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NEW BUSINESS 1. Communication No. 2013-30 and Communication No. 2013-32: Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee (CERSC) Reports. Marlene Hapai outlined the focus of the CERSC and its upcoming July 13 emergency mapping workshops at the Kea`au Community Center and the Puna Regional Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Fair scheduled for August 31St at Kea`au High School from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. 2. Mass Transit Subcommittee (MTSC). Marty Mimmack submitted a written report being the minutes for the MTSC meetings held on June 4 and June 25. 3. Mountain View Village Center Plan Update. Patti reported that the Mt. View community survey has been completed and is expected to be approved by the steering committee for distribution. The cultural and history group is working on creating a Mt. View web site. Some survey results are expected to be available for the August AC meeting. 4. Communication No. 2013-35: Hawaiian Paradise Park Pathways Master Plan. Lawrence Brennan and John Seastrom, co-chairmen of the HPP Paradise Paths Committee, presented the recently drafted Hawaiian Paradise Park Pathways Master Plan. The plan has been approved by the HPP Owner's Association Board as an addendum to the HPP Master Plan and, with the approval of the AC, as a model for other Puna communities facing similar issues with safe pedestrian and bicycle pathways. The committee is collaborating with People's Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH) to identify and secure implementation funds. 5. Communication No. 2012-31: Acceptance of Nomination of the Red Road as a Scenic Byway. Farris reported that the Red Road nomination application for designation as a Scenic Byway under the State of Hawaii Scenic Byways Program and next steps in the process. A Local Byway Committee is being formed to completing the required Corridor Management Plan for the byway. 6. Volcano Village Center Plan Update. Dan reported that the Volcano Long Range Plan is approaching a final draft with the hopes of submitting to the County by the end of the year. The plan attempts to preserve the forest environment feel of the area while providing for appropriately managed growth and village design guidelines. 7. Communication No. 2013-34: Pahoa Village District Ordinance and Design Guidelines. Public Testimony: i. Charlie Maas, Mark Hinshaw (Chair) and Jon Olson, Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan Steering Committee Members, requested AC support and approval for the draft ordinance and design guidelines being submitted for AC, County and community review and comment. Larry provided an overview of the anticipated process for review and ultimate adoption of the ordinance and design guidelines. Formal submittal by the AC to the County requesting adoption will follow adjustments based on input received from the AC, County and community. 3