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for him. He referred to a difficult roadway issue in Hakalau, and to the recent brushfire in Pa'auilo, <br /> as magnifying the need for roadway improvements and emergency preparedness. Chair Kurokawa <br /> stated that a broader discussion is needed, involving both Planning and Department of Public <br /> Works (DPW), on how to approach island wide roadway issues (roads in limbo, alternate <br /> emergency routes, roadway repairs). <br /> Committee Member Jeff McKnight viewed the working groups as an opportunity to reach out and <br /> get other community members involved. He shared an example of inviting Francine Roby to get <br /> involved with the emergency preparedness working group, given her knowledge and experience <br /> with the topic. <br /> Committee Member Nishimoto spoke of his interest in the coastal zone setback issue, and stated <br /> his uncertainty surrounding state and county boundaries and responsibilties. He expressed interest <br /> in working with Planning staff to figure out what he can do to bridge this divide. <br /> Committee Members Hubbard, Kua, and Keeney requested clarification on the process of utilizing <br /> the working groups to address the various issues. <br /> Ms. Mercado stated that the CDP's community action guide included steps on moving forward with <br /> implementation. Some actions require only the effort of community groups, others require the <br /> community to work with government agencies, while still other items in the CDP can only be <br /> executed by the County. Mr. Leasure added to Ms. Mercado's statement by pointing out a specific <br /> example of a community-based item for implementation versus one that would require <br /> collaboration with government entities (i.e. improving roadways). <br /> Ms. Mercado confirmed with Committee Member Keeney that it was appropriate to move forward <br /> with identifying individuals for working groups (referring to his interest in public access trails). <br /> Committee Member Keeney asked for clarification on what listed categories and working groups <br /> members could get involved with, and whether the name groupings were defined as <br /> subcommittees. Mr. Leasure said the names assigned to working group topics were not defined as <br /> subcommittees, and merely served as a starting point from which to evolve. It should not dissuade <br /> any member from getting involved in interest areas where they didn't see their names, or even <br /> with topics not presently listed. <br /> A discussion occurred on the various ways of organizing members to approach action items while <br /> adhering to Sunshine Law. Council Member Kimball expanded on the confines of Sunshine Law, <br /> mentioning the options of having two individuals work together versus forming an ad-hoc <br /> committee or investigatory subcommittee. <br /> Committee Member Hubbard asked how members should converse on issues, and when it's <br /> appropriate to bring the issue forward as an agenda item. Mr. Leasure and Chair Kurokawa <br /> recommended that members have one on one conversations about an issue to gather information <br /> and perspectives, and then the AC can discuss if they want to agendize it. <br /> The AC agreed to move forward with Committee Member Hubbard's suggested next steps: prior to <br /> the next AC meeting, members should have met with their partners to discuss the working group <br /> topic they are assigned to. Members should also try to connect with Council Member Kimball and <br /> be prepared to report back. <br /> 2. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Recommendations: Council Member Kimball discussed the <br /> approval of the CIP Budget FY 2021-2022, stating that it is essentially a wish list of projects. She <br /> clarified that even though the CIP budget operates like a wish list, if a project is not listed and it has <br /> https.llwww.plannin,-.hawaiicounty.,-ov/ hamakua�>hawahcounty.Qov Page 3 <br />