2017-03-14 Puna CDP FINAL Minutes

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4. Amber Shouse, representing Councilmember Ruggles, questioned whether the appropriations for $150,000 for the P5hoa Plan and $300,000 for the Wastewater Feasibility Study were still available for those purposes and whether there was anything the County Council could do to help push it forward. Relating to priority #4, Amber acknowledged the prevalence of Rapid 'Ohi'a Death in Puna and suggested PCDP AC Members attend the Rapid 'Ohi'a Death (ROD) Symposium on Sunday, March 18, 2017, at the UH from 9am-12noon. She also noted that at the next County Council Meeting they would be hearing a resolution to transfer $1,000 from Council District 5 to a non-profit called Malama 'Ohi'a, who are working on developing a natural solution in hopes of curing/treating Rapid 'Ohi'a Death. If anyone would like to testify in favor of the Resolution, they can do so at the next Council meeting on March 22, 2017. 5. Maddie Green, representing herself, testified that the Farmers' Market that used to be at Luquin's is now situated at Nanawale Longhouse every Sunday from 7am- 2pm. Hans provided a brief background, reminding the Action Committee that at their February 8, 2017, meeting, they approved six priorities critical to the process of creating a pattern of future growth and development in a manner that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the PCDP. This time around, the AC is being asked to discuss strategies for moving forward on these priorities. Hans introduced the sample worksheets that were provided to everyone in attendance. The worksheets were based on previous implementation tools and were intended to help guide discussion and can be easily edited to more effectively suit the Action Committee's needs. Larry facilitated extensive Action Committee discussion around each of the identified priorities, preferred next steps, and the best process by which to most effectively move each priority forward. AC members also identified who would be the lead for each priority. Priority 1: Village/Town Centers • Lead(s): Larry Brown, Patti Pinto and Elmer Solis as alternates • Next Steps: Follow up with the Planning Director in July on staffing capabilities. • Additional Notes: When the future consultant is chosen, allow the scope of the contract to include that the consultants provide a "template" that other communities could use. Priority 2: Road Connectivity • Lead(s): Patti Pinto and Yumi Kawano • Next Steps: Work on the connectivity issues in Puna Waena and Puna Kai. Work to ensure the implementation of the identified connectivity locations in Puna Uka. • Additional Notes: DPW had an Environmental Assessment done for some of the connectivity areas identified in Puna Uka including Lauko St., Pszyk Rd. and Puhala St. A FONSI (Findings of No Significant Impact) was issued and they are moving forward on the design and construction for the Puhala extension. www.cohplannin,-dept.com puna(a,hawaiicounty.Qov Page 3