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71 Committee has worked thoroughly, investing time to research and find the infrastructure 72 needs for each community to meet favorable selecti on criteria. 73 Click here for Ruth Smith ' s written testimony (Communication No 2022 - 04): 74 Communication No. 2022 - 04 - R. Smith Testimony to PD Dir. Kern 75 3. Community Member Meizhu Lui, representing herself, testified on the State Sunshine Law 76 Update. She expressed agreement with the previous testifiers, adding that CDPs are 77 products of a democratic process and that she hoped the administration would honor th at. 78 Ms. Lui explained that the Sunshine Law premise would mean nothing if there were no 79 meetings. She shared that infrequent meetings are a hindrance particularly given the 80 significance of the incoming Federal funds and the pandemic. She expressed support for 81 place - based AC initiatives given how different each district is. Ms. Lui echoed concern about 82 the 100 - acre 201H housing development Ms. Harden mentioned. She talked about the 83 disadvantages of bypassing zoning regulations through the 201H and how it c ould potentially 84 harm the community. Community Member Lui voiced the need for affordable housing, 85 however, not at the expense of agricultural land. 86 MESSAGE FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR, ZENDO KERN: 87 Planning Director Zendo Kern introduced himself and shared hi s appreciation to Action 88 Committee members for their service to the community. Mr. Kern described the heavy 89 workload in the Planning Department explaining that it is not meant to be an excuse but an 90 priority of sustainability and how the 91 Planning Department plays a central role in that function. In describing his strategic 92 approach , Director Kern utilized the Japanese term YğźǩĻƓ . He defined it as continuous 93 improvement and an approach to improve th e multifaceted processes of the department 94 through improving communication and addressing ongoing challenges. Director Kern shared the 95 96 service, and streamline processes . 97 He summarized some primary project goals to improve the EPIC system, increase digitization of 98 department files, and ongoing work with the Research and Development Department on a 99 n. He explained that 100 101 although it still has an extensive process to go through. He also shared plans for a 102 comprehensive update of the Zoning C ode and Subdivision code to include a framework for 103 green infrastructure and transit - oriented developments (TODs) among other initiatives. He 104 shared that the Puna Eruption Recovery work continues to be a big priority for the Department 105 which includes the property buyout program, wor king with FEMA on infrastructure needs, and 106 designing a resiliency framework that can be applied island - wide. Director Kern also explained 107 108 process of dispersing F ederal infrastructure funds. He said the County is still waiting on 109 information but that he would advocate for CDP Action Committee priorities as the process 110 moves forward. Lastly, he expressed that the Roth administration cares deeply about the CDP 111 Action Committees and shared regret that previous statements had been misconstrued to imply ǞǞǞ͵ƦƌğƓƓźƓŭ͵ŷğǞğźźĭƚǒƓƷǤ͵ŭƚǝΉ /5tθŷğǞğźźĭƚǒƓƷǤ͵ŭƚǝ Page 3