PL-SPP-2022-000016 E. Utyro Testimony 01.03.23

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lewd act which is likely to be observed by others who would be affronted or alarmed.(2) Open lewdness is a petty misdemeanor or§707-734 Indecent exposure. (1) A person commits the offense of indecent exposure if, the person intentionally exposes the person's genitals to a person to whom the person is not married under circumstances in which the actor's conduct is likely to cause affront.(2) Indecent exposure is a petty misdemeanor. Again the public has a right to know where these concerns fall. 9) On p9 of the PD report, under G PD says "the approval of subject request" would support the "Land Use Element" and the 1 st bullet says ".. in keeping with the social, cultural and physical elements of the county.' They have done so without addressing any of the issues we have highlighted above relating sex and nudity. How did they conclude this? And why haven't they addressed it in writing? 10)On p9 of the PD report, under G PD says "the approval of subject request" would support the "Economic Element". It is very unclear how the PD came to such a conclusion. Fundamental questions need to be addressed. How will the wages and benefits compare to existing similar industries like the hotel and vacation rental industries? What on the job education will be provided to volunteers? What are the county's cost for the volunteers with respect to government financial assistance? Etc etc. but the PD report doesn't support its claim. Rather there is a good case to be made that this is detrimental to the economic element. The opportunity for exploitation of "volunteers" is well-known in Puna. We believe the Commission must be aware of reported incidents in Puna of volunteers being taken advantage of. To be clear this isn't an accusation but a comment on the economic merits of such a micro-ecosystem that arguably bears resemblance to some common cult features. I stress while I am not claiming it is a cult there are troubling aspects as outlined in the volunteer agreements and also claims by persons https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60603-d 16648108- r684239743-Lolia Eco village-Pahoa Island of Hawaii Hawaii.html .Has PD read the Volunteer Agreement? What is their assessment? https://www.hawaiiecoretreat.com/volunteer-agreement We encourage the Commission to carefully read it. Here are just a few concerning elements: • The Volunteer Agreement is not a rental contract. The Volunteer is not a tenant nor an employee and explicitly waives any and all rights that a tenant or employee would have. • The volunteer will not disclose information about their Volunteer Agreement with any other person. • If a Volunteer does not complete their work hours or does not act in accord with the Volunteer Agreement or Community Agreements,Hawaii Eco Retreat management may choose to dismiss the volunteer from their position,which would also end the volunteer's residency at Hawaii Eco Retreat. It is at the discretion of Hawaii Eco Retreat management whether or not to allow the person to continue as a renter or guest at Hawaii Eco Retreat. • If the Volunteer breaks their volunteer agreement or community agreement,Hawaii Eco Retreat staff have the right to inspect the volunteers sleeping space.