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Committee Member Alos requested that on future topics the planning staff provide information in advance to be better prepared to engage in discussions. 3. Waikoloa Intersection and Second Access Road Investigatory Subcommittee Report: Mr. Plunkett corrected the agenda item, which incorrectly included a reference to Communication 2019-4. Ms. Soriano communicated that in December 2020, Public Works awarded Belt Collins a contract for the design of a round -about located at the intersection of Waikoloa Road, Paniolo Avenue and Pua Melia St. Currently, they are in the preliminary design phase and started the Section 106 Prehistoric Preservation Investigation. The head engineer is Robin Matsumoto, should you require additional information. Ms. Soriano noted that she did not have an update regarding the second access on Waikoloa Road. Committee Member Alos commented that Mr. Pinkston stated to Council Member Richards that he would donate $100,000 towards this issue and that she would like to see that money be put towards a safety report. In addition, Ms. Alos asked if the funding delay for the Daniel K. Inouye Highway will create a burden on Waikoloa Road. Ms. Soriano stated that she is not informed about the specifics but noted that Public Works would need to follow the HRS 343 requirements regarding environmental assessments, which would include either a traffic or alternative route analysis. This may help determine the decision on intersection design. Committee Member Alos further questioned the quality of a traffic impact analysis report (TZAR) during the Covid pandemic and wondered if given the Meridien Pacific project should Public Works put in 4 -way stop signs immediately for safety purposes. Ms. Soriano responded that there are options that Public Works may consider regarding TIARs under these conditions but, in general, state-wide traffic has returned to near pre -pandemic levels. Committee Member McLaughlin asked if there would a be a public comment period on the proposed intersection solution before the design phase is closed. Ms. Soriano confirmed that it should occur as part of HRS 343 requirements Vice -Chair Smith highlighted that the subcommittee reports include a point regarding the concerns of a roundabout design for person with disabilities. Committee Member Sanborn further noted that roundabouts located near multiple civic activities in the area (e.g., like at Lindsay Road & Kawaihae Road where there are two churches, two schools, a playground) may result in undesired traffic backup when the crosswalks are located at the edge of the roundabout. Mr. Plunkett thanked the subcommittee for the hard work put into the two reports and opened for a motion regarding accepting the report and closing the subcommittee. He further noted that closing the subcommittee does not preclude a future subcommittee to be formed to address additional items that the AC would like to address. Vice -Chair Smith motioned to accept the reports and Committee Member Sandborn seconded During discussion, Committee Member Julia Alos noted that conditions in the area have changed and that there are varying degrees of differences. Committee Member McLaughlin stated that the set of tasks defined for the subcommittee have been met and that future issues could be addressed in either a new subcommittee or smaller -scaled enquiries. Committee Member Sanborn questioned if the issue will be buried if the motion passes. Vice -Chair noted that the conditions around the intersection change continuously and suggested a new subcommittee be considered if significant changes occur in the future. httys.llwww.ylannin,-.hawaiicounty.,-ov/home southkohala(a)hawahcounty.-ov Page 3