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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-21 KCDP Meeting Packet County of Hawai‘i KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742 www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer planning@hawaiicounty.gov Mitchell D. Roth Mayor John Pelletier Gary Jaster Heather Korotie Vacant Charles Young, Chair Nancy Pisicchio, Vice-Chair Vacant David Huerta Roselyn Molina NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Kona Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee in accordance with the provisions of Section 92-7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS). This meeting will be held in-person at the location listed in this notice and by Interactive Conference Technology (ICT) through Zoom. DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 TIME: 12:00 P.M. IN PERSON LOCATION: West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, B2 Conference Room 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 ONLINE/ZOOM: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608531997 NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC TESTIMONY: The public may provide oral testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom or attending in-person at the physical location listed above. Although not required, to register in advance for oral testimony please contact staff at cdp@hawaiicounty.gov or (808) 961-8288. Pursuant to Section 92-3, HRS, interested persons who want to provide oral testimony may do so either at the time the committee takes public statements on the agenda, or at the time the specific agenda item is called. Please note that public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item. In addition, although not required, to ensure timely delivery of written testimony to committee members, it is requested that written testimony be submitted by 4:30 p.m. at least two business days prior to the meeting via email to cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. When submitting written testimony, please specify for which agenda item written testimony is being submitted. All written testimony will be a part of the public record. NOTICE REGARDING INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY (ICT): A meeting held by ICT shall be automatically recessed for up to 30 minutes to restore communication when audiovisual communication cannot be maintained with all members participating in the meeting or with the in-person location identified in this notice. The meeting may reconvene when either audiovisual communication is restored, or audio-only communication is established after an unsuccessful attempt to restore audiovisual communication. If it is not possible to reconvene the meeting as provided in this subsection within 30 minutes after an interruption to communication, the meeting will be automatically terminated. Page 2 www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer planning@hawaiicounty.gov AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The Action Committee will consider approving the draft minutes for the Kona CDP Action Committee Meeting on April 16, 2024. III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMS: The public may provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining the Zoom meeting or attending in-person. Please register to testify by contacting cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. Comments may be made either during the public comment portion of the agenda or just prior to the relevant business item. With discretion of the Chair of the CDP Action Committee, comments may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item. Written testimony may be submitted via email at cdp@hawaiicounty.gov or in person at the Hilo or Kona Planning Department, up to two (2) business days prior to this meeting (see the Notice Section below). IV. BUSINESS: 1. Kealakehe Regional Park Update – Committee member John Pelletier will provide update on Kealakehe Regional Park. 2. Discussion of Implementation Priorities and Community Outreach – Discussion and decision making on the committee’s priorities and strategies on potential community action items. This may include establishing Permitted Interaction Groups. V. AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Action Committee members will discuss potential agenda items for the next meeting. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None VII. ADJOURNMENT This agenda and all related documents are available in the Planning Department’s Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee folder via the County of Hawaiʻi Public Documents Repository: hhttps://records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=9059&row=1&cr=1. These documents may also be requested from the Planning Department by calling (808) 961-8288 or emailing cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. NOTICE: The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard on the above items. A person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate their name and whether the testimony is on their behalf or as a representative of an organization or individual. Written testimony can be submitted via email or hard copy. Hard copies should include an original and nine copies and be submitted no later than 4:30pm two business days prior to the meeting. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or language interpretation to access this meeting please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or cdp@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible, but no later than five business days prior to the meeting date, to arrange for accommodations. If a response is received after the five-business days deadline, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. “Other reasonable modification” refers to communication methods or devices for people with disabilities who are mentally and/or physically challenged. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Page 3 www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer planning@hawaiicounty.gov If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. (Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County Code). A lobbyist means, “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” (Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawai‘i County Code). Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720. KONA CDP ACTION COMMITTEE KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1 ACTION COMMITTEE 2 COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI 3 DRAFT MINUTES 4 April 16, 2024 5 CALL TO ORDER 6 Chair Charles Young called the Kona Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee 7 (AC) meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. A quorum was established with five members in attendance. 8 This meeting was held in person at the West Hawai’i Civic Center, B2 Conference Room and 9 online via the Zoom platform. 10 The full YouTube video of this meeting can be found here: 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRASE2REVtE&t=2s 12 ROLL CALL 13 Members Present (in person): Charles Young (Chair), Nancy Pisicchio (Vice-Chair), John Pelletier, 14 and Heather Korotie. 15 Members Present (via Zoom): Roselyn Molina 16 Members Absent: Gary Jaster, David Huerta, and Marisa Bankston. 17 County Staff Present (in person): Jessica Lahip and Kawelo Kalili. 18 County Staff Present (via Zoom): Maryam Palma and Janice Hata. 19 There were approximately 11 members of the public in attendance (6 in person and 5 via Zoom). 20 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21 Vice-Chair Nancy Pisicchio motioned to approve the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes. The motion 22 was seconded by Committee Member John Pelletier. The motion passed unanimously. [SEE 23 YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 5:20] 24 BUSINESS 25 1. Kealakehe Regional Park Update 26 This item was called to order at 12:15 p.m. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 8:46] 27 Committee Member John Pelletier provided an update on the Kealakehe Regional Park project. 28 The Department of Parks and Recreation is in the process of drafting a Cultural Impact Study for 29 KONA CDP ACTION COMMITTEE Minutes of April 16, 2024 2 the park and will eventually write an Environmental Impact Statement. The Planning Department 30 briefed the AC on recent communications with the Department of Parks and Recreation and the 31 Department of Water Supply. At this time, neither department has information to provide to the 32 AC, however, if there are any specific questions from the AC, Planning Department staff may 33 assist with forwarding those inquiries to both Departments. 34 Rebecca Lucia testimony [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 18:55] 35 Keola Childs testimony [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 25:40] 36 Chuck Flaherty testimony [SEE YOUTUBE TIME STAMP 32:00] 37 Janice Palma-Glennie testimony [SEE YOUTUBE TIME STAMP 41:40] 38 This item concluded at 12:46 p.m. 39 2. Overview of CDP Action Committee Purpose and Kona CDP Implementation Priorities 40 for 2024 41 This item was called to order at 12:51 p.m. 42 Planning Department Staff Maryam Palma provided a refresher presentation on CDP AC roles, 43 Sunshine Law, and examples of possible Kona CDP priorities for 2024. [SEE YOUTUBE TIME 44 STAMP 45:20] 45 The AC discussed next steps to implement CDP policies with Planning Department staff. The AC 46 requested updates from partner agencies on water and wastewater in order to better understand 47 potential actions the committee can pursue during the upcoming year. [SEE YOUTUBE TIME 48 STAMP 1:16] 49 The AC discussed funding sources through federal and state grants. [SEE YOUTUBE TIME 50 STAMP 1:47] 51 Cheryl Tanguay testimony [SEE YOUTUBE TIME STAMP 1:09] 52 Maki Mornoue testimony [SEE YOUTUBE TIME STAMP 1:43] 53 Keola Childs testimony [SEE YOUTUBE TIME STAMP 1:55] 54 Lamakū Mikahala Roy testimony [SEE YOUTUBE TIME STAMP 2:02] 55 This item concluded at 2:17 p.m. 56 3. Draft General Plan 2045 Timeline 57 This item was called to order at 2:18 p.m. 58 KONA CDP ACTION COMMITTEE Minutes of April 16, 2024 3 Planning Department Staff provided an update on the Draft General Plan timeline. The Planning 59 Department will release the Final Recommended Draft to the public by July 29, 2024. There will 60 be another round of public engagement before the close of that public comment period. The Final 61 Recommended Draft along with the last round of public comments will then be submitted to the 62 Planning Commissions. Once the Planning Commissions receive the draft, they will have 150 days 63 to offer their recommendations to the County Council. The AC may provide testimony before and 64 after the draft is submitted to Planning Commission. The AC will also be able to provide testimony 65 once the draft is forwarded to the County Council. 66 This item concluded at 2:24 p.m. 67 AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING [SEE YOUTUBE TIME STAMP 2:18] 68 The AC discussed submitting a letter to Deputy Managing Director, Bobby Command requesting 69 a wastewater update in Kona. The AC will continue to discuss the Kealakehe Regional Park 70 project. 71 ANNOUNCEMENTS [SEE YOUTUBE STAMP 2:20] 72 Vice-Chair Nancy Pisicchio provided an update on the Kona Open Space Network (KOSN). 73 ADJOURNMENT 74 Committee Member Heather Korotie motioned to adjourn the meeting. Committee Member John 75 Pelletier seconded the motion. An all-in-favor voice vote carried the motion unanimously. The 76 meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. 77 These minutes and all related documents are available in the Planning Department’s Kona 78 Community Development Plan Action Committee folder via the County of Hawaiʻi Public 79 Documents Repository. These documents may also be requested from the Planning Department by 80 calling (808) 961-8288 or emailing cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. 81 1 Palma, Maryam From:Heather Korotie <heatherkorotie@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:28 AM To:Palma, Maryam Subject:Questions for Parks and Rec: PUB 6.2a and PUB-6.2b Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged Hi Maryam - Here's some questions for Parks and Rec: PUB 6.2a and PUB-6.2b Deficiencies in the Park System (PUB 6.2a): 1. What specific deficiencies or shortcomings have been identified within the current park system in our community? 2. Can you provide an overview of the key areas or aspects of the park system that are considered to be deficient, such as infrastructure, amenities, accessibility, or maintenance? 3. Have there been any recent assessments or studies conducted to evaluate the extent and impact of these deficiencies on community members and park users? 4. What steps or actions are being taken by the Parks and Recreation department to address and rectify the identified deficiencies in the park system? 5. Are there any prioritization criteria or strategies in place to guide decision-making regarding the allocation of resources for addressing park system deficiencies? 6. How are community input and feedback being incorporated into the process of identifying and addressing deficiencies in the park system? 7. Are there any partnerships or collaborations with other agencies, organizations, or stakeholders aimed at addressing deficiencies in the park system more effectively? 8. What role can residents and community groups play in supporting efforts to address deficiencies in the park system and improve overall park quality? 9. What measures are being taken to ensure that improvements to the park system are equitable and inclusive, and that they benefit all members of the community? 10. How will the Parks and Recreation department monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at addressing deficiencies in the park system over time? 11. Is there anything the Kona CDP AC can help with? Status of the Master Plan for the Expansion and Improvement of the Old Airport as a District Park (PUB-6.2b): 1. What is the current status of the master plan for the expansion and improvement of the old airport into a district park? 2. Can you provide an overview of the key goals and objectives outlined in the master plan for the park expansion? 3. How has the community been involved in the planning process for the park expansion, and what opportunities will there be for ongoing community input and feedback? 4. What specific features or amenities are proposed for inclusion in the expanded district park, and how do these align with the community's needs and preferences? 5. What is the anticipated timeline for the implementation of the master plan, including key milestones and phases of development? 6. What funding sources are being considered or secured for the implementation of the park expansion project? 7. Are there any environmental or regulatory considerations that need to be addressed as part of the park expansion process, and if so, how are these being managed? 8. How will the expanded district park contribute to the overall recreational and leisure opportunities available to residents in the area? 9. Will there be any efforts to preserve or integrate existing historical or cultural elements of the old airport site into the design of the new park? 10. How will the Parks and Recreation department ensure that the expanded district park remains accessible, inclusive, and safe for all members of the community? 11. Is there anything the Kona CDP AC can help with?