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i. Jon Olson gave the AC an update on the last meeting of the Mass Transit Commission where he asked for criteria MTA uses to determine sites for bus stops, park & rides, terminals and other infrastructure. He reported that apparently no such criteria exists. ii. Hannah Hedrick handed out an Action Plan for the implementation of a mass transit hub and spoke system as called for in the PCDP and asked for AC consideration of the plan. Stephanie Bath introduced and offered some amendments to the draft letter to Tiffany Kai, Acting MTA Administrator, from the PCDP AC. The primary immediate request is to begin looping buses from the Kea`au primary transit hub to secondary hubs in Pahoa and Volcano. Patti moved to accept and send the letter as amended by Stephanie. Second by Dan. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 2 votes nay (Oshi & Sharon). 3. Communication No. 2013 -18 re. Red Road Scenic Byway Designation: Farris briefed the AC on the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Scenic Byway Program's nomination process and introduced a draft letter of support from the AC for the nomination of the Red Road — Highway 137 as a Scenic Byway. The draft letter, as submitted included several suggested amendments by Larry that were indicated in red. AC Members suggested several other corrections to the draft. Oshi moved to approve and send the letter as amended. Second by Sharon. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 1 abstain (Keikialoha). 4. Glenwood Park: Public Testimony i. Terry Daun testified as to the existing situation with the park site, being directly across Highway 11 from Hirano Store, and its use being dominated by persons engaged in public drinking and drug use. Sharon led a discussion on what might be possible to make the park more family and keiki friendly. A plan for possible expansion and development of the park will be developed and proposed to the AC at a future date for consideration and submittal to the Department of Parks and Recreation. 5. Communication No. 2013 -17 re. Supplemental CIP Budget Requests: Larry introduced two supplemental Capital Improvement Projects Budget requests from the AC to provide funding for the Planning Dept. to contract with consultants as may be necessary to help with drafting of the Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan and the Volcano Village Center Plan. Oshi moved to accept the supplemental CIP budget requests as submitted. Second by Patti. Motion passed with 8 votes aye. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee (CERS) Report: Marlene Hapai introduced three (3) documents for consideration by the AC as follows: 2