November 2, 2016 FINAL SC Minutes

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ii. Revise County Action Policy 72 (Section 5.3 Improve the Roadway Network): Ms. Gomes suggested adding additional language to CA Policy 72 to avoid naming specific entities as those entities could change in the future. Mr. Kurokawa moved to approve County Action Policy 72 as presented including the addition of "..and/or other evidence -based.." The amended Policy 72 reads: "To improve safe pedestrian access and increase a,-,-, as eape ty and connectivity in Honoka'a: ■ Make safety improvements to downtown Honoka'a based on Complete Streets and/or other evidence -based planning principles. ■ Improvements to include: additional pedestrian crosswalks on Mdmane Street additional sidewalk development (such as along Lehua Street), and safe, marked walkways to parking areas servicing downtown. ■ Complete the extension linking Pikake and Pakalana Street to provide arterial redundancy ■ Explore alternatives in the management of Pakalana Street, such as its conveyance to the State Department of Education or its conversion to a one-way traffic pattern. (GP 13.2.5.4.2 (e)) ■ Provide a cross-town connection to Plumeria Street by extending Kamani Street. GP 13.2.5.4.2 (f);" Second by Ms. Pahi'd. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. iii. Revise Community Action 27 (Section 5.3 Improve the Roadway Network): Discussion ensued about the naming of specific roads. Steering Committee members suggested adding "...as examples of roads..." to avoid being limited to the three roads that are listed. Changing the word "determine" to "identify and develop" was also suggested. Mr. Kurokawa moved to approve Community Action 27 os presented with the suggested amendments, so it reads: Community Action 27: "Work with the owners of private roads and local community groups/associations to help identify and de develop road management agreements that mitigate road closures and access disagreements for public access and/or resident use. The following private roads have been identified as examples of roads as needing improvements in their road management/access strategies: ■ Mill Road in Pdpa'ikou ■ Beach Rood to Honoka'a Landing ■ Blair Rood in Loupdhoehoe" Second by Mr. Neff. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Page 15