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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-28 NKCDP Minutes DraftHarry Kim Mayor County of Hawaii PLANNING DEPARTMENT Michael Yee Director Duane Kanuha Deputy Director NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone (808) 961-8288 • Fax (808) 961-8742 Monday, January 28, 2019 Draft Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER Chair, Steve Hoffmann, called the North Kohala Community Development Plan (NKCDP) Action Committee (AC) to order at 5:07 P.M. in the Hisaoka Gym Conference Room. ROLL CALL Action Committee Members Present: Steve Hoffmann (Chair), Lehua Ah Sam, Benjamin Ney, Chris Cackley, Jack Olson Late Arrival: Jeff Coakley Action Committee Members Absent -Excused: Richard Elliott Staff: CoH Planners: LeAna Gloor and Eric Cook Members of the public: 11 Members of the public were in attendance. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: NONE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Chair Hoffmann announced that Keone Emeliano, has resigned from the Action Committee. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: There was no testimony given from members of the public. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Committee Member John Olson moved to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2018 meeting, as submitted. Second by Committee Member Lehua Ah Sam. The motion to approve the minutes as submitted passed with 5 votes aye, 0 votes nay. (Action Committee Member Jeff Coakley was not present at the time of the vote) REPORTS AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS: Community Partner Group Reports: 1. Comm. No. 2019-01 NK Community Access Group Notes 11/18 & 12/18: Group Member, Toni Withington, shared that the group held a very successful meeting on November 14th, 2018 regarding the Pololu lookout improvements project. She stated the project would involve a parking lot and restrooms at the Pololu lookout, and that Surety Kohala should be able to donate the land for a five acre parking lot. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Page I To view Comm. No. 2019-01 use the following link: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/97421/Pagel.aspx 2. Power, View planes, and Erosion Control Group: Group member, Toni Withington, shared that the group has been continuing work on the erosion control project at 'Upolu Point. The group continues to work with students building additional check dams at'Upolu Point. She also shared that the group is drafting comments on the Environmental Assessment for Kohala Shoreline. 3. Comm. No. 2019-02 Parks, Water, and Roads Group Report for 12/18 &1/19: Group Member, Toni Withington, shared that the Department of Water Supply will be holding a meeting in Kohala about the potential new well at Hala'ula. She also announced that Don Smith from the State of Hawai'i Department of Transportation would be at a meeting on January 3111 at the Hisaoka Gym Conference Room to discuss the Pololu Lookout parking lot. Group member, Jeff Coakley, shared that there have been some issues with drug activity, theft, and irresponsible hunting practices with sections of Pratt Road that have been opened. Mr. Coakley stated that the group is still focusing on moving forward with the Pratt Road emergency bypass. To view Comm. No. 2019-02 use the following link: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/97420/Pagel.aspx 4. Affordable Housing Group: Group Member, Jack Hoyt, announced that the next meeting for the group will be on January 291h. The group has been working to coordinate with the Office of Housing and Community Development to learn more about and better understand the implications of affordable housing projects, but have had difficulty getting a response from the department at this time. Mr. Hoyt stated that he would like to see the AC draft a letter to the Director of Housing to address the lack of responsiveness from the department. Ms. Gloor stated that she would try to help the group get in touch with someone from the Office of Housing and Community Development. 5. Growth Management Group: Group Member, Toni Withington, shared that the group had been discussing the implications of the Pololu Lookout improvements project. The group also discussed developing better communication with the Planning Department to get permit applications further ahead of time to provide adequate time to review the permits. Ms. Withington also shared that the Department of Water Supply has executed a memorandum of understanding with the land owner to allow the subdivision and land purchase for the new Hala'ula well site. To view Comm. No. 2019-03 use the following link: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/97435/Pagel.aspx BUSINESS: 1. Presentation from Richard 'Likeke' Teanio of Queen Lili'uokalani Trust: Mr. Teanio provided a presentation on the mission of Queen Lili'uokalani Trust, the types of services they provide, the clientele they serve, and ways that these services could be utilized in the Kohala community. www.hiplanningdept.com northkohala(dhawaiicounty.-ov Page 2 Mr. Teanio explained that the mission of Queen Lili'uokalani Trust is to foster resiliency of Hawaiian children and to eliminate poverty. The trust serves around 10,000 children annually and they are looking to expand their outreach and services to more youth across the island, including North Kohala. He shared that the trust has recently expanded their qualifying criteria for assistance to include: a minor with a child, children that have an incarcerated parent, victims of sex trafficking, homeless children, children in homes with domestic violence, children with a severely mentally ill parent, children in legal trouble, children suffering from substance abuse in the home, children in foster care, children in drug treatment programs, and children that have dropped out of school. The trust handles case management work and counseling support as well as referrals to specialists. The Trust also offers family focused programs including financial literacy help and food sustainability. Mr. Teanio also shared that the trust engages in aina based educational programs for kids, and they would like to begin offering those services to youth at the Kohala Intermediate and High School. For more information on Queen Lili'uokalani Trust and available programs contact Richard 'Likeke' Teanio at (808) 936-2177 or the main line for Queen Lili'uokalani Trust at (808) 329- 7336. 2. Presentation from Meredith Specier of the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program: This business item was not addressed at the meeting. Due to the recent federal government shutdown Meredith Specier, was unable to attend the meeting. 3. Report on the status of the "Welcome to North Kohala" brochure: Committee Member Ah Sam shared that she has a compiled list of information to incorporate in the brochure. She also stated there is a working draft that she will run by the community groups for feedback. She will provide a draft of the "Welcome to North Kohala" brochure for the March 18, 2019 North Kohala CDP Action Committee meeting. 4. Update on the Pololu lookout improvements project: Chair Hoffmann introduced the letter from the Action Committee to the Planning Director to be forwarded to the State Legislature, supporting the 2019 DLNR/DCFAW Capital Improvements Project for Pololu Valley lookout improvements (Comm. No. 2019-04). The Action Committee reviewed and discussed the letter. Committee Member Jeff Coakley motioned to approve the letter to the Planning Director. Committee Member Benjamin Ney second the motion to approve the letter. The motion to approve and submit the letter to the Planning Director passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. To view Comm. No. 2019-04 use the following link: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/97525/Pagel.aspx MEETING AND ASSIGNMENT RECAP: 1. The County of Hawai'i is currently recruiting for members to join the North Kohala CDP Action Committee. There are currently two vacant seats, and three seats set to expire in September, 2019. The Action Committee is encouraged to spread the word to their personal and professional circles. www.hiplanningdept.com northkohala(dhawaiicounty.zov Page 3 2. Committee Member Lehua Ah Sam will continue working on a draft version of the "Welcome to North Kohala" brochure. PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: (March 18, 2019) 1. Action Committee review of the draft "Welcome to North Kohala" brochure. Presentation from Meredith Spicier of the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program on a rails to trails project in Mahukona. 3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Hoffmann adjourned the meeting at 6:52 P.M. All Action Committee information can be viewed and downloaded from our website: http://www.hawaiicountvcdp.info/north-kohala-cdp www.hiplanningdept.com northkohala(dhawaiicounty.zov Page 4