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budgetary priorities in the document inhibits the budgetary process which relies on weighing island - wide issues and priorities in a timely and flexible way. They also stated that some of these policies limit the flexibility for the County to respond to different circumstances, which can lead to unintended consequences. An example of that includes the future roadway alignments laid out in the Kona CDP which gives the County no flexibility in the event of archeological or environmental factors which could necessitate a realignment. Commissioner Carr -Smith moved that the commission enter into executive session to consult with its attorney regarding questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5. Second by CommissionerShimaoka. Upon the motion a vote was taken, the motion passed unanimously. At 12:30 the room was cleared. At 12:41 Commissioner Church moved to go out of executive session. Second by Commissioner Vitousek. Upon the motion a vote was taken, the motion passed unanimously. The discussion about the policies referenced above continued. Commissioner Vitousek asked if the Kona Action Committee was okay with the last minute amendments by other agencies [as in Communication Number 2019-19]. Committee Member Palacat-Nelsen, being the only remaining Action Committee member in the room responded that he was not prepared to speak for the whole Committee. He added that he felt there would be opportunities to share their thoughts in future but that he wouldn't deny their recommendation if they wanted to send it back to the Action Committee for approval. Commissioner Vitousek moved that the additional proposed amendments to the Kona Community Development Plan has detailed in Communication Number 2019-19] be reviewed by the Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee and that they provide their recommendation based on the most current suggested revisions at a future Planning Commission hearing. Second by Commissioner Kealoha. Upon the motion a vote was taken, the motion failed with 1 vote aye, and 4 votes nay. Commissioner Church moved that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council on the Ordinance amending the Kona Community Development Plan, Ordinance No. 08-131, based on the Planning Director's recommendation, which shall be adopted. Second by Commissioner Carr -Smith. A discussion followed regarding whether or not the additional comments from agencies [Communication Number 2019-19] needs to be included in the motion. The commissioners were advised that they would not need to include the letter since it had already been added to the amendment package. Commissioner Church considered amending his motion to include Commissioner Vitousek's suggestions. The commissioners discussed their respect for Commissioner Vitousek's suggestions but that they disagreed about the urgency of his suggested amendments and shared a desire to move the process forward. Upon the motion, a vote was taken. The motion passed with 4 votes aye, and 1 vote nay ADJOURNMENT: The hearing was adjourned at 1:17 pm. All Action Committee information can be viewed and downloaded from our website: http://www.hawaiicountvcdp.info/north-and-south-kona-cdp www. hip Ian ningdept.com konana hawaiicounty.zov Page 4