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3.Pāhoa Regional Town Center Plan Report: Dan reported that the PRTCP SC has adopted a Community Strategic Plan Guide and Form provided by the Rural Development Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture as both a process guide and plan format model for the PRTCP. René and Larry reported on the Planning Director’s suggestion to have village center master plans, including design guidelines, adopted as an amendment to their respective Community Development Plans. René and Larry reported on the public input process being employed by the PRTCP SC to get public & Planning Department input on the draft design guidelines. Also reported were details on how a local design review board might be set up to review development projects within the Pāhoa Design District for compliance with the design guidelines. 4.Pohoiki Swimming Area Project Report: Oshi informed the AC about the funding request for this project that is included in the State CIP Budget bill introduced by Sen. Ruderman. She also explained how people could register their support for the bill. Oshi moved to authorize the PCDP AC Chair to electronically record support of the AC for the State CIP Budget proposal for the Pohoiki Swimming Area Project introduced by Sen. Ruderman. Second by Dan. Keiki asked how much of an area surrounding the proposed project site would be examined in the feasibility study. Oshi responded that the required environmental assessment would necessarily determine what surrounding area would likely be impacted. Motion passed with 9 votes aye. 5.Mass Transit Discussion: Dan suggested that an effort should be made to rejuvenate the mass transit initiatives in the PCDP and asked how greater community interest and participation might be achieved in such a process. Sharon moved to form a mass transit subcommittee for the purpose of devising a strategy for implementing the mass transit provisions of the PCDP. Second by Patti. Motion passed with 9 votes aye. Dan and Sharon agreed to serve on the subcommittee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Subdivision Connectivity Location Action Plan: It was noted that Sharon should be listed among the SC members instead of Oshi. Marlene Hapai, chair of the SC on Connectivity and Emergency Response (CERSC), introduced Communication 2013-11, which reported on the January 22 public meeting of CERSC, articulated their purpose, goals, objectives and actions, a Connectivity Action Plan, and Connectivity Connection Criteria. Marlene and Stephanie Bath also described some of the activities and programs the CERSC proposes to develop for the community. The CERSC requests approval of their Action Plan and Connectivity Location Criteria. Patti moved to accept the connectivity criteria provided in Communication 2013-11 and recognize the AC is discarding Communications 2012-44 and 2013-1. Second by Dan. Motion passed with 9 aye votes. 2