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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
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C. Kimo Alameda, PhD.
Mayor
John Pelletier
Vacant
Heather Korotie
Vacant
Charles Young, Chair
Nancy Pisicchio, Vice-Chair
Charla Thompson
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 (AC) in accordance with the provisions of Sections 92-3.7 and
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, June 10, 2025
TIME: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, B2 Conference Room
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
ZOOM: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Kc-yh5f6QROP0Dk5RhuSxw
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.
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.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – The Committee will consider approving the draft minutes from
the May 13, 2025, meeting.
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III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMS – Pursuant to Section 92-3, HRS, interested persons
who want to provide oral testimony may do so now, or at the time the specific agenda item is called.
Public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item.
IV. BUSINESS
1. Outreach on Sunshine Law Updates – Discussion and potential decision making on updating
government officials on allowable interactions with the committee since the adoption of SB 869,
relating to Community Outreach Boards.
2. Kona International Airport (KOA) Master Plan Update – Update from Action Committee
member John Pelletier, followed by a discussion on potential Committee actions.
3. Keauhou Aquifer Water Management Plan Update – Update from Action Committee Chair
Charlie Young, followed by a discussion on potential Committee actions.
V. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA – Public testimony may be limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker. (Pursuant to SB 869)
VI. THIRD-PARTY REPORTS; GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS – The Action Committee may receive
and discuss information from third-party reports by any government official not included in a publicly
noticed agenda. The Action Committee may only make decisions on matters originally raised by third-
party reports from any government official at a later meeting, where the agenda for the meeting gives
notice of decision-making on the matter. (Pursuant to SB 405)
VII. NEW BUSINESS – The Committee will discuss potential agenda items for the next meeting.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The Planning Department is currently seeking applicants for the Kona CDP Action Committee and
the Cultural Resources Commission and requests assistance in spreading the word to interested
community members. The application can be found on the Mayor’s office website at:
https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/boards-commissions-application
• Kona Open Space Network (KOSN) Draft Plan Open House on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from
10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center (WHCC) Pavillion and Building G
• A joint meeting of AC Chairs and Vice-Chairs was held on May 28, 2025.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: 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. The recorded video of this meeting will be uploaded to the Planning Department’s
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cohplanningdepartment
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
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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.
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
CHARLES YOUNG, Chair
Meeting Packet QR Code:
KONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1
ACTION COMMITTEE 2
COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI 3
DRAFT MINUTES 4
May 13, 2025 5
CALL TO ORDER 6
Chair Charles Young called the Kona Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee 7 (AC) to order at 12:02 p.m. This meeting was held in person at the West Hawai’i Civic Center, B2 8 Conference Room and online via the Zoom platform. 9
The full YouTube video of this meeting can be found here: 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpLUTAqOkTg&t=200s 11
ROLL CALL 12
Members Present (in person): Nancy Pisicchio (Vice-Chair), John Pelletier, and Charla Thompson 13
Members Present (via Zoom): David Huerta and Heather Korotie 14
Members Absent: Roselyn Molina and Charles Young (Chair) 15
County Staff Present (in person): Kawelo Kalili and Jessica Lahip 16
County Staff Present (via Zoom): Maryam Palma and Janice Hata 17
One (1) member of the public attended the meeting in person; no participants joined via Zoom. 18
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 19
Committee member Pelletier moved to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2025, meeting as 20
drafted. Committee member Thompson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 21 [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 2:19] 22
PUBLIC TESTIMONY 23
There was no public testimony at this time. 24
BUSINESS: 25
1. Mayor’s Community Meeting Update – Update from Action Committee member John 26 Pelletier, followed by a discussion on potential Committee actions. [SEE YOUTUBE 27 TIMESTAMP: 3:40] 28
This item was called to order at 12:05 p.m. 29
Committee member Pelletier reported that the recent community Q&A session with the Mayor 30
in Kona was productive, with strong public turnout and representation from all County 31 departments. Staff were available to answer questions on a range of infrastructure topics, 32 including park repairs. During the second half of the meeting, which featured one-on-one 33 discussions, committee member Pelletier engaged with staff about the Keauhou Regional Park, 34
KONA CDP ACTION COMMITTEE
Minutes of May 13, 2025 2
the R1 water issue, and funding for wastewater treatment. Transportation concerns – such as 35 bus stop locations – were also addressed. Committee member Pelletier emphasized the value 36
of Action Committee members attending these events in person to build relationships and help 37
advance key community projects. 38
Vice-Chair Pisicchio added that these discussions align with the priorities outlined in the 39 Action Committee’s recent letter to the Finance Committee, highlighting the group’s focus on 40 environmental protection and infrastructure improvements. 41
This item concluded at 12:15 p.m. 42
2. Tree City, USA Update – Update from Action Committee member Charla Thompson, 43 followed by a discussion on potential Committee actions. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 44 12:36] 45
This item was called to order at 12:15 p.m. 46
Committee member Thompson shared her ongoing efforts to revive Kona’s Tree City USA 47
designation – a program that recognizes communities committed to urban forestry. Introduced 48 to the initiative by Vice-Chair Pisicchio, Thompson connected with forestry subject matter 49 experts and members of the Outdoor Circle, including Director Winston Welch, who expressed 50 strong support for revitalizing the Kona branch. The Tree City USA program offers benefits 51
such as community beautification, increased civic engagement, and access to grant 52
opportunities. To qualify, the County must meet four criteria: designate an arborist, adopt a tree 53 care ordinance, allocate a minimum of $2 per capita for forestry, and hold an annual Arbor Day 54 observance. Although the County previously held the designation, it lapsed due to staffing 55 changes. 56
Vice-Chair Pisicchio moved to approve the draft Tree City letter for signature by the Chair and 57
submission to the Mayor by staff. Committee member Pelletier seconded the motion. The 58 motion passed unanimously. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 28:50] 59
This item concluded at 12:31 p.m. 60
3. Update on SB1602, SD1 – Vice-Chair Pisicchio will provide an update on the bill’s status in 61
the current legislative session. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 29:33] 62
This item was called to order at 12:31 p.m. 63
Vice-Chair Pisicchio provided an update on Senate Bill 1602, SD1, which allocates funding to 64 monitor the Keauhou Aquifer through two wells – one for surface water and one for deep water. 65 The bill, along with a $4 million budget appropriation, had passed the Legislature and was 66
awaiting the Governor’s signature. Committee members expressed strong support for the 67
initiative and appreciation for the unified backing from state legislators. They emphasized the 68 importance of this investment in advancing Kona’s water resource management and long-term 69 planning efforts. 70
This item concluded at 12:34 p.m. 71
4. Update on SB869, SD1 – Vice-Chair Pisicchio will provide an update on the bill’s status in 72
the current legislative session. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 31:34] 73
KONA CDP ACTION COMMITTEE
Minutes of May 13, 2025 3
This item was called to order at 12:34 p.m. 74
Vice-Chair Pisicchio provided an update on Senate Bill 869, SD1, which proposes amendments 75 to Chapter 92 of the Sunshine Law to allow CDP Action Committees to operate under 76
neighborhood board rules. The bill had passed the Legislature and was awaiting the Governor’s 77 signature. Committee members expressed optimism about the proposed changes, noting that 78 they would offer greater flexibility and enhance the effectiveness of the Action Committees. 79
This item concluded at 12:35 p.m. 80
PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: 81
[SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 32:21] 82
1. Keauhou Aquifer Adaptive Management Plan Presentation 83
ADJOURNMENT 84
The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 36:29] 85
These minutes and all related documents are available in the Planning Department’s Kona 86 Community Development Plan Action Committee folder via the County of Hawaiʻi Public 87
Documents Repository. These documents may also be requested from the Planning Department by 88 calling (808) 961-8288 or emailing cdp@hawaiicounty.gov. 89
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THE SENATE
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETINGS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION I. Section 92-81, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending subsections (b) and (c) to read as follows:
"(b) The agenda required to be included in written public
notice of a neighborhood board meeting may include an
opportunity for the board to receive public input ai^
third-party reports from any government official on issues not
specifically noticed for consideration at the forthcoming
meeting.
(c) Any matter raised as part of the public input agenda
or third-party reports from any government official allowed
under subsection (b) may be discussed and information on the
matter may be received by the board at the meeting; provided
that the board shall not make a decision relating to [tfee
matter. ] any of th£s^ma±;t^r^ The board may make decisions on
matters originally raised as part of a public input agenda item
or raised by a third-party report from any government official
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1 only at a later meeting, where the agenda for the meeting shall
2 give notice of decision-making on the matter."
3 SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed
4 and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
5 SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Neighborhood Board; Meeting; Agenda; Third-Party Reports;
Government Officials
Description:
Allows neighborhood boards to discuss and receive information on
matters raised by third-party reports from any government
official not included in a publicly noticed agenda. Reguires
neighborhood boards to make decisions on matters raised by
third-party reports from any government official at a later
meeting where the agenda gives notice of decision-making on the
matter. (GDI)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is
not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE ~~~869
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE,2025 ~Ii IN U S.D.1
STATE OF HAWAII •H.D.I
A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
1 SECTION 1.The legislature finds that county neighborhood
2 and advisory boards provide local communities with opportunities
3 to participate in government.Likewise,boards created for the
4 purpose of community outreach,such as the Hawaii county
5 community development plan action committees,serve as an
6 intermediary between residents and government leaders to
7 understand local concerns,gather and disseminate information,
8 and create solutions in a collaborative environment.However,
9 because such boards are not specific to one neighborhood,it is
10 not clear that they are “neighborhood boards”and thus entitled
11 to use the special provisions set out for neighborhood boards in
12 part VII of chapter 92,Hawaii Revised Statutes.As community
13 outreach boards serve as a grassroots tool,ensuring open access
14 to board activities is essential to thriving communities
15 statewide.
16 Therefore,the purpose of this Act is to:
17 (1)Define “community outreach board”;
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1 (2)Include community outreach boards in existing
2 provisions of the sunshine law that relate to
3 neighborhood boards;and
4 (3)Authorize neighborhood board and community outreach
5 board members to attend meetings or presentations
6 related to official board business statewide.
7 SECTION 2.Chapter 92,Hawaii Revised Statutes,is amended
8 by adding a new section to part VII to be appropriately
9 designated and to read as follows:
10 ______Definition.As used in this part,“community
11 outreach board”means a board established to serve in a
12 community advisory capacity under a county commission or a
13 county department.”
14 SECTION 3.Chapter 92,Hawaii Revised Statutes,is amended
15 by amending the title of part VII to read as follows:
16 “[-E-]PART VII.[-1-]NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD;COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARD”
17 SECTION 4.Section 92-81,Hawaii Revised Statutes,is
18 amended as follows:
19 1.By amending its title and subsections (a)and (b)to
20 read:
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1 “[-f]~92~81[1-]Neighborhood board;community outreach
2 board;notice and agenda;public input;quorum.(a)[A~-y
3 contrary provicion in thio chaptcr notwithstanding,]
4 Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary,
5 the provisions of this part shall apply to neighborhood boards
6 and community outreach boards overseen by a neighborhood
7 commission of the city and county of Honolulu,and [such]other
8 neighborhood boards and community outreach boards as may be
9 created in other counties and overseen by a county-based
10 commission[--]or county—based department.
11 (b)The agenda required to be included in written public
12 notice of a [ncighborhood]board meeting may include an
13 opportunity for the board to receive public input on issues not
14 specifically noticed for consideration at the forthcoming
15 meeting.”
16 2.By amending subsection (d)to read:
17 “(d)A quorum for a meeting of a neighborhood board or
18 community outreach board shall be required for:
19 (1)Conducting official board business;
20 (2)Discussions [prior to]before and related to voting;
21 and
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1 (3)Voting required to validate an act of the board as
2 part of official board business.
3 A neighborhood board or community outreach board may receive
4 information or testimony on a matter of official board business
5 without a quorum;provided that the board shall not make a
6 decision on the issue.The board members,at the next meeting
7 of the [ncighborhood]board,shall report the matters presented
8 as information or testimony.”
9 SECTION 5.Section 92-82,Hawaii Revised Statutes,is
10 amended to read as follows:
11 “~92-82 Permitted interactions of neighborhood board and
12 community outreach board members.(a)Neighborhood board and
13 community outreach board members may attend meetings or
14 presentations [locatcd on Oahu]on matters relating to official
15 board business;provided that the meeting or presentation is
16 open to the public,does not charge a fee or require
17 registration,and is not specifically and exclusively organized
18 for or directed toward members of the board;[~-d]provided
19 further that no member [makcc]shall make a commitment to vote
20 on any of the issues discussed.
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1 (b)Neighborhood board and community outreach board
2 members who attend meetings or presentations allowed by
3 subsection (a)may ask questions relating to official board
4 business of persons other than fellow board members.”
5 SECTION 6.Section 92-83,Hawaii Revised Statutes,is
6 amended to read as follows:
7 “[+]~92-83[+]Neighborhood board meeting;community
8 outreach board meeting;unanticipated events;public interest.
9 An unanticipated event that occurs after public notice of a
10 neighborhood board or community outreach board meeting has been
11 issued,but before the scheduled meeting,may be the subject of
12 discussion at the scheduled meeting if timely action on the
13 matter is necessary for public health,welfare,and safety.At
14 a duly noticed meeting,a board may take action on an
15 unanticipated event in the public interest that is not on the
16 agenda in the same manner as if the board had held an emergency
17 meeting to take action on the issue,pursuant to section 92—8.”
18 SECTION 7.Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed
19 and stricken.New statutory material is underscored.
20 SECTION 8.This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Neighborhood Boards;Community Outreach Boards;Sunshine Law;
Public Meetings;Permitted Interactions
Description:
Defines community outreach board to mean a board established to
serve in a community advisory capacity under a county commission
or a county department.Includes community outreach boards in
existing provisions of the Sunshine Law relating to neighborhood
boards.Authorizes neighborhood board and community outreach
board members to attend meetings or presentations related to
official board business statewide.(HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is
not legislation or evidence oflegislative intent.
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Saturday, June 28, 2025
10:00am to 2:00pm
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Draft Plan
Community Walk-Through & Talk-Story Event
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