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Ashley L.Kierkiewicz J�t,ros y Dr.Holeka Goro Inaba
County Council District IV cP• +.,`. County Council District VIII
Council Member •, ' " ��L=�' • Council Chair
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
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DATE: May 15, 2025 c_s C)-<
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TO: Members of the Hawai`i County Council
FROM: Ashley L.Kierkiewicz, Council Member
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Dr. Holeka Inaba, Council Chairperson s
SUBJECT: Committee Review of the Draft General Plan 2045
This memo outlines the process and meeting schedule for the Policy Committee on Planning, Land
Use&Economic Development(PCPLUED)to conduct a thorough,transparent, and accountable
review of the Draft General Plan 2045,the County of Hawai`i's long-term blueprint to guide future
development of our island community.
Beginning in July 2025, the PCPLUED will engage in a rigorous, section-by-section review of the
Draft General Plan 2045. Two versions will be provided: 1)The original draft submitted to the
Planning Commissions, and 2)A version incorporating and highlighting feedback from both the
Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions. The Committee will determine which version to use
as the base for review and may propose further clarifications or modifications as necessary.
The Committee will meet twice monthly, with most sections reviewed over two meetings. The
Sustainable Development&Resilient Communities section will require three meetings due to
complexity and number of sub-topics.
At the first meeting for each section,the Planning Department will provide an overview, followed by
a review of recommendations from the Planning Commissions. The Committee will then engage in
discussion and propose amendments. At the second meeting(and in one case, third), final
amendments will be confirmed for transmittal to the Planning Department and Planning
Commissions.
Proposed amendments will be transmitted on a rolling basis, section by section,to the Planning
Department and Planning Commissions for review.Amendments to the Implementation&
Monitoring section will not be transmitted, as those processes will be determined collaboratively ,
between the Legislative Branch and the Administration to ensure proper resourcing for accountability
of progress on General Plan implementation. Comm.
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All meetings will be publicly noticed in accordance with Sunshine Law requirements. Discussions
will focus on specific plan topics, ensuring clarity and community engagement. (*2026 meeting dates
are tentative, and subject to the official publication of the annual County Council calendar.)
Special Meeting Schedule to Review the Final Recommended Draft of the General Plan 2045
Topic Focus Meeting Dates Transmitted to Planning
Introduction and Collaborative Tuesday,July 15,2025 Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Biocultural Stewardship Tuesday,July 29, 2025
Addressing Climate Change Monday,August 11,2025 Tuesday,August 26, 2025
for Islandwide Health Monday,August 25,2025
Sustainable&Resilient Monday, September8,2025 Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Communities Tuesday, September 23,2025
Tuesday, September 30,2025
Thriving, Diverse, and Monday, October 13,2025 Tuesday, October 28,2025
Regenerative Economy Monday, October 27, 2025
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November, December, January—Holiday Break—No Special Meetings Scheduled
Implementation&Monitoring *Tuesday,February 10,2026 N/A
*Tuesday,February 24,2026
Final Review&Committee *Monday,March 9, 2026 N/A
Recommendation to Council *Monday,March 23,2026
Committee members are encouraged to review upcoming sections in advance of each meeting to
ensure productive and informed discussion.
The Committee respectfully requests that the Planning Depaittuent and Planning Commissions
provide feedback on proposed amendments by March 2026. This timeline ensures the required
120-day review period, allowing for thorough review and response to the Committee's
recommendations. This process will culminate in a thoroughly reviewed General Plan 2045, and a
Committee recommendation to the Council.
Mahalo for the opportunity to lead these important conversations and decisions that will shape
Hawai`i Island's future.
AK/ak
cc: Jon Henricks, County Clerk
Jeff Darrow, Planning Director
Bethany Morrison,Long Range Planning