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Choir Young concluded discussion and called for the question. The final report was approved, and the subcommittee was closed, by 7 votes aye, 0 votes nay. Mr. Plunkett thanked Lamaku Mikahala Roy for her testimony and deep mana'o and stated that the testimony limit of three (3) minutes is insufficient to capture the full expression of that type of sharing. As a general statement for future consideration, Mr. Plunkett hypothesized that, that kind of sharing should be discussed with the Chair and Planning Staff to be agenized in a way that connects to the CDP and Land Use issues so that more time can be allotted. Chair Young acknowledged that getting the full essence of public testimony is not easy in three (3) minutes, but we should respect these voices and the process that we follow, which is a difficult balance to achieve. Committee Member Palma-Glennie agreed that this limit should be re -considered because the value of Lamaku Mikahala Roy's words could not be brought forward by AC members in place of her participation in the meeting. Vice -Chair David questioned what the next step is for the subcommittee report and whether or not a motion is required to forward. Vice -Choir David motioned to amend the earlier motion to close the subcommittee and accept the final report to also include the recommendation to forward the final report to the Planning Director. Seconded by Committee Member Kimura. The amended motion passed with 8 votes aye, 0 votes nay. Election of Action Committee Officers: Mr.Plunkett stated that the AC should nominate a Chair and Vice -Chair for 2021. Committee Member Palma-Glennie questioned if the AC leadership should remain as is given the potential changes in the AC membership that is under review by the new Mayoral administration. Committee Member Kimura concurred and asked the current Chair and Vice -Chair to consider continuing until the administration clarifies the direction forward. Mr. Plunkett noted that the floor should be opened to other AC members to indicate if they would like to be nominated to the Chair/Vice Chair roles. Each member confirmed that maintaining the current Chair and Vice -Chair is preferable. Mr. Plunkett clarified that when the administration determines the next steps, which may include replacing holdover members, then a new election may be required. Ms. Mercado then highlighted the termination dates and holdover status of most members in response to Chair Young's enquiry on this matter. Committee Member Weber moved to keep the current leadership until the AC decides to make o change. Committee Member Huerto seconded. The motion passed with 8 votes aye, 0 votes nay. PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: 1. Follow-up with KOSN — What is status of launching consultant work? What is the understanding of the need and the support of the initiative by the Mayor, Planning Director, and County Council? 2. Planning Director Update 3. Status of General Plan Update APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice -Choir David moved to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2019, minutes. Seconded by Choir Young. httys.llwww.ylanninQ.hawaiicounty.Qov/ kona(a�hawahcountuQov Page 5