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the need for regulatory compliance advisories, better communication with the AC regarding Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) priorities, and increasing community involvement in the process. BUSINESS: 3. Presentation by Lucas Mead, Planner, Planning Division of the Planning Department, regarding the mission, goals, and objectives of the County's Cultural Resources Commission (CRC). Hawai'i County Planner Lucas Mead gave a brief PowerPoint presentation overview on what the County CRC does and under what authority it operates. His presentation placed particular focus on how the County CRC operations may help to classify sites or identify them as appropriate for inclusion in the OSN. Mr. Mead described the general structure of the County CRC, which contains 9 members, is established by ordinance and acts as an advisory body to the Planning Director/County. He explained that the County CRC became a Certified Local Government in 2014 which gives the commission the ability to apply for certain funds over a 2 -year cycle. The guiding document for the County CRC is the General Plan (and therefore also the various district CDPs) which define its goals, objectives, policies, and actions. Mr. Mead described where the County CRC responsibilities overlap with the Kona CDP - proposed "Kona Cultural Resource Committee" which has not been established. His presentation displayed maps of the Big Island and the Kona district showing locations of known historic sites and historic districts. Mr. Mead explained the process of identifying culturally sensitive sites, and when development triggers the need for archaeological, architectural, and cultural surveys. He further explained that storage of this information is dispersed throughout many different repositories, registers, and communities. He explained that the County CRC, as a County board, hosts all of its meeting information online for the public. Hawaii County Cultural Resources Commission meeting materials and information may be viewed and downloaded from the following website: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=66501&cr=1 This presentation PowerPoint (Communication 2017-06 Hawai'i County Cultural Resources Commission Presentation) may be viewed and downloaded from the following website: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/1/doc/90361/Pagel.aspx 4. Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC): Cynthia Nazara, the Chair of PONC, gave a brief presentation about the process and new deadline for nominating parcels to their board for consideration as priorities for acquisition by the County. Ms. Nazara stated that the new deadline for nominations will fall on February 28, 2018. She stated that last year there were about 12 properties which were approved and that as new nominations are made their priority list gets reorganized. She explained the process that goes into considering sites including creating ad hoc committees to go out to visit the landowner(s) and community in the area. She described a process of active engagement, which involves approaching their decision making and acquisition process with sensitivity and caring. S. A Presentation Regarding Potential Amendments to Various Policies of the Kona CDP: Nancy Pisicchio and Roy Takemoto came before the AC to present proposed amendments to the Kona CDP as drafted by the Mayor's office. Ms. Pisicchio began the presentation by explaining the process of getting CDP amendments approved. First, recommendations and comments on proposed amendments are solicited and received from the www.hiplanninjdept.com kona(iihawaiicountv.Qov Page 3