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EXHIBIT B the conver sation as the CDP goes through the amendment process, and hoped that the AC is consulted should the amendments stray the CDP away from its original vision. Committee Member Kimura moved to approve Communication Number 2019 - 11 Kona CDP Amendment Package. Second by Committee Member Rivera. The Committee discussed that the amendments noted as appropriate for the future comprehensive review will be recorded in the meeting s minutes and do not need to be part of the motion. Committee Member Kimura stated that the comprehensive review will involve many more s uggestions and edits in a robust process . She noted that the amendments flagged for the comprehensive review in this discussion w ould likely be only the beginning of that future conversation . Committee Member Weber stated that there should be plenty of op portunities to provide input during the comprehensive review process. Upon the motion to approve Communication Number 2019 - 11 Kona CDP Amendment Package, a vote Planning Director Yee reminde d the Action Committee that the comprehensive review is not due to begin until after the General Plan has been adopted and staff time is freed up from other projects. He also shared his thoughts on the CIP process in relation to the CDP and to the Action C ommittee. He suggested exploring how the CDPs can better influence the budget to get funding for community projects in the future. REPORTS and OTHER PRESENTATIONS : 4 . O p e n S p a c e N e t w o r k U p d a t e . Planner Kevin Sullivan presented on the current progress of the K ona Open Space Network Plan. His presentation slides Communication Number 2019 - 14 can be viewed and downloaded from the following website: http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Webli nk/1/doc/100309/Page1.aspx Action Committee members asked clarifying questions and engaged in discussion. Community Members suggested wanting to see nearshore coastal waters included as open space for environmental conservation/protection ; navigating partnerships with the State in relation to nearshore water ; prioritizing creating relationships and getting more people involved, and applying generous consideration for cultural resources and practices as part of the planning process. 5 . P r e s e n t a Antu Harvey provided a brief overview of the efforts of her community group Pulama ia Kona and identified the roadblocks they have encountered in maintaining and preserving the historic M malahoa Kona Heritage Corridor. She asked for partnership with the Kona CDP Action Committee and Long Range Planning staff as they continue on their mission. Her presentation, Communication Num ber 2019 - 10, may be viewed and downloaded from the following website: http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/doc/100310/Page1.aspx The Action Committee engaged in discussio n in an effort to understand what their relationship with this community group c ould look like and what they might be able to do to find solutions. They www.hiplanningdept.com kona@hawaiicounty.gov Page 5