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70 that the departments of Parks and Recreation and Public Works are necessary partners to 71 ensure implementation of the project . Ms. Soriano informed that consultants will be 72 reviewed and evaluated t o find the most suited relative to the project scope . The consultant 73 review is expected to take place in Dec ember with the final selection being comp leted by the 74 end of January. 75 Committee Member Kimura acknowledged that the beginning stages of th e project will 76 require a lot of outreach and s he wanted the AC to be aware of the limitations of hosting 77 effective working meetings given Covid - 19 . She was skeptical about an online meeting 78 format for the kind of communication and information gathering that the project will require. 79 Committee Member Palma - Glennie questioned if there will be a ti me in the near future 80 where in - person meetings can h appen with the public while still abid ing by COVID protocols. 81 With the rise in vaccinations, it is possible that more restrictions may be lifted for public 82 meetings . Ms. Soriano acknowledged the benefits of Zoom meetings where she has seen 83 creative strategies to engage with community . She advised subco mmittee members to 84 include different options/strategies around engagement in t heir comments relative to the 85 contract scope . Ms. Bartlett requested that the subcommittee also include ideas for the 86 website presence for the KOSN in their comments. 87 2. 2018 Action Committee Priorities: Chair Young provided updates on some of the items listed 88 in the Kona CDP Action Committee Priorities and Recommendations for FY 2 0 19 - 2020 Capital 89 Improvement Program letter that was drafted in 2018. 90 For reference see the 2018 Kona CDP Priorities Letter ( communication number 2018 - 21.1 ) 91 Chair Young expressed that the purpose of this discussion was to challenge the AC to reflect 92 o n their former list of priorities so they can focus on tho se issues and keep them in front of 93 the Planning Department. 94 Committee Member Palma - Glennie expressed the importance of getting the community 95 re involved with this process. Finding a way to sho w the community how the CDP can 96 improve their lives will help the AC to move forward and work with the Planning Department 97 more efficiently. She feels that more connect ion to the public will help to reiterate and clarify 98 what their priorities are . 99 Committee Member Kimura stressed the necessity for affordable housing. She shared that 100 t hrough her service on the Kealakehe High School Community Council , she has seen issues of 101 equity and student transportation . She suggested that the AC analyze where the CDP helps 102 or hinders that kind of activity and address the issues that are preventing affordable housing 103 from happening. 104 Committee Member David agree d and expressed the need for a comprehensive housing 105 plan . She suggested that the AC review the Housing plan that Maui adopted. She questioned 106 if the Office of Housing or planning have a place where they can see all the affordable 107 housing projects that are ongoing right now. It would be helpful for the public to see reports 108 on roadblocks and how to overcome them. www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov / CDP@hawaiicounty.gov Page 3