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PCPLUED-10 Page 6 May 6, 2026 <br />Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Meeting of May 4, 2026. <br />Vice Chair Michelle M. Galimba assumed the role of Acting Chair. <br />Corporation Counsel Renee Schoen and Planning Director Jeffrey W. Darrow were present in the <br />Kona Chambers to respond to questions. <br />Ms. Schoen clarified that the General Plan does not transfer or cede County authority to any <br />external entity. Mr. Darrow further confirmed that the plan does not independently mandate <br />zoning changes for private properties, emphasizing that the General Plan functions as a policy - <br />guiding document rather than a regulatory instrument. <br />Ms. Kimball encouraged the Committee to advance the bill in its current form while reserving <br />specific policy refinements for future amendment cycles. <br />Mr. Hustace expressed concern regarding unresolved inaccuracies in land use designation maps. <br />Ms. Schoen advised that the Council retain authority to proceed with substantive amendments <br />and recommended that significant revisions be forwarded to both the Planning Commissions and <br />the Planning Director for their review and input. <br />Mr. Inaba stated his intent to collaborate with Chair Kierkiewicz on future amendments <br />establishing clearer parameters within County Code for the General Plan review and update <br />process. <br />Chair Kierkiewicz closed the discussion by thanking members of the public for their ongoing <br />engagement. She also expressed opposition to the bill as drafted, citing concerns regarding <br />implementation capacity and the County's ability to effectively operationalize the plan's policies <br />and proposed actions. <br />Your Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development is in accord with <br />the purpose and intent of Bill No. 66, Draft 2, and recommends its passage on first reading. <br />k9 <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />ONISHI <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />POLICY COMMITTEE ON <br />PLANNING, LAND USE, <br />L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR <br />PCPLUED REPORT NO.: 10 <br />ADOPTED: MAY 2 n <br />—�zvcu <br />