HomeMy WebLinkAboutAC Minutes 9Jul2013 DRAFTWilliam P. Kenoi
Mayor
County of Hawaii
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone (808) 961 -8288 • Fax (808) 961 -8742
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
DRAFT Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER IAL
Duane Kanuha
Director
Bobby Command
Deputy Director
Members of the public: 25
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• HVC does not operate like a for profit business, but offer community oriented services
highly dependent on volunteer participation
• Fundraising events are necessary to continue offering educational programs
• KAPONO survey showed strong community support for ongoing HVC programs
• HVC, SPACE and Bellyacres operations are consistent with PCDP village center concept
• The farmer's market provides local residents with economic opportunities and local access
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
to goods
• HVC has strived to address neighbor concerns over noise and traffic impacts
• The objections of the few are outweighing the will of the many
• SPACE activities provide youth with constructive alternatives
• Having to travel around the island to conduct performances is expensive and stressful for
performers and staff
• SPACE provides a community gathering place
• County complaint system is unfair
• SPACE serves as an alternative to drug use by the young
Testifiers:
(1) Jenna Way, Seaview resident and Executive Dire
(2) Yvette Taylor, a founding member of KAPONO.
(3) Suzette Ridolfi, lot owner adjacent to Bellyacres_
(4) Sheri Joy, SPACE Steering Committee Member.
(5) Annetta Lucero, volunteer teacher at SPACE.
(6) Malia Moe, SPACE and charter school student
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rene moved to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2013 meeting as submitted. Second by
Dan. Motion passed with 8 votes aye.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Communication No. 2013 -30 and Communication No. 2013 -32: Connectivity and
Emergency Response Subcommittee (CERSC) Reports.
Marlene Hapai outlined the focus of the CERSC and its upcoming July 13 emergency mapping
workshops at the Kea`au Community Center and the Puna Regional Emergency Preparedness
(PREP) Fair scheduled for August 31St at Kea`au High School from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
2. Mass Transit Subcommittee (MTSC).
Marty Mimmack submitted a written report being the minutes for the MTSC meetings held on
June 4 and June 25.
3. Mountain View Village Center Plan Update.
Lawrence Brennan and John Seastrom, co- chairmen of the HPP Paradise Paths Committee,
presented the recently drafted Hawaiian Paradise Park Pathways Master Plan. The plan has
been approved by the HPP Owner's Association Board as an addendum to the HPP Master Plan
and, with the approval of the AC, as a model for other Puna communities facing similar issues
with safe pedestrian and bicycle pathways. The committee is collaborating with People's
Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH) to identify and secure implementation funds.
8. Communication No. 2013 -33: Third Progress Report for the Implementation of the Puna
Community Development Plan.
Oshi suggested adding "for use as keiki pools" in Sec. 3.5.3 b. of the table to more clearly
indicate the type of improvement being sought.
Sharon suggested that the word "equipment" should be deleted in the last bullet item the
Progress Update section of the table for Sec. 3.5.3 c.6) of the table.
Oshi moved to approve the third progress report with the above changes. Second by
Rene. Motion passed with 8 votes aye.
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