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2 . P l a n n i n g S t a f f w i l l P r o v i d e a S t a t u s R e p o r t o n t h e K o n a O p e n S p a c e N e t w o r k P r i o r i t y P r o j e c t . Planner Bethany Morrison provided an update on the funding for t he Kona Open Space Network Plan. The plan is on its way to being funded after having been appropriated, then allotted, through the through issuing a contract with a consultant who will partner with planning staff, and the Action Committee, in drafting the plan. In the meantime, the Planning Department has been partnering with a student from the University of Colorado Denver Masters in Urban and Regional Plannin g program. Maria Torbert is currently researching case studies, best practices, and model ordinances for projects in other areas which are similar in scope. It is anticipated that this, along with the visioning work from the Kona Open Space Subcommittee, w ill further define the scope of work for the future consultant. Her final report is due on Mary 6 , 2019. Ms. Morrison suggested they may be able to set up an interactive presentation at the May Action Committee meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS : No one from the public signed up to provide public comment, however questions, concerns, and other discussion points brought up by community members are reflected in the narrative of the respective agenda items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Committee Member Kimu ra moved to defer the approval of the minutes until after agenda item 3: General Plan Comprehensive Review Update . Second by Committee Member Payne. The motion to defer passed with 6 votes aye, 0 votes nay. [Committee Member Palacat - Nelsen was not present at the time of the vote.] Committee Member Kimura moved to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2019 meeting as submitted [ with corrections ] . Second by Committee Member Payne . The motion to approve the mi nute s as submitted pa ssed with 6 votes aye, 0 vot es nay . [Committee Member DeFranco was not present at the time of the vote.] REPORT and OTHER PRESENTATIONS : 3 . G e n e r a l P l a n C o m p r e h e n s i v e R e v i e w U p d a t e : Planner Bethany Morrison gave a presentation about the current progress and timeline of the General Pla n Comprehensive Review. Her presentation slides, Communication Number 2019 - 0 7 may be viewed and downloaded from the following website: http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/ doc/99776/Page1.aspx Ms. Morrison sought feedback on proposed new structural changes to the Long Range Planning Program. For instance, standardizing the format and implementation of plans, eliminating confusing or contradictory statements across plans, an d maintaining consistency between CDPs and the General Plan are all ways to make the documents more viable and easily implemented. Additionally, planning staff are working to integrate CDP content and values to translate better with the regulatory side of planning. Committee Members and the public responded with various questions and/or concerns, which were recorded and discussed. It was stressed that gaining input from Action Committee members is a top priority to formulate a comprehensive planning structu re that makes sense for everyone. www.hiplanningdept.com kona@hawaiicounty.gov Page 2