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31 1. Kilauea Eruption Recovery Efforts: Ms. Mercado invited AC members to briefly share some of <br />32 the impacts they've experienced due to the Kilauea eruption. In a Round Robin style, Action <br />33 Committee members and Planning Staff each shared how they and their neighbors had been <br />34 affected by the ongoing eruption event. Ms. Mercado encouraged members of the public to fill <br />35 out a "share your story" form, which would be shared with the Action Committee post <br />36 meeting. <br />37 Ron Whitmore (Deputy Director, CoH Department of Research and Development), April <br />38 Surprenant (Manager, CoH Long Range Planning Division), and CoH Planner Keiko Mercado <br />39 gave a presentation that provided an overview of the current situation, current and future <br />40 recovery planning efforts, as well as the possible role the Puna CDP and Action Committee may <br />41 play during the recovery process. <br />42 To view Communication No. 2018-09: PowerPoint Presentation, Nplee use the following link: <br />43 http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?dbid=1&id=94062&page=1 <br />44 Mr. Whitmore provided an overview of the three stages of disaster recovery. Stage 1 being <br />45 response (days after), stage 2 being assistance (weeks after), and stage 3 being recovery (years <br />46 after). 1W 10"N <br />47 The following questions were asked and addressed during this portion of the presentation: <br />48 Q: How would a plan like Senator Ruderman's relocation proposal fit into the recovery planning <br />49 process? <br />50 A: It would fit most specifically in planning related to future housing and infrastructure <br />51 development. <br />52 Q: Do schools fall under infrastructure? <br />53 A: Yes, infrastructure also includes health and social services, and economic development to <br />54 some extent. <br />55 Ms. Mercado provided an overview of the role of the Puna CDP Action Committee in recovery <br />56 efforts. The three most relevant duties pulled from Hawai'i County Code Chapter 16 were: <br />57 <br />58 <br />59 <br />60 <br />61 <br />62 <br />Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the CDP including the need for CDP <br />revisions based on emerging statewide plans, new technologies, innovative <br />ideas, or changing conditions. <br />Serve as the steering committee, as set forth in the general plan, in any <br />eomprehensive update of the CDP. [advise on process, lead/support <br />ngagement, and make recommendations] <br />63 iii. Community Engagement: Broaden community awareness of the CDP and build <br />64 partnerships, as appropriate, with governmental and community-based <br />65 organizations to implement CDP policies and actions. <br />66 Committee member, Susan Osborne, commented that the changing conditions afford the <br />67 Action Committee and the recovery planning team the opportunity to really embrace and uplift <br />68 technologies and innovative ideas that would uplift the Puna community. The following <br />69 question was asked and addressed during this portion of the presentation: <br />70 Q: When will the SO2 monitors be back up in Mt. View and Hilo? <br />www.hiplanningdept.com puna ahawaiicounty.gov Page 2 <br />