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Joshua Pratt wanted to talk about Kona transportation for people with disabilities. <br /> <br />Sam Nagasawa wanted to c-Committee <br />of Parks and Rec, with beach. <br /> <br />Joshua Pratt also mentioned discussion about parking permit violations. Susan <br />Shirachi suggested to have a subcommittee on violations of persons parking in disabled <br />parking stalls, and exploring methods for citizens to be deputized to issue parking <br />citations. Alisa Mitchener indicated that this had been attempted in the past with the <br />County. <br /> <br />Karen Riedel suggested to have an Emergency Preparedness discussion. It was <br />mentioned by the audience that the shelters during times of disasters are the <br />responsibility of the County Parks and Recreation Department to open their facilities for <br />public access during these times of crisis. <br /> <br />Susan Shirachi suggested a committee on the issue of the challenge of homelessness <br />of persons with mental health disabilities. <br /> <br />J Yoshimoto suggested that the committee revise the by-laws. He also provided <br />general guidance on how an item is brought forth from the Sub-Committee to the <br />Committee of the whole for discussion and vote. <br /> <br />Monica Haro-Bade requested that the issue of rural living in relation to elderly safety <br />and wellbeing be discussed. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />MEETING UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> <br /> <br />th <br />Kalen Koga was going to look into having the next meeting on March 14 in Kona. <br />West Hawaii Civic Center is ADA compliant and accessible. <br /> <br />Karen Riedel mentioned in consideration to the public and the committee members, <br />that the committee meetings not be cancelled last minute, unless extenuating <br />circumstances occur. <br /> <br />It was suggested that the meetings, either rotate between Kona and Hilo, or if it is held <br />in Hilo, that members in Kona can participate via Polycom (using the Kona County <br />Council Room). Meeting coordination and access features should consider that <br />participants may need disability accommodations to equally participate in the committee <br />meetings. <br /> <br />It was also suggested that this committee having a mailing list for those who wish to <br />receive written agenda notices. <br /> <br />To have a smoother running meeting, it was suggested that the committee members <br />become more acquainted with the purpose of the committee, and with getting to know <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />