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Written Testimony: 1. Simmy McMichael, testimony on agenda item 2, Communication No. 2021-05: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/111321/Pagel.aspx 2. Simmy McMichael, testimony on agenda item 2, Communication No. 2021-06: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblinl</1/doc/111322/Pagel.aspx 3. George Yasuda, testimony on agenda item 1, Communication No. 2021-07: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/111325/Pagel.aspx 4. Simmy McMichael, testimony on agenda item 2, Communication No. 2021-08: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblinl</1/doc/111326/Pagel.aspx 5. Lokelani McMichael, testimony on agenda item 2, Communication No. 2021-09: http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblinl</1/doc/111327/Pagel.aspx 6. Mele Kailani, testimony on agenda item 2, Communication No. 2021-10: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/111331/Pagel.aspx APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Committee Member Polocot-Nelsen moved to defer approval of the March 22, 2021 minutes until the next Kona CDP AC meeting. Deferment seconded by Committee Member Kimura. Motion passed with 5 votes aye, 0 votes nay. BUSINESS: 1. Action Areas for 2021 &2022 CDP Implementation: Chair Young introduced Mr. Leasure and Ms. Mercado to facilitate a mapping activity for the AC. Ms. Mercado explained that the current mapping effort was initiated to better understand what AC members were implementing in their communities. This exercise is intended to help bolster AC members in their efforts, connecting them to other community groups, detecting synergies among implementers, and identifying areas in need of implementation. Ms. Mercado stated that this mapping effort is occurring across all ACs and encouraged AC members to engage in deeper conversation and provide feedback. Chair Young shared that the Kona AC has diverse interests but believes there's commonality between member networks that would benefit the committee as well as the networks that members are connected to. Chair Young shared his connection to the West Hawaii Fishery Council and the Kai Kuleana Network, both of whom have been interested in the hazards Mr. Yasuda mentioned during his testimony. He encouraged the committee to utilize the matrix provided by Long Range staff. The matrix helps identify where different organizations can fit together and provide networking opportunities within the County as well. Committee Member Franz Weber noted this activity was a great idea but also expressed concerns. Mr. Weber stated that many community groups prefer to work without the County because the CDP has been inactive for about a year and a half, and many believe there will be no practical application. He asked how we can reassure these groups that there will be practical impact to their work. Ms. Mercado replied that various organizations, including ones we aren't familiar with, are working on implementing aspects of the CDP but there is no mechanism in place to track this. There is a need to balance how the County can help support organizations, while not forcing a partnership where it isn't warranted. https://wH,H,.Plannin,-.hawaiicounty.,-ov/ kona(Wfiawaiicounty.,-ov Page 3