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Chair Holeka Inaba Hawai'i County Council June 23, 2025 Page 2 4. Page 19, Glossary section, delete the word "Stakeholder" and replace with "Interested Parties" to read: "Interested Parties is any individual, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in a particular project, decision, or activity and can be affected by its outcomes. Interested parties can include a wide range of entities, such as employees, customers, suppliers, investors, government agencies, community members, and nongovernmental organizations. They can influence or be influenced by the objectives, policies, and performance of an organization or project. Effective interested parties' engagement and management are crucial for the success and sustainability of any initiative as it helps ensure that diverse perspectives and interests are considered." 7. Page 42, Policy 1.17, amend to read: "Allow the environmentally safe and responsible redevelopment of existing waterfront commercial structures consistent with the community character to preserve overwater views." 11. Page 217, Section 6.2.1 second paragraph under "Community Development Plan Framework' amend to read: "All communities, including North and South Hilo and North Kohala, shall have an updated community plan and shall have Community Development Plan Action Committees." There was also a recommendation by the Windward Planning Commission to remove proposed General Plan road alignments shown on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) lands. This was discussed at length during the Windward Planning Commission meetings, particularly regarding the Puna Makai Alternate Route (PMAR). While there was significant public testimony requesting removal of alignments in proximity to DHHL lands, no formal motions were made. Therefore, no changes were made in the revised draft. The above recommendations were not incorporated to allow the County Council, as the final authority on the General Plan, to deliberate and determine how best to address them. In some cases, the recommendations presented conflicting or overlapping guidance. In others, additional clarification or policy judgment is needed before changes can be implemented. Should you have any questions, please contact Bethany Morrison of this department at 96.1-8138 or by email at Bethany.morrison@hawaiicounty.gov. Sincerely, Jeff reu W. J-)cwow Jeffrey ktarroMpun 23, 202511:49 HST) JEFFREY W. DARROW Planning Director Enclosures: Final Recommended Draft General Plan 2045 (Draft 2) Hawaii Island Na Ala Hele Advisory Council Memo dated February 18, 2025