are Non-Refundable.

Dated: 12/05/2016

The absence of an original Court Seal

invalidates this document

DANIELLE T. ROSETE ofC

EY-JOE P MANlBUSAN Deputy Clerk

Prepared By: JLQ

M Gmail

FIRST NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION HEARING on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Office of Senator Telena C. Nelson <senatortcnelson@gmail.com> Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 12:42 PM To: mduenas@ghura.org, pleonguerrero@ghura.org, Millie Taitano <mtaitano@ghura.org>, cassandra.santos@ghc.guam.gov, chris.duenas@guam.gov, Georgette Concepcion <gbc@guamlaw.net>, gbb@gbbinc.com, gfpmatot@yahoo.com, mvhemlani@mvhlaw.net, admin@mvhlaw.net Cc: phnotice@guamlegislature.org, Joe San Agustin <protocol@guamlegislature.org>, mis@guamlegislature.org, sgtarms@guamlegislature.org

March 3, 2017

MEMORANDUM

To: All Senators, Stakeholders and Media

From: Senator Telena Cruz Nelson

Subject: First Notice of Confirmation Hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Hafa Adai/

The Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety and Homeland Security will conduct a Confirmation Hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Public Hearing Room of the Guam Congress Building.

The Committee will hear and accept testimonies on the:

• Executive Appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda, to serve as Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Commissioners.

• Executive Appointment of Mr. Christopher M. Duenas, to serve as President, Guam Housing Corporation (GHC).

• Executive Appointment of Ms. Minakshi V. Hemlani, to serve as Member, Guam Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors.

Individuals who wish to submit written testimony may address Senator Telena C. Nelson, and send it to: via email: senatortcnelson@guamlegislature.org, mail or hand deliver to: the Guam Congress Building, 163 Chalan Santo Papa Hagatna, Guam 96910.

Individuals who may require assistance are asked to contact the office of Senator Telena C. Nelson at 989-4678/7689 no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

Cc: All Media

All Stakeholders

Sgt-at-Arms

Protocol/ AV

MIS

Vj First Notice-Confirmation Hearing 3-14-17.pdf 27K

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SECOND NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION HEARING on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Office of Senator Telena C. Nelson <senatortcnelson@gmail.com> Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 12:48 PM To: mduenas@ghura.org, pleonguerrero@ghura.org, Millie Taitano <mtaitano@ghura.org>, cassandra.santos@ghc.guam.gov, chris.duenas@ghc.guam.gov, Georgette Concepcion <gbc@guamlaw.net>, GBBinc <gbb@gbbinc.com>, gfpmatot@yahoo.com, mvhemlani@mvhlaw.net, admin@mvhlaw.net Cc: phnotice@guamlegislature.org, Joe San Agustin <protocol@guamlegislature.org>, mis@guamlegislature.org , sgtarms@guamlegislature.org

March 9, 2017

MEMORANDUM

To: All Senators, Stakeholders and Media

From: Senator Telena Cruz Nelson

Subject: Second Notice of Confirmation Hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Hafa Adail

The Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety and Homeland Security will conduct a Confirmation Hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Public Hearing Room of the Guam Congress Building.

The Committee will hear and accept testimonies on the:

• Executive Appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda, to serve as Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Commissioners.

• Executive Appointment of Mr. Christopher M. Duenas, to serve as President, Guam Housing Corporation (GHC).

• Executive Appointment of Ms. Minakshi V. Hemlani, to serve as Member, Guam Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors.

Individuals who wish to submit written testimony may address Senator Telena C. Nelson, and send it to: via email: senatortcnelson@guamlegislature.org, mail or hand deliver to: the Guam Congress Building, 163 Chalan Santo Papa Hagatna, Guam 96910.

Individuals who may require assistance are asked to contact the office of Senator Telena C. Nelson at 989-4678/7689 no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

Cc: All Media

All Stakeholders

Sgt-at-Arms

Protocoi/AV

MIS

The Office of Senator Telena Cruz Nelson

Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety & Homeland Security

I Mina'trentai Kuattro na Liheslaturan Guahan

34th Guam Legislature

Guam Congress Building, 163 Chalan Santo Papa, Hagatna, Guam 96910

T: (671) 989-4678/7689/7696

F: (671) 969-7679

senatortcnelson@gmail.com

senatortcnelson@guamlegislature.org

~ Second Notice-Confirmation Hearing 3-14-17.doc-1.pdf 28K

OFFICE OF SENATOR TELENA CRUZ NELSON

CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, UTILITIES, PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY I MINA'TRENTAI KUATTRO NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN I 34th GUAM LEGISLATURE

AGENDA

Confirmation Hearings

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

10:00 a.m

Public Heating Room, Guam Congress Building

Please be advised that Senator Telena Cruz Nelson, Chairperson of the Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety and Homeland Security will be conducting Confirmation Hearings on the following:

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•

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Executive Appointment of Ms. Minakshi V. Hemlani, to serve as Member, Guam Solid Waste Authodty Board of Directors

Executive Appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda, to serve as Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Commissioners

Executive Appointment of Mr. Christopher M. Duenas, to serve as President, Guam Housing Corporation (GHC)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals reqmnng special accommodations or services should contact the Office of Senator Telena Cruz Nelson at (671) 989-4678 / 7689 or by sending an email to sen a tortcncls on @guamlcgis Ia turc. o rg.

GUAM CONGRESS BLDG. 163 CHALAN SANTO PAPA HAGATNA, GUAM 96910

Tel: (671) 989-4678/7689 I Email: senatortcnelson@guamlegislature.org

I Mina'tren tai Kuiittro Na Liheslaturan Guiihan

Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety, and Homeland Security Office of Senator Telena Cruz Nelson Confirmation Hearing Sign-in Sheet

Tuesday, March 14,2017 • 10:00 a.m. • Public Hearing Room, Guam Congress Building

Appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda, Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Directors

NAME

Page _! of_

AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION (IF ANY)

Support? Oppose?

Written Oral Testimony Testimony

Contact Number

EMAIL ADDRESS

A Written Testimony before the Legislative Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety & Homeland Security on my appointment to the GHURA Board of

Commissioners, March 14, 2017.

Buenas yan Hafa Adai, Madam Chair, Senator Telena Cruz Nelson, and members of the Legislative Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety & Homeland Security, and other honorable Senators from the 341

h Guam Legislature.

My name is George F. Pereda and I am a longtime resident of Mangilao, having lived in the same vicinity in the BPM area since 1961. I am married to Doreen Okada Pereda and we have one son, Robert.

I am a career educator having begun as a Social Studies teacher at George Washington High School in 1976, then as an administrator, in various capacities, for the next nine years at the Guam Community College. From 1997 to 2006, I served as the Director of the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps at the University of Guam before fully retiring.

I will certainly tap on the knowledge, skills, and experience from my years in public education as a foundation so I may be of service as a contributing member of the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners. I am here today to respectfully seek your support in that regard. I am, at the moment, a Government of Guam retiree. Although retired from active employment, my time is carefully distributed in attending to the needs of our families, both near and far; to maintaining our home; to the call of volunteering in various capacities at our Santa Teresita Catholic Parish; and to provide civic camaraderie to The Young Men's League of Guam and the Knights of Columbus Council13373, among other affiliations.

I take this initial appointment to the GHURA Board as an opportunity to actively contribute to the matters at hand with the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority through meaningful dialogue and careful, productive deliberation. GHURA's mission, as defined by legislative action and bureaucratic regulations, and manifested in its community-based programs, such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency Grant (ROSS), as well as, in the housing assistance programs for the elderly, for persons with disabilities, and for families in need, is being addressed through the work of its knowledgeable and well trained staff and management.

I look forward to serving on the GHURA Board of Commissioners with your acknowledgement and consent. Thank you yan si Yu'os ma'ase.

-~-~~s~~su5~ George F. Pereda

OFFICE OF SENATOR TELENA CRUZ NELSON

C H A I RPERSON OF T HE COMM ITTEE ON HOUSI NG, UTI LITI ES, PUBLI C SAFETY & HOMELAND

SECUR I TY

I MINA'TRENTAI KUATTRO NA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN I 34th GUAM

COMMITTEE REPORT DIGEST

I. OVERVIEW The Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety, and Homeland Security convened a public hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:0 a.m. in I Liheslatura's Public Hearing Room. Among the items on the agenda was the consideration of the appointment of George F. Pereda to serve as a member, Guam Housing and Urban Rcne\val Authority (GH URA), Board of Commissioners, and whose appointment history is as follows:

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Appointed by the Governor of Guam, January 12, 2017 to serve a term of Five (5) Years: December 18, 2016 to December 17, 2021

Appointment packet forwarded to I Liheslatura on February 23, 2017;

Appointment packet forwarded to this committee for public consideration on J anuary 1, 2017;

Public Notice Requirements Notices were disseminated via email to all senators and all main media broadcasting outlets on March 3, 2017, (5-Day Notice), and again on March 9, 2017 (48-Hour Notice).

Senators Present Senator Telena Cruz Nelson, Chairperson Vice Speaker T herese Terlaje, Vice-Chairperson Senator Regine Biscoe Lee, Member Senator Wil Castro, Member

Written Testimony George F. Pereda

Oral Testimonies Michael Duenas Pedro Leon Guerrero

Members who signed in, in support of the appointee Joseph Yatar, Doreen Pereda, Albert Santos, Mike Duenas, Pedro Leon Guerrero Jr., Carl Dominguez, Johnny Perez Taitano, Vincent Pereda, Mary Lou Garcia-Pereda, Peter D.V. Santos, Raymond F.Y. Blas, and Joe Leon Guerrero

II. SUMMARY OF TESTIMONY & DISCUSSION

The public hearing was Called-to-Order at 10:20 a.m.

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Senator Telena Cruz Nelson stated, " Good Morning, everyone, my apologies for being late. The Committee on Housing Public Safety, and Homeland Security will conduct a public hearing; the time is now 10:20 a.m. and it is March 14, 2017. I like to thank my colleague, Senator Wil Castro for attending this public hearing. T he purpose of this public hearing is to receive testimony on the following appointments: Ms. Minakshi H emlani, as a member of the Guam Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor and the people o f Guam; appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda, Member, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, Board of Commissioners to serve for a term of 5 years; appointment of Mr. Christopher M. Duenas, President, G uam Housing Corporation. Notice of the public hearing was provided to all senators and media, a 5-day notice was sent on Friday, March 3, 2017 and a 48-hour notice was sent on March 9, 2017. T hus meeting the requirements of the Open Government Law. The public hearing is televised live, so please speak clearly into the microphone. "

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson stated, 'We would like to go on with the appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda. We have several people who would like to speak I am just going to go through the list: Joseph Yatar, Doreen Pereda, Albert Santos, Mike Duenas, Pedro Leon Guerrero, Carl D ominguez, Johnny Perez Taitano, Vincent Pereda, Mary Lou Garcia-Pereda, Peter D.V. Santos, Raymond F.Y. Blas, and Joe Leon Guerrero. Please come forward and speak on his behalf, I know there is not enough seats for all of you but you can all take turns. So we are just going to have two people to provide testimony? Very good. Just to note, all the members that signed in, do support this appointment. "

Mr. Michael Duenas stated, " Good morning Madam Chair and Senators, I am Michael Duenas and I am here to support the appointment of Mr. George Pereda. He will be occupying the Th member of the board and it sounds like a lot. We have a very active board in terms of business. A number of them have retired, so we all have an active travel schedule. It is good to have a active othenvise we wont be able to acquire to meet a quorum, when meeting s are scheduled. I also want to thank Mr. Pereda for answering the governor's call to serve on the board. It doesn't pay; there are a lo t of hours to put in, in terms of reading the board packet. But our current chair does not like to keep our meetings longer than hour. Every now and then our meetings last an hour or 2 hours. I just want to thank Mr. Pereda, he had some management background with federal grants, and I feel he will be an asset to the board. I just want to thank the committee for scheduling his committee hearing in a prompt manner."

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson stated, " Si Yu'os Ma'ase Mr. Duenas."

Mr. Leon Guerrero, stated," Good Morning Madam Chair. I am Pedro Leon G uerrero Jr. I am the D eputy Director of GHURA. For the record, I want to thank Mr. George Pereda for stepping up to the plate. A few things, I just want to thank Mr. Pereda for committing to serve and to thank his wife for supporting her husband for answering the call of duty. I also want thank the Governor and Lt. Governor for enabling him for this position. I do look fonvard in working with him in the board. We do have a dynamic board, a full board, and we do want to compliment Mr. Pereda with his addition to the Board."

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson stated," Si Yu'os Ma'ase Mr. Leon Guerrero."

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Mr. George Pereda stated, "I do have a prepared statement. I would like to read from my prepared testimony." Mr. Pereda's testimony is appended to this committee report.

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson stated, " I would to open up the floor for questioning. Vice Chair?"

Vice Speaker Terlaje stated, "Buenas yan Hafa Adai Mr. Pereda. I just want to put on record, are you willing to serve on this board with out any political interference?"

Mr. George Pereda stated, " Yes indeed."

Vice Speaker Terlaje stated, " I appreciate that. I looked at your service through the government of Guam through the Yamashita Corps program I do believe you have a good demeanor for this board and I hope that the dynamic in the board will continue."

Vice Speaker Terlaje I would like to ask Mr. Duenas and Mr. Leon Guerrero, what do you think are the challenge are with the board, and what do you think Mr. Pereda will bring to the board to assist with?

Mr. George Pereda stated," We basically are operating under a new board with a new chairman and several new board members who were recendy confirmed in 2016. The chemistry between the board members seems to be very positive and I believe Mr. Pereda will bring and continue that positive dynamic to the board. We have very knowledgeable people on the board, they basically listen to management's recommendations and they ask very insightful questions and are usually very supportive with our efforts."

Vice Speaker Terlaje asked," Mr. Leon Guerrero?"

Mr. Leon Guerrero stated, " I feel the benefits from Mr. Pereda is that he comes from a different background, all board members come from different backgrounds and experiences and I am looking for him to question and bring out to consider different angles. So we are looking for good collaborations to make sure we cover all bases and I believe he has a lot of experiences to be able to listen and give recommendations to continue what management and the board and management have been doing. And I am truly proud of the board and what we have been doing. He will make a great addition to the board."

Vice Speaker Terlaje asked, "Mr. Pereda, do you have any experience in other capacities with procurement from your capacity working for the government of Guam?"

Mr. George Pereda stated," Only in my capacity as the Director of Yamashita Educator Corp. We did have an Office Manager who took care of those things, but we did have oversight on that as well."

Vice Speaker Terlaje stated, " I have no other questions, but I thank-you Mr. Pereda for your service, and thank you for testifying Mr. Duenas and Mr. Leon Guerrero."

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson stated," Si Yu'os Ma'ase Vice Speaker Terlaje. Senator Wil Castro?"

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Senator Wil Castro stated, " Teacher Corp Director, Educator, active member of the parish. By the way Madam Chair in full disclosure, he was my Director when I was a Teacher Corp. Scholarship recipient and I currently serve in 2 other civic organizations with Mr. Pereda. So I'm missing out on the U.O.G . Hut competition to be in full support of my fellow Knight. Training and Education, Mr. Pereda, not only make you qualified but a highly desirable candidate for the board. My remarks are purely commendatory. As you can see he is a man of a few words, Senators. And his humility always defined him as a prime example on the Knights of Columbus and the Young Men League of Guam. H e's a selfless contributing member of this community a very reliable bona fide workhorse and a beacon of piety. And if there is one desirable trait that I am looking for in any board in any position in this community it's always going to be hinged on character. I trust that Mr. Pereda when he makes decisions will not only be based on fact but it will be just and in the best interest of our community. Thank-you for accepting the appointment I look forward in voting for your confirmation of your membership.

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson," Thank-you very much Senator Castro, Senator Lee?"

Senator Lee stated, " Si Yu'os Ma'ase Madam Chair, and thank you very much Mr. Pereda for answering the governor's call and thank you very much for Mr. Leon Guerrero and Mr. Duenas for your testimony in support of this appointment. A few weeks ago my office provided a computer terminal for applicants who were applying for the GHURA lottery. And I see the G HURA Agency application is trying to streamline the entire process in using new technology and tools. So I wanted ask you if you see o ther ways to see if GHURA can use technology in order to improve services but also to make sure that prospective clients are not being left as we move forward, because they are unable to access some of these technological services."

Mr. George Pereda replied, " I believe the whole implementation for the lottery is to get a better handle on exactly what is needed on Guam. I believe that efforts need to be continually made to be aware of what those needs are and to pursue different initiatives. At this point in time I am not able to speak on the level of technology that they use at GH URA Offices. But in lieu of that I do know they are trying very hard to get a handle on the needs to address the problems we do have on Guam. We do have different programs that at are being implemented that we are trying to use in a variety of different ways."

Senator Lee stated, " Great. Thank-you very much! I have one last question or comment, or probably you can answer them for me. I'm interested in and I've seen the use of a Community Block Grant used by a lot of our village mayors and organizations across the island. So I wanted to ask you specifically what your thoughts are about the grants and if you have any desire to expand it."

Mr. George Pereda stated," My understanding, again in regards to the Community Block Grant is the GH URA office is on top of it in regards to providing the supported needs for applicants not only by which one can receive an application but also to provide support to develop their grant. My understanding is there is a few projects that are on hand that are greatly benefiting from it as they continue to pursue that same avenue."

Senator Lee stated, " Thank-you so much for answering the governor's call again and we look f01ward in voting for your confirmation."

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Senator T elena Cruz Nelson stated, " Si Yu'os Ma'ase Senator Lee. I do have a couple of questions. I understand there is a shortage in low income housing for some of our welfare recipients. Can you just please tell us or speak about some of the plans or way ahead to solve that issue. "

Mr. George Pereda stated, " First I think there needs to be a direct assessment of need. I believe the GHURA offices are trying to address that. There's a need for us to try and get those under assistance of the government to try to provide them with better skills, training, and tools that they will need so they will better their situation. I believe that is also happening with the programs that we are implementing that today. So going at in both directions in trying to better assess the situation and at the same time trying to find different ways to address that will be a vey positive approach to that situation. I think that they are moving in that direction in a very positive way."

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson stated, " I just want to let you know that I do understand that to serve in this board is a true act of selfless service. You don' t get paid, and you have to contribute a lot of time to this board. There was a lo t of complexity in the past, with federal government investigations. I believe you have the moral bearing to do what is right for the people and to really help GH URA as an agency to move forward. So I thank you for being here and for accepting the appointment. And thank you all for being here to testify to Mr. Pereda on his behalf. Thank-you gendeman, have a great day."

The public hearing was adjourned at 11 :46 a.m.

III. FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS

T he Chairperson of the Committee on H ousing, Utilities, Public Safety, and Homeland Security hereby reports on the appointment of Mr. George F. Pereda serve as a Member, G uam Solid Waste 1\ uthori ty Board of Directors, to (),o Nf\RtJ'\ .

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Name of Appointee: George F. Pereda

Position: Member

Agency/Board/Commission: Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), Board of Commissioners

Length of Term: Five (5) years

Committee Chairperson and Name of Committee: Senator Telena Cruz Nelson Chairperson, Committee on Housing, Utilities, Public Safety, and Homeland Security

Nomination Letter conforms to requirements of 4 GCA §2103.5? If NO: ~R §9.02) Letter to be returned by Speaker

YES oNO to I Maga 'lahen Guahan

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Affidavit of Nominee (with date, place, charge and disposition of ~ convictions for any criminal violations)

Statement as to any and all delinquent or past due tax liabilities of ~ Nominee

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