HomeMy WebLinkAboutAC Minutes 8Oct2013 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, October 8, 2013
Duane Kanuha
Director
Bobby Command
Deputy Director
Members of the public: 5
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA -
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Communication No. 2013 -57: Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee
( CERSC) Reports.
2. Communication No. 2013 -61: Action Committee Mahalo Letter to Marlene Hapai.
Patti introduced the draft letter prepared by Farris.
Rene moved to approve the letter. Second by Patti. The motion passed with 6 votes aye.
3. Connectivity Mapping Data Report. 41+
Public Testimony:
a) Marlene Hapai testified that even little corm 6ns in the-Uka area of Puna often make
a very big difference to how many people would be affected.
Patti explained how the data mapping process was conducted at the PREP Fair and provided a
few examples of the information collected_ She related the DMAhpreterences and the criteria of
the CERSC for selecting roadway connectivity locations and how they are being used to
prioritize connection locations.
4. Communication No. 2013 -60: Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan Subcommittee
( PRTCPSC).
Mark Hinshaw read his report on the progress of the PRTCPSC over the past several months,
which highlights some of the major events and proposals emerging in the planning process.
Charlie Maas explained the significant changes to the Pahoa Village District and Signs
ordinances and the Design Guidelines which will be undergoing review by Planning staff,
DPW staff and Corporation Counsel prior to submittal for adoption.
5. Communication No. 2013 -58: Puna Infrastructure Forum.
Patti reported on the meeting held on September 25 at W.H. Shipman, Ltd. offices in Kea`au
where Patti, Dan, Marlene, Larry, Bobby Command, Sen. Russell Ruderman, Council Member
Greggor Ilagan, Bill Walter and Kimo Lee discussed infrastructure needs and issues affecting
Puna communities. It was agreed that moving forward with the wastewater feasibility study
and hiring of a planning consultant for the Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan should be the
highest priority at this time. The group agreed to write a letter to Mayor Kenoi in support of
these two projects and requesting that he approve release the funds already appropriated for
them.
Patti moved send the letter to the Mayor. Second by June. Motion passed with inclusion
of the friendly amendments below with 6 votes aye.
Oshi moved to make friendly amendment to the letter make several grammar and
punctuation corrections. Second by Patti. Motion passed with 6 votes aye.
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June moved to make a friendly amendment to have the Financial Impact Statements for
the two CIP Budget items included with the letter and listed as enclosures. Second by
Oshi. Motion passed with 6 votes aye.
6. Communication No. 2013 -63: Puna Community Medical Center (PCMC) Report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Communication No. 2012 -49: PCDP Action High Priority List.
Rene note at Hawaiian Beaches should be changed to Hawaiian Shores under 411 in the list.
Patti questioned whether the Kikala- Keokea New Park Development project should be on the
AC Priority List and questioned how it got on the list.
Corrections to the list should be forwarded to Farris.
AGENDA REQUESTS FOR NEXT MEETING (December 10, 2013):
1. AC requess for FY 2014 -15 Budget
2. Connectivity Mapping Data - CERSC
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair, without objection, adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m.